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 SSL-related certificates and keys, or custom boot settings. Configuration files and customized settings must be restored from a backup storage location at the customer site, if available. The files to be restored might include:

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: Customer-specific boot operations (optional).

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 -p now

On a non-MPX appliance, type: shutdown

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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Citrix Systems 9.3 setup guide Replacing a CompactFlash Card

9.3 specifications

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