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Platform Guide: VIPRION® 4800
MAN-0423-02
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Notices.....................................................................................................7
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Chapter 1: The VIPRION 4800 Platform................................................................................11
About the platform............................................................................................................12
About the chassis.............................................................................................................12
About the blades..............................................................................................................16
LCD panel........................................................................................................................16
Using the LCD panel.............................................................................................16
About LCD menus.................................................................................................17
Indicator LEDs.................................................................................................................18
Indicator LED behavior..........................................................................................19
Bezel indicator LEDs.............................................................................................19
Fan tray indicator LEDs.........................................................................................19
Annunciator card indicator LEDs...........................................................................20
Power supply indicator LEDs.................................................................................20
Chassis standard operating states........................................................................20
Blade standard operating states............................................................................21
Blade indicator LEDs.............................................................................................21
Blade LED status conditions.................................................................................21
LED alert conditions..............................................................................................21
Defining custom alerts...........................................................................................22
Platform interfaces...........................................................................................................22
About blade interfaces...........................................................................................23
About 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces...........................................................................23
About managing interfaces....................................................................................24
Network interface LED behavior............................................................................27
Transceiver module specifications.........................................................................28
Cable pinout specifications....................................................................................29
Chapter 2: Platform Installation..............................................................................................31
About installing the platform.............................................................................................32
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800 AC chassis..................................................32
Additional equipment for installing the VIPRION 4800 AC chassis..................................33
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800 DC chassis..................................................33
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Additional equipment for installing the VIPRION 4800 DC chassis................................33
Hardware included with blades........................................................................................34
Peripheral hardware requirements...................................................................................34
About installing the chassis..............................................................................................35
Unpacking the chassis..........................................................................................35
About installing into a four-post rack.....................................................................39
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About installing into a two-post rack......................................................................42
Removing and storing the front lift handle.............................................................45
Attaching the bezel (with LCD component)...........................................................46
Installing the cable managers................................................................................47
Using the cable managers.....................................................................................47
Adjusting the cable managers...............................................................................48
About grounding the chassis............................................................................................48
Connecting the ground lug to the ground terminal................................................49
About installing blades.....................................................................................................49
Removing a blank..................................................................................................50
Removing a blade.................................................................................................52
Installing a blade...................................................................................................53
About powering the VIPRION 4800 AC platform.............................................................55
Connecting AC power to the platform....................................................................55
About powering the VIPRION 4800 DC platform.............................................................56
Connecting DC power to the platform...................................................................57
Connecting the cables and other hardware.....................................................................58
About cluster management..............................................................................................59
Configuring the cluster IP address from the LCD..................................................60
Configuring the cluster IP address using the config utility.....................................61
Configuring the cluster IP address using tmsh......................................................62
Licensing the platform......................................................................................................62
Verifying blade availability................................................................................................62
Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance...........................................................................................65
About maintaining the platform........................................................................................66
About AC power supplies.................................................................................................66
Installing an AC power supply...............................................................................67
About DC power supplies.................................................................................................69
Installing a DC power supply.................................................................................70
About the fan tray.............................................................................................................71
Replacing the fan tray............................................................................................71
About the bezel (with LCD component)...........................................................................73
Replacing the bezel (with LCD component)..........................................................73
About the chassis and power supply filters......................................................................74
Replacing the chassis filter....................................................................................74
Replacing the power supply filter..........................................................................74
About the annunciator cards............................................................................................75
Replacing the annunciator cards...........................................................................75
Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines..................................................................................77
General environmental and installation guidelines...........................................................78
Guidelines for the AC-powered platform..........................................................................79
Guidelines for the DC-powered platform..........................................................................80
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Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation.............................................................80
NEBS platform guidelines................................................................................................80
Chassis rack mount spatial requirements........................................................................81
Platform power and airflow...............................................................................................82
Platform airflow diagram..................................................................................................82
Appendix B: Platform Specifications......................................................................................85
General specifications for system features......................................................................86
Blade hardware specifications.........................................................................................86
Chassis hardware specifications......................................................................................87
Chassis environmental operating specifications..............................................................87
About AC power requirements.........................................................................................88
About AC power cables.........................................................................................88
AC power redundancy provisioning.......................................................................88
AC platform power consumption...........................................................................89
DC power requirements...................................................................................................89
DC power redundancy provisioning......................................................................89
DC platform power consumption...........................................................................90
NEBS-compliant VIPRION system configurations...........................................................91
Safety requirements.........................................................................................................91
EMC requirements...........................................................................................................91
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications....................................................................93
Appendix C: China RoHS Requirements................................................................................95
Hazardous substance levels for China.............................................................................96
Appendix D: Repackaging Guidelines....................................................................................97
About repackaging the platform.......................................................................................98
Repackaging the chassis.................................................................................................98
Repackaging a blade.....................................................................................................102
Appendix E: Returned Material Data Security Statement...................................................105
About returned material data security............................................................................106
About memory technologies used in F5 equipment.......................................................106
Volatile memory...................................................................................................106
Battery-backed volatile memory..........................................................................106
Non-volatile memory...........................................................................................106
About removing data from F5 components....................................................................107
Removing sensitive data from storage drives......................................................107
Removing IP address data from Always-On Management..................................108
Removing sensitive data from an internal hardware security module (HSM)......108
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Publication Date
This document was published on March 3, 2015.
