Run the Jump-Start Script

Gigamon provides GigaVUE HC Series nodes with a jump-start script that walks you through the process of configuring basic settings. Run this script as follows:

1.   Switch to Configure mode.

The GigaVUE HC Series provides three command entry modes with increasingly powerful rights – Standard, Enable, and Configure. The jump-start script is only available in Configure mode:

a. Type en <Enter> to switch to Enable mode.

The system prompts changes from [hostname] > to [hostname] #.

b. Type config t <Enter> to switch to Configure mode.

The system prompts changes from [hostname] # to [hostname] (config) #.

2. Run the jump-start script with the following command:

(config) # config jump-start

3. Follow the jump-start script’s prompts to configure the settings listed in the following table.

Note:  If you change your mind about a particular setting, you will have a chance to change it at the end of the script.

Hostname

The hostname appears in the system prompt and is used to identify the chassis in SNMP traps.

Management Port Network Settings

Use either DHCP or specify a static IP address and netmask. If you do not use DHCP, you are prompted to configure the following additional options:

■   Default Gateway

Supply the IP address of the default gateway for the node.

■   DNS Server

Supply the IP address of the DNS server for the node. A valid DNS server is required for successful use of TACACS+.

■   Domain Name

Supply the domain name for the node (for example, mycompany.com).

Enable IPv6?

You can enable the use of IPv6 for the management port. IPv6 is used in addition to IPv4 if you enable this option. If you enable the IPv6, you have the option of enabling IPv6 auto-configuration or specifying a static address.

Security Settings

Enable the following security settings:

■   secure cryptography mode
■   secure passwords mode
■   minimum password length

Refer to the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide for security information .

Admin Password

The password for the admin account must be changed to a non-default password.

Cluster Enable?

Enable cluster support if this node will be a part of a cluster of connected GigaVUE HC Series nodes. If you enable cluster support, the jump-start script prompts you to supply the Cluster ID, Cluster Name, and Cluster Mgmt Virtual IP Address. You can join an existing cluster by supplying values that match existing settings.

Note:  For clustered nodes configured to use the eth1 port on a control card as both the Mgmt and Cluster Management port, keep in mind that NTP is also used over the eth0 Mgmt port on the GigaVUE HC Series node. In a case like this, you can only use one or the other.

If clustering is enabled, you will not be prompted for a box ID in the next step.

Refer to the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide for information on setting up a cluster.

Box ID for the Node

Supply a numerical box ID for the node. This box ID is used to identify network/tool ports in the node – the format is box ID/ slot ID/port ID.

You will only be prompted for a box ID if clustering was not enabled in the previous step.
4. Review your settings. You can change a setting by specifying its listed line number and re-entering the setting.
5. When you are satisfied with your settings, exit the script as prompted. GigaVUE HC Series automatically saves your settings.
6. Restart the node with the reload command.

Need to Change Any Settings?

If you need to change any of the settings you made in the jump-start script, you can either run the script again or change individual settings using the following commands in the Configure command mode:

■   Use the hostname command to change the node’s hostname.
■   Use the interface eth0 command to reconfigure or fine-tune Mgmt port settings, including basic IP settings (DHCP or static address and subnet mask) and physical parameters (duplex, MTU, and speed).
■   Use the ip command to change the default gateway, DNS server, and domain name.
■   You can also use the username admin password <password> command to change the admin user’s password.

Refer to The Basic Commands for a quick summary of the available GigaVUE HC Series commands.