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- Page 1 SteelCentral™ Standard NetProfiler Appliance Installation Guide Model SCNP-02270 Version 10.9 June 2016...
- Page 2 Independent JPEG Group the work of the FreeType team. This documentation is furnished "AS IS" and is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Riverbed Technology. This documentation may not be copied, modified or distributed without the express authorization of Riverbed Technology and may be used only in connection with Riverbed products and services.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction..........................1 Additional Resources............................1 Safety Guidelines..............................2 Contacting Riverbed ............................2 Chapter 2 - Preparation ..........................3 Requirements ..............................3 Data sources..............................4 Cable connections.............................4 Power.................................4 Console port...............................4 Primary port...............................4 Auxiliary port ............................5 Access to the network..........................5 Configuration information ..........................6 Licensing strategy.............................7 Downloading and adding license keys ......................7... - Page 4 Contents Step 2 - Log in to the web user interface ......................12 Chapter 5 - Installing new software ......................13 Overview ................................13 Checklist .................................14 Step 1 - Download the software........................15 Step 2 - Create bootable USB memory sticks ....................15 Step 3 - Insert the bootable USB memory stick into the system ..............15 Step 4 - Connect to the console port .......................15 Step 5 - Configure the BIOS...........................15 Step 6 - Install the software ..........................16...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Operational configuration is described in the online help system of each product. This guide also describes downloading new software from the Riverbed Support site and installing it, in case you choose to do that instead of running the factory-installed software. -
Page 6: Safety Guidelines
Safety and Compliance Guide. Before you install, operate, or service the Riverbed product, you must be familiar with the safety information. Refer to the Safety and Compliance Guide if you do not clearly understand the safety information provided in this guide. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Preparation
Customer account on the Riverbed Support site Licensing strategy If you will be downloading new software from the Riverbed Support site instead of running the factory-installed software, you will also need: USB memory sticks with at least 1 GB capacity ... -
Page 8: Data Sources
Preparation Data sources Data sources NetProfiler obtains traffic information from SteelCentral Flow Gateway, NetShark or AppResponse appliances and Cascade Sensor appliances. It must be receiving traffic information from at least one source in order for you to verify successful installation and configuration. There are two approaches to setting up data sources: Set up the available data sources and point them to the IP address of NetProfiler before you install it. -
Page 9: Auxiliary Port
Cable connections Preparation Auxiliary port Optionally, the AUX port can be configured. This is useful if you what to keep network data and network control traffic on separate networks. Ensure that: A straight-through cable to a hub or switch port on the network is available at the rack location. ... -
Page 10: Configuration Information
Preparation Configuration information Configuration information When you configure NetProfiler, you will be asked to provide configuration information. Information that is required to complete the installation is listed in the table that follows with an asterisk (*). Items not marked with an asterisk are optional during installation and can be specified afterwards on the NetProfiler Configuration >... -
Page 11: Licensing Strategy
If NetProfiler is configured and has Internet connectivity, it can download its license keys automatically. Otherwise, someone must email the keys from the Licenses section of the Riverbed Support site and then copy them from the email, or else copy them directly from the Support site, and then someone must add them to NetProfiler manually. - Page 12 1. Logs in to the Riverbed Support site and goes to the Licenses section. 2. Enters the product serial number of the first SteelCentral product to gain access to the licensing page. The Riverbed licensing page lists the serial numbers of all SteelCentral products that were included in the same purchase order.
