Citrix NetScaler
Quick Start Guide: 7000 Platform
Citrix® NetScaler® 9.2
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Quick Installation and Configuration
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Welcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line. Please review the following instructions before proceeding with the installation of the Citrix NetScaler 7000 appliance. For a comp lete set
of documentation for NetScaler 9.2, see http://support.citrix.com/.
Note NetScaler 9.2 nCore is not supported on this hardware platform.
Before You Begin
Verify that the following components and accessories are included:
• One NetScaler 7000 appliance
• One accessory kit that contains:
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter
• One 6 ft RJ-45/DB-9 cable
• One 7000 Quick Start Guide
• One Citrix NetScaler Resource CD
• One AC power cable
• One mounting rail kit
In addition to the items listed above, the following items may also be required:
• Ethernet cables
• Ethernet switch ports to connect to the appliance
• Management workstation (PC or laptop)
• Ethernet crossover cables
The NetScaler Appliance
The following figures illustrate the parts of the front and back panel of the appliance.
Figure 1 The Citrix NetScaler 7000, front panel
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Figure 2 The Citrix NetScaler 7000, back panel
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Configuration Requirements
Detrmine the following information for perf orming the initial configuration.
• NetScaler IP address: The management IP address of the appliance.
•
Subnet IP or Mapped IP ad dress: The IP address used by the appliance to represent th e client when
communicating with a server.
•
Default gateway: The IP address of the router that forwards traffic outside of the appliances’s sub-
net.
•
Root password: The root user (nsroot) has full administrative privileges on the appliance. The root
password is used to authenticate the root user.
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Installation
Installation involves racking mounting the appliance and conn ecting the appliance to the network and a
power source.
Note The illustrations in the following sections may not represent the actual NetScaler appliance.
Rack Mounting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance
The appliance is shipped with rack-rail hardware. This hardware consists of two inner rails that are
secured to the appliance, one on each side, and a rack-rail assembly that is attached to the rack.
Figure 3 illustrates the steps involved in mounting the Citrix NetScaler appliance to a rack.
Figure 3 Rack Mounting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance
Appliance Precautions
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rail.
• Install the heaviest appliance on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up. Equipment should
be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical
loading.
• Allow the power supply units and hot swap hard drives to cool before touching them.
• Install the equipment near a socket outlet for easy access.
• Mount equipment into a rack with airflow sufficient for safe operation.
• If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the amb ient operating temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consider the
lowest and highest operating temperatures of the equipment when ma king a decision about where
to install the appliance in the rack.
Rack Precautions
• Ensure 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.
• In a single rack installation, attach a stabilizer to the rack.
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• In multiple rack installations, couple (attach) the racks together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
• Extend only one component at a time, extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack
to become unstable.
• The handles on the left and right of the front panel of the appliance should only be used for
extending the appliance out of the rack. These handles should not be used for mounting the
appliance on the rack. Rack-rail hardware described earlier should be used instead.
Connecting a NetScaler to the Network
Connect the interfaces on the appliance to the network ports on the appropriate switches using the
Ethernet/fiberoptic cables.
Figure 4 Connecting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance to Your Network
Warning Connecting multiple network ports to the same switch or VLAN can result in a network loop.
Note By default, the NetScaler is configured to use auto-negotiatio n. When you inst all a NetScaler for
the first time, be sure to configure your o ther equipment to use auto-ne gotiation for the port s that
are connected to the NetScaler. After initial log on and configuration, you can choose to disable
auto-negotiation.
Connecting a NetScaler to a Power Source
The appliance has one power supply input. Connect the AC power cable to the inlet receptacle on the
back of the appliance and connect the other end of the power cable to a power outlet. Turn the
NetScaler ON by pressing the ON / OFF switch on the back of the unit. The Citrix logo and LCD on the
front of the NetScaler illuminate after the appliance starts, and the LCD indicates the operational st atus
of the appliance.
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Figure 5 Connecting a Citrix NetScaler Appliance to a Power Source
Note
If you want to update to the latest release of the system software before proceeding, see the
NetScaler Migration Guide for release 9.2.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to p rote ct yourself fr om har m and the ap plia nce
from damage.
• Be aware of the location of the emergency power of f switch to disconne ct the electrical outlet. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can quickly remove power from the appliance.
• Use of a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects the appliance from power surges
and voltage spikes and keeps the appliance oper ating in case of power failure.
• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
• Always disconnect power from the appliance when removing or installing any component. When
disconnecting power, you should first shut down the appliance and then unplug the power cords of
all the power supply units connected to the appliance.
• Do not use mats designed to decrease st atic electrical discharge as protection from electrical
shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
• The power supply cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded
electrical outlets.
• Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipmen t to the power supply circuitry
and the effect of what a circuit overload might have. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate railings should be used when addressing this concern.
• A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack should be grounded.
Particular attention should be given to power supply connections othe r than the direct connection
to the branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips).
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Setting Up Connectivity
Connect the appliance to a management workstation or the network by using the NetScaler configuration
utility or the command-line interface (CLI)
Configuration Utility Setup
To set up the appliance using the configuration utility, you will need an administrative workstation or
laptop configured on the same network as the appliance. To run the configuration utility, you will also
need Java RunTime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2_04 or later.
To configure the NetScaler using the configuration utility
1. Connect the NetScaler to a management workstation or network.
2. Open a browser and type:
Note The NetScaler is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.100.1.
3. In
User Name, type nsroot.
4. In
Password, type nsroot.
5. In
Start in, select Configuration, and then click Login.
6. In the Setup Wizard, click Next and follow the instructions in the wizard.
7. To confirm that the NetScaler 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.
http://192.168.100.1
CLI Setup
To set up the appliance using the CLI, connect the 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:
Password:
nsroot
nsroot
To configure the NetScaler using the CLI
At the NetScaler command prompt, type:
set ns config -ipaddress IPAddress -netmask Netmask
add ns ip IPAddress Netmask -type Type
add route Network Netmask Gateway
set system user userName 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 administrator
save ns config
reboot
Note
For information about deploying a high availability (HA) pair, see the NetScaler Networking
Guide for release 9.2.
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System Specifications
The following table summarizes the specifications of the Citrix NetScaler 7000.
Specifications 7000
Processor 1 single-core
Memory 1 GB
Number of Power Supplies 1
Power Supply input voltage &
frequency
Maximum Power Consumption 250 W
Weight (lbs.) 28
Height 1U
Width EIA 310-D
Depth 24 in/
Operating T empe ratur e (degre e celsiu s) 0-40
Humidity range (non-condensing) 5%-95%
Safety Certifications UL & TUV-C
EMC & Susceptibility FCC Class A
Compliance RoHS
100-240 AC, 47-63Hz
61 cm
Additional Information
A complete set of documentation is available on the Documentation tab of your NetScaler and from
http://support.citrix.com/. (Most of the documents require Adobe Reader, available at http://adobe.com/
.)
To view the documentation
1. From a Web browser, log on to the NetScaler.
2. Click the Documentation tab.
3. To view a short description of each document, hover your cursor over the title. To open a document, click the title.
If you have support questions, please contact Citrix Technical Support at 1-800-4-CITRIX
(1-800-424-8749). For additional contact information, see Support Phone Numbers at http://sup-
port.citrix.com/. If you have comments or feedback on this documentation, please email us at
nsdocs_feedback@citrix.com.
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