Citrix NetScaler Quick
Start Guide: MPX 25100
40G, MPX 25160 40G
Platform
Citrix NetScaler 10.1, 10.5
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Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform 3
Contents
Quick Installation and Configuration ........................................................................................................... 4
Before you Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G.................................................................................. 4
Configuration Requirements .................................................................................................................... 6
Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Rack Mounting the Appliance ............................................................................................................... 7
Connecting a NetScaler Appliance to the Network .............................................................................. 8
Connecting an Appliance to a Power Source ........................................................................................ 9
Installing 40G Active Optical Cables or CR4 Direct Attach Cables ...................................................... 10
Setting Up Connectivity .......................................................................................................................... 11
Configuration Utility Setup ................................................................................................................. 11
Using the NetScaler Serial console ..................................................................................................... 12
LCD Keypad Setup ............................................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the LOM Port ...................................................................................................................... 13
Power Cycling the Appliance ................................................................................................................. 14
System Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 14
Additional Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
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Quick Installation and Configuration
Welcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line.
Please review the following information before proceeding with installation of the MPX
appliance.
Before you Begin
Verify that the following components and accessories are included:
One NetScaler MPX appliance
One accessory kit that contains:
o One RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter
o One 6 ft RJ-45/DB-9 cable
o Two power cables
Note: For Brazilian customers, Citrix does not ship a power cable. Use a cable that
conforms to the ABNT NBR 14136:2002 standard.
One standard 4-post rail kit
Note: If the kit that you received does not fit your rack, contact your Citrix sales
representative to order the appropriate kit.
Note: 10G SFP+, and 40G QSFP+ transceivers are sold separately. Contact your Citrix sales
representative to order transceivers for your appliance. Only transceivers supplied by Citrix are
supported on the appliance.
Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G
The Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G are 2U appliances. Each model has two
10-core processors, 256 gigabytes (GB) of memory, four 40G QSFP+ ports, and sixteen 10G SFP+
ports (4x40G QSFP+ + 16x10G SFP+).
The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G (4x40G
QSFP+ + 16x10G SFP+) appliance.
Figure 1. Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G (4x40G QSFP+ + 16x10G SFP+), front
panel
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The NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G appliances have the following ports:
RS232 serial Console Port.
10/100Base-T copper Ethernet Port (RJ45), also called the LOM port. You can use this
port to remotely monitor and manage the appliance independently of the NetScaler
software.
Two 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet Management Ports (RJ45), numbered 0/1 and
0/2 from left to right. These ports are used to connect directly to the appliance for
system administration functions.
Network Ports, four 40G QSFP+ ports and sixteen 10G SFP+ ports (4x40G QSFP+ +
16x10G SFP+).
Note the following points regarding the network ports on 25000-40G appliances:
o 10G ports do not support 1G copper or 1G fiber transceivers.
o 40G ports do not support 10G and 1G transceivers.
The following figure shows the back panel of the MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G appliance.
Figure 2. Citrix NetScaler MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G, back panel
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The following components are visible on the back panel of the MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G
appliance:
Two 300 GB removable solid-state drives.
These appliances are redundant array of independent disks (RAID) devices. In a RAID
configuration, the same data is stored on multiple drives to improve performance,
increase storage capacity, lower the risk of data loss, and provide fault tolerance.
Power switch, which turns power to the appliance on or off. Press the switch for less
than two seconds to turn off the power.
Two power supplies, each rated at 1000 watts, 100-240 volts. Each power supply has
an LED that indicates the status of the power supply, as described in
http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-gen-hardware-wrapper-10-con/nshardware-common-components-ref.html.
Disable alarm button, which is functional only when the appliance has two power
supplies.
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.
Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) Button, used at the request of Technical Support to
initiate a core dump. To press this red button, which is recessed to prevent
unintentional activation, use a pen, pencil, or other pointed object. The NMI Button
is also available remotely over the network in the LOM GUI, in the Remote Control
menu. For more information about lights out management port of the appliance,
see http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-gen-hardware-wrapper-10-con/ns-
hardware-lom-intro-wrapper-con.html.
Configuration Requirements
Determine the following information for performing the initial configuration.
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NetScaler IP address (NSIP): The management IP address of the appliance. The default
NSIP address is 192.168.100.1.
Subnet IP address: The IP address used by the appliance to represent the client when
communicating with a server.
Default gateway: The IP address of the router that forwards traffic out of the appliance’s
subnet. The default gateway should be in the same subnet as the NSIP address.
Root password: The root user (nsroot) has full administrative privileges on the appliance.
The root password is used to authenticate the root user. The default root password is
nsroot. You can change this password during initial configuration of the appliance.
Installation
Installation involves rack-mounting the appliance, installing transceivers (if available),
and connecting the appliance to the network and a power source.
Note: The appliances illustrated in the installation instructions might not represent the
actual NetScaler appliance.
Rack Mounting the Appliance
The appliance is shipped with rack-rail hardware. This hardware consists of two inner rails that
you attach to the appliance, one on each side, and a rack-rail assembly that you attach to the
rack. The following figure illustrates the steps involved in mounting the Citrix NetScaler
appliance to a rack.
