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Configuring and Starting CWM

Configuring and Starting CWM

This chapter provides you information on how to configure and invoke the Cisco WAN Manager (CWM) 9.2 product. This chapter provides information about how to:

Configuring the Cisco WAN Manager Workstation to Your Network

The /usr/users/svplus/config.sv file contains a single line (or lines for more than one network or domain) of parameters used by CWM to establish a connection to the BPX/IPX/IGX node at start-up. After both an upgrade and an initial installation, this file contains the default values (user configurable) /dev/ttya and 9600.

Configuring Cisco WAN Manager for a LAN Connection

For an initial (first time) installation of CWM, the default parameters gateway node name (Network1 in the example shown below) and baud rate (9600 in the example shown below) are not applicable. You must modify the /usr/users/svplus/config.sv file to set up the required links from CWM to the attached network(s) or domains. Configure the workstation interface to the node LAN port as follows:

Step 1 You must be logged in as user svplus.

Step 2 Modify the network configuration value in the /usr/users/svplus/config.sv file by changing the third field's contents to the node's LAN port hostname. Following is an example of a /usr/users/svplus/config.sv default entry:

0|Network1|/dev/ttya|9600|0|7|6|0|30|1024|9.2|nwip_on

Modify the third field to your gateway node's name, for example sanfran, as shown in the following example:

0|Network1|sanfran|9600|0|7|6|0|30|1024|9.2|nwip_on

Note, you must create a separate entry for each network. For example, when three networks exist, three separate entries are created. The second field (network name) in each entry identifies a particular network (for example, "Network1", "Network2", and "Network3"). Each entry's eleventh field contains the Cisco switch version number (9.2). You do not need to modify any of the entry's other fields.

Configuring the Cisco WAN Manager Workstation for a BPX/IPX LAN Port


Note You must configure the BPX/IPX node's LAN parameters before connecting it to a LAN.

Step 1 Contact your System Administrator to obtain IP addresses for your workstation and for the BPX/IPX node you are going to configure.

Step 2 Normally, the System Administrator updates the NIS database (if NIS is used), and adds the IP addresses for the workstation and BPX/IPX node to the NIS database.

When your System Administrator is responsible for the addressing of the workstation, as well as the /etc/services file, proceed to step 3. If not, and NIS is not being used, do the following:

Using SMIT mkhostent, edit your workstation's /etc/hosts file by adding the following lines, if they do not already exist, to this file. Note, the addresses shown are just examples. Use the addresses obtained from your System Administrator. (This example is for a workstation named "hedgehog" at address 192.187.207.200. It also assumes the BPX/IPX LAN port for node "sanfran" has been assigned an IP address of 192.187.210.30, and a hostname of sanfran. Your own host name and addresses will be different.)

Internet Address 192.187.207.200
Host Name hedgehog
Internet Address 192.187.210.30
Host Name sanfran

Step 3 Using SMIT mkservices, edit your workstation's /etc/services file, and add the following:

IPX_PORT 5120/tcp ipx_port

The Official Internet Service Name IPX-Port
Transport Protocol tcp
Socket Port Number 5120
Unofficial Internet Service Name IPX-Port


Note 5120 is used for the LAN ports on all BPX/IPX interfaces and must never be changed.

Note If NIS is used, which is not generally the case, you will need to contact your System Administrator.

Step 4 Reboot the workstation so the modifications to the /etc/services file take effect.

Step 5 Modify the /usr/users/svplus/config.sv file for the network configuration by changing the third field to the node's LAN port hostname, for example, "sanfran" as follows:

0|Network1|sanfran|19200|0|7|6|0|30|256|9.2|nwip_on|

Leave the other fields unchanged. Note, the baud rate of 19200 does not apply to a LAN connection.

Step 6 Configure the LAN port on the BPX/IPX node using a dumb terminal or an RS-232 connection via the workstation (using the vt command, as applicable) to enter the appropriate cnflan parameters.

The cnflan command configures the node's communication parameters so the node can communicate with a CWM terminal, over an Ethernet LAN, using the TCP/IP protocol. These parameters contain address information about the Ethernet TCP/IP network that is used to connect the CWM workstation to an IPX or BPX node. The values must conform to those of the network and should be supplied by the Ethernet network administrator.

The cnflan command has the following parameters:

sanfran LAN Cisco/StrataCom IPX 32 9.2 Apr. 27 1998 14:23 PST
Active IP Address: 192.187.207.21
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
TCP Service Port: 5120
Default Gateway IP Address: 192.187.207.1
Maximum LAN Transmit Unit: 1500
Ethernet Address: 00.55.43.00.04.55
Control Socket - Ready
Base Socket Descriptor - 1
Socket Closed
Last Command: cnflan
Next Command:

Step 7 Verify the IPX node contains an SCC-B backcard and an NPC card (required for LAN connection to IPX).

