Installing the Citrix NetScaler Hardware

Installing the Citrix NetScaler Hardware

This chapter describes how to install the Citrix NetScaler hardware and then connect it to a network and the power source.

In This Chapter

Reviewing the Pre-Installation Checklist

Rack Mounting a Citrix NetScaler

Installing an SFP

Installing an XFP

Connecting a Citrix NetScaler to the Network

Connecting the Console Cable

Connecting a Citrix NetScaler to the Power Source

Reviewing the Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your NetScaler, you should prepare all equipment and materials required for installation. Completing this preparation in advance will help ensure a smooth installation, with minimal interruptions.

Review the following checklist to ensure that you have all the equipment required to complete the installation:

Hardware Requirements

Open the box that contains the NetScaler, and verify that it contains the following components and accessories:

• One NetScaler

• One RJ-45-to-RS-232 serial cable

• One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter

• One (with 7000 system) or two (with 9010/10010/12000/15000/17000 system) AC power cables (Make sure a power outlet is available for each cable.)

• One mounting rail kit 

In addition to the items listed above, the following items may also be required:

• Ethernet cables

• Ethernet switch ports to connect to the NetScaler

• Management workstation (PC or laptop)

Rack Mounting a Citrix NetScaler

Most appliances can be installed in standard server racks. The appliances ship with a set of rails, which you must install before you mount the appliance. The only tool you will need to install an appliance is a Phillips screwdriver.

Caution: If you are installing the appliance as the only unit in the rack, mount it at the bottom. If the rack contains other units, make sure that the heaviest unit is at the bottom. If the rack has stabilizing devices available, install them before mounting the appliance.

The 7000 appliance requires one rack unit. The 9010, 10010, 12000, MPX 15000, and MPX 17000 appliances each require two rack units. Each of these units ships with a mounting rail kit that contains two rail assemblies, one for the left side and the other for the right side of the appliance, and screws to attach the rails. You must install the assemblies before mounting the appliance in the rack.

To rack mount a Citrix NetScaler

1. Install the rear inner rails just behind the preinstalled front inner rails.

A. Starting with the right side of the chassis, align the two square holes on the rail against the hooks.

B. Attach the rail to the chassis with screws.

C. Repeat steps A and B to install the left rear inner rail.

2. Install the rack rails.

A. Determine where you want to place a NetScaler in the rack.

B. Position the chassis rail guides at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing inward.

C. Screw the assembly to the rack using the brackets provided.

D. Repeat steps B and C to attach the assembly to the other side of the rack. Be sure that both the rack rails are at same height and that the rail guides are facing inward.

Note: Before installing a NetScaler in the rack, be sure that the rear inner rails and the rack rails have been fitted.

3. Install the NetScaler in the rack.

A. Line up the rear inner rails with the rack rails.

B. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. You may need to depress the locking tabs when inserting the chassis.

C. When the NetScaler is pushed completely into the rack, the locking tabs should "click."

D. Insert and tighten the thumbscrews to secure the front of the chassis to the rack.