Figure 1-1.
Citrix NetScaler MPX 17550/19550/20550/21550 appliance, front panel
The following figure shows the back panel of the MPX 17550/19550/20550/21550
appliance.
Figure 1-2.
Citrix NetScaler MPX 17550/19550/20550/21550 appliance, back panel
Configuration Requirements
Determine the following information for performing the initial configuration.
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NetScaler IP address: The management IP address of the appliance.
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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.
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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.
Installation
Installation involves rack-mounting the appliance, installing transceivers (if available),
and connecting the appliance to the network and a power source.
Quick Installation and Configuration
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