
Table Of Contents
1 - Introduction to the CN-Series Hardware
Environmental and Technical Specifications
Altitude and Airborne Contaminants
2 - CN-Series Hardware Installation
General Guidelines for Installing Hardware in a Rack
Tasks for Installing the Hardware
Task 1—Performing the Pre-Installation Tasks
Protecting Sensitive Hardware from ESD
Obtaining Hardware That is Not Supplied
Understanding the Networks Used in a Federation
Task 2—Installing Each CN-Series System in a Rack
Mounting the System into the Rails
Task 3—Connecting the Power Cables
Task 4—Connecting the Network Cables
Task 5—Configuring IPMI for Remote Management
Connecting to IPMI and Launching the Virtual Console
Attaching and Removing the Bezel
Accessing VMware ESXi Through the IPMI Virtual Console
Verifying ESXi Shell and SSH are Enabled
Configuring the Management Network Adapters
Configuring the Management Network IP Settings
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