Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: 7000 Platform Citrix® NetScaler® 9.
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Quick Installation and Configuration Welcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line. Please review the following instructions before proceeding with the installation of the Citrix NetScaler 7000 appliance. For a complete set of documentation for NetScaler 9.2, see http://support.citrix.com/. Note NetScaler 9.2 nCore is not supported on this hardware platform.
Figure 2 The Citrix NetScaler 7000, back panel &RPSDFW)ODVK &DUG +DUG 'LVN 'ULYH 5HVHW 6ZLWFK 3RZHU 6ZLWFK 3RZHU 6XSSO\ Configuration Requirements Detrmine the following information for performing the initial configuration. • • NetScaler IP address: The management IP address of the appliance.
Installation Installation involves racking mounting the appliance and connecting the appliance to the network and a power source. Note The illustrations in the following sections may not represent the actual NetScaler appliance. Rack Mounting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance The appliance is shipped with rack-rail hardware. This hardware consists of two inner rails that are secured to the appliance, one on each side, and a rack-rail assembly that is attached to the rack.
• • • • In multiple rack installations, couple (attach) the racks together. Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack. Extend only one component at a time, extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable. The handles on the left and right of the front panel of the appliance should only be used for extending the appliance out of the rack. These handles should not be used for mounting the appliance on the rack.
Figure 5 Connecting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance to a Power Source Note If you want to update to the latest release of the system software before proceeding, see the NetScaler Migration Guide for release 9.2. Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the appliance from damage. • Be aware of the location of the emergency power off switch to disconnect the electrical outlet.
Setting Up Connectivity Connect the appliance to a management workstation or the network by using the NetScaler configuration utility or the command-line interface (CLI). Configuration Utility Setup To set up the appliance using the configuration utility, you will need an administrative workstation or laptop configured on the same network as the appliance. To run the configuration utility, you will also need Java RunTime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2_04 or later.
set system user nsroot administrator save ns config reboot Note For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see the NetScaler Networking Guide for release 9.2.
System Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications of the Citrix NetScaler 7000. Specifications 7000 Processor 1 single-core Memory 1 GB Number of Power Supplies 1 Power Supply input voltage & frequency 100-240 AC, 47-63Hz Maximum Power Consumption 250 W Weight (lbs.
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