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- Page 1 Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform Citrix NetScaler 10.1, 10.5...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform Contents Quick Installation and Configuration ......................4 Before you Begin ............................4 Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G.................. 4 Configuration Requirements ........................6 Installation ..............................7 Rack Mounting the Appliance ....................... -
Page 4: Quick Installation And Configuration
Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G The Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G are 2U appliances. Each model has two 10-core processors, 256 gigabytes (GB) of memory, four 40G QSFP+ ports, and sixteen 10G SFP+ ports (4x40G QSFP+ + 16x10G SFP+). - Page 5 Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform The NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G appliances have the following ports: RS232 serial Console Port. 10/100Base-T copper Ethernet Port (RJ45), also called the LOM port. You can use this port to remotely monitor and manage the appliance independently of the NetScaler software.
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Page 6: Configuration Requirements
Two power supplies, each rated at 1000 watts, 100-240 volts. Each power supply has an LED that indicates the status of the power supply, as described in http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-gen-hardware-wrapper-10-con/ns- hardware-common-components-ref.html. Disable alarm button, which is functional only when the appliance has two power supplies. -
Page 7: Installation
The appliance is shipped with rack-rail hardware. This hardware consists of two inner rails that you attach to the appliance, one on each side, and a rack-rail assembly that you attach to the rack. The following figure illustrates the steps involved in mounting the Citrix NetScaler appliance to a rack. -
Page 8: Connecting A Netscaler Appliance To The Network
Connect the interfaces on the appliance to the network ports on the appropriate switches by using Ethernet/fiber optic cables. Figure 4. Connecting a Citrix NetScaler appliance to the network Warning: Connecting multiple network ports to the same switch or VLAN can result in a... -
Page 9: Connecting An Appliance To A Power Source
If your appliance has more than one power supply, repeat this process. The extra power supply serves as a backup. The Citrix logo and the LCD on the front of the NetScaler illuminate after the appliance starts, and the LCD indicates the operational status of the appliance. -
Page 10: Installing 40G Active Optical Cables Or Cr4 Direct Attach Cables
AOCs are compliant with QSFP MSA high-density form factor. CR4 cables are compliant with QSFP+ MSA high-density form factor. Citrix NetScaler 40G MPX 14000 series and 40G MPX 25000 series appliances support 40 Gbps parallel active optical cables and passive CR4 cables in lengths of 1, 3 or 5 meters. -
Page 11: Setting Up Connectivity
Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform Note: Illustrations in the figures are only for reference and might not represent the actual I/O configuration of your NetScaler appliance. 2. To remove an AOC or a CR4 cable, gently pull the tab on the top of the cable, then remove from the port, as shown in the following figure. -
Page 12: Using The Netscaler Serial Console
To configure the appliance by using the configuration utility 1. Connect the appliance to a management workstation or network. 2. Open a browser and type: http://192.168.100.1 Note: The NetScaler is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.100.1. 3. In the User Name box, type nsroot. 4. -
Page 13: Lcd Keypad Setup
Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform set system user nsroot -password Enter password: ***** Confirm password: ***** save ns config reboot Note: For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-system-wrapper-10-con/ns-nw-ha-intro-wrppr- con.html. -
Page 14: Power Cycling The Appliance
System Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications of the NetScaler MPX 25100-40G and MPX 25160-40G appliances. Specifications MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Regulatory model number Citrix 2U1P1D Processors 2 ten-core Memory 256 GB Number of power supplies AC power supply input voltage,... -
Page 15: Additional Information
A complete set of documentation is available from http://docs.citrix.com/. To contact Citrix Support, call 1-800-4-CITRIX (1-800-424-8749), or log on to MyCitrix at http://www.citrix.com. You will be asked for your hardware serial number as part of the support process. Detailed instructions for contacting support can be found at: http://citrix.com/site/resources/dynamic/sup2nd/Citrix_HWS_SerialNO.pdf.
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