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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. The Interceptor appliance
requires 3U of rack space.
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 35º C (95º F) and the relative humidity does
not exceed 95% (non-condensing).
Make sure you have a standard Phillips screwdriver to install the appliance to a rack.
Gather the necessary information:
Host name, IP address, netmask, DNS IP address, domain name, default gateway
2. Installing on a Rack
If your model requires rails, attach the rails to each side of the appliance. For details, see the
Documentation Set CD
.
Align the screw holes on the flanges with the screw holes on the rack.
Insert and tighten the screws on each side of the appliance.
3. Powering On the Interceptor Appliance
If your model has a master power switch, make sure it is in the off position (on the rear panel).
Plug the power cord or cords into the appliance and an AC outlet.
If your model has a master power switch, press in the master power switch (ON).
Press in the system power switch on the front of the appliance.
CAUTION:
In all European electrical environments, you must ground the Green/Yellow tab on the power cord. If you
do not ground the Green/Yellow tab, it can cause electrical shock.
4. Connecting to the Interceptor Appliance
Plug the serial cable into the Console port and a terminal.