When the node is an IPX 8 or 16 single shelf unit, verify the utility bus has been upgraded to a UBS-2, model 550058. Refer to the IPX Reference Manual for further information on upgrading these components.

Step 8 Set all eight switches on the switch module on the NPC to ON (switches toggled toward the edge of the card). The OFF setting is for a serial connection.

Step 9 Connect the CWM workstation and the BPX/IPX node to a LAN network. Examples are shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2. The LAN port on the BPX/IPX node provides a DB-15 connector for an AUI.

Step 10 To test that a LAN connection to the IPX/BPX port is okay (for example, for the hostname "sanfran" entered in the /usr/users/svplus/config.sv file), type the following at the command line prompt:
host$ ping sanfran


Figure 3-1: Cisco WAN Manager LAN Connection via Router to a BPX Node



Figure 3-2:
StrataView Plus LAN Connection to an IPX Node (no gateway)

Step 11 Once the workstation and BPX/IPX node interface are set up, you can start CWM. Following is a sample dsplan screen after CWM was started and the communication sockets are active.


Note Sockets describe the UCB/BSD end point of a communications connection. For CWM, this is a TCP/UDP connection.

sanfran LAN Cisco/StrataCom IPX 32 9.2 APR. 27 1998 14:27 PST

Active IP Address: 192.187.207.21

IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

TCP Service Port: 5120

Default Gateway IP Address: 192.187.207.1

Maximum LAN Transmit Unit: 1500

Ethernet Address: 00.55.43.00.04.55

Control Socket - Ready

Base Socket Descriptor - 1

Open Socket Descriptor - 2

Last Command: dsplan

Configuring Statistics Collection Manager

The CWM Statistics Collection Manager (SCM) files for CWM are installed as part of the CWM installation. When multiple SV+ workstations are used to control the network, or when this is a structured network, you must upgrade each instance of CWM and configure CWM SCM on each NMS workstation not running SV+. Proceed as follows to configure the network for management by CWM SCM.

    1. Change directory to /etc:
    host$ cd /etc

    2. When your workstation is not running NIS (yellow pages), edit the /etc/hosts file on the local CWM workstation. For each node in the network to which this CWM SCM is to connect to, create an entry containing the node name and its IP address. For example, to add an IPX node named "alpha", whose IP address is 192.187.207.1, you would create the following entry in the /etc/hosts file:

    3. When your workstation is running NIS, follow step 2 on the NIS server workstation, instead of on the local CWM workstation, and then remake the NIS maps.

    4. Enter the following command to change back to the svplus directory:
    host$ exit

Initial Start-Up of Cisco WAN Manager

The first time CWM is started, it obtains the current network topology information, and it also enables the default trunk and circuit line statistics you selected with the CWM SCM software.

Prerequisites

Before you invoke CWM, you must plan for the statistics types you want automatically enabled, and then enable them using the CWM SCM program. Refer to the Cisco WAN Manager Operations Guide for information on enabling statistics using CWM SCM.

Procedure

Invoke CWM as follows:

Step 1 At the command line prompt, enter the following command to display the CWM Main Menu:
host$ CWM

Step 2 Select option 1 (Start Core) to start CWM.


Note Two messages may appear during the initial part of the CWM start-up process: "IPC: connect failed: Connection refused" and "svmain: L4 send to Application Layer failed." These messages indicate a temporary condition and may be ignored. If these messages continue to be displayed, call Customer Service.

Modem Dial-In/Out Configuration for Attachment to a Switch

The following commands are used to configure a Codex V.34 RSA modem.

Auto-Answer (V.34 Modem)

Using the cnfport command, set the IPX Control port (CONTROL TERMINAL port) to 9600 bps and disable XON/XOFF flow control. Using the cnfportfunc command, set the terminal type to VT100/StrataView. To program the modem, temporarily attach a terminal to the modem using a 25-pin straight through cable. The modem EIA port will automatically match the 9600 bps setting of the terminal. Enter the following commands:

    1. AT&F - reset to factory default and save.

    2. ATSØ=1 - enables Auto-Answer Mode (answer on first ring).

    3. ATL1 - modem speaker at low volume.

    4. AT*SM3 - enables automatic MNP error correction.

    5. AT*DC0 - disables data compression.

    6. AT*FL0 - disables XON/XOFF flow control.

    7. AT&S1 - sets DSR to "normal".

    8. ATE0 - disables local character echo.

    9. ATQ1 - disables result codes. (Modem will appear "dead".

    10. AT&W - saves current configuration settings in non-volatile memory.

Auto-Dial (V.34 Modem)

Connect the workstation to the modem, with the serial port set to 9600 bps, using a 25-pin straight-through cable (uses RS-232 protocol), then enter the following commands:

    1. AT&F - initializes factory defaults.

    2. ATL0 - modem speaker at low volume.

    3. AT*SM3 - enables automatic MNP error correction.

    4. AT*DC0 - disables data compression.

    5. AT*SC1 - enables DTE speed conversion.

    6. AT*FL0 - disables XON/XOFF flow control.

    7. AT&C1 - DCD controlled by modem.

    8. AT&D2 - Modem disconnects when IPX toggles DTR.

    9. AT&V - verify entries.

    10. AT&W - saves current configuration settings in non-volatile memory.

Configuring an IBM PowerPC

For information about configuring an IBM PowerPC for communication via modem, refer to the applicable IBM User's Guides. For specific information regarding CWM, contact Technical Support.

