Installing the NX-9600 Series Controller

  1. Complete the instructions supplied with the rail kit to mount the NX-9600 in an equipment rack.
  2. Connect the power cords for both power supplies.
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    NX-9600 front ports
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  3. Connect the Ethernet cables, and connect the controller to the network. Connect all other cables as appropriate for your required configuration.
  4. Using a console cable, connect the serial port to an RS-232 (DB-9) serial port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”).
    Note

    Note

    If a power supply failure occurs, an audible alarm will sound. To silence the power supply alarm, press and hold the red reset button next to the power supplies.
    Note

    Note

    The 10GigE ports (xge1-xge4) are only available for NX-9610.

    The NX-9600 series controller serial port functions as a console port, and can be used to access the Command Line Interface (CLI) for system configuration.