Creating a New Satellite

Before You Begin

Ensure that you have generated the registration file using the Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite set up process.

Procedure

Step 1

In the Smart Software Manager screen, select Satellites from the menu options.

Step 2

On the Satellites screen, click New Satellite tab and complete the following:

Name

Description

Satellite Name

The name you want to assign to the new Satellite.

Registration File

Click on the Browse tab to locate the registration file that was generated using the Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite setup process. On selection, the filename is displayed beside the Browse button.

Virtual Accounts

Click on the drop-down list arrow to choose a virtual account that you want to associate the Satellite with. Optionally, you can add a new virtual account by selecting the New Virtual Account from the drop-down list. Click Add tab to include the new virtual account in the table.

Note	You have to select or add a virtual account to continue this process.

The virtual account details such as the name, description and action fields are updated and displayed in the virtual account table.

Contact Email Address

The email address to receive a notification about the authorization file being generated and due for download.

Step 3

Click the Send Authorization Request to proceed. A message is displayed stating that an authorization file is generated within 48 hours of the request and that you will receive an email notification to download the same.

Step 4

Save this file and upload it to Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite using the setup utility to complete the registration process.