Publication Number
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The VIPRION® 4800 Platform
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About the platform
About the chassis
About the blades
LCD panel
Indicator LEDs
Platform interfaces
The VIPRION® 4800 Platform
About the platform
The VIPRION® 4800 system provides you with the flexibility and feature-rich capabilities of F5® products
on a powerful and highly-extensible hardware platform. With this platform, you install and configure multiple
F5 products using hot-swappable blades. This provides you with the ability to add, remove, or change the
platform's configuration to best fit your network. Many components are available for you to add, remove,
or change including the blades, power supplies, fan tray, LCD panel, and more. This configuration allows
for an extremely robust and flexible system that can manage large amounts of application traffic, and remain
operational even if one of its components goes offline.
The platform includes two primary components: the chassis, which houses the components, and blades,
which reside within the chassis and provide the hardware and software needed to manage network traffic.
Important: The chassis and blades are shipped in separate boxes. The blades are not designed to be shipped
inside a chassis.
Although the VIPRION 4800 platform is highly extensible and designed to be easy to implement, familiarity
with the platform components can help ensure that you install and integrate the platform successfully and
effectively.
About the chassis
The chassis is the housing unit that contains all of the components necessary for the VIPRION® 4800
platform to operate effectively.
The VIPRION C4800 chassis and B4300 blades are available in DC-powered Network Equipment-Building
System (NEBS) compliant versions. For a system to be completely NEBS-compliant, you must use a
NEBS-compliant chassis and blades.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Indicator LEDs (system and power status)
LCD display
LCD control buttons
Blanks for blades 1-8
Figure 1: Front view of a VIPRION C4800 chassis with bezel (with LCD panel) attached
The back of the AC-powered chassis includes four AC power receptacles.
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Removable lift handle
Front lift handle storage
Power supply receptacles (1-4)
Chassis grounds
Figure 2: Back view of the AC chassis
The back of the DC-powered chassis includes four DC power block terminals.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Removable lift handle
Front lift handle storage
DC power block terminals (1-4)
Chassis grounds
Figure 3: Back view of the DC chassis
The DC-powered NEBS chassis includes a decal below the serial number label.
Figure 4: NEBS decal
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About the blades
A blade is the primary component that handles the traffic management within the VIPRION® platform. You
can install up to eight blades in a VIPRION 4800 Series chassis. These blades comprise a group, known as
a cluster. The chassis includes blanks in the slots where blades are not installed.
Blanks must be installed in all unused slots, as they help ensure proper airflow within the chassis and EMI
compliance of the unit.
Figure 5: Front view of a B4300 Series blade
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Compression screw
Blade indicator LEDs
Management port
USB ports (2)
Console port
Serial (hard-wired) failover port
SFP+ ports (8)
40GbE QSFP+ fiber ports (2)
Interface indicator LEDs
LCD panel
The LCD panel provides the ability to manage the unit without attaching a console or network cable.
Figure 6: The LCD panel and control buttons
Using the LCD panel
Put the LCD panel into Menu mode to manage the platform using the LCD menus and control buttons.
Press the X button to activate Menu mode for the LCD.
The Left Arrow, Right Arrow, Up Arrow, and Down Arrow buttons are functional only when the LCD
is in Menu mode.
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Pausing on a screen
Normally, the screens cycle on the LCD panel at a constant rate, but you can pause on a specific screen.
Push the Check button to switch the LCD screen between Hold and Rotate modes.
In Hold mode, a single screen is displayed. The Rotate mode changes the screen that is displayed on the
LCD screen every four seconds.
Clearing alerts
Use the LCD control buttons to clear alerts from the LCD screen.
Press the Check button to clear any alerts on the LCD screen.
You must clear any alerts on the screen before you can use the LCD panel.
About LCD menus
There are three menus on the LCD panel. You can configure the display options to meet your needs.
Options menu
You can use the Options menu to adjust the display properties of the LCD panel.
Option
Description
Heartbeat
Enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) the heartbeat
panel on the LCD. This heartbeat does not affect the
failover mechanism of the system.
Backlight
Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option. Select
from these options:
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ON enables the backlight.
GRAY enables the software to specify when the
backlight is illuminated.
OFF disables the backlight.
Contrast
Sets the contrast of the LCD.
On Brightness
Adjusts LCD backlight brightness.
Off Brightness
Controls the brightness of the LCD when the backlight
is off.
