Installation guide

Basic Installation Procedures
16 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide
Basic Installation Procedures
The following table lists the basic tasks for installing the AlterPath OnBoard
and the sections where the tasks are described in more detail.
Note: Before you start installation, make sure you review and follow the
safety precautions listed in Appendix B, “Safety Information.”
Table 2-1: Tasks for Basic Installation
Task
Where Documented
Review the contents of the shipping box. “Shipping Box Contents” on page 18
Rackmount the OnBoard. “Rackmounting the AlterPath OnBoard” on
page 22
Connect the public network to one or both
of the public Ethernet ports.
“Making Public Ethernet Connections” on
page 23
Connect service processors and other
supported devices to the private Ethernet
ports.
“Connecting Devices” on page 25
Connect the OnBoard to a power source and
turn power on.
“Connecting to a Power Source and Turning
On the Power” on page 26
Chose a method to enable access to the Web
Manager for completing user and device
configuration and do one of the following
sets of tasks:
“Methods for Enabling Web Manager Access”
on page 29
• To use a connection to the OnBoard’s
console to set a static IP address, connect
a terminal to the console port, collect
needed network information, and set the
basic network parameters.
• “Connecting a Terminal to Configure Basic
Network Parameters” on page 31
• “To Connect a Terminal to the Console
Port” on page 32
• “To Configure Basic Network Parameters
Using a Terminal” on page 32
• If using DHCP, discover and use the
DHCP-assigned IP address.
• “To Use a Dynamic IP Address to Access
the Web Manager” on page 36