The objective of this document is to show you how to configure Plug and Play (PnP) on Cisco Business (CBS) 220 series switches.
Network Plug and Play (PnP) is a service that works with Network PnP-enabled devices. Network PnP allows for firmware and device configuration files to be centrally managed. Additionally, it allows zero-touch deployment of new network devices.
CBS220 series switches add support for PnP. This feature simplifies deployment and management of these switches in your network. To find out more, keep reading!
Log in to the CBS220 switch.
Choose Administration > PnP > PnP Settings.
In the PnP Settings section, check the checkbox to Enable PnP State. This is enabled by default.
In the Discovery Timeout field, enter the time in seconds. This is the time to wait before the switch tries to discover the PnP server again following a failed attempt. The default value is 60 seconds.
Select an option for PnP Transport. This includes locating configuration information, the transport protocol to use, the PnP server address, and the TCP port to use. The options are:
If you chose Static for PnP Transport in Step 5, select the Transport Protocol by checking the check box next to HTTPS or HTTP.
In the Server Definition field, select whether to specify the PNP server By IP address or By Name.
If you selected by IP address in Step 7, choose the IP Version.
In the Server IP Address/Name field, enter the IP address or domain name of the PNP server.
Enter the port number in the TCP Port field. The default port number is entered automatically by the system when you select the Transport Protocol: 443 for HTTPS; 80 for HTTP.
Click Apply. The parameters are copied to the Running Configuration file.
The PnP Session screen displays the value of the PnP parameters currently in effect. The source of the parameter is displayed in parenthesis where relevant.
To display information about PnP parameters, follow these steps:
Choose Administration > PnP > PnP Session.
The following fields are displayed:
That’s it! You have successfully configured PnP on your CBS220 switch.
For more configurations, refer to the Cisco Business 220 Series Switches Administration Guide.