Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform Citrix NetScaler 10.
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Quick Installation and Configuration Welcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line. Please review the following information before proceeding with installation of the MPX appliance. Before you Begin Verify that the following components and accessories are included: w One NetScaler MPX appliance w One accessory kit that contains: • One RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter • One 6 ft RJ-45/DB-9 cable • One power cable Note: For Brazilian customers, Citrix does not ship a power cable.
Quick Installation and Configuration w Six 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports and two 10G SFP+ ports (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 2x10G SFP+) The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 6x1G SFP) appliance. Figure 1-1.
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform Configuration Requirements Determine the following information for performing the initial configuration. w NetScaler IP address (NSIP): The management IP address of the appliance. The default NSIP address is 192.168.100.1. w Subnet IP address or Mapped IP address: The IP address used by the appliance to represent the client when communicating with a server.
Quick Installation and Configuration Figure 1-4. Rack Mounting the Appliance Appliance Precautions w Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rail. w Install the heaviest appliance first, at the bottom of the rack, and then work upward. Distribute the load on the rack evenly. An unbalanced rack is hazardous. 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.
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform w The handles on the left and right of the front panel of the appliance should be used only for extending the appliance out of the rack. Do not use these handles for mounting the appliance on the rack. Connecting a NetScaler 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 1-5.
Quick Installation and Configuration Figure 1-6. Connecting a Citrix NetScaler appliance to a power source Note: If you want to upgrade to the latest release of the system software before proceeding, see "Upgrading or Downgrading the System Software." 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.
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform Setting Up Connectivity Connect the appliance to a management workstation or the network by using the NetScaler configuration utility, the command-line interface (CLI), or the LCD keypad. Log on to the appliance as nsroot. For initial configuration, use nsroot as the administrative password. For subsequent access, use the password assigned during initial configuration.
Quick Installation and Configuration w Data bits: 8 w Parity: None w Stop bits: 1 w Flow control: None Log on to the NetScaler with the following credentials: User name: nsroot Password: nsroot To configure the NetScaler by using the command line interface At the command prompt, type: w set ns config -ipaddress -netmask w add ns ip -type w add route w set system user -password w save ns config w reboot Example set
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform 2. NSIP address 3. Gateway The subnet mask, NSIP, and gateway values are saved in the configuration file. You can then use the NSIP to connect to the appliance remotely. For more information, see "Hardware Installation." Note: For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see "Configuring High Availability.
Quick Installation and Configuration Note: The LEDs on the LOM port are unoperational by design on all MPX platforms, except MPX 22040/22060/22080/22100/22120. To Configure the NetScaler LOM Port 1. Connect the NetScaler LOM port to a management workstation or network. 2. In a web browser, type: http://192.168.1.3. Note: The NetScaler LOM port is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.1.3 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. 3. In the User Name box, type nsroot. 4. In the Password box, type nsroot. 5.
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform System Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications of the NetScaler MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliances. Specifications MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Processors 1 quad-core processor Memory 32 GB Number of power supplies 1 AC power supply input voltage, frequency, and current 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 2.
Quick Installation and Configuration Additional Information A complete set of NetScaler documentation is available on Citrix eDocs at http:// support.citrix.com/proddocs/topic/netscaler/ns-gen-netscaler-wrapper-con.html. To contact Citrix Support, call 1-800-4-CITRIX (1-800-424-8749), or log on to MyCitrix at http://www.citrix.com. You will be asked for your hardware serial number as part of the support process. Detailed instructions for contacting support can be found at: http://citrix.
