Cisco Nexus 5500 Series - Network Requirements for POAP; POAP Configuration Script

Network Requirements for POAP
POAP requires the following network infrastructure:
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A DHCP server to bootstrap the interface IP address, gateway address, DNS server, and log server
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A TFTP or HTTP server containing the configuration script used to automate the software image
installation and configuration process
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One or more servers containing the desired software images and configuration files
Figure 6: POAP Network Infrastructure
POAP Configuration Script
The reference script supplied by Cisco supports the following functionality:
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Downloads the configuration file based on the switch's serial number, hostname, MAC address, or
location.
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Downloads the software image (system and kickstart images) if the files do not already exist on the
switch. The software image is installed on the switch and is used at the next reboot.
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Schedules the downloaded configuration to be applied at the next switch reboot.
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Stores the configuration as the startup-configuration.
Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 7.x
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Using PowerOn Auto Provisioning
Network Requirements for POAP