Users Guide

Error Recommended Action
IOA Software Upgrade task: Failed
1. Power cycle the IOA.
2. Make sure that the image is present on the TFTP or
FTP site.
3. Verify Telnet/SSH connectivity from AFM server and
re-deploy.
Ping verification: Failed From the AFM server, verify connectivity to the IOA device.
Telnet/SSH session verification: Failed Make sure Telnet/SSH session available from the AFM
server has the correct credentials.
Racadm Set IP error — Stacked switches
do not support the specified switch
operation.
Change the switch mode to standalone mode and then
complete pre-deployment.
Unable to get the MAC Address through
Racadm
Verify that the chassis/device is reachable and then
rediscover it.
Unable to set the Management IP in IOA
device
Verify that the chassis/device is reachable or a valid
management IP/subnet mask/gateway IP is specified.
Unable to upgrade required software
version
Make sure that the IOA is using the required software
release.
VLT/Distributed Core Pre-Deployment Wizard
NOTE: If you are designing a fabric using an IOA blade switch, refer to IOA Pre-deployment Wizard.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:
1. Rack the equipment in the fabric.
NOTE: Before racking the switches, make sure that you have the .csv file that contains the
system MAC addresses for each switch in the fabric. If you do not have this file, record the
system addresses before you rack the switches.
2. Power off the switches in the fabric.
3. Gather the useful information listed in Gathering Useful Information for a Layer 3 Distributed Core
Fabric , Gathering Useful Information for a Layer 2 VLT Fabric, or Gathering Useful Information for a
Layer 3 with Resiliency (Routed VLT) Fabric.
Pre-Deployment Screens
To provide the minimum configuration to the switches for the fabric, use the following Pre-deployment
screens. These screens automate the deployment process.
• Assign Switch Identities — Assign a system media access control (MAC) address to each switch in the
fabric. You can optionally assign serial numbers and Service Tags to each switch.
• Change Port Status — (Advanced fabric only) Enable, disable, or manually select downlinks for
Advanced fabric designs.
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Configuring and Deploying the Fabric