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After removing the Plixer FlowPro hardware appliance from its packaging, verify that all accompanying accessories (rackmount kit, appliance-locking bezel and keys, and power cord) are included. The appliance can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack or cabinet.

Note

If your box arrives torn, dented, or otherwise damaged, the appliance itself seems damaged, or there are missing parts, contact Plixer Technical Support immediately and do not attempt to install the unit.

From there, follow these steps to set up the Plixer FlowPro hardware appliance:

  1. Connect the power cable to one of the power supply sockets and plug the other end to a grounded AC outlet or UPS. To take advantage of the redundant PSUs, ensure that each socket is connected to an independent power source.

  2. Connect the appliance to the network using the MGMT port.

  3. Refer to these deployment location recommendations, and then connect the necessary cables to the monitoring ports.

  4. Connect the iDRAC port to a remote access controller using an RJ-45 cable to enable remote console access for hardware management and monitoring. Contact Plixer Technical Support for help with configuring alerts for hardware-related events.

After the Plixer FlowPro hardware appliance has been racked and cabled, proceed to configuring the appliance.