Riverbed SteelHead 5080, Руководство по установке и настройке

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Configuring in-path SteelHeads
2. Attach the retention fastener to the module and tighten around the power cable.
Figure 3-5. Attaching the retention fastener
The retention module doesn’t fully prevent accidental pulls from removing the power cord, but it does
provide increased protection.
Configuring in-path SteelHeads
In a physical in-path deployment, the SteelHead is physically in the direct path between clients and
servers. The clients and servers continue to see client and server IP addresses. Physical in-path
configurations are suitable for any location where the total bandwidth is within the limits of the installed
SteelHead. For a detailed figure, see
“Choosing a network deployment” on page 25 .
For detailed information about in-path deployments, see the SteelHead Deployment Guide .
You use standard Ethernet straight-through and crossover cables to connect to your network in an in-
path configuration. Make sure that you use the correct cables to establish your network connections:
• Straight-through cables - Primary and LAN ports on the appliance to the LAN switch.
• Crossover cable - WAN port on the appliance to the WAN router.
Connecting the SteelHead to your network
You use standard Ethernet straight-through and crossover cables to connect to your network in an in-
path configuration. Make sure that you use the correct cables to establish your network connections:
• Straight-through cables - Primary and LAN ports on the appliance to the LAN switch.