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SteelHead
Installation and Configuration
Guide
SteelHead GX 10000
SteelHead CX x80, xx80, x70, xx70, xx55
Version 9.12.1
Document revision: July 22, 2021

Table of Contents

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Summary

Welcome

Document conventions

Explains typographical conventions used in the document for clarity.

Ethernet network compatibility

Details networking standards and appliance compatibility.

Contacting Riverbed

Provides contact information for technical support and Riverbed services.

1 - Riverbed Software Licenses, Upgrades, and Image Signing

Riverbed licensing methods

Explains the methods for obtaining, applying, and managing license keys.

Software upgrades and image signing

Covers upgrading software and verifying image integrity.

Managing software upgrades

Details the process of upgrading SteelHead software.

2 - Product Overview

Firewall requirements

Details necessary firewall configurations for SteelHead operation.

Fail-to-wire (bypass) mode

Explains traffic pass-through during power loss or failure.

Fail-to-block (disconnect) mode

Describes interface power-down on failure, blocking traffic.

Upgrading RiOS

Provides information on upgrading and downgrading the SteelHead OS.

3 - Installing and Configuring the SteelHead

Choosing a network deployment

Guides selection of network deployment types: in-path and out-of-path.

Preparing your site for installation

Covers site requirements and preparation for installation.

Running the configuration wizard

Guides on using the configuration wizard via a terminal emulator.

Connecting to the Management Console

Explains how to access and log into the Management Console.

4 - Troubleshooting

Duplex mismatch

Details symptoms, causes, and solutions for duplex mismatch errors.

IP address configuration

Guides on verifying and correcting IP address configurations for connectivity.

Asymmetric routing

Addresses connection failures caused by asymmetric routing.

Resetting a lost password

Provides steps to reset a lost administrative password.

A - SteelHead GX 10000 Appliance Specifications

Port location and LEDs

Illustrates ports and status LEDs on the GX 10000 front panel.

Technical specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for the GX 10000 appliance.

Power requirements and consumption

Details power usage and requirements for the GX 10000.

B - CX xx80 Appliance Specifications

CX 3080 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for the CX 3080 appliance.

Technical specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for the CX 3080 appliance.

Power requirements and consumption

Details power specifications for CX 3080, CX 5080, CX 7080.

CX 5080 and CX 7080 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for CX 5080 and CX 7080.

C - CX x80 Desktop Appliance Specifications

CX 580 and CX 780 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for CX 580/780 desktop.

Port location and LEDs

Illustrates front/back panel port locations, LEDs, and buttons.

Technical specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for CX 580/780 desktop.

D - CX xx70 Appliance Specifications

CX 3070 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for CX 3070.

Port location and LEDs

Illustrates front/back panel port locations, LEDs, and buttons for CX 3070.

Technical Specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for CX 3070.

E - CX x70 Desktop Appliance Specifications

CX 570 and CX 770 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for CX 570/770 desktop.

Port location and LEDs

Illustrates front/back panel port locations and LEDs for desktop systems.

Technical specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for CX 570/770 desktop.

F - CX x55 Appliance Specifications

CX 255 specifications

Covers ports, LEDs, and technical specs for the CX 255 appliance.

Port locations and LEDs

Illustrates front/back panel port locations and LEDs for CX 255.

Technical specifications

Summarizes technical specifications for the CX 255 appliance.

Riverbed SteelHead CX 80 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelCX 80 Series
CategoryNetwork Hardware
Form FactorAppliance
WAN OptimizationYes
Optimized ConnectionsUp to 500
CompressionYes
Protocol OptimizationYes
Storage500 GB HDD
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
CachingYes
Protocols SupportedTCP, HTTP, CIFS, MAPI, NFS
Management InterfaceWeb UI, CLI, SNMP
Memory4 GB
Dimensions1.7 x 17.3 x 10.2 in (4.3 x 43.9 x 25.9 cm)
Weight15 lbs
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature-40° to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)

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