Setup
Setting up a DD Engine @ DD1000i starts with mounting the device on rails and connecting the required cables. By connecting a display and a keyboard to one side of the DD1000i, the Local admin interface can be reached. In Local admin, IP addresses and certificates must be included before the device can be managed remotely.
Rack mounting
Perform the following steps to prepare the DD1000i for 19” rack mounting:
Fit the two parts of the outer mounting rail together and slide them apart.
Connecting cables
Using high quality FTP network cables to connect the DD1000i to other network devices will exclude potential problems with radiating signals and interference between networking devices.
The DD1000i has the following physical interfaces:
DATA IN port - Connect the port to the sending, source network.
dangerIt is critical to make sure the correct network (sending) is connected to the DATA IN port, or data may be sent in an unintended direction.
Port lock panels
To make sure unauthorized people cannot physically connect to the ADMIN, USB or VGA ports, the DD1000i can be equipped with Port lock panels (one for each of the DATA IN and DATA OUT sections, included in the shipment). When mounted and locked with padlocks or seals, the Port lock panels will prevent anyone from connecting cables to the ADMIN, USB or VGA ports.
Default configuration
The DD Engine @ DD1000i is delivered with the following default IP configuration:
| Port | IP Address | Subnet mask |
|---|---|---|
| ADMIN (DATA IN section) | 192.168.0.100 | 255.255.255.0 |
| DATA IN | 192.168.1.100 | 255.255.255.0 |
| ADMIN (DATA OUT section) | 192.168.0.101 | 255.255.255.0 |
| DATA OUT | 192.168.1.101 | 255.255.255.0 |
All IP addresses can be reconfigured in Local admin.
Whenever the DD Engine @ DD1000i shall be connected to an operational environment, all IP addresses should be changed to suit existing organisational IP plan.
Administration interfaces
The Upstream and Downstream proxies must be configured to be able to send data through the DD Engine @ DD1000i. There are two different interfaces for configuring the device and its services:
- Local admin - requires physical access to DD Engine @ DD1000i with a connected display and keyboard. Allows for low level configuration of the device, changing admin password and exporting logs.
- DD Manager - allows for remote control of the DD Engine @ DD1000i with HTTPS. It can be accessed through a web browser interface. Enables management of Services, Features and firmware. For more information see Configure.
While HTTPS is used to interact with the web-based DD Manager interface on both the DDE Upstream and Downstream proxies, the Local admin interface is used to interact directly with the operating system on both proxies.
Local admin
The Local admin requires physical access to the DD Engine @ DD1000i and involves connecting a display and keyboard to the device. It is described in detail in Local admin.
To connect to the DD Engine @ DD1000i Local admin, perform the following steps:
Connect a display to the VGA port and a keyboard to one of the USB ports.
DD Manager
A web interface is available for administration and configuration of services, both for the Upstream and Downstream proxies (connecting to the ADMIN ports respectively). To be able to access the DD Manager web interface securely, a client certificate must be imported to the web browser. For more information about DD Manager actions see Configure.
To connect to the DD Manager using HTTPS, perform the following steps:
The local web browser should be updated to the latest available version.
Device startup
When the DD Engine @ DD1000i is powered on, it performs a number of tasks before being ready for traffic and other functions:
- Power on both sections of the DD Engine @ DD1000i.
- Self tests are performed.
- Available configuration is loaded.
- The DD Engine @ DD1000i is ready to handle traffic.