NetScaler MPX

NetScaler MPX 8005, MPX 8015, MPX 8200, MPX 8400, MPX 8600, and MPX 8800

The NetScaler models MPX 8005, MPX 8015, MPX 8200, MPX 8400, MPX 8600, and MPX 8800 are 1U appliances. Each model has one quad-core processor and 32 GB of memory. The MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600 /8800 appliances are available in two port configurations:

  • Six 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports and six 1G SFP ports (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 6x1G SFP)
  • Six 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports and two 10G SFP+ ports (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 2x10G SFP+)

The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 6x1G SFP) appliance.

Figure 1. NetScaler MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 6x1G SFP), front panel

MPX 8005 front panel

The following figure shows the front panel of the MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 2x10G SFP+) appliance.

Figure 2. NetScaler MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 2x10G SFP+), front panel

MPX 8005-10G front panel

Depending on the model, the appliance has the following ports:

  • RS232 serial console port.
  • One 10/100Base-T copper Ethernet Port (RJ45), also called LOM port. You can use this port to remotely monitor and manage the appliance independently of the NetScaler software.
  • One 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet management port (RJ45), numbered 0/1. The management port is used to connect directly to the appliance for system administration functions.
  • Network Ports
    • MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 6x1G SFP). Six 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Ethernet ports (RJ45) numbered 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/6 on the top row from left to right, and six 1-gigabit copper or fiber 1G SFP ports numbered 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, and 1/12 on the bottom row from left to right.
    • MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 (6x10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet ports + 2x10G SFP+). Six 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Ethernet ports (RJ45) numbered 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, and 1/6 on the top row from left to right and two 10-gigabit SFP+ ports numbered 10/1 and 10/2 on the bottom row from left to right.

The following figure shows the back panel of the MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliance.

Figure 3. NetScaler MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliance, back panel

MPX 8005 back panel

The following components are visible on the back panel of the MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliance:

  • One 256 GB or larger removable solid-state drive (SSD).

    Note: Drive densities might increase as components become EOL but its size is never smaller than the original.

Note: Earlier MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliances had three extra SSD slots for future use. Current NetScaler MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliances do not have any additional SSD slots for future use.

  • Power switch, which turns off power to the appliance, as if you were to unplug the power supply. Press the switch for five seconds to shut off the power.

  • USB port (reserved for a future release).

  • Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button, which is used at the request of Technical Support to produce a NetScaler core dump. Use a pen, pencil, or other pointed object to press this red button, which is recessed to prevent unintentional activation.

  • Disable alarm button, which is nonfunctional. This button is functional only if you install a second power supply.

    Press this button to stop the power alarm from sounding when either of the following conditions is true:

    • You have plugged the appliance into only one power outlet.
    • One power supply is malfunctioning, and you want to continue operating the appliance until it is repaired.
  • Single power supply, rated at 450 watts, 110–220 volts. Maximum power consumption is 250 watts and typical power consumption is 185 watts.

Note: The MPX 8005/8015/8200/8400/8600/8800 appliance supports dual power supplies, but ships with one power supply. Contact your NetScaler sales representative to order a second power supply.

For information about installing the rails, rack mounting the hardware, and connecting the cables, see Hardware installation.

For information about performing the initial configuration of your appliance, see NetScaler initial configuration.

NetScaler MPX 8005, MPX 8015, MPX 8200, MPX 8400, MPX 8600, and MPX 8800

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