Customer Service Dial-In to Cisco WAN Manager Via Modem

Customer Service provides support for your CWM workstation via a dial-up modem connection. This support is available when a Motorola Codex modem is provided at your site. You must perform two procedures before the Customer Service can dial into your CWM workstation.

The following information describes how to set up a dial-in connection. These procedures are for a typical connection. Refer also to the applicable Sun SPARCstation System Administration User's Guide, and the Codex V.34 RSA Modem User's Guide.

Setting Up an IBM PowerPC for Dial-In from Customer Service

You can use SMIT to set up an IBM PowerPC for incoming modem calls.

Step 1 From the menu bar, select the System Management option.

Step 2 Select the Devices option.

Step 3 Select the TTY option.

Step 4 Select the TTY rs232 Available option.

Step 5 Select the Parent Adapter option.

Step 6 Select the sa0 Available option.

Step 7 Select the sa0 Available 00-00-S1 option in the Parent Adapter window.

Step 8 Select the following options in the Add a TTY window:
7 Bits per character
Parity odd

Step 9 Click on Enable login.

Configuring Modem for Dial-In from Customer Service (Auto-Answer)

Configure the modem connected to the IBM PowerPC according to the Auto Answer procedure.


Note Not all of the modem's EIA leads are supported by the workstation. If a Hayes modem is used in place of the Codex V34RSA modem, configure the Hayes modem using the following AT commands:

    1. AT&C0 - DCD on.

    2. AT&D0 - DTR on.

    3. AT&S1 - DSR normal.

    4. AT&R1 - CTS on when connected.

    5. ATS0=1 - answer on first ring.

When the workstation is running, Cisco Customer Service is now capable of calling into the CWM workstation's serial port.

Starting the Cisco WAN Manager Desktop GUI from Another Workstation

This section describes how to start a copy of the CWM Desktop GUI (Graphical User's Interface) from a remote workstation.


Note Multiple Wingz licenses are required for multiple access to Wingz desktops.
Procedure

Step 1 Start the Motif window manager on the remote workstation.

Step 2 Open a terminal window.

Step 3 Specify the following at the command line prompt:
host$ xhost <SV+_host-workstation-name>

Step 4 rlogin or telnet to the CWM 9.2 host workstation.

Step 5 Set the DISPLAY environment variable for a local display.

For example, where the local workstation is named "maui":
Using csh: setenv DISPLAY maui:0.0

Using sh: DISPLAY=maui:0.0; export DISPLAY

Step 6 Specify the following at the command line prompt:
host$ cd /usr/users/svplus

Step 7 Start the CWM 9.2 program:
host$ ./SV+

The CWM 9.2 Main Menu is displayed.

Step 8 Select option 3 (Start DeskTop).

NCD X Terminal Support


Note Multiple Wingz licenses are required for multiple access to Wingz desktops.

On the Cisco WAN Manager Workstation

Step 1 Edit the /etc/hosts file to include an entry for your NCD terminal. The sample entry format is:

192.9.200.8 xt008

Step 2 Ensure the following fonts are installed in the /usr/lib/X11/ncd/fonts:

-*-*-bold-r-*-*-*-*-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-*-bold-r-*-*-*-120-*-*-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-*-bold-r-*-*-*-170-*-*-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-*-bold-r-*-*-*-120-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-*-bold-r-normal-14-140-75-75-p-82-iso8859-1
-*-courier-bold-r-normal-12-120-75-75-p-70-iso8859-1
-*-courier-bold-r-*-*-*-120-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-courier-bold-r-*-*-*-140-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-courier-bold-r-*-*-*-160-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-courier-medium-r-*-*-*-120-*-*-*-*-iso8859-1
-*-courier-medium-r-*-*-*-100-75-75-*-*-iso8859-1

On your NCD Terminal

Step 1 When you are remotely logging in (rlogin), invoke the following command on your host:
host$ /usr/bin/x11/xhost +

Step 2 Specify the following at the command line prompt:
host$ rlogin <CWM_workstation_name>

Step 3 Set the DISPLAY environment variable for a local display.

For example, where the local system is named "maui":
Using csh: setenv DISPLAY maui:0.0

Step 4 Specify the following at the command line prompt:
host$ source setncd.csh

Step 5 You can now invoke CWM. When the CWM core processes are already started, select option 3 (Start Desktop). The CWM Desktop window is displayed. Otherwise, select option 1 (Start Core), to start the CWM core processes.


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