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Page 13: Chapter 3 - Cabling
Cabling CHAPTER 3 Installation requires connecting to the console port for initial software configuration and connecting to the primary port for operations. “Cabling to the console port” on page 9 “Cabling to the management network” on page 10 “Power cabling”... -
Page 14: Cabling To The Management Network
Cabling Cabling to the management network Cabling to the management network Primary port Connect a straight-through cable from the management network to the Primary (PRI) connector on back of the NetProfiler chassis. Auxiliary port If the Auxiliary port is to be used, connect a straight-through cable from the management network to the to the AUX connector. -
Page 15: Chapter 4 - Configuration
Configure the factory-installed software as described in this chapter and then update it to the latest version. Perform a full installation of new software downloaded from the Riverbed Support site. This replaces the factory- installed software. -
Page 16: Step 2 - Log In To The Web User Interface
5. When prompted, enter a new password for the web user interface. If NetProfiler has an Internet connection, it will attempt to download licenses from the Riverbed Support site. Alternatively, you can either add or download applicable licenses using the NetProfiler Configuration > Licenses page. -
Page 17: Chapter 5 - Installing New Software
CHAPTER 5 This chapter describes how to download the software from the Riverbed Support site and install it in NetProfiler. It provides a checklist section that can be used as a guide for those familiar with installing software from a USB memory stick, and more detailed step-by-step instructions explaining items on the checklist. -
Page 18: Checklist
12. When prompted, enter a new password for the web user interface. If the NetProfiler has an Internet connection, it will attempt to download licenses from the Riverbed Support site. Alternatively, you can either add or download applicable licenses using the NetProfiler Configuration > Licenses page. -
Page 19: Step 1 - Download The Software
Installing new software Step 1 - Download the software Download the installation software from the Riverbed Support site: https://support.riverbed.com This requires an account on the Support site. If you do not have an account, follow the directions on the Support site to set one up. -
Page 20: Step 6 - Install The Software
Installing new software Step 6 - Install the software 3. On the Advanced menu: Select “USB Configuration” and press Enter. Select “Make USB Devices Non-bootable” and press Enter. Select “Disabled” and press Enter. Press Esc to go back to the previous menu. ... -
Page 21: Step 9 - Log Into The Web User Interface
5. When prompted, enter a new password for the web user interface. If NetProfiler has an Internet connection, it will attempt to download licenses from the Riverbed Support site. Alternatively, you can either add or download applicable licenses using the NetProfiler Configuration > Licenses page. - Page 22 Installing new software Step 9 - Log into the web user interface SteelCentral™ Standard NetProfiler Appliance Installation Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 6 - Licensing
If you are licensing multiple NetProfiler appliances to run with different features or capacities, then it is necessary to go to the Licenses section of the Riverbed Support site and assign the licenses to the serial numbers of the products. -
Page 24: Manual Licensing
1. Obtain the serial number for the appliance to be licensed. It is located on the pull-out tab near the upper-left corner of the front of the chassis. 2. Go to the Riverbed Support site at support.riverbed.com and click the Licenses link. 3. Enter the product serial number. This displays a table listing the serial numbers of all the SteelCentral products purchased on the same purchase order as the appliance whose serial numbers you entered. -
Page 25: Licensing Multiple Products
1. Obtain the serial number for each appliance to be licensed. 2. Go to the Riverbed Support site at support.riverbed.com and click the Licenses link. 3. Enter the product serial number. This displays a table listing the serial numbers of all the SteelCentral products purchased on the same purchase order as the appliance whose serial numbers you entered. - Page 26 Licensing Licensing multiple products SteelCentral™ Standard NetProfiler Appliance Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Chapter 7 - Installation Verification
Installation verification CHAPTER 7 Installation verification requires NetProfiler to be receiving traffic data from at least one source. To determine if it is receiving data, log in to the web user interface and navigate to the System > Devices/Interfaces page. Check the status of Flow Gateway, NetShark or other data source devices on the Devices tab. - Page 28 Installation verification This completes the installation process. NetProfiler can now be turned over to those who are responsible for setting up user accounts and operational parameters. Refer to the on line help system for further configuration procedures. SteelCentral™ Standard NetProfiler Appliance Installation Guide...
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Page 29: Appendix A - Specifications
Specifications APPENDIX A This chapter describes: “Console cable wiring” on page 25 “Controls and indicators” on page 26 “Mechanical and electrical specifications” on page 27 Console cable wiring The console cable provided in the accessory kit has an RJ45 connector on one end and a 9-pin D-subminiature connector on the other end. -
Page 30: Controls And Indicators
Specifications Controls and indicators Controls and indicators Front panel The panel on the right ear of the front of the chassis includes the following controls and indicators: Callout Name Description System ID button Press this button to light a blue LED in the button and on the back of the chassis. -
Page 31: Disk Fault Indicators
Mechanical and electrical specifications Specifications – Blinking - Minor alarm. Degraded operation. The hardware platform is operating, but is not fully functional. Amber – Blinking - Major alarm. Non-fatal failure. The hardware platform is still operating in a degraded condition, but is likely to soon halt. - Page 32 Specifications Mechanical and electrical specifications 305W Cooling: The NetProfiler requires approximately 1039 Btu/hr cooling. Ambient air should be: Air temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Humidity: 20% to 90% non-condensing Operating acoustic noise (typical): 7.0 BA (Operating condition in a typical office ambient temperature of 23 +/- 2 deg C) SteelCentral™...
- Page 33 SteelCentral™ Standard NetProfiler Appliance Installation Guide...
- Page 34 Riverbed Technology 680 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: 415.247.8800 Fax: 415.247.8801 Part Number Web: http://www.riverbed.com 712-00266-04...
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