Contents:
Installing
the Communications Server
Note:
The web-based configuration facility is intended to be the principal
means by which the EasyServer II is configured. The command line method
is available as an alternative for sites without web browser access.
Persons familiar with the installation of EasyServer II's can follow
the steps listed under Quick
Installation Instructions. Others should carefully follow the steps
listed under Complete Installation
Instructions.
Required
Components
The components required to install the EasyServer II and attach devices
to the server ports include:
- A power cord.
- An Ethernet cable with a Thin Ethernet T- or 10BaseT (twisted-pair)
connector.
- A console terminal.
- A serial cable for the console terminal. An adapter is required.
Quick
Installation Instructions
This section is intended for experienced system administrators. If
you are not experienced with hardware setup or have not previously installed
an EasyServer II, go to the next section, Complete
Installation Instructions.
To install the EasyServer II, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Configure fixed IP address (optional).
- BOOTP, RARP or DHCP network services
- Stallion TruPort host based software (UNIX)
- Stallion Extend host based software (Windows NT)
If any of these methods are to be used, the host based software should
be installed and running prior to booting the EasyServer II.
The ethernet address (nn.nn.nn.nn.nn.nn.) of the EasyServer is displayed
on the rear panel of the unit.
Step 2.
Locate Server. Place the EasyServer II on a flat, smooth,
hard surface (not carpeted) away from heat sources.
Step 3.
Connect Server to Network. Attach the EasyServer II
to an Ethernet network using either Thin Ethernet or 10BaseT connectors,
as appropriate.
Step 4.
Connect Terminal to Server. (Optional) Attach a terminal
to port 1 (the default console port) of the EasyServer II using a
cable with an adapter. This step will only be required if an IP address
is to be manually entered into the EasyServer II.
Step 5.
Supply Power. Plug the power cord into the EasyServer
II and into a grounded power outlet. On models without a switch,
plugging in the power cord turns on the server. If the console
terminal's baud rate is different from the Server's default
baud rate (9600), the Server's startup messages might not be readable.
Press <Enter> a few times. This causes the Server's autobaud function
to change the server baud rate to match the baud rate of the console
terminal.
Step 6.
Boot the Server. The Server will automatically attempt
to establish its address fromthe network. If it is unsuccessful, a
message requesting you to enter it manually is displayed on the console
port and front panel LED's will continue to flash.
If Step 1 was not performed, press <Enter> several times
until you're prompted to enter an Internet address manually. Enter
the Internet address or the word `NONE' if no Internet address is
required i.e. setting up as a remote PPP server.
Enter the subnet mask when prompted, or press <Enter> to accept
the default subnet mask. If Stallion host based software (TruPort
or Extend) was used to perform Step 1, then all further configuration
of the EasyServer II ports should be carried out within the host based
software utility.
Step 7.
Display Server's Home Page. Enter the IP address of the EasyServer
II in a web browser connected to the same network. The Server's home
page should be displayed. It is recommended to read the introductory
information in `Start'.
Step 8.
Setup Server. Select `Setup'
to access the Server's configuration utilities. These include setting
up all aspects of the Server itself, as well as terminals, modems,
printers, direct connections. Some setup procedures require `privileged
mode'. The default access is root and system. A unique
password should be set during server setup.
The procedures for the above are largely self-explanatory. Where more
detail is needed for setting up specific devices and services, view
the appropriate documents via the User Documentation link at the top
of the page.
These are the minimum steps required to get the EasyServer II up and
running on an Ethernet network.
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