Installing an Additional Cache Storage Device 77Connecting theWebcacheUse the following sequence of steps to connect the Webcache to yournetwork:1 Connect an appropriate network cable to the LAN port on the rear panelof the Webcache. Simply slot the connector on the cable into the RJ-45LAN port. When the connector is fully in, its latch locks in place. Todisconnect the cable, push the connector’s latch in and remove it.2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TXport on a suitable switch or hub in your network. The switch or hub thatyou connect the Webcache to is determined by the deploymentenvironment that you choose; for further information, see “Deployingthe Webcache in Your Network” on page 70.Installing anAdditional CacheStorage DeviceThe Webcache 3000 has two cache storage devices installed when youpurchase it. You can install an additional cache storage device in the thirdbay of the Webcache 3000. This improves the performance of theWebcache in the following ways: Reduced Web LatencyThe amount of time that the Webcache takes to respond to clientmachine Web requests is reduced. Increased Peak ThroughputThe maximum amount of Web throughput that the Webcache canserve is increased. Increased Hit RateAdditional Web content can be stored on the Webcache, increasingthe chances of a cache hit.You need to purchase a hard drive approved by 3Com and insert it intothe mounting tray in the third bay of the Webcache. A list of approvedhard drives can be found at:htpp://www.3com.com/sswebcacheCAUTION: You must purchase and install a hard drive that 3Com hasapproved. Your warranty will be invalidated if you install an unapproveddrive.For further information, see the “Installing an Additional Cache StorageDevice” appendix on page 317.dua1611-5aaa04.book Page 77 Friday, November 29, 2002 8:56 PM
