Riverbed SteelCentral NetExpress, Installation Manual

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SteelCentral™ NetExpress Appliance Installation Guide 3
CHAPTER 2
Preparation
This chapter describes equipment, network access, and configuration information that is necessary for installing
NetExpress. The topics include:
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“Requirements” on page 3
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“Data sources” on page 4
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“Cable connections” on page 4
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“Configuration information” on page 6
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“Licensing strategy” on page 8
Requirements
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Data sources
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Cable for connection to management network
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Cables for connections to taps or mirror ports on the monitored network
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Access to the management network and the monitored network
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Terminal emulator set to 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow-control
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Console cable provided in the accessory kit shipped with the chassis. This cable has a 9-pin D-subminiature
connector on one end and an RJ45 connector on the other end for connecting to the console port. The cable wiring
is listed in
Appendix A, “Specifications.”
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Configuration information for placing NetExpress on your network
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Customer account on the Riverbed Support site
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Licensing strategy
If you will be downloading new software from the Riverbed Support site instead of running the factory-installed
software, you will also need:
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USB memory sticks with at least 1 GB capacity
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Universal USB installer utility