Visara CNA-8000 Installation User Manual
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Chapter 1. Installation
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Initial Installation
Installation of the CNA-8000 consists of multiple steps, and may involve more than one
person. The CNA-8000 can be locally or remotely configured. Tasks required to
complete an installation include:
1.
Mounting the hardware platform (if desired) in a rack or placing the platform
within the necessary proximity of all of the network connections required to
satisfy the configuration.
2.
Cabling the unit for power, ESCON, FICON, Ethernet, Token Ring, and
SDLC connections as needed.
Locally configuring using direct attached console:
3.
Attach monitor, mouse, and keyboard directly to the unit.
4.
Once booted, select Start>Programs>Firefox.
Remotely configuring using a PC or other browser capable platform:
3.
Editing the FEP4600.ini file if necessary to provide access to a web browser
capable platform, such as a PC, or connect to the factory shipped address.
4.
Powering up the unit with the floppy containing the FEP4600.ini file.
5.
Connect to the platform with a web browser to finish the configuration.
Locally configuring using a PC and a crossover cable:
3.
Attach a null or crossover Ethernet cable between your PC or some other
browser capable device and the CNA-8000 Ethernet port 0.
4.
Reconfigure your PC to use an address that would be on the same network as
the factory default IP address used by the CNA-8000.
5.
Connect to the platform with a web browser to finish the initial configuration.