Citrix Systems NetScaler User Manual

Citrix NetScaler
Quick Start Guide: 7000 Platform

Citrix® NetScaler® 9.1

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The following information is for FCC compliance of Class A devices: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Modifying the equipment without Citrix' written authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC
requirements for Class A digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you
may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.

You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it wa s probab ly caused
by the NetScaler Request Switch™ 9000 Series equipment. If the NetScaler equipment causes interference, try to correct the
interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Move the NetScaler equipment to one side or the other of your equipment.
Move the NetScaler equipment farther away from your equipment.
Plug the NetScaler equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from your equipment. (Make sure the NetScaler equipment and

your equipment are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
Modifications to this product not authorized by Citrix Systems, Inc., could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to

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Last Updated: June 2009

Quick Installation and Configuration

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Welcome to the Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery product line. Please take a minute to review the
following instructions before proceeding with the installation of the Citrix NetScaler 7000 appliance. If
you require further explanation of any item covered in this document, please see the NetScaler
Hardware Installation and Setup Guide.

Note NetScaler 9.1 nCore is not supported on this hardware platform.

Before You Begin

Before installing your Citrix NetScaler 7000, prepare all of the equipment and materials you will need
during the installation process. Completing this preparation up front will ensure a smooth installation
with minimal interruption.
Ensure 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

Your NetScaler appliance has the following parts. We will be referring to the different parts of the
NetScaler during setup and configuration.

Figure 1 The Citrix NetScaler 7000, Front Panel

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Configuration Requirements

Once the appliance is rack mounted, you will need the following information to complete the initial
setup:

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NetScaler IP address: The NetScaler IP (NSIP) address is the management IP address of the

appliance.

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Mapped IP address: The Mapped IP (MIP) address is used by the appliance to represent the client

when communicating with a server.

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Default gateway: The IP address of the default gateway corresponds to the router that forwards

traffic outside of the system subnet.

•

Root password: The root user (nsroot) has full administrative privileges on the appliance. The root

password is used to authenticate the user.

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