HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator 2.1 Installation and Configuration Guide (November 2005)

HP STORAGEWORKS EFS WAN ACCELERATOR INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE 25
2 - INSTALLING AND
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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 DL320-510, DL320-1010,
DL320-2010, DL380-3010, or DL380-5010 (depending on your order)
 One CAT-5E straight-through cable
 One CAT-5E crossover 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:
LAN
Switch Switch
Servers
Router Router
HP EFS WAN
Accelerator
HP EFS WAN
Accelerator