System menu
You can use the System menu to configure the management interface on both clusters and blades. This
menu also provides various options for the hardware.
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Option
Description/Suboptions
Cluster
Cluster Mgmt
Configures the cluster IP address, netmask, and default
gateway for managing the cluster.
Select from these suboptions:
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Address Type indicates whether to use an IPv4 or
IPv6 address.
Cluster IP sets the cluster IP address.
Prefix Length sets the length of the routing prefix for
the IPv4 or IPv6 cluster IP address.
Gateway sets the default gateway for managing the
cluster.
Commit saves your changes.
Cluster Mbrs
Configures the management IP addresses of the blades
within the cluster.
Select from these suboptions:
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Blade [1-8] Mgmt
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Blade Mgmt IP sets the management IP address
of the selected blade within the cluster.
Commit saves your changes.
Screens menu
You can use the Screens menu to specify the information that is displayed on the default screens.
Option
Description
DateScreen
Displays the date and time.
InfoScreen
Displays the information screen menu.
VersionScreen
Displays product version information.
Indicator LEDs
The VIPRION 4800 platform includes indicator LEDs in five locations: on the LCD panel, on the individual
blades, on the power supplies, on the fan tray, and on the annunciator cards. On the bezel (with LCD
component), the LEDs provide information about platform power, blade alarms, and status.
On the blades, the LEDs indicate whether the blade is a primary or secondary blade, and show alarm and
blade status. The Alarm LED status for blades is also displayed in the corresponding LED on the LCD
panel.
On the fan trays and on the annunciator cards, the LEDs indicate the subsystem status.
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Indicator LED behavior
The indicator LEDs behave in a specific manner to indicate system or component status.
Behavior
Description
Off (none)
LED is not lit and does not display any color.
Solid
LED is lit and does not blink.
Blinking
LED turns on and off at a regular frequency.
Intermittent
LED turns on and off with an irregular frequency and
might appear solid.
Bezel indicator LEDs
There are several types of indicator LEDs on the VIPRION 4800 bezel. Each indicator LED provides a
specific function.
LED function
Description
Power
Indicates that a power supply is present and operational
(green), present but non-functioning (yellow), or does
not have a power supply connected (unlit - off).
Status
Indicates the overall state of the chassis: functional
(green) or experiencing errors (yellow).
Alarm
Indicates both blade and chassis alarms. If a blade
indicates an alarm condition, the chassis Alarm LED
mirrors that state. In situations where more than one
blade is generating an alarm, the chassis Alarm LED
displays the most severe alarm status.
Fan tray indicator LEDs
The indicator LED on the fan tray displays information about the status of the fan tray. This LED is visible
only when the front bezel (with LCD component) is removed from the chassis.
LED action
Fan tray status
Yellow solid
Indicates that no firmware application is running
(bootloader or application). Can also indicate that the
fan tray is not fully seated.
Green solid
Indicates that the firmware application is running. Can
also indicate that voltages, fans, and so on, are within
normal limits.
Green/yellow blinking (pattern is two green, two Indicates that the boot loader is running.
yellow; repeat at 0.5 Hz
Yellow blinking (pattern is two yellow; repeat
at 1.0 Hz)
Indicates that the firmware application is running the
initialization phase.
Yellow blinking (flash at 2.0 Hz)
Indicates that the firmware application has detected an
error (for example, under or over voltage, fan failure).
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Annunciator card indicator LEDs
The indicator LED on the annunciator card displays the status of the annunciator card. These LEDs are
visible only when the front bezel (with LCD component) is removed from the chassis.
LED action
Annunciator card status
Yellow solid
Indicates that no firmware application is running
(bootloader or application); can also indicate that the
annunciator card is not fully seated.
Green solid
Indicates that the firmware application is running; can
also indicate that voltages, fans, and so on, are within
normal limits.
Green/yellow blinking (pattern is two green, two Indicates that the bootloader is running.
yellow; repeat at 0.5 Hz
Yellow blinking (pattern is two yellow; repeat
at 1.0 Hz)
Indicates that the firmware application is running the
initialization phase.
Yellow blinking (flash at 2.0 Hz)
Indicates that the firmware application has detected an
error (for example, under or over voltage).
Power supply indicator LEDs
There are several indicator LEDs on the power supply. Each LED provides a specific function. These LEDs
are visible only when the bottom bezel is removed from the chassis.
Led function
Description
I/P
Indicates that input voltage is operational (green) or
non-functioning (off).
O/P
Indicates that DC output voltage is operational (green)
or non-functioning (off).
FLT
Indicates these conditions:
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No input voltage (off)
Low input voltage (red)
Fan failure (red)
Power supply errors or failures (for example, high
temperature, high voltage) (red)
Normal operation (off)
Chassis standard operating states
When the platform is in a standard operating state, the LEDs behave in a defined manner.
