HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator 3.0.4 installation and configuration guide (AG424-96004, March 2007)

HP STORAGEWORKS EFS WAN ACCELERATOR INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE 25

2 - INSTALLING AND

ONFIGURING THE HP EFS

 Out-of-Path. An out-of-path deployment is a network configuration in which

the HP EFS WAN Accelerator is not in the direct or logical path between the

client and the server. In an out-of-path deployment, the HP EFS WAN

Accelerator acts as a proxy. An out-of-path configuration is suitable for data

center locations when physical in-path or logical in-path configurations are not

possible.

Figure 2-3. Out-of-Path Deployment

Checking Your Inventory

Your shipping carton contains the following items:

 The HP EFS WAN Accelerator—the HP ProLiant DL320-520, DL320-1020,

DL320-2020, DL380-3010, or DL380-5010 (depending on your order)

 One CAT-5E straight-through cable

 One CAT-5E cross-over cable

 One RS-232 serial null-modem cable

 One or two rack mount power cables (depending on your order). In addition, you

may have one or two power cables specific to your region or country.

 One rail kit

 Documentation set CD-ROM specific to your order

If any items are damaged or missing, notify HP Technical Support at

http://www.hp.com for replacement or repair.

Preparing Your Site for Installation

The HP EFS WAN Accelerator is completely assembled with all the equipment parts

in place and securely fastened.

Before you install the HP EFS WAN Accelerator make sure your site meets the

following requirements: