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Installing the Steelhead Appliance
CHAPTER 1
This chapter describes how to install and configure the Steelhead appliance (Steelhead xx50, Steelhead CX,
Steelhead DX, Steelhead EX) in English and other languages. For detailed information about installing and
configuring the Steelhead appliance, see the Steelhead Appliance Installation and Configuration Guide.
Installing the Steelhead Appliance
This section describes how to install and configure the Steelhead appliance (Steelhead xx50, Steelhead CX,
Steelhead DX, Steelhead EX) in an in-path configuration. In an in-path configuration, the Steelhead
appliance is in the direct path of the client and server. For details about additional configuration options,
see the Steelhead Appliance Installation and Configuration Guide.
1. Getting Started
Read the release notes for the product at https://support.riverbed.com. They contain important
information about this release.
Check your packing slip to make sure that you have all the necessary parts.
Make sure you have adequate space on a two-post or four-post 19-inch rack. (Models CX255, CX555,
CX755, 150, 250, and 550 do not need to be installed on a rack.)
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 40º C (104º F).
Make sure you have a standard Phillips screwdriver to install the appliance to a rack.
Gather the necessary information:
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Host and domain name, IP address, DNS server, default gateway
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Primary interface speed and duplex settings
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In-path interface IP address, netmask, and default gateway
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In-path LAN and WAN interface speed and duplex settings
2. Installing on a Rack
If your model has a bezel, remove it.
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