Figure 3. Rack Mounting the Appliance
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Appliance Precautions
Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
Install the heaviest appliance first, at the bottom of the rack, and then work upward.
Distribute the load on the rack evenly. An unbalanced rack is hazardous.
Allow the power supply units and hard drives to cool before touching them.
Install the equipment near an electrical outlet for easy access.
Mount equipment in a rack with sufficient airflow for safe operation.
For a closed or multiple-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the
rack environment might be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.
Therefore, consider the lowest and highest operating temperatures of the equipment
when making a decision about where to install the appliance in the rack.
Rack Precautions
Make sure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor, with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
For a single-rack installation, attach a stabilizer to the rack.
For a multiple-rack installation, couple (attach) the racks together.
Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
Extend only one component at a time. Extending two or more simultaneously might
cause the rack to become unstable.
The handles on the left and right of the front panel of the appliance should be used only
for extending the appliance out of the rack. Do not use these handles for mounting the
appliance on the rack.
Connecting a NetScaler Appliance to the Network
Connect the interfaces on the appliance to the network ports on the appropriate
switches by using Ethernet/fiber optic cables.
Figure 4. Connecting a Citrix NetScaler appliance to the network
Warning: Connecting multiple network ports to the same switch or VLAN can result in a
network loop.
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Note: By default, the NetScaler MPX appliance is configured to use auto-negotiation. When you
install a NetScaler appliance for the first time, be sure to configure your other equipment to use
auto-negotiation for the ports that are connected to the NetScaler appliance. After initial logon
and configuration, you can choose to disable auto-negotiation.
Connecting an Appliance to a Power Source
Connect the power cable to one of the inlet receptacles on the back of the appliance, and
connect the other end of the power cable to a power outlet. If your appliance has more than
one power supply, repeat this process. The extra power supply serves as a backup. The Citrix
logo and the LCD on the front of the NetScaler illuminate after the appliance starts, and the LCD
indicates the operational status of the appliance.
Figure 5. Connecting a Citrix NetScaler appliance to a power source
Note: If you want to upgrade to the latest release of the system software before proceeding,
see http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-gen-migration-wrapper-con-10/ns-instpk-
upgrd-dwngrd-sys-sw-wrapper-con.html.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Caution: During installation or maintenance procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid
ESD damage to the electronics of the appliance. Use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good
earth ground or to the appliance. You can attach it to the connector beside the ESD symbol on
the back.
Follow basic electrical safety precautions to protect yourself from harm and the appliance from
damage.
Be aware of the location of the emergency power off (EPO) switch, so that you can
quickly remove power to the appliance if an electrical accident occurs.
Use a regulated, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the appliance from
power surges and voltage spikes, and to keep the appliance operating in case of power
failure.
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
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Always disconnect the appliance from power before removing or installing any
component. First shut down the appliance, and then unplug the power cords of all the
power supply units. As long as the power cord is plugged in, line voltages can be present
in the power supply, even when the power switch is OFF.
Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as
electrical insulators.
Make sure that the power supply cords include grounding plugs and are plugged into
grounded electrical outlets.
Make sure that the power source can handle the appliance's maximum power
consumption rating with no danger of an overload.
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. Therefore, the rack should be
grounded. Pay particular attention to power supply connections other than the direct
connection to the branch circuit (for example, connections to power strips).
Installing 40G Active Optical Cables or CR4 Direct Attach Cables
40G Active Optical Cable (AOC) and CR4 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) assemblies are high
performance, four-channel, full-duplex data links for bidirectional communication through 40G
interfaces.
AOCs are compliant with QSFP MSA high-density form factor. CR4 cables are compliant with
QSFP+ MSA high-density form factor. Citrix NetScaler 40G MPX 14000 series and 40G MPX
25000 series appliances support 40 Gbps parallel active optical cables and passive CR4 cables in
lengths of 1, 3 or 5 meters.
The AOC/CR4 cable transceiver is hot-swappable. You can insert and remove the transceiver
with the attached cable without shutting down the NetScaler appliance.
Important:
1. AOCs and CR4 cables are supported only on 40G ports. Do not insert these cables into
1G or 10G ports.
2. Do not attempt to unplug the integrated copper cable from the transceiver and insert a
fiber cable into the transceiver.
The procedures for installing an AOC and for installing a CR4 cable are similar.
To install or remove an Active Optical Cable or CR4 cable
1. To install an AOC or a CR4 cable, slide it into the appropriate port on the appliance, as
shown in the following figure. You will hear a click when the cable properly fits into the
port.
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Note: Illustrations in the figures are only for reference and might not represent the
actual I/O configuration of your NetScaler appliance.
2. To remove an AOC or a CR4 cable, gently pull the tab on the top of the cable, then
remove from the port, as shown in the following figure.
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 a subnet IP
address is not configured.
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To configure the appliance by using the configuration utility
1. Connect the appliance 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 the User Name box, type nsroot.
4. In the Password box, 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 appliance 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.
