Free-Standing Installation; Network Connections - HP P4518A - Traffic Management Server Sa7150 User Manual

C H A P T E R 2
Free-Standing
Installation
Network
Connections
NOTE: Never connect
both of the SA7150's
network ports to the same
switch, hub, or router.
Doing so creates a
feedback loop that
adversely effects network
bandwidth.
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1. Attach the provided self-adhesive rubber feet to the SA7150's
bottom.
2. Place the SA7150 on a flat surface and make sure that there is
adequate airflow surrounding the unit (allow at least one inch of
air space on all sides).
1. Use the table below to select and install the appropriate network
cables (Category 5 UTP or better):
Workstation or Server
Switch or Hub
Router
SA7150 network
connector*
SA7150 server
connector*
* Applicable only to multiple, cascaded units
2. Connect the provided power cable to the back of the unit. (There
is no power switch.) Under normal circumstances, the SA7150
requires approximately 30 seconds to boot. When the boot is
complete, the unit's Power LED is steadily illuminated. (If the
Power LED is not steadily illuminated, see Chapter 9,
"Troubleshooting," to rectify before proceeding to Step 3.)
3. The Inline LED should be either steadily illuminated or blinking
(to indicate Inline mode). If it is not, press the Bypass switch on
the device's front panel to enable Inline mode.
SA7150's network
connector
Crossover cable
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
N/A
Straight-through cable
SA7150's server
connector
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
Not recommended
Straight-through cable
N/A