Citrix Systems 9.3 setup guide Citrix NetScaler MPX 9700, MPX 10500, MPX 12500, and MPX

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Citrix NetScaler Hardware Installation and Setup Guide

w256 GB removable solid-state drive, which is used to store the NetScaler software and the user data.

wPower switch, which turns off power to the appliance, just as if you were to unplug the power supply. Press the switch for five seconds to turn off the power.

wUSB port (reserved for a future release).

wNon-maskable interrupt (NMI) button, which is used at the request of Technical Support to produce a NetScaler core dump. You must use a pen, pencil, or other pointed object to press this red button, which is recessed to prevent unintentional activation.

wDisable alarm button, which is nonfunctional. This button is functional only if you install a second power supply.

Press this button to stop the power alarm from sounding when you have plugged the appliance into only one power outlet or when one power supply is malfunctioning and you want to continue operating the appliance until it is repaired.

wSingle power supply, rated at 450 watts, 110-220 volts.

Citrix NetScaler MPX 9700, MPX 10500, MPX 12500, and MPX 15500

The Citrix NetScaler MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500 are 2U appliances, each with 2 quad-core processors, and 16 gigabytes (GB) of memory. All these appliances are also available in a 10G model and a FIPS model.

The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500.

Figure 1-38.Citrix NetScaler MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500, front panel

The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500 10G.

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Citrix Systems 9.3 setup guide Citrix NetScaler MPX 9700, MPX 10500, MPX 12500, and MPX

9.3 specifications

Citrix Systems 9.3 represents a significant advancement in the realm of virtualization and application delivery technologies. As a part of Citrix's suite of products, this version builds on the strengths of previous iterations while introducing innovative features designed to enhance performance, security, and user experience.

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