Using the NetScaler Serial console
To set up the appliance by using the command-line interface (CLI), connect the 6-foot RJ-45/DB9 serial cable to the console port. Access the command line with a terminal or terminal
emulator with the following settings:
Baud rate: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Log on to the NetScaler with the following credentials:
User name: nsroot
Password: nsroot
To configure the appliance by using the command line
At the command prompt, type:
set ns config -ipaddress <IPAddress> -netmask <subnetMask>
add ns ip <IPAddress> <subnetMask> -type <type>
add route <network> <netmask> <gateway>
set system user <userName> -password
When prompted, enter a password.
save ns config
reboot
Example
set ns config -ipaddress 10.102.29.60 –netmask 255.255.255.0
add ns ip 10.102.29.61 255.255.255.0 -type snip
add route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.102.29.1
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set system user nsroot -password
Enter password: *****
Confirm password: *****
save ns config
reboot
Note: For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see
http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-system-wrapper-10-con/ns-nw-ha-intro-wrpprcon.html.
LCD Keypad Setup
To set up the appliance by using the LCD keypad on the front panel of the appliance, press the
"<" key on the keypad, and enter the following initial settings in the order shown:
1. Subnet mask
2. NSIP address
3. Gateway
The subnet mask, NSIP, and gateway values are saved in the configuration file. You can then use
the NSIP to connect to the appliance remotely. For more information, see
http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-gen-hardware-wrapper-10-con.html.
Note: For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see
http://docs.citrix.com/en-us/netscaler/10-1/ns-system-wrapper-10-con/ns-nw-ha-intro-wrpprcon/ns-nw-ha-cnfgrng-ha-con.html.
Configuring the LOM Port
You can use the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), also known as the Lights Out
Management (LOM) port, to remotely monitor and manage the appliance, independently of the
NetScaler software. For initial configuration of the lights-out management (LOM) port, connect
to the port's default IP address and change it to the address that you want to use for remote
monitoring and management. Also specify the administrator credentials and the network
settings.
Note: The LEDs on the LOM port are unoperational by design on all MPX platforms, except MPX
22040/22060/22080/22100/22120 and MPX 24100/24150.
To configure the NetScaler LOM Port
1. Connect the LOM port to a management workstation or network.
2. In a web browser, type: http://192.168.1.3.
Note: The NetScaler LOM port is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.1.3 and
subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
3. In the User Name box, type nsroot.
4. In the Password box, type nsroot.
5. On the Configuration tab, click Network and type values for the following parameters:
Specifications
MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G
Regulatory model number
Citrix 2U1P1D
Processors
2 ten-core
Memory
256 GB
Number of power supplies
2
AC power supply input voltage,
frequency, and current
100 - 240V AC,
50-60 Hz
9.0 – 4.5A
DC power supply input voltage and
current
-36V to -72V DC,
25.5 – 13.0A
Maximum AC power consumption
822 W
Maximum DC power consumption
925 W
Airflow (front to rear)
110 CFM Typical
175 CFM Maximum
Heat dissipation
1980 BTU per hour Typical
Package weight (lbs.)
60
System weight (lbs.)
39
Height
2U
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• IP Address—IP address of the LOM port.
• Subnet Mask—Subnet mask used to define the subnet of the LOM port.
• Default Gateway—IP address of the router that connects the LOM port to the
network.
6. Click Save.
Power Cycling the Appliance
You can remotely turn off the appliance and turn it back on. The result is similar to pressing the
power button on the back panel of the appliance for less than two seconds. The appliance's
software performs a graceful shutdown. All operations on the appliance are stopped, no new
connections to the client or server are accepted, and all existing connections are closed.
To power cycle the appliance
1. In a web browser, type the IP address of the LOM port.
2. In the User Name and Password boxes, type the administrator credentials.
3. In the Menu bar, click Remote Control.
4. Under Options, click Power Control, and then click Power Cycle System.
5. Click Perform Action.
System Specifications
The following table summarizes the specifications of the NetScaler MPX 25100-40G and
MPX 25160-40G appliances.
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Width
EIA 310-D for 19-inch racks
Depth
71.2 cm; 28 in
Operating temperature
0-40°C; 32-104°F
Humidity range (non-condensing)
5%-95%
Safety certifications
CSA
EMC & susceptibility
USA (FCC), Europe (CE), Japan (VCCI),
Australia (RCM), China (CCC), Korea
(KCC), India (BIS), Mexico (NOM), Saudi
Arabia (CITC), South Africa (ICASA),
Russia (EAC, CU-TR), Taiwan (BSMI),
Brazil (Inmetro & Anatel), Israel (MoE,
MoC)
Environmental compliance
WEEE, RoHS, REACH
Additional Information
A complete set of documentation is available from http://docs.citrix.com/.
To contact Citrix Support, call 1-800-4-CITRIX (1-800-424-8749), or log on to MyCitrix at
http://www.citrix.com. You will be asked for your hardware serial number as part of the
support process.
Detailed instructions for contacting support can be found at:
http://citrix.com/site/resources/dynamic/sup2nd/Citrix_HWS_SerialNO.pdf.
If you have comments or feedback on this documentation, please send email to
nsdocs_feedback@citrix.com.
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