Table Of Contents
Preface 5
1 - Introduction to the CN-Series Hardware 7
CN-Series Hardware Components 7
Front Panel Description 8
Back Panel Description 10
Environmental and Technical Specifications 11
Enclosure Size and Weights 11
Power and Thermal 12
Temperature and Humidity 12
Vibration and Shock Limits 12
Altitude and Airborne Contaminants 13
Agency Compliance 13
About Hardware Upgrades 13
2 - CN-Series Hardware Installation 15
General Guidelines for Installing Hardware in a Rack 15
Tasks for Installing the Hardware 15
Task 1—Performing the Pre-Installation Tasks 16
Protecting Sensitive Hardware from ESD 16
Unpacking the Shipping Carton 17
Shipping Carton Contents 18
Rail Kit Components 19
Obtaining Hardware That is Not Supplied 20
Rack Requirements 20
Switch Recommendations 21
Understanding the Networks Used in a Federation 22
Task 2—Installing Each CN-Series System in a Rack 23
Mounting the System into the Rails 23
Task 3—Connecting the Power Cables 25
Task 4—Connecting the Network Cables 26
Organizing Cables 27
Task 5—Configuring IPMI for Remote Management 27
Connecting to IPMI and Launching the Virtual Console 30
Task 6—Powering on the System 30
Attaching and Removing the Bezel 31
3 - VMware ESXi Configuration 33
Accessing VMware ESXi Through the IPMI Virtual Console 33
Verifying ESXi Shell and SSH are Enabled 34
Configuring the Management Network Adapters 34
Configuring a VLAN 35
Configuring the Management Network IP Settings 36
Configuring the DNS Settings 37
Configuring a DNS Suffix 38
4 - Basic Troubleshooting 39
About Diagnostic Indicators 39
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