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System state
Primary LED
Secondary LED Status LED
Alarm LED
Active mode
Off/None
Off/None
Green solid
Off/None
Powered off
Off/None
Off/None
Off/None
Off/None
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Blade standard operating states
When the platform is in a standard operating state, the LEDs behave in a defined manner. On power up, the
Status LED of each blade turns yellow. When the BIG-IP® software boots successfully, the status changes
to green.
System state
Status LED
Alarm LED
Primary
Green solid
Off/None
Secondary
Green solid
Off/None
Powered off
Off/None
Off/None
Blade indicator LEDs
There are several types of indicator LEDs on VIPRION® B4000 Series blades. Each indicator LED provides
a specific function.
Function
Description
Status
Indicates the state of the system: Active/Standalone
(green) or Standby (yellow).
Alarm
Indicates a non-specific alert level. Use SNMP traps,
system logs, or the LCD display for more information.
Primary
Indicates that the blade is a primary blade for a cluster.
Secondary
Indicates that the blade is a secondary blade for a cluster.
Blade LED status conditions
When a blade is shut down, reset, or not properly seated, the blade LEDs behave in a defined manner.
Blade state
Primary LED
Secondary LED Status LED
Alarm LED
User-initiated blade
power down
Green blinking
(with traffic)
Green blinking
(with traffic)
Green blinking
(with traffic)
Off/None
Blade shut down due Yellow blinking
to thermal overtemp (with traffic)
limit
Yellow blinking
(with traffic)
Yellow blinking
(with traffic)
Red solid
Blade not seated
properly
Yellow blinking
(with traffic)
Yellow solid
Red solid
Yellow blinking
(with traffic)
LED alert conditions
When there is an alert condition on the unit, the Alarm LED behaves in a specific manner.
Note: The Alarm LED might continue to display until alerts are cleared using the LCD panel.
Action
Description
System situation
Alarm LED behavior
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Action
Description
Emergency
Red blinking (with traffic)
Alert or Critical
Red solid
Error
Yellow blinking (with traffic)
Warning
Yellow solid
Defining custom alerts
The /etc/alertd/alert.conf and the /config/user_alert.conf files on the VIPRION® system
define alerts that cause the indicators to change. The /etc/alertd/alert.conf file defines standard
system alerts, and the /config/user_alert.conf file defines custom settings. You should edit only the
/config/user_alert.conf file.
1. Open a command prompt on the system.
2. Change to the /config directory.
cd /config
3. Using a text editor, such as vi or Pico, open the /config/user_alert.conf file.
4. Add these lines to the end of the file:
alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_DOWN "Pool member (.*?):(.*?) monitor status down."
{
snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.10";
lcdwarn description="Node down" priority="1"
}
alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_NODE_ADDRESS_MON_DOWN "Node (.*?) monitor status down." {
snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.12";
lcdwarn description="Node address down" priority="1"
}
alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_UP "Pool member (.*?):(.*?) monitor status up."
{
snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.11"
}
alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_NODE_ADDRESS_MON_UP "Node (.*?) monitor status up."
{
snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.13"
}
5. Save the file and exit the text editor.
The front panel LEDs now indicate when a node is down.
Platform interfaces
Every platform includes multiple interfaces. The exact number of interfaces that are on the system depends
on the platform type.
Each interface on the platform has a set of properties that you can configure, such as enabling or disabling
the interface, setting the requested media type and duplex mode, and configuring flow control.
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About blade interfaces
B4300 Series blades
The B4300 Series blade has eight SFP+ interfaces and two 40GbE QSFP+ fiber interfaces that are connected
internally. The blade supports up to four 40GbE ports (2.1-2.4) that you can use as individual 10GbE ports
or as a 40GbE port, depending on how you bundle the ports.
Figure 7: B4300 Series blade interfaces and LEDs
About 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces
On platforms that include QSFP+ interface ports, you can use the ports as a single 40GbE port or as four
10GbE SFP+ ports.
The first group of ports (1.1-1.4 and 1.5-1.8) defaults to 10GbE. You can bundle them as ports 2.1 and 2.2
using a QSFP+ breakout cable. When bundled, the cable that you use when operating at 40GbE is an
industry-standard OM3 qualified multi-mode fiber optic cable with female MPO/MTP connectors at both
ends. You must provide your own cable for 40GbE operation.
You can also disable the 40GbE bundle and use them as individual 10GbE ports (1.1-1.4, 1.5-1.8, 1.9-1.12,
and 1.13-1.16) using a QSFP+ breakout cable. This cable has a female MPO/MTP connector at one end,
which connects to the QSFP+ port, and four LC duplex connectors at the other end, which connect to SFP+
modules on an upstream switch.
Note: If you are using a breakout cable for 10GbE connectivity, you should use the supported distance as
detailed in the Specifications for fiber QSFP+ modules section of this platform guide and not the
Specifications for fiber SFP+ modules section.
