Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SDX 14500 Citrix Systems
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Citrix NetScaler 10 Quick Start Guide: SDX 1 1500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500 Platform Citrix NetScaler 10.
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Quick Installation and Configuration W elcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line. Please review the following information before proceeding with installation of the SDX appliance.
Figure 1-1. Citrix NetScaler SDX 11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500 appliance, front panel The following figure shows the back panel of the SDX 11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500 appliance.
w R oot password: The root user (nsroot) has full administrative privileges on the appliance. The root password is used to authenticate the root user . The default root password is nsroot. Y ou can change this password during initial configuration of the appliance.
w Allow the power supply units and hard drives to cool before touching them. w Install the equipment near an electrical outlet for easy access. w Mount equipment in a rack with sufficient airflow for safe operation.
Connecting a NetScaler SDX Appliance to the Network Connect the interfaces on the appliance to the network ports on the appropriate switches by using Ethernet/fiber optic cables. Figure 1-4. Connecting a Citrix NetScaler SDX appliance to the network W arning: Connecting multiple network ports to the same switch or VLAN can result in a network loop.
Note: Electrical Safety Precautions Caution: During installation or maintenance procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the electronics of the appliance. Use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground or to the appliance.
Initial Configuration through the Management Service User Interface T o set up the appliance by using the Management Service user interface, connect a workstation or laptop to the same network as the appliance. T o configure the NetScaler SDX appliance by using the Management Service user interface 1.
Note: After changing the network configuration, close all browser instances and open a new browser instance to access the appliance. Initial Configuration through the Serial Console T o perform initial configuration of the SDX appliance from outside the L2 domain, connect to the console port of the appliance and follow the instructions carefully .
Changing the Password of the Default User Account The default user account provides complete access to all features of the Citrix NetScaler SDX appliance. Therefore, to preserve security , the nsroot account should be used only when necessary , and only individuals whose duties require full access should know the password for the nsroot account.
4. In the P assword box, type nsroot . 5. In the Configur ation tab, click Network and type values for the following parameters: • IP Address—IP address of the LOM port. • Subnet Mask—Subnet mask used to define the subnet of the LOM port. • Default Gateway—IP address of the router that connects the LOM port to the network.
Specifications SDX 11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/205 00 Number of power supplies 2 AC power supply input voltage, frequency , and current 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz 6.5-3.5 A Maximum power consumption 650 W Heat dissipation 2200 BTU per hour W eight 46 lbs Height 2U Width EIA 310-D for 19-inch racks Depth 28 in or 71.
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