Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.2.2
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Chapter: Initial Installation Information
Section: Pre-Installation Information
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Initial Installation Information
2.1
Pre-Installation Information
2.1.1
Unpacking
Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, keep them until the
contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal operation.
The FX Series appliance is packaged in pre-formed, reusable, cardboard cartons containing foam spacing
for maximum shipping protection.
Unpack the appliance as follows:
Step Procedure
1
Remove the appliance, and the power cord and cables from the carton.
2
Save the packing material for storage or reshipment purposes.
3
Inspect the appliance for any possible damage incurred during shipment.
4
Check the equipment and accessories against the packing list to ensure the shipment is
correct.
Parts List
Acceleration Appliance
Quick Start Guide
1 - Power Cord
2 - Cat5e 7ft UTP Snagless Cable
1 - Cat5e Crossover Orange/Red 7ft UTP Snagless Cable
1 – Null Modem 6ft Cable
2.1.2
User Interfaces
The FX Series supports a basic menu-driven interface, which is accessible using the console port (eth0) or
a web-based graphical user interface (GUI). Initial network configurations are managed thru the console
connection, and the optimization and general operations functions are managed via the GUI. There are
three alternate methods to connect to the FX Series Appliance
1.
Attach a Monitor, keyboard and mouse to device.
2.
Connect the supplied serial cable with a setting of (19200,N,8,1)
3.
Attach a cross-over cable to the eth1 interface which has a static IP address of 169.254.55.55
See FX Series Console Management Functions in Appendix)
To connect to the Web GUI using a PC with a Browser access:
http://yourFxHostname:10000 or http://IP:10000
The default
USERID and PASSWORD are “comtech” and “comtech” for both
the console and the GUI.
2.1.3
Documentation
The latest FX series Documentation can be found on the Comtech
EF Data Web site at:
http://www.comtechefdata.com/support
