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General| Model | Steelhead EX |
|---|---|
| WAN Optimization | Yes |
| Max Throughput | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Caching | Yes |
| Protocols Supported | TCP, CIFS, MAPI, HTTP |
| Management Interface | CLI |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
| Network Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Management | Riverbed Management Console (RMC) |
Advises following safety precautions from the Safety and Compliance Guide to prevent injury or equipment damage.
Introduces WAN Optimization, explaining its causes, benefits, and the techniques Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) uses.
Explains the Virtual Services Platform (VSP) as a VMware-based virtualization platform for running virtual machines on Steelhead EX.
Describes Granite as a dual-ended system for data center storage consolidation, providing LAN performance for block-level access.
Describes the different licensing methods employed by Riverbed, including automatic, manual, and factory licensing.
Explains automatic licensing, how it works, and how to view licenses or fetch updates on demand.
Details the process of retrieving and activating licenses for Riverbed products using the online licensing portal.
Provides instructions for installing license keys using either the Command Line Interface (CLI) or the Management Console.
Guides users in selecting a network deployment strategy, detailing physical in-path, virtual in-path, and out-of-path configurations.
Outlines site requirements for Steelhead appliance installation, including environmental conditions and rack space.
Provides a checklist of parameters required for initial Steelhead appliance configuration, including host name and IP settings.
Describes the procedure for connecting AC power and powering on the Steelhead appliance.
Details how to establish a serial connection using a terminal emulator for configuration wizard and CLI access.
Guides the configuration of Steelhead appliances in an in-path deployment, including duplex mismatch avoidance and wizard steps.
Explains the configuration process for out-of-path deployments, including client-side configuration and fixed-target rules.
Identifies symptoms of duplex mismatch, possible causes, and solutions such as matching interface settings.
Provides step-by-step instructions for resetting a lost administrator password using the serial console.
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