Figure 8: An example of a QSFP+ breakout cable
You can order these QSFP+ components from F5® Networks:
•
QSFP+ breakout cables (MTP to LC), provided as a pair, in these lengths:
•
1 meter (F5-UPG-QSFP+-1M-2)
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•
•
3 meter (F5-UPG-QSFP+-3M-2+)
10 meter (F5-UPG-QSFP+-10M-2)
F5-branded 40GbE QSFP+ transceiver modules (F5-UPG-QSFP+)
Note: Only the B4300 blade includes 40GbE QSFP+ interface ports.
Configuring bundling for 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces using tmsh
You can use tmsh to configure bundling for the 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces on the platform. When you disable
bundling, you can use the 40GbE ports as individual 10GbE ports.
1. Open the Traffic Management Shell (tmsh).
tmsh
2. Change to the network module.
net
The command prompt updates with the module name:
user@bigip01(Active)(/Common)(tmos.net)#.
3. Configure bundling for a specific interface, where <interface_key> is 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4.
modify interface <interface_key> bundle [enabled | disabled]
Note: When a 2.x port is bundled, the LEDs for the 10GbE ports remain off. When a 2.x port is unbundled,
the 40GbE LEDs remain off.
Configuring bundling for 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces using the Configuration utility
You can use the Configuration utility to configure bundling for the 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces on the platform.
When you disable bundling, you can use the 40GbE ports as individual 10GbE ports.
1. On the Main tab, click Network > Interfaces.
This displays the list of available interfaces.
2. Click an interface name.
The properties screen for that interface opens.
3. From the Bundled list, select whether to enable or disable bundling.
4. Click Update.
About managing interfaces
You can use tmsh or the Configuration utility to configure platform interfaces.
Viewing the status of a specific interface using tmsh
You can use tmsh to view the status of a specific interface on a platform.
1. Open the Traffic Management Shell (tmsh).
tmsh
2. Change to the network module.
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net
The command prompt updates with the module name:
user@bigip01(Active)(/Common)(tmos.net)#.
3. Display the current status of a specific interface.
show interface <interface_key>
This is an example of the output that you might see when you issue this command on interface 1.2:
--------------------------------------------------------Net::Interface
Name Status Bits Bits Errs Errs Drops Drops Colli
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out sions
--------------------------------------------------------1.2
up 191.4K
0
0
0
374
0
0
Viewing the status of all interfaces using tmsh
You can use tmsh to view the status of all interfaces on the platform.
1. Open the Traffic Management Shell (tmsh).
tmsh
2. Change to the network module.
net
The command prompt updates with the module name:
user@bigip01(Active)(/Common)(tmos.net)#.
3. Display the current status of all interfaces.
show interface
This is an example of the output you might see when you issue this command:
-----------------------------------------------------------Net::Interface
Name Status
Bits
Bits Errs Errs Drops Drops Colli
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out sions
-----------------------------------------------------------1.1
down
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.2
up 191.4K
0
0
0
374
0
0
1.3
down
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.4
up 22.5K
0
0
0
44
0
0
2.1
miss
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.2
miss
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
mgmt
up 43.2G 160.0G
0
0
0
0
0
Viewing the status of all interfaces using the Configuration utility
You can use the Configuration utility to view the status of all interfaces on the platform.
1. On the Main tab, click Network > Interfaces.
This displays the list of available interfaces.
2. Click Statistics.
The Statistics screen for all interfaces opens.
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About interface media type and duplex mode
All interfaces on the system default to auto-negotiate speed and full duplex settings. We recommend that
you also configure any network equipment that you plan to use with the system to auto-negotiate speed and
duplex settings. If you connect the system to network devices with forced speed and duplex settings, you
must force the speed and duplex settings of the system to match the settings of the other network device.
Important: If the system is attempting to auto-negotiate interface settings with an interface that has the
speed and duplex settings forced (that is, auto-negotiation is disabled), you will experience severe
performance degradation. This applies to 10GbE and 40GbE interfaces.
By default, the media type on interfaces is set to automatically detect speed and duplex settings, but you
can specify a media type as well. Use the following syntax to set the media type:
tmsh modify net interface <interface_key> media <media_type> | auto
If the media type does not accept the duplex mode setting, a message appears. If media type is set to auto,
or if the interface does not accept the duplex mode setting, the duplex setting is not saved to the
/config/bigip_base.conf file.
Important: Starting with BIG-IP® software versions 9.4.8 and 10.1.0, Auto-MDI/MDIX functionality is
retained when you manually configure an interface to use specific speed and duplex settings. With these
versions, you can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable when media settings are forced,
and you will be able to successfully link to either DTE or DCE devices.
Valid media types
These media types are valid for the tmsh interface command.
Note: This platform might not support all of the media type options that are available in tmsh.
