Citrix NetScaler Hardware Installation and Setup Guide
wCitrix NetScaler MPX 17000
Note: The CompactFlash card is mounted as /flash on the above platforms.
The CompactFlash card specifications vary by NetScaler hardware platform. A CompactFlash card from one platform does not necessarily work on a different platform.
Replacing a CompactFlash Card
Note: These instructions apply to the Citrix® NetScaler® MPX 5500, MPX 7500/9500, MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500, MPX 15000, and MPX 17000 appliances only.
Replacement CompactFlash cards contain a preinstalled version of the NetScaler software and a generic configuration file (ns.conf), but they do not contain
w/flash/nsconfig/ns.conf: The current configuration file.
w/flash/nsconfig/ZebOS.conf: The ZebOS configuration file.
w/flash/nsconfig/license: The licenses for the NetScaler features.
w/flash/nsconfig/ssl: The SSL certificates and keys required for encrypting data to clients or to backend servers.
w/nsconfig/rc.netscaler:
Note: Verify that the card you receive is the correct type for your NetScaler appliance.
To replace a CompactFlash card
1.At the NetScaler command prompt, exit to the shell prompt. Type: shell
2.Shut down the NetScaler appliance by typing one of the following commands at the shell prompt.
•On an MPX appliance, type: shutdown
•On a
3.Locate the CompactFlash slot on the back panel of the appliance.
4.Disengage the CompactFlash by pushing the lever to the right of the CompactFlash slot. If necessary, use a pen or small screwdriver to push the lever in fully. Pull the existing flash card out of the slot.
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