AlterPath ACS Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide 43
Basic Installation Procedures
Powering on the ACS and the Connected Devices
Do the following procedures in the order shown to avoid problems with
components on connected devices.
T To Power on the ACS
1. Make sure the ACS’s power switch is off.
2. Plug in the power cable.
3. Turn the ACS’s power switch(es) on.
Note: If your ACS model is equipped with dual power supplies, make sure you turn
both power switches on. After system initialization, a beep sound may warn if
one of the power supplies is off.
T To Turn Power On Connected Devices
• Turn on the power switches of the connected devices only after you have
completed the physical connection to ACS.
Configuring the Network Parameters
In preparation to make ACS available on the network, collect the following
information from your system administrator and proceed with the network
configuration procedure.
• Hostname
• An IP address for ACS
• Domain name