1. Hardware Guide
  2. Oracle Talari D6000 Hardware Guide
  3. Installing the Talari Appliance

Installing the Talari Appliance

Rack Mounting

Prior to installing the device, adhere to the following installation guidelines:
  • Ensure that there is adequate airflow in the rack. Restricted airflow can damage the equipment.
  • Leave at least 1U of vertical space between each device installed in the rack.
  • The rack width and depth should allow for proper serviceability and cable management.
  • Ensure the rack is properly secured to the floor or ceiling.
  • Ensure the rack is properly grounded.
  • Ensure the installer is properly grounded and wearing appropriate safety equipment.
  • Always load the rack from the bottom up.
  • Load the heaviest devices in the rack first.
  • Make sure the rack is level and stable before pulling a device out of the rack.
  • Do not move racks by yourself; at least two people are recommended to move a rack.
  • Cables should be easily identifiable.

Please refer to the Oracle® Servers X7-2 and X7-2L Installation Guide for additional appliance specifications and detailed rackmounting instructions: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72435_01/html/E72440/index.html.

LAN/WAN Connections

When connecting each Ethernet cable (LAN, WAN) to the appropriate connector on the D6000.

  • Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.
  • Organize cables in bundles such that cables do not intertwine.
  • Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radii are satisfactory. Reposition cables, if necessary.
  • Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.

Cabling and Bypass Mode

If your Talari appliance is operating in bypass mode, logic used by the appliance represents the functionality provided by a crossover cable. This may cause a loss of the link between the Talari appliance and older network devices that do not support Auto-MDIX when straight-through cables are used to connect the LAN and WAN ports of the Talari appliance. In such a case, a crossover cable is required from the Talari WAN port to the network device.

If your network devices support Auto-MDIX capability, the link should be automatically established when in bypass mode and there should be no need for crossover cables. Talari recommends testing and verifying this capability with the Talari appliance powered off for proper operation.

For assistance, please contact your Talari representative, or the Talari Support team.