The NodeGrid Flex
provides extensive access
to the devices attached to
this equipment. As a
result, care must be taken
to avoid compromising
your security policies.
From the factory, this
equipment is shipped
with the following
settings:
•
DHCP, SSHv2, HTTPS –
ENABLED
•
All Serial ports –
DISABLED
•
Ethernet, USB and
Serial Console Ports –
ENABLED
•
Two default users with
passwords:
–
root
–
root
–
admin
–
admin
Note: root access to
shell enabled on the
console port only.
ZPE recommends
changing the default
passwords of admin and
root, as well as carefully
configuring security
settings immediately after
initial setup.
Please consult the
Flex
User Guide
for more
information on security
settings.
Quick Start Guide for NodeGrid Flex
Security Warning
For manual downloads and support, visit:
www.zpesystems.com/resources/support
For further assistance please contact ZPE Technical Support.
1
Rack mount your Flex appliance
For detailed rack mounting instructions,
see the
Flex User Guide.
2
Connect to your network
Connect a ZPE-recommended
CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable from the
10/100/1000BaseT port to your network.
You may connect to either or both
network ports for redundancy.
3
Connect serial devices
Using CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables and DB9
console adapters, connect the appropriate
serial devices to the serial ports on the
Flex.
4
Connect USB devices
Connect a supported USB device to the
appropriate ports located on the front of
the serial console.
NodeGrid Flex shown
TM
AC power
Ethernet
Console
Serial
Serial
USB
3.0
USB
2.0
USB
2.0
4-port GbE
8-port Serial
6-port USB
Expansion
Slots
5
6
2
3
3
4
4
1
Rack
Mounting
By installing, copying, or otherwise using this device, you agree to be bound by the terms of the licensing, maintenance and sale agreements set forth on
www.zpesystems.com/docs/legal. if you do not agree to the terms of those agreements, do not install or use the Hardware and/or Software Product(s).
