Kemp LoadMaster User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................5
2 Connect the Dell R-Series................................................................................................................6
2.1 Install the LoadMaster ............................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Boot the Installed LoadMaster ...............................................................................................7
2.3 Configure the LoadMaster ...................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Update from Temporary to Permanent License ...................................................................12
3 Configuring the LoadMaster via the Console................................................................................14
4 The iDRAC Module ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Configure the iDRAC Module ................................................................................................17
4.2 Restore Functionality Using the iDRAC Module ...................................................................21
5 References ....................................................................................................................................27
Document History ................................................................................................................................. 28

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Introduction
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1Introduction
The KEMP LoadMaster is a purpose-built, hardware load balancing and Application Delivery
Controller (ADC).
The LoadMaster enables data center clusters which power Internet sites and large intranets to
intelligently and efficiently distribute network traffic among web and application servers. A
resource optimization layer in front of applications and infrastructure servers gives IT
administrators greater control to adapt to network changes and enable the best network and
infrastructure performance.
The LoadMaster delivers on these requirements through the inclusion of the latest
advancements in Layer 4 and 7 load balancing, content switching, SSL acceleration, Layer 7
content switching, caching, compression, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), IP and Layer 7
persistence. All KEMP load balancers are optimized for a broad range of IP applications including
core Microsoft Enterprise workloads such as Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, RDS and Dynamics.

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2Connect the Dell R-Series
To connect the Dell R-Series, follow the steps below:
1. Install the Dell R-Series into a 19 inch rack or another safe location.
2. Connect Ethernet cables to the ports on the Dell R-Series. Please use the worksheet
included in the pack to determine which ports to connect. For single-arm setups, the
switch only needs to be connected to port 0 (or eth0).
3. Connect the monitor and keyboard to the Dell R-Series (or just a serial cable).
4. Connect the power cable to the Dell R-Series.
5. Turn on power to the unit.
2.1 Install the LoadMaster
To install the LoadMaster, follow the steps below:
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Boot the server.
Figure 2-1: LoadMaster Installation
3. Once the server boots from the CD, the LoadMaster installation begins automatically
with no parameters if no boot parameters are entered.
For further information on the different boot options that are available,
refer to the Bare Metal Boot Options, Technical Note.
The serial number should be automatically pulled from the LoadMaster. If
it is not, please enter it when prompted.
Figure 2-2: Select disk/partition
4. Select select disk/partition and press OK.

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Figure 2-3: Select the target disk
5. Select the target disk for installation and press OK.
Figure 2-4: Delete existing partition(s)
6. Select delete existing partition(s) and press OK.
Figure 2-5: Start installation
7. Select start installation and press OK.
8. Press OK. The installation should complete successfully.
PXE and USB booting options are also supported by the LoadMaster
installation ISO file.
2.2 Boot the Installed LoadMaster
The server is now ready to be rebooted with the LoadMaster software installed on the local disk.
Within the console, select the Ctrl-Alt-Del option from the Macros drop-down menu.
The server should now begin to boot from the local disk.
Occasionally, call trace code may appear while the LoadMaster is booting
up. This can be ignored.
The LoadMaster should obtain an IP address via DHCP, please note this value.
If the LoadMaster does not obtain an IP address via DHCP then the LoadMaster must be manually
configured using the console once the license key has been obtained.

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Please refer to Section 3 for further information regarding manually configuring the LoadMaster.
Figure 2-6: LoadMaster Installation Complete
2.3 Configure the LoadMaster
The LoadMaster must now be configured to operate within the network configuration.
1. In an internet browser, enter the IP address that was noted in Section 2.1.
Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address.
2. A warning may appear regarding website security certificates. Please click the
continue/ignore option.
3. The LoadMaster End User License Agreement screen appears.
Please read the license agreement and, if willing to accept the conditions therein, click the
Agree button to proceed.
4. A screen will then appear asking if you are OK with the LoadMaster regularly contacting
KEMP to check for updates and other information. Click the relevant button to proceed.

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5. If using the Online licensing method, fill out the fields and click License Now.
If you are starting with a trial license, there is no need to enter an Order ID.
If you are starting with a permanent license, enter the KEMP Order ID# if
this was provided to you.
If using the Offline Licensing method, select Offline Licensing, obtain the license text,
paste it into the License field and click Apply License.
For detailed instructions on how to register for a KEMP ID and license the
LoadMaster, refer to the Licensing, Feature Description.
6. The Change Password screen appears.
Figure 2-7: Change password screen
7. Enter a password for the bal user in the Password field and retype it in the Retype
Password field.
8. The login screen appears again, enter the bal user name and the new password as
defined in the previous step.
9. In the screen informing that the password has changed, click the Continue button

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10. If the machine has shipped with a temporary license a warning will appear informing
that a temporary license has been installed on the machine and it will say how long the
license is valid for.
Figure 2-8: Temporary license warning
Click OK.
11. The Appliance Vitals screen of the LoadMaster appears.
Figure 2-9: Appliance Vitals screen
12. Go to System Configuration > Network Setup in the main menu.
13. Click the eth0 menu option within the Interfaces section.

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Figure 2-10: Network Interface screen
14. In the Network Interface 0 screen, enter the IP address of the eth0 interface, the
network facing interface of the LoadMaster, in the Interface Address field.
15. Click the Set Address button.
16. Click the eth1 menu option within the Interfaces section.
17. In the Network Interface 1 screen, enter the IP address of the eth1 interface, the farm-
side interface of the LoadMaster, in the Interface Address field.
18. Click the Set Address button.
This interface is optional, depending on the network configuration.
19. Click on the Local DNS Configuration > Hostname Configuration menu option.
Figure 2-11: Set Hostname screen
20. In the Hostname configuration screen, enter the hostname into the Current Hostname
input field.
21. Click the Set Hostname button.
22. Select the Local DNS Configuration > DNS Configuration menu option.

