ZPE NSR User manual

NodegridServices Router
(NSR) providesextensive
access to the devices
attached to it.
Precautions must be
taken to avoid
compromising your
securitypolicies.
From the factory, this
equipment is shipped
with the following
settings:
•DHCP, SSHv2, HTTPS –
ENABLED
•All Serial, USB, SFP+
and switch ports –
DISABLED
•Ethernet –ENABLED
Users will be required to
create a password the
first time they login to
the device.
Note: root access has
been disabled for security
reasons.
Please consult the
NodegridUser Guide for
more information on
security settings.
Quick Start Guide for Nodegrid Services Router
Security Warning
For manual downloads and support, visit: www.zpesystems.com/document-library/
For further assistancepleasecontact ZPE Technical Support [e-mail]
1Mount your NSR
For detailed rack mounting instructions, seethe
Nodegrid UserGuide whichis available inthe
DocumentLibrary.
2Connect to your network
Connect a ZPE-recommended
CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable from the
10/100/1000BaseT port to your network. You may
connect to either or both network ports for
redundancy.
3Connect to the Serial Console port
Using the ZPE’s RJ-45console adaptor, connect a
terminal or workstationtothe serial consoleporton
the NSR. The NSR will be configured using a terminalor
terminal emulator withsessionsettings of: 115200, 8,
N,1, withno flow control. Alternatively, usethe HDMI
port.
4Connect power cables and turn NSR
on
Connect the power cables tothe appliance. Turnonthe
power switches.
Nodegrid Services Router™
Dual AC power
Console
HDMI
By installing, copying, orotherwise usingthis device, you agree to be boundby the terms of the licensing, maintenance andsale agreements set forth
on www.zpesystems.com/docs/legal. If you do not agree to the terms of those agreements, do not install or usethe Hardware and/or Software
Product(s).
RackMounting
Slot #1 Slot #2 Slot #3
Slot #4 Slot #5
Dual
SFP+ GbE
Front
Back
Note: All remainingmanual setupstepsare requiredthe first time you configure your NSR.
DualDC power option
Single DC + DC PoE option
Single AC + AC PoE
option
DC options
DC options
DC
PoE DC
DC 2
DC 1
AC
AC
PoE
12
4
3
3

5Configure network parameters
NOTE: Skip to step 6 if you have a DHCPenvironment.
DHCP is the default IP configuration. Ifno DHCP server
is available, please log in to Nodegrid SRvia its
console orHDMI port using admin credentials and
configure a static IPaddress using CLI instructions as
follows:
[admin@nodegrid/]#cd /settings/network_connections/ETH0
[admin@nodegridETH0]#set ipv4_mode=static
[+admin@nodegridETH0]#set ipv4_address=10.0.0.10
[+admin@nodegridETH0]#set ipv4_bitmask=24
[+admin@nodegridETH0]#set ipv4_gateway=10.0.0.1
[+admin@nodegridETH0]#show
name: ETH0
type: Ethernet
ethernet_interface = eth0
description =
connect_automatically =yes
set_as_primary_connection = yes
enable_lldp = no
ipv4_mode = static
ipv4_address = 10.0.0.10
ipv4_bitmask = 24
ipv4_gateway=10.0.0.1
ipv4_dns_server =
ipv4_dns_search =
ipv4_default_route_metric = 90
ipv4_ignore_obtained_default_gateway=no
ipv6_mode = address_auto_configuration
ipv6_dns_server =
ipv6_dns_search =
ipv6_default_route_metric = 90
ipv6_ignore_obtained_default_gateway=no
[+admin@nodegridETH0]#commit
6Configure serial, network & USB devices
Note: Your NSR will respond over the network
at 192.168.160.10 if your DHCP server fails or
is unavailable.
Note: To check your current IP address,
connect to the NSR console port and hit Enter
at the login prompt until you see the IP
address of ETH0 interface.
To configure the NSR for the first time via
Network:
a) Opena web browser (HTTP/S)and enter
its IP address inthe address field. Or start
an SSH session to your NSR’s IP address.
b) Log into your NSR as admin.
c) Set your NSR basic configuration:
- Security
Security, Services page: Selectthedesired
services and Ports, cryptographic protocols
and cipher suitelevels. Click Save when
finished.
Authentication page: add your Remote
Authentication servers (AD, LDAP, Tacacs+,
Radius and/or Kerberos).
Authorization page: createusers groups, set
profiles and assign devices
- Network
Networksettings tab: Set your desired
Networkand Interfaces parameters. Click
Save for eachsubmenu.
- Change Admin Password
At any time, click [e-mail]
the upper rightcorner of your screenand
click “Change Password” to change your
system password.
d) NSR modules
- Serial& USB
Managed Devices,Devices page: Select
serial and/or USB ports checkboxes and
click “Edit.” Set your preferences and click
Save whenfinished.
- Ethernet
Network, Switch page: select the interfaces’
checkboxes and click on “Edit”. Set your
preferences and click Save when finished.
- Other modules: please refer to the
Nodegrid UserGuide.
Congratulations!
Your Nodegrid SR is now configured and
ready toaccept users and connections to its
ports and interfaces.
7Additional Configuration
NOTE: Werecommend thatyouset up a
new Administrator account(in admin group
withfull privileges) and usethe new
accountinstead of the default admin
account.
Add New Users
ClickSecurity tab, Local Accounts, Add, set
options, Save.
Alerts& logging
Set and send alerts by email, SMS, and/or
SNMP.
Power
Control network attached PDUpower strips
and server, networkand storage devices.
For advanced configurationoptions, how-
tos and tips please refer toyour Nodegrid
UserGuide.
8Get technical updates
To automatically receivefuturefirmware
updates and technical information, sign up
here:
www.zpesystems.com/loop/
Quick Start Guide for Nodegrid Services Router
Contact ZPE Technical Support at [e-mail]
TM
Nodegrid Services Router