08-19-2011 01:42 AM - edited 03-07-2019 01:46 AM
Hi all,
It seems like I can't get the "Would you like to terminate AutoInstall" message on the switch when I reloaded it with no config. Any ideas? Is this feature not supported on the switch, or do I need a specific command to enter this mode? I'm running a 3560 with 12.2(58)SE. Thanks.
Regards,
Angela
08-22-2011 02:00 AM
I get it now, it's not I don't get the message, it's because the message is the first to appear, and when I hit "enter" several times to start, it just skips that message because it defaults to "yes" (skip it).
Now, I try to reload the switch and wait for the message, but it never shows up. Using 'setup' only brings the 'Would you like to enter initial configuration?' message, not what I wanted. And the even trickier thing: I try to type 'no' then hit enter, but I never got into AutoInstall. And the Cisco IOS actually tricks me with the message "Press RETURN to get started!". If I press return, it will just skip AutoInstall. What should I do?
Regards,
Angela
PS: leo, how can I choose to use Zero Touch instead of AutoInstall? Thanks.
PPS: I finally successfully said 'no' to the 'Would you like to terminal AutoInstall?' message, but it's useless. The switch never allowed me to enter AutoInstall. See below:
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: n
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: n
Switch>What do I do now?
Message was edited by: angela zou
08-22-2011 03:33 PM
PS: leo, how can I choose to use Zero Touch instead of AutoInstall? Thanks.
Hi Angela,
Follow the attachment. It's a step-by-step guide about how-to configure Zero-Touch.
08-22-2011 07:24 PM
Not sure what you mean Leo, the only thing I see is how the file should be stored on the TFTP server, no tips about how to start Zero Touch.
Regards,
Angela
08-22-2011 07:49 PM
no tips about how to start Zero Touch.
If you enable the VStack, this starts up Zero-Touch. The doco I've attached will teach you how to enable Zero-Touch and implement it.
08-22-2011 08:02 PM
Um, no stackwise in the design plan, yet.
08-22-2011 08:08 PM
Um, no stackwise in the design plan, yet.
No stackwise.
The main objective where I find Zero Touch useful is when you plan to deploy alot of switches. When you connect the new switch to your VStack director the new switch will boot up, copy a configuration template and download the correct IOS from the VStack director. You specify what exact IOS and configuration for a specific switch.
When the new switch boots up, it will have the correct IOS and a configuration.
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