Citrix NetScaler Quick Start Guide: MPX 25100 40G, MPX 25160 40G Platform
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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
