Cisco Configuration Professional Installation Notes

To install the Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP) software for the Catalyst 2960X/XR platform from a .tar file, you’ll need to extract and set it up on the switch’s flash memory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to install the .tar file on your Cisco 2960X switch:

What You’ll Need

• The .tar file (e.g., ccp-c2960x.tar)
• TFTP server (or FTP/USB depending on your method)
• Console or SSH access to the switch

Step 1: Transfer the .tar File to the Switch

Use a TFTP server (like tftpd32 or SolarWinds TFTP) to upload the .tar file to the switch’s flash.

From the switch CLI:

copy tftp: flash:

You’ll be prompted:

Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.100  <-- your TFTP server
Source filename []? ccp-c2960x.tar
Destination filename [ccp-c2960x.tar]? <Enter>

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Step 2: Extract the .tar File

Once the file is on the switch, extract it with:

archive extract flash:ccp-c2960x.tar flash:

This will unpack the files into a directory (e.g., ccp-web) inside flash.

Step 3: Enable the Web Interface

To use Configuration Professional, you need:

• HTTP/HTTPS server enabled
• A working VLAN interface with an IP address
• Authentication (username/password)

Commands:

conf t
ip http server
ip http secure-server
username admin privilege 15 secret YourSecurePassword
interface vlan1
 ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
 no shutdown
exit
ip default-gateway 192.168.1.254  ! Adjust as needed
end
write memory

🔗 Step 4: Access the Web Interface

Open a browser and go to:

http://192.168.1.1

or

https://192.168.1.1

You should see the Configuration Professional (CP Express) interface.

🧹 (Optional) Clean Up and Set as Default Web UI

If you want this web interface to load automatically on boot:

conf t
ip http path flash:ccp-web
end
write memory

And if you’re done, you can remove the .tar file to save space:

delete flash:ccp-c2960x.tar