LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide VERSION: 1.3 UPDATED: AUGUST 2014 Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Connect the Dell R-Series................................................................................................................ 6 2.1 Boot the Installed LoadMaster ................................................................................
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 1 Introduction The KEMP LoadMaster is a purpose-built, hardware load balancing and Application Delivery Controller (ADC). By leveraging the global support network of Dell, the LoadMaster enables medium-to-large enterprises to assure the high availability and reliability of web-based, business-critical applications.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 2 Connect the Dell R-Series Here is some information about the Dell R-Series ports: Eth0 to eth5 = 1GB copper Network Interface Cards (NICs) Eth6 and eth7 = 10GB SFP+ ports To connect the Dell R-Series, follow the steps below: 1. Install the Dell R-Series into a 19 inch rack or another safe location. 2. Connect Ethernet cables to the ports on the Dell R-Series.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 2.1 Boot the Installed LoadMaster The server is now ready to be rebooted with the LoadMaster software installed on the local disk. Within the console, select the Ctrl-Alt-Del option from the Macros drop-down menu. The server should now begin to boot from the local disk. Occasionally, call trace code may appear while the LoadMaster is booting up. This can be ignored.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 2. A warning may appear regarding website security certificates. Please click the continue/ignore option. 3. Enter the user name and password when requested. The default login credentials are as follows: lb100 login: bal Password: 1fourall 4. The LoadMaster End User License Agreement screen appears. Please read the license agreement and, if willing to accept the conditions therein, click the Agree button to proceed. 5.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 9. The login screen appears again, enter the bal user name and the new password as defined in the previous step. 10. In the screen informing that the password has changed, click the Continue button 11. If the machine has shipped with a temporary license a warning will appear informing that a temporary license has been installed on the machine and it will say how long the license is valid for.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation This interface is optional, depending on the network configuration. 20. Click on the Local DNS Configuration > Hostname Configuration menu option. Figure 2-7: Set Hostname screen 21. In the Hostname configuration screen, enter the hostname into the Current Hostname input field. 22. Click the Set Hostname button. 23. Select the Local DNS Configuration > DNS Configuration menu option.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 2.3 Update from Temporary to Permanent License Depending on the terms and conditions of purchase, the LoadMaster will be entitled to either a temporary or permanent license. If the LoadMaster has a temporary license, a permanent license will be automatically issued via email upon receipt of payment. To upgrade the license from temporary to permanent please complete the following steps: 1.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 3 Configuring the LoadMaster via the Console If the LoadMaster does not automatically obtain an IP address using DHCP as described in Section 2.1, or if you would prefer to configure the LoadMaster via the console, then the following configuration steps must be completed before starting the LoadMaster: 1.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 13. Enter the domain name that is to be prepended to requests to the DNS nameserver in the input field of the Domain List dialog box. This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred. 14. Press OK. Figure 3-2: Default Gateway 15. Enter the IP address of the default gateway in the field of the Default Gateway dialog box. This value must be configured from within the console. 16.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Figure 3-4: Appliance Vitals screen The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to be used. For further information on how to configure and implement the LoadMaster, please refer to the LoadMaster documentation which can be accessed from: http://www.KEMPtechnologies.com/documentation. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 4 The iDRAC Module The iDRAC module gives network administrators a dedicated management channel for device maintenance. The iDRAC functionality can be accessed by using a Command Line Interface (CLI) or a supported web browser. The iDRAC has its own network connection, memory, processor and access to the system bus. Key features of the iDRAC include remote console capabilities, power management and virtual media access. 4.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Figure 4-2: Configure 3. In the main menu, select Home. 4. Click Configure server for remote access (iDRAC). Figure 4-3: iDRAC Settings Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 5. Click Network. Figure 4-4: System Setup 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Select Enabled for the Enable IPv4 option. Set the Static IP Address. Set the Static Gateway. Set the Static Subnet Mask. Click the Back button. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Figure 4-5: Click User Configuration 11. Click User Configuration. Figure 4-6: User Configuration 12. Set the values as required. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 13. Click the Back button. 14. Click Exit. 15. Now, log in to the iDRAC module from a web browser by entering the IP address previously configured. Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address. 4.2 Restore Functionality Using the iDRAC Module The iDRAC module is an effective way of restoring functionality to units when the Solid State Drive (SSD) needs to be replaced.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 7. Click Choose File and navigate to the relevant .iso file. 64-bit firmware must be used for Dell PERC controllers to be supported. 32bit firmware gives an error saying the hard drive cannot be found. 8. Wait for the vFlash partition to be created successfully. 9. Navigate to vFlash > Manage. Figure 4-8: Manage Partitions 10. Select the Attached checkbox. 11. Click Apply. 12. Navigate to Overview > Server > Setup.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Figure 4-9: First Boot Device 13. Select the relevant First Boot Device. 14. Click Apply. 15. Reboot the LoadMaster and observe the installation. Figure 4-10: Enter serial number 16. Enter the service tag as the serial number and press OK. 17. A message will be displayed informing that the installation was successful. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Figure 4-11: Enter license key 18. Enter the license key and press OK. If you do not have a license key, please contact KEMP. Figure 4-12: Enter IP address 19. Enter the IP address and press OK. Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 20. When the quick-start setup is finished, the LoadMaster will reboot. 21. Move the network cable to the general NIC (use the left-most interface riser card above the iDRAC. 22. Connect to the LoadMaster WUI by entering the IP address of the LoadMaster in a web browser. Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address. 23. Accept the license agreement. 24. Set the password and log in.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation 5 References Unless otherwise specified, the following documents can be found at http://www.kemptechnologies.com/documentation. WUI, Configuration Guide Licensing, Feature Description KEMP LoadMaster, Product Overview Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster for the Dell R-Series Installation Guide LoadMaster for UCS Installation Document History Date Change Reason for Change Version Resp. Feb 2014 Initial draft Initial draft of the document 1.0 LB Mar 2014 Release update 7.0-14 release 1.1 LB July 2014 Minor updates Defects resolved 1.2 LB Aug 2014 Minor updates Defects resolved 1.3 LB Copyright © 2002 - 2014 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