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Figure 2-12: DNS configuration screen
23. In the DNS configuration screen, enter the IP address(es) of the DNS Server(s) which will
be used to resolve names locally on the LoadMaster into the DNS NameServer input
field.
24. Click the Add button.
25. Enter the domain name that is to be prepended to requests to the DNS nameserver into
the DNS NameServer field.
26. Click the Add button.
27. Click the System Configuration > Network Setup > Default Gateway menu option.
Figure 2-13: Default gateway screen
28. In the DNS configuration screen, enter the IP address of the default gateway into the
IPv4 Default Gateway Address input field.
If there is an IPv6 Default Gateway, please enter the value in the IPv6 Default Gateway
Address field.
29. Click the Set IPv4 Default Gateway button.
The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to be used. For further information on how to
configure and implement the LoadMaster, please refer to the LoadMaster documentation which
can be accessed from: http://kemptechnologies.com/documentation.
2.4 Update from Temporary to Permanent License
Depending on the terms and conditions of purchase, the LoadMaster will be entitled to either a
temporary or permanent license. If the LoadMaster has a temporary license, a permanent
license will be automatically issued via email upon receipt of payment.

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To upgrade the license from temporary to permanent please complete the following steps:
1. Select the System Configuration menu option.
2. Select the System Administration > Update License menu option.
The Update License screen appears.
Figure 2-14: Update License screen
3. If using the Online licensing method, fill in the fields and click Update License.
If using the Offline Licensing method, select Offline Licensing, copy the license text from
the email, paste it into the License field and click Update License.
The license should now be updated.
The LoadMaster is now fully installed, fully licensed and ready to be used. For further
information on how to configure and implement the LoadMaster, please refer to the
LoadMaster documentation which can be downloaded from the
http://kemptechnologies.com/documentation page.

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Configuring the LoadMaster via the Console
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3Configuring the LoadMaster via the Console
If the LoadMaster does not automatically obtain an IP address using DHCP as described in
Section 2.1, or if you would prefer to configure the LoadMaster via the console, then the
following configuration steps must be completed before starting the LoadMaster:
1. Login in to the LoadMaster via the console using the following default credentials:
lb100 login: bal
Password: 1fourall
2. If required, change the LoadMaster password (for the bal user) when prompted to do so
within the console.
3. If required, press OK within the dialog box informing of the password change.
4. Press OK within Quick Setup Help dialog box.
Figure 3-1: Network Side Interface Address
5. Enter the IP address of the eth0 interface (the network facing interface of the LoadMaster)
in the input field within the Network Side Interface Address dialog box.
This value must be configured from within the console.
6. Press OK.
7. Enter the IP address of the eth1 interface in the input field within the Farm Side Interface
Address dialog box.
The eth1 interface is only configured if using a two-armed configuration.
This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster Web
User Interface (WUI) if preferred.
8. Press OK.
9. Enter the hostname (you can accept the default value of KEMP if desired) into the field of
the LoadMaster Hostname dialog box.
10. Click OK.
11. Enter the IP address(es) of the DNS Server(s) which will be used to resolve names locally on
the LoadMaster into the input field of the Name Server IP Addresses dialog box.

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This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred.
12. Press OK.
13. Enter the domain name that is to be prepended to requests to the DNS nameserver in the
input field of the Domain List dialog box.
This interface can be configured at a later date using the LoadMaster WUI if preferred.
14. Press OK.
Figure 3-2: Default Gateway
15. Enter the IP address of the default gateway in the field of the Default Gateway dialog box.
This value must be configured from within the console.
16. Press OK.
Figure 3-3: Reboot
17. Press Yes within the Reboot screen when requested.
18. In an internet browser, enter the IP address of the eth0 entered in Step 7.
Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address.
19. A warning may appear regarding security certificates. Click the continue/ignore option.
20. The LoadMaster End User License Agreement screen appears.
Please read the license agreement and, if willing to accept the conditions therein, click the
Agree button to proceed.
21. If the machine has shipped with a temporary license, a warning may appear informing that a
temporary license has been installed and it says how long the license is valid for.
Click the OK button.
The Appliance Vitals screen of the LoadMaster will appear.

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Figure 3-4: Appliance Vitals screen
The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to be used. For further information on how to
configure and implement the LoadMaster, please refer to the LoadMaster documentation which
can be accessed from: http://kemptechnologies.com/documentation.

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4The iDRAC Module
iDRAC Enterprise may not be installed on your Dell Server Platform. Please
confirm with your Dell Support Team.
The iDRAC module gives network administrators a dedicated management channel for device
maintenance. The iDRAC functionality can be accessed by using a Command Line Interface (CLI)
or a supported web browser. The iDRAC has its own network connection, memory, processor
and access to the system bus. Key features of the iDRAC include remote console capabilities,
power management and virtual media access.
4.1 Configure the iDRAC Module
To configure the iDRAC module, follow the steps below.
1. Connect and boot the iDRAC.
Figure 4-1: Press F10
2. At boot prompt, press F10 on the keyboard to enter the Lifecycle controller.

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Figure 4-2: Configure
3. In the main menu, select Home.
4. Click Configure server for remote access (iDRAC).

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Figure 4-3: iDRAC Settings
5. Click Network.
Figure 4-4: System Setup

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6. Select Enabled for the Enable IPv4 option.
7. Set the Static IP Address.
8. Set the Static Gateway.
9. Set the Static Subnet Mask.
10. Click the Back button.
Figure 4-5: Click User Configuration
11. Click User Configuration.