Installation guide
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1. Select a secure location where only authorized personnel can access
the appliance.
2. Mount the appliance on your rack:
a. Use all the provided screws to attach mounting hardware to the
front right and left of the appliance.
b. Attach the appliance to the front supports of your equipment
rack using a screw (not provided) for each of the holes on each
of the brackets. For example:
Caution:
Do not place the appliance on the floor.
Keep it in an upright position.
Place it in a well-ventilated area that is out of direct sunlight.
Connect Your Appliance to the Network
As mentioned previously, these instructions assume that your network is
configured for DHCP. You will initially obtain an IP address through DHCP;
configuration for a static address is covered during set up (in the Interfaces
section).
To connect your appliance:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN0 adapter on the Celestix
appliance to your internal network hub or switch.
2. [Optional] For additional network connections, use the LAN1 network
adapter (or above) on the appliance
The diagram below provides a reference.