10BaseT half
100BaseTX full
10BaseT full
1000BaseLX full
10GBaseER full
1000BaseCX full
10GBaseLR full
1000BaseT half
10GBaseSR full
1000BaseT full
10GBaseT full
1000BaseSX full
10SFP+Cu full
auto
40GBaseSR4 full
none
40GBaseLR4 full
no-phy
100BaseTX half
Viewing valid media types for an interface
You can use tmsh to view the valid media types for an interface.
Note: This platform might not support all of the media type options that are available in tmsh.
1. Open the Traffic Management Shell (tmsh).
tmsh
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2. Change to the network module.
net
The command prompt updates with the module name:
user@bigip01(Active)(/Common)(tmos.net)#.
3. Display the valid media types for a specific interface:
show running-config interface <interface_key> media-capabilities
Important: In all Gigabit Ethernet modes, the only valid duplex mode is full duplex.
This is an example of the output that you might see when you issue this command on interface 1.3:
net interface 1.3 {
media-capabilities {
none
auto
10T-FD
10T-HD
100TX-FD
100TX-HD
1000T-FD
1000T-HD
}
}
Network interface LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the network interface LEDs on the blades indicate network traffic activity,
interface speed, and interface duplexity.
SFP+ port LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the SFP+ optic interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity, interface
speed, and interface duplexity.
Note: On the B4300 Series blade, the 40GbE interfaces are lit only when all four 10GbE interfaces contain
transceiver modules and have a link.
Blade type
Link
Speed LED
Activity LED
B4200
No link
Not lit
Not lit
B4200
10 Mbit/s, half duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
10 Mbit/s, full duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
100 Mbit/s, half duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
100 Mbit/s, full duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
1 Gbit/s, half duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
1 Gbit/s, full duplex
Yellow solid
Green (with traffic)
B4200
10 Gbit/s, half duplex
Not supported
Not supported
B4200
10 Gbit/s, full duplex
Green solid
Green (with traffic)
B4300
1 Gbit/s, full duplex
Yellow solid
Green (with traffic)
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Blade type
Link
Speed LED
Activity LED
B4300
10 Gbit/s, full duplex
Green solid
Green (with traffic)
QSFP+ port LEDs behavior
The appearance and behavior of the 40GbE QSFP+ optic interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity,
interface speed, and interface duplexity. There are two sets of LEDs for QSFP+ ports. One set is for operation
in 40GbE, and the other set is for operation in 4 x 10GbE.
Blade type
Link
Speed LED
Activity LED
B4300
No link
Not lit
Not lit
B4300
40 Gbit/s, full duplex
Green solid
Green (with traffic)
Transceiver module specifications
These tables list specifications for transceiver modules that are supported by this platform.
Note: This platform supports the use of 10G direct attach copper cables.
Fiber SFP+ modules
This table lists specifications for the available fiber 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ transceiver modules.
Important: You must ensure suitability of both the optical fiber and the laser transceiver on the other end.
Note: F5® 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules comply with IEEE standards 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR/LW,
10GBASE-SR 10G Ethernet.
SKU
Module
F5-UPG-SFP+-R 10GBase-SR
(Short Range)
10G Ethernet
Transceiver
Module
Laser emitter Connector Operating
type
distance/cable
specifications
Supported
platforms
850 nm
(multi-mode)
2000, 4000,
5000, 7000,
8900, 8950,
10000, 11000,
11050,
VIPRION®
(B2100, B2150,
B2250, B4100,
B4200, and
B4300 blades)
LC
•
•
•
•
28
26 meters
maximum for
type
160MHz-km
62.5μm MMF
33 meters
maximum for
type OM1
200MHz-km
62.5μm MMF
66 meters
maximum for
type
400MHz-km
50.0 μm MMF
82 meters
maximum for
type OM2
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SKU
Module
Laser emitter Connector Operating
type
distance/cable
specifications
•
F5-UPG-SFP+LR-R 10GBase-LR/LW 1310 nm
(Long Range) (single-mode)
10G Ethernet
Transceiver
Module
LC
Supported
platforms
500MHz-km
50.0μm MMF
300 meters
maximum for
type OM3
2000MHz-km
50.0μm MMF
10 kilometers
maximum on
8-10μm SMF
2000, 4000,
5000, 7000,
8900, 8950,
10000, 11000,
11050,
VIPRION
(B2100, B2150,
B4100, B4200,
and B4300
blades
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Important: F5® Networks only provides support for F5-branded optical modules.
Fiber QSFP+ modules
This table lists specifications for the available fiber 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ transceiver modules.
Important: You must ensure suitability of both the optical fiber and the laser transceiver on the other end.
Note: F5® 40 Gigabit Ethernet modules comply with IEEE standard 802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4.
SKU
Module
F5-UPG-QSFP+ 40BASE-SR4
100m QSFP+
Optical
Transceiver
Module
Laser emitter Connector Operating
type
distance/cable
specifications
Supported
platforms
850 nm
(multi-mode)
10000,
VIPRION®
(B2250 and
B4300 blades)
MPO/MTP •
•
100 meters on
OM3 MMF
150 meters on
OM4 MMF
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Cable pinout specifications
These pinouts describe how specified connectors are wired. Pinouts are helpful when building and testing
connectors, cables, and adapters.
