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Chapter 2. Preparing for installation
This section provides information about the installation requirements and
overview.
Skills required
To set up and administer the appliance, you need network administration skills.
Information required
You need to collect the following data to define your WebSphere DataPower XC10
base configuration.
v The IP address and subnet mask for the Ethernet interface for appliance
v The IP address of the default gateways (routers) that supports the subnets for
v The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server. The DNS server
v Communication parameters for serial interface: 9600.8.n.1 (9600 baud, 8 data bits,
v Mail server information (to set up e-mail notifications).
v Storage space, in a location other than the appliance, to create a backup. A
v (Optional) The IP addresses and subnet mask for Ethernet interfaces for
Note: You can use the MGMT Ethernet interface on a dedicated subnet for all
Rack requirements
To install the WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliance, you need a standard 19 inch
(48.26 cm) rack with a minimum of 25 inches (63.5cm) of depth that meets the
following criteria:
v Provides rear mounting columns
v Supports both front and rear mounting
v Provides rear mounting columns
v Supports both front and rear mounting
You also need to ensure that the following required space in and around the rack
is available:
v At least 30 inches (76.20 cm) of free space behind the rack
v At least 2 inches (5.1 cm) above and below the appliance
v Sufficient free space in the front for Ethernet and any serial console cables
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management access (MGMT).
the Ethernet interfaces.
should be configured for both forward and reverse look ups.
no parity, 1 stop bit).
Note: Configuring the mail server is optional but highly recommended.
backup could reach 100 GB in size, depending on content.
appliance service access (ETH0, ETH1, and ETH2).
network and system-wide management functions. This dedicated subnet
handles network traffic for the user interface functions.
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