Citrix Systems 8005, 8800, 8600 Setting Up Connectivity, Configuration Utility Setup, CLI Setup

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Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform

Setting Up Connectivity

Connect the appliance to a management workstation or the network by using the NetScaler configuration utility, the command-line interface (CLI), or the LCD keypad.

Log on to the appliance as nsroot. For initial configuration, use nsroot as the administrative password. For subsequent access, use the password assigned during initial configuration.

Configuration Utility Setup

To set up the appliance by using the configuration utility, you need a management workstation or laptop configured on the same network as the appliance. To run the configuration utility, the Java RunTime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2_04 or later must be installed on the workstation or laptop.

Note: The Setup Wizard automatically opens upon logon when the appliance is configured with the default IP address, when licenses are not installed on the appliance, and when either a mapped IP address or subnet IP address is not configured.

To configure the NetScaler by using the configuration utility

1.Connect the NetScaler 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 User Name, type nsroot.

4.In Password, type nsroot.

5.In Deployment Type, select NetScaler ADC.

6.In the Setup Wizard, click Next and follow the instructions in the wizard to configure the basic parameters, such as IP address, netmask, and gateway.

7.To confirm that the NetScaler is configured correctly, you can either ping the new NetScaler IP address (NSIP) or use the new NSIP to open the configuration utility in a browser.

CLI Setup

To set up the appliance by using the command-line interface (CLI), connect the 6-foot RJ-45/DB-9 serial cable to the console port. Access the command line with a terminal or terminal emulator with the following settings:

wBaud rate: 9600

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Contents Citrix NetScaler Copyright and Trademark Notice Before you Begin Quick Installation and ConfigurationQuick Installation and Configuration Configuration Requirements InstallationRack Mounting the Appliance Appliance Precautions Connecting an Appliance to a Power Source Connecting a NetScaler Appliance to the NetworkElectrical Safety Precautions Configuration Utility Setup Setting Up ConnectivityCLI Setup Deployment Type, select NetScaler ADCSave ns config Reboot Example LCD Keypad SetupConfiguring the LOM Port Changing the Administrative PasswordPower Cycling the Appliance To Configure the NetScaler LOM PortTo power cycle the appliance Specifications MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 System SpecificationsAdditional Information