Network Instruments GigaStor 114ff - Manual (Page 19)

Installing the GigaStor and connecting the cables
Chapter 2 Installing Your GigaStor
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Installing the GigaStor and connecting the cables
1 Install the GigaStor and any expansion units into your rack using
the supplied rails. Instructions for installing the rail kits are
provided in the rail kit box.
2 Install the drives into the GigaStor and any expansion units. See
“Installing the drives in your GigaStor” on page 50.
3 Connect the GigaStor, TAP, and cables. See:
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“Tapping an Ethernet or Fibre Channel connection” on
page 37 for details about optical and copper Gigabit Ethernet,
10 Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel connections.
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“Tapping a WAN connection” on page 42 for details about
T1/E1 and DS3 connections.
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“Connecting the GigaStor Expandable to the expansion units”
on page 52.
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See the fibre channel host bus adapter (QLogic or other third
party) documentation included in the GigaStor packaging if
you are using a GigaStor SAN.
Setting the GigaStor’s IP address
At this point you have physically installed the hardware and
connected all the cables. Now, you must turn on the GigaStor and
configure the software.
1 Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the GigaStor and
ensure the GigaStor is plugged into a power outlet. These are only
needed temporarily to set the IP address. You can disconnect them
when you are finished. Alternatively, you can use Windows
Remote Desktop to connect to the GigaStor to make these
changes. The default IP address is 192.168.1.10.
2 If you are using a GigaStor Expandable, remember to start the
disk expansion units.
3 Turn on the system. On the back of the GigaStor ensure the
power switch is turned on. Then on the front of the GigaStor,
press the power button until the system starts to turn on.