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RJ-45 connector pinouts for the console port
This table lists the pinouts for the RJ-45 console (upper) port.
Pin number
Name
1
RTS
2
DTR
3
TX
4
GND
5
GND
6
RX
7
DSR (no connect)
8
CTS
RJ-45 connector pinouts for the failover port
This table lists the pinouts for the RJ-45 failover (lower) port.
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Pin number
Name
1
RTS
2
DTR
3
CTS
4
GND
5
GND
6
DSR
7
TX
8
RX
Chapter
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Platform Installation
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About installing the platform
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800
AC chassis
Additional equipment for installing the
VIPRION 4800 AC chassis
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800
DC chassis
Additional equipment for installing the
VIPRION 4800 DC chassis
Hardware included with blades
Peripheral hardware requirements
About installing the chassis
About grounding the chassis
About installing blades
About powering the VIPRION 4800 AC
platform
About powering the VIPRION 4800 DC
platform
Connecting the cables and other hardware
About cluster management
Licensing the platform
Verifying blade availability
Platform Installation
About installing the platform
After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the VIPRION® 4800 platform,
you can install the chassis.
Warning: Due to the weight of the platform, at least two people are required to install this chassis into a
rack. Failing to use two people can result in severe personal injury or equipment damage.
Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are
installing and using the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment.
Important: F5® Networks strongly recommends that you install the chassis into a rack before you install
any blades. This ensures that the weight of the chassis remains manageable as you install the chassis into
a rack.
Note: After you install a blade, wait approximately one to two minutes before installing another to ensure
that each blade has sufficient time to boot. When the Status LED is green, the blade is fully booted.
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800 AC chassis
The VIPRION® 4800 AC chassis should include all of the hardware components listed here.
Quantity
Hardware
2
AC power cables, black (C19 to NEMA 6-20P)
Note: The base system includes two power supplies, but the
chassis supports up to four power supplies. Two power supplies
provide redundancy for up to three B4300 blades.
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1
Quick-install rack mount kit (includes left hand and right hand
brackets)
2
Rack mount brackets (left and right)
12
M4 x 10MM socket screws
8
Thumb screws
1
Front bezel (with LCD component)
1
#2 Phillips head screwdriver
2
Cable managers
16
Hook and loop straps
8
Cable ties (for power cable dressing)
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Additional equipment for installing the VIPRION 4800 AC chassis
This additional equipment is required to install the VIPRION® 4800 AC chassis.
Quantity
Hardware
1
12 AWG copper ground wire (color code insulation, as
required)
1
Two-hole grounding terminal lug, 0.27 inch (0.69 cm) holes
on 0.63 inch (1.60 cm) centers
1
Crimping tool for the ground wire (if crimp-style lug is used)
1
2.5 mm hex socket wrench (for two-post installations only)
1
20 inch-pound-capable torque wrench (for two-post
installations only)
Hardware included with the VIPRION 4800 DC chassis
The VIPRION® 4800 DC chassis should include all of the hardware components listed here.
Quantity
Hardware
4
DC connectors
1
Quick-install rack mount kit (includes left hand and right hand
brackets)
2
Rack mount brackets (left and right)
12
M4 x 10MM socket screws
8
Thumb screws
1
Front bezel (with LCD component)
1
#2 Phillips head screwdriver
2
Cable managers
16
Hook and loop straps
8
Cable ties (for power cable dressing)
Additional equipment for installing the VIPRION® 4800 DC chassis
This equipment is required to install the VIPRION® 4800 DC chassis:
Quantity
Hardware
1
Rack-mounted power disconnect
1
2 AWG copper ground wire
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Quantity
Hardware
8 (minimum)
2 AWG copper wiring leads for four power supplies
1
Two hole grounding terminal lug, 2 AWG, .27 inch (.69 cm)
holes on .63 inch (1.6 cm) centers
1
Crimping tool for the ground wire
1
Screwdriver, #2 Phillips head or flat-head
1
2.5 mm hex socket wrench (for two-post installations only)
1
20 inch-pound-capable torque wrench (for two-post
installations only)
Hardware included with blades
The VIPRION® B4000 Series blades should include all of the hardware components listed here.
Note: The VIPRION 4800 platform supports only B4300 Series blades.
Quantity
Hardware
1
RJ45 to DB9 console port cable, beige
1
RJ45F to RJ45M rolled adapter, beige
2
SFP+ 10G transceiver modules
1
Electrical static discharge (ESD) strap
Peripheral hardware requirements
For each platform, you might need to provide additional peripheral hardware. If you plan to remotely
administer the system, it would be helpful to have a workstation already connected to the same subnet as
the management interface.
