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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.
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Subnet IP address or Mapped IP address: The IP address used by the appliance to
represent the client when communicating with a server.
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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.
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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.
Citrix NetScaler 10.1 Quick Start Guide: MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 Platform
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