ZPE NodeGrid T Series Quick Start Manual

Security Warning
The NodeGrid Serial Console provides
extensive access to the devices
attached to this equipment. As a result,
care must be taken to avoid
compromising your security policies.
From the factory, this equipment is
shipped with the following settings:
• DHCP, SSHv2, HTTPS – ENABLED
• All Serial ports – DISABLED
• Ethernet, USB and Serial Console
Ports – ENABLED
• Two default users with passwords:
– root – root
– admin – admin
Note: root access to shell enabled
on the console port only.
ZPE enforces password changes upon
first login for root/admin users. ZPE
recommends carefully configuring
security settings immediately after
initial setup.
Please consult the NSC User Guide for
more information on security settings.
For manual downloads, visit:
www.zpesystems.com/docs
The following instructions will help you
install your NSC.
For further assistance please contact ZPE
Technical Support.
By installing, copying, or otherwise using this device, you agree to be bound by the terms of the licensing, maintenance and sale agreements set forth on
www.zpesystems.com/docs/legal. if you do not agree to the terms of those agreements, do not install or use the Hardware and/or Software Product(s).
Quick Start Guide for T Series NodeGrid Serial Console
NSC T32 serial console shown
5
1
Rack
Mounting
1
Rack mount your NSC appliance
For detailed rack mounting
instructions, see the NSC User Guide.
2
Connect to your network
Connect a ZPE-recommended
CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable from the
10/100/1000BaseT port to your
network. You may connect to either
or both network ports for
redundancy.
Single/Dual
AC power
3
Serial Devices
6
RJ45-DB9
Console User
console adaptor
2
Ethernet
Network
Ethernet
3
Connect serial devices
Using CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables and DB9
or DB25 console adaptors, connect
the appropriate serial devices to the
serial ports on the NSC.
4
Connect USB devices
Connect a supported USB device to
the appropriate ports located on the
front of the serial console.
4
USB