Cisco CSACSE-1111-K9 - Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine User Manual

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Installation Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1
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Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1
Initial Configuration
h. If network connectivity is validated in the previous two steps, at the prompt, Test network
connectivity [Yes]:
, type n or N, and then press Enter.
Tip The system continues to provide you with the opportunity to test network connectivity until you
answer no. This means that you can correct network connections or retype the IP address.
Step 16 If the settings appear correctly, at the prompt, Accept network setting [Yes]:, type y or Y, and then
press Enter.
Result: The system displays the following message on the console:
Current Date Time Setting:
Time Zone: (GMT -xx:xx) XXX Time
Date and Time: mm/dd/yyyy
NTP Server(s): NTP Synchronization Disabled.
Step 17 To set the time and date of the ACS SE, at the Change Date & Time Setting [N]: prompt, type Y, and
then press Enter.
Result: The system displays a numbered list of time zones.
Step 18 At the Enter desired time zone index (0 for more choices): prompt, type the index number of
the time zone that you want, and then press Enter.
Result: The system displays the new time zone.
Step 19 At the Synchronize with NTP server? [N]: prompt, do one of the following:
• To set the time manually, type N, and then press Enter.
• To use an NTP server for setting time, type Y, and when prompted enter the IP address of the NTP
server that you want.
Tip Only if you select to use an NTP server can you subsequently use the ntpsync command.
Result: The system displays a confirmation message reflecting your choice.
Step 20 At the Enter date [mm/dd/yyyy]: prompt, type the date in the given format, and then press Enter.
Step 21 At the Enter time [hh:mm:ss]: prompt, type the current time in the given format, and then press Enter.
Result: The system displays the following message on the console:
Initial configuration is successful. Appliance will now reboot.
The system reboots.
Verifying the Initial Configuration
To verify that you have correctly completed the ACS SE initial configuration:
Before You Begin
Establish a serial console connection to the ACS SE. For details, see Establishing a Serial Console
Connection, page 3-10.

Cisco CSACSE-1111-K9 - Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine Specifications

General

Product Type	Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine
Model	CSACSE-1111-K9
Category	Software
Authentication Protocols	RADIUS, TACACS+
User Database Support	Active Directory, LDAP
Management Interface	Web-based GUI, CLI
High Availability	Yes

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine Overview

System Description

Provides an overview of the ACS SE's functionality and purpose.

ACS SE Hardware Description

CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation

Safety

Provides crucial safety instructions and guidelines for installation.

General Precautions

Outlines general safety measures for system usage and handling.

Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Details guidelines for safe operation and maintenance related to electrical power.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Explains procedures to prevent damage from static electricity.

Preparing Your Site for Installation

Covers site requirements and environmental considerations for installation.

Required Tools and Equipment

CHAPTER 3 Installing and Configuring Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1

Installation Quick Reference

Installing the Cisco 1113 in a Rack

Guides through the physical installation of the Cisco 1113 appliance into a rack.

Connecting Cables

Initial Configuration

Details the steps for performing the initial setup and configuration of the ACS SE.

Verifying the Initial Configuration

Setting Up a GUI Administrator Account

CHAPTER 4 Administering Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine

Basic Command Line Administration Tasks

Covers essential administrative tasks using the CLI.

Working with System Data

Reconfiguring Solution Engine System Parameters

Explains how to modify system settings like passwords, IP, etc.

Recovery Management

CHAPTER 5 Upgrading and Migrating to Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine 4.1

Upgrade Scenarios

Migration Scenarios

Upgrade Paths

Upgrade Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing upgrades.

APPENDIX C Command Reference

Commands