Installing The Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (Adc) Appliance - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Configuration Manual

Installing the Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Appliance

Installing the Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Appliance
Perform the following steps to install and configure your Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller
(ADC) appliances before configuring the Remote Integrated Service Engine (RISE) feature for Cisco Nexus
Series switches and Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) appliances.
For installation and configuration information, see the
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The Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) appliance is typically mounted in a rack and all models
ship with rack-rail hardware. Installation can include the following tasks:
Step 1
Unpack the appliance—The hardware accessories for your particular appliance, such as cables, adapters, and rail kit,
can vary depending on the hardware platform that you ordered. Unpack the box that contains your new appliance on a
sturdy table with plenty of space and inspect the contents.
Step 2
Mount the appliance in the rack—Most appliances can be installed in standard server racks that conform to EIA-310-D
specification. The appliances ship with a set of rails that you must install before you mount the appliance. The only tools
that you need for installing an appliance are a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver.
Step 3
Install your 1 G SFP transceivers—A Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) is a compact transceiver that can operate at
speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second and is available in both copper and fiber types. Inserting a 1 G SFP copper transceiver
converts the 1 G SFP port to a 1000BASE-T port. Inserting a 1 G SFP fiber transceiver converts the 1 G SFP port to a
1000BASE-X port. Auto-negotiation is enabled by default on the 1 G SFP port into which you insert your 1 G SFP
transceiver. As soon as a link between the port and the network is established, the speed and mode are matched on both
ends of the cable.
Step 4 Install your XFP and 10 G SFP+ transceivers—A 10 Gigabit Small Form-Factor Pluggable (XFP or SFP+) is a compact
optical transceiver that can operate at speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. The MPX 15000 and MPX 17000 appliances
use XFP transceivers and the MPX 8200/8400/8600, MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500, MPX
11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500, MPX 17500/19500/21500, and MPX 17550/19550/20550/21550 appliances
use 10 G SFP+ transceivers.
What to Do Next
After the appliance is securely mounted on the rack, you are ready to connect the cables. Ethernet cables and
the optional console cable are connected first. Connect the power cable last.
Cisco Remote Integrated Service Engine for Citrix NetScaler Appliances and Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Configuration Guide
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Preparing for RISE Integration
Installing the Netscaler Hardware.