User guide

Chapter 3: Installation
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Pre-Installation
Ensure that you have the correct cabling ready to connect to the serial
consoles of the target server(s) or other serially managed devices that
provide a console port.
The following sections describe information that you must supply to
complete the configuration of the Dominion SX. Obtain all required
configuration information prior to performing the configuration steps. If
you are uncertain of any information, contact your system administrator
for assistance.
Client Configuration
1. Disable Proxies in the installation computer web browser.
Use "no Proxies" or temporarily add 192.168.0.192 to the list of
URLs for which no proxy is configured.
2. Enable Java Applet Execution in the installation computer web
browser for the console client application (RSC).
3. Access the unit through your installation computer Web browser on
the same subnet by typing the URL https://192.168.0.192 in the
address bar.
Hardware Installation
Physical Installation of Dominion SX for Initial Configuration
1. Use a computer with a network card and crossover network cable.
This computer will be referred to as the 'installation computer.'
2. Physically mount the unit in an ergonomically sound manner. The
unit is designed to be easily rack-mounted, and rack mounting is
recommended.
3. Connect the crossover network LAN cable to the primary LAN
connection (LAN 1 on models with two Ethernet interfaces) on the
back of the chassis.
4. Connect the other end of the network LAN cable to the network card
in the installation computer.