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Version: 4.2

Setup

Setting up a DD1000i starts with preparing the device for 19" rack mounting and connecting the required cables. By connecting a display and a keyboard to one section of the DD1000i, the console interface, Local admin, can be accessed. In Local admin, IP addresses and certificates must be defined before the device can be managed remotely.

Rack mounting​

Prepare the DD1000i for 19” rack mounting
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9Step 10Step 11

  • Fit the two parts of the outer mounting rail together and slide them apart.

  • Fit the two square knobs on both the front and rear of the outer mounting rail into the square holes on the 19” rack.

  • Push the parts of the mounting rail together and fix them with two screws.

  • Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer mounting rail on the opposite side of the 19” rack.

  • Slide the outer mounting rails to their extended position.

  • Fit the angle brackets along the side of the DD1000i into the corresponding holes on the inner mounting rail.

  • Slide the inner mounting rail towards the front of the DD1000i.

  • Lock the inner mounting rail into place by tightening the screw at the rear of the rail.

  • Repeat steps 6-8 for the second inner mounting rail on the opposite side of the DD1000i.

  • Fit the inner mounting rails on the DD1000i into the outer mounting rails in the 19” rack and slide the DD1000i all the way to the rear.

    note

    Depending on available space behind the rack, it may be necessary to connect all cables before sliding the DD1000i into position.

  • Fix the DD1000i into position with a screw on each side.

Connecting cables​

note

Using high quality STP network cables to connect the DD1000i to other network devices will exclude potential problems with radiating signals and interference between networking devices.

Connecting the cables
DATA INDATA OUTADMIN - INADMIN - OUTPOWER - INPOWER - OUT

  • DATA IN port - Connect the port to the sending, source network.

    danger

    Make sure the source (sending) network is connected to the DATA IN port.

  • DATA OUT port - Connect the port to the receiving, destination network.

    danger

    Make sure the destination (receiving) network is connected to the DATA OUT port.

  • ADMIN port (DATA IN section) - Connect the port to a network or standalone computer for remote administration of the Upstream DD Engine.

  • ADMIN port (DATA OUT section) - Connect the port to a network or standalone computer for remote administration of the Downstream DD Engine.

    danger

    Each side of the DD1000i should be administered from separate networks.

  • POWER (DATA IN section) - Connect to a power outlet.

  • POWER (DATA OUT section) - Connect to a power outlet.

Port lock panels​

To make sure unauthorized persons 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 DD1000i is delivered with the following default IP address configuration:

PortIP addressSubnet mask
ADMIN (DATA IN section)192.168.0.100255.255.255.0
DATA IN192.168.1.100255.255.255.0
ADMIN (DATA OUT section)192.168.0.101255.255.255.0
DATA OUT192.168.1.101255.255.255.0

All IP addresses can be reconfigured using Local admin.

Administration interfaces​

The Upstream and Downstream DD Engines must be configured to be able to send data through the DD1000i. There are two different interfaces for configuring the device and its services:

  • Local admin - a console interface, requiring physical access to the DD1000i with a connected display and keyboard. It allows for basic configuration of the device, changing admin password and exporting logs. For more information see Local admin.
  • DD Manager - an administration web interface that allows remote management of the DD1000i using HTTPS. It enables management of Services, Features and firmware. For more information see Configure.

While HTTPS is used to interact with the DD Manager interface on both the Upstream and Downstream DD Engines, the Local admin interface is used to interact directly with the operating system on both proxies.

Device startup​

When the DD1000i is powered on, it performs a number of tasks before being ready:

  1. Power on both sections of the DD1000i.
  2. Self tests are performed.
  3. Available configuration is loaded.
  4. The DD1000i is ready to transmit or receive data.

Reinstall firmware​

The DD1000i is delivered with a preinstalled firmware. It is, however, possible to reinstall the entire firmware if needed. A bootable USB drive with minimum 12 GB is required to upload the firmware. The USB can be prepared using any Linux computer.

Firmware USB drive creation
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4

  • Download the latest version of the DD1000i installer (.iso.gz), see Downloads.

  • Decompress the .iso.gz file with the following command:

    gunzip [PATH_TO_ISO.GZ_FILE]

    This will delete the .iso.gz file and replace it with a .iso file.

  • Insert a USB drive and ensure that it is not mounted.

  • Run the following command:

    dd if=[PATH_TO_DD1000i_INSTALLER_ISO_FILE] of=[PATH_TO_USB_DRIVE] status=progress conv=sync,sparse bs=4M && sync
    warning

    Running this command will destroy all previous data on the USB drive.

Follow the steps below and repeat them for both the Downstream and Upstream side of the DD1000i.

tip

The boot order might require editing from the BIOS menu.

Reinstall firmware: Downstream
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4

  • Insert the USB drive into a USB port on the DD1000i Downstream section and start the device. The device must be booted from the USB drive.

  • Once the DD1000i Installer menu appears, select Install DD1000i Downstream, Select Installation Disk and Confirm.

  • Once prompted to enter a default password, enter a password with at least 8 characters. Repeat the password and Confirm.

  • Once the installation is done, select Reboot in the menu and Confirm.

Reinstall firmware: Upstream
Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8

  • Insert the USB drive into a USB port on the DD1000i Upstream section and start the device. The device must be booted from the USB drive.

  • Once the DD1000i Installer menu appears, select Install DD1000i Upstream, Select Installation Disk and Confirm.

  • Once prompted to enter a default password, enter a password with at least 8 characters. Repeat the password and Confirm.

  • Once the installation is done select Reboot in the menu and Confirm.

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