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Configuring the Hardware

When configuring the hardware, you need the following types of cables:

Power cables

Connect the server to two power supplies, preferably two separate UPS devices. The second cable is required for a backup power source.

Management NIC cable

Copper 1-Gb cable

When plugged into a switch, the management NIC provides network access to the CA ADA server.

The management NIC also receives performance data from Cisco WAE and NAM devices, and from CA GigaStor.

Monitor NIC cable

Copper 1-Gb cable

Collects network traffic from a mirrored port on a switch.

This section contains the following topics:

Configure the Management Console Server

Configure the Standard Monitor Server

Configure Network Connections for NICs

Assign an IP Address to the Management NIC