Powering Up the Controller
• The power and interface cables are connected.
• Your PC with terminal emulation program (Putty or equivalent) is connected to the console port, powered
• You have selected passwords for access control.
• Captive installation screws are tight on all removable components.
• The console terminal is turned on.
• You have determined the IP addresses for the network interfaces.
Powering Up the Controller
Before you begin
Before you power on, make sure that:
• The power supply cord is plugged into the power supply inlet.
• All cables are connected.
• Your computer is powered up and connected.
You are now ready to power on the system for the first time.
Step 1
Move the chassis power switch to the ON position.
Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating. Ensure that the power supply LED OK is green and the
FAIL LED is not illuminated. The front-panel indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information useful
during bootup. For more detailed information about the LEDs, see the LEDs section.
Step 2
Observe the initialization process.
When the system boot is complete (the process takes a few seconds), the controller begins to initialize.
Loading from ROMMON with a System Image in Bootflash
The following is an example of what is displayed during the system boot process:
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Controller
Using the Cisco IOS-XE CLI - Cisco Setup Command Facility
The setup command facility prompts you to enter the information that is needed to configure a controller
quickly. The facility takes you through an initial configuration, including wireless configurations.
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up, and is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, with flow control set to none.
Power Up and Initial Configuration