Coyote Point Systems E350GX User Manual

Equalizer
Installation and
Administration Guide
Version 8.6
October 2010
Coyote Point Systems, Inc.
675 North First Street
Suite 975
San Jose, California 95112

Coyote Point Systems E350GX Specifications

General

Brand	Coyote Point Systems
Model	E350GX
Category	Stereo Equalizer
Language	English

Summary

Equalizer Overview

Intelligent Load Balancing

Explains how Equalizer functions as a gateway to manage and route client requests to appropriate servers within virtual clusters.

Adding Equalizer to Your Network

Guides on how to integrate Equalizer into your network, covering E250GX and E350GX/E450GX/E650GX models.

Installing and Configuring Equalizer Hardware

Stepping Through the Hardware Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for the physical installation of the Equalizer unit.

Performing Basic Equalizer Configuration

Details the initial configuration steps using the eqadmin utility for network access, hostname, gateway, and DNS.

Configuring a Second Equalizer As a Backup (Failover)

Details the process of setting up a second Equalizer for failover and hot-backup configurations.

Using the Administration Interface

Logging In and Navigating the Administrative Interface

Explains how to access the browser-based interface and navigate its sections and features.

Managing Access to Equalizer

Covers controlling IP addresses and protocols for GUI and SSH access, and managing VLAN permissions.

Equalizer Network Configuration

Configuring VLANs on Equalizer

Explains how to configure VLANs using the VLAN Configuration tab and its associated information.

Configuring Servers on Your Network

Provides guidance on configuring servers, including routing settings and constraints for cluster integration.

Configuring Equalizer Operation

Licensing Equalizer

Details the process of registering and obtaining a license for Equalizer, both online and offline.

Modifying Global Parameters

Explains how to adjust global probe and networking parameters that affect Equalizer's overall behavior.

Setting Up a Failover Configuration

Guides on configuring a hot backup or failover configuration between two Equalizer systems.

Saving or Restoring Your Configuration

Covers backing up and restoring the Equalizer configuration to prevent data loss or system errors.

Administering Virtual Clusters

Working with Virtual Clusters

Explains the concept of virtual clusters and how Equalizer manages connections and routes requests.

Adding a Layer 7 Virtual Cluster

Provides steps to create a new Layer 7 virtual cluster, including configuration of IP, port, and protocol.

Managing Servers

Details how to view, add, modify, and delete servers within a cluster, including configuration options.

Monitoring Equalizer Operation

Displaying Equalizer System Information

Shows how to view system information, including version, serial number, and network interface details.

Displaying General Cluster Status

Displaying Global Connection Statistics

Plotting Server Performance History

Using Match Rules

Why Match Rules?

Creating a New Match Rule

Timeout Configuration

Connection Timeouts

HTTP and HTTPS Connection Timeouts

Server Health Check Probes and Timeouts

Using Certificates in HTTPS Clusters

Generating a CSR and Getting It Signed by a CA

Installing Certificates for an HTTPS Cluster

Troubleshooting

Equalizer Doesn’t Boot for First Time

Addresses issues related to the Equalizer not booting, including terminal connection problems.

Clients Time Out Trying to Contact a Virtual Cluster

Equalizer Administration Interface Unresponsive