Visara Master Console Center Installation - Manual (Page 16)

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Site Preparation
Site preparation activities are principally the responsibility of the
customer; Visara will assist where appropriate.
Project Preparation
ƒ Assign customer’s personnel to the MCC installation and automation
team(s).
ƒ Establish goals and timelines, including determining which systems to
interface with and their implementation order. Identify the systems to
implement with highest priority.
Location preparation
ƒ Determine where to place the MCC rack. Ensure the tile cutouts
needed for cables are completed.
ƒ Determine where to place the Thin Client / workstation(s).
Network preparation (Chapter 4 MCC Network)
ƒ Determine how to implement the MCC network for the Thin Client /
workstation(s).
ƒ Determine what systems to connect to the MCC via telnet/VT100
connectivity.
ƒ Determine IP addresses and subnets needed for :
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MCC Servers(s)
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Thin Client / workstation(s)
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Each system accessed via telnet
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Gateways for MCC & Thin Client / workstations(s)
Systems preparation (Chapter 5 Connectivity Interfaces)
ƒ Determine interface needs and types: RS232/VT100, Telnet/VT100,
SNMP Trap, Coax, etc.
ƒ Generate mainframe consoles, including OS, system, NIP, and master
configurations.
ƒ Assign user accounts, particularly for UNIX and AS/400.