Make sure to check for the following before you install the Manager Appliance.
Read all provided safety information.
Make sure that you have selected a suitable location for installing the Manager Appliance.
Check that you have all the necessary equipment and components outlined in this document.
Familiarize yourself with the Manager Appliance network access card (NIC) ports and connectors as described in this document.
Decide whether you will be using static or dynamic IP address assignment. If you use a static IP address for the Manager Appliance, you must request a static IP address from your network administrator, who must then update your DNS server with a valid Manager Appliance host name entry. You must have the following information available when you configure the Manager Appliance:
Static IP address
Network mask
Default gateway address
A primary and an optional secondary DNS server IP address
Caution
To ensure the safe operation of the Manager Appliance, read all documentation before installation.