ISPPlanet Cache Review Series - Compaq TaskSmart

Getting Started
The TaskSmart is packaged in a 3U 19" rack-mountable enclosure, with floppy, CD, and SCSI drives, LEDs, and power switch hidden behind a removable panel. Packaged with the TaskSmart are five CDs: an A/V guide to installing rack-mounted products, a configuration utility, QuickRestore factory-installed image, on-line documentation, and Compaq management software. Two posters clearly illustrate TaskSmart models, port numbering, LED interpretation, initial configuration, and how to shutdown / power off. We found everything needed for setup on the posters, but for those who prefer books, the included hard-copy guide describes installation and the CLI.

A browser-based config utility enables quick and easy first-time setup, but requires a recent version of IE, Navigator, or Communicator (not included). Simply select the model, enter IP addresses, domain name, DNS server(s), and default gateway. Save the presented configuration as a text file on floppy, then boot the TaskSmart from the floppy.

 

Introduction/Under the Hood <	Tuning Cache Behavior
Getting Started	NICS Monitoring
> Where to Use the TaskSmart	Integrated Management
Configuring the TaskSmart	Compaq Insight Manager
Defining Cache Services	Product Support/Final Thoughts