Overview; Getting Started; Installing On A Rack; Powering On The Interceptor - Riverbed SteelHead Manual De Instrucciones

Installing the Interceptor

Overview

Interceptor load balances connections for in-path SteelHeads on the LAN-side of your network. SteelHeads
that are monitored by Interceptor are called peer neighbors.

1. Getting Started

Read the release notes for the appliance at https://support.riverbed.com. They contain important
information about this release.
Check your packing slip to make sure that you have all the necessary parts.
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Make sure you have adequate space on a two-post or four-post 19-inch rack. The SteelHead Interceptor
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requires 3U of rack space.
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 40ºC (104ºF) and the relative humidity does
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not exceed 80 percent (noncondensing).
Make sure you have a standard Phillips screwdriver to install the appliance to a rack.
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Gather the necessary information:
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– Hostname, IP address, netmask, DNS IP address, domain name, default gateway

2. Installing on a Rack

If your appliance requires rails, attach the rails to each side of the appliance. For details, see the Rack
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Installation Guide.
Align the screw holes on the flanges with the screw holes on the rack.
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Insert and tighten the screws on each side of the appliance.
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3. Powering on the Interceptor

If your appliance has a master power switch, make sure it is in the off position (on the rear panel).
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Getting Started Guide
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