Installing the Central Management
CHAPTER 3
Console
This chapter describes how to install and configure the Central Management Console (CMC) in English and
other languages. For detailed information about installing and configuring the CMC, see the Riverbed
Central Management Console User's Guide.
Installing the CMC
This section describes how to install and configure the CMC appliance. The CMC lets you configure and
manage remote Steelhead appliances from a central location. For detailed information, see the Riverbed
Central Management Console Installation 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 or four post, 19-inch 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:
– CMC appliance: Host and IP address
– Network: netmask, default gateway, DNS IP address, and domain name
– Remote Steelhead appliances: IP addresses, administrative user names, administrative passwords
2. Installing on a Rack
If your model has a bezel, remove it.
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.
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