Type of hardware
Description
Network hubs, switches, or
connectors to connect to the
platform network interface
ports
You must provide networking devices that are compatible with the network
interface ports on the platform. You can use either 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 10
Gigabit Ethernet, or 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches. You can use either
10/100/1000/10000-Gigabit or 40-Gigabit Ethernet switches
External USB CD/DVD drive You can use any USB-certified CD/DVD mass storage device or a USB
or USB flash drive
flash drive for installing upgrades and for system recovery.
Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered if they exceed
the maximum current draw allowed by the USB specification (500mA).
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Type of hardware
Description
Serial console
You can remotely manage the platform by connecting to a serial console
terminal server through the console port.
Important: In the event that network access is impaired or not yet
configured, the serial console might be the only way to access the chassis.
You should perform all installations and upgrades using the serial console,
as these procedures require reboots, in which network connectivity is lost
temporarily.
Management workstation on You can use the default platform configuration if you have a management
the same IP network as the
workstation set up.
platform
About installing the chassis
You should select a location for installing the VIPRION 4800 chassis that is easy to access for adding or
removing power supplies, the fan tray, or blades, as well as for servicing the air filters. The location should
also provide adequate ventilation to allow sufficient airflow through the platform. The platform employs a
negative pressure fan system, which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis and exhausts hot air out
the back of the chassis. After you have identified the intended location for the platform, you can install the
chassis into the rack.
The VIPRION 4800 chassis comes pre-installed with rack mount brackets and lift handles. The rack mount
brackets are attached to the sides of the chassis, but you can move them to the middle of the chassis if you
are installing into a two-post rack. The tasks required to install the platform differ depending on the type
of rack or cabinet unit you are installing into (single two-post cabinet or four-post cabinet).
The chassis is designed for 19-inch racks. If you are installing into a wider rack, you will need to provide
adapters. The four-point rack mounting rail kit will not work with 23-inch racks.
Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are
installing and using the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Unpacking the chassis
The chassis ships in a custom-designed package that protects the product during shipment. Due to the weight
of the chassis, there is a specific procedure that you must follow to ensure that you remove the chassis from
its packaging safely and securely.
Warning: To ensure your safety and to prevent damage to the chassis, at least two people are required to
remove the chassis from the shipping pallet.
1. Use a cart or lift to move the shipping pallet to a stable surface.
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2. Remove the shipping straps securing the chassis to the pallet.
3. Remove the top from the corrugated shroud.
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4. Lift the handles on the accessory tray, remove it from the packaging, and then set it aside.
5. Remove the foam insert containing the power cables and set it aside.
6. Lift up to remove the corrugated shroud protecting the chassis.
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7. Remove the plastic wrapping from the chassis.
8. Use the included #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the pan head screws securing the red pallet mount
brackets to the chassis.
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The screwdriver is secured to the red pallet mount bracket on the right side of the chassis.
9. Use two people, and have each person grasp one of the lift handles on the front and back of the chassis
and lift straight up to remove the platform from the shipping box.
You can also slide the chassis forward off the pallet onto a lift, if you are using one.
10. Carefully move the platform to a flat surface and set it down until you are ready to install the platform
into a rack.
About installing into a four-post rack
For four-post rack installations, you use the quick-install rack mount brackets.
Installing the quick-install rack mount brackets into the rack
Before you install the chassis, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and
using the platform in the appropriate environment.
The quick-install rack mount kit includes two rack mount brackets (left and right) and eight #8-32 thumb
screws. The brackets snap into place in the rack, and no tools are required to install a platform using this
kit. The brackets are optimized for installation into square hole cabinets, but they can be installed in other
cabinet styles, such as round hole cabinets, using the screws provided. The brackets are easily converted to
mount to either cabinet style.
1. Locate the quick-install rack mount brackets included with the chassis.
These brackets, along with their corresponding screws, are in the accessory tray that is included with
the chassis.
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2. Rotate the end of the bracket to match the rack hole type:
•
•
Use the square hole side for square style holes.
Use the thread hole side for threaded (round or tapped) style holes.
3. Extend the brackets to approximately the length of the rack.
4. Install the brackets into the rack.
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•
For square hole racks, align the brackets to the desired vertical position on the rack, and then insert
the spring-loaded pins on the end of the bracket into the rack holes.
For threaded hole racks, extend the brackets, and then align the brackets to the desired vertical
position on the rack.
The brackets are designed to be installed on either the right or left sides. Look for the stamp on the front
of the bracket that indicates either LH (left hand) or RH (right hand).
5. Secure the bracket to the rack.
•
•
For square hole racks, use the included thumb screws to secure the bracket to the rack (optional, but
recommended).
For round hole racks, use two 8-32 thumbscrews on each end of each bracket to secure it to the rack.
Figure 9: An example of a bracket secured to a square hole rack
After you install the quick-install rack mount brackets, you can install the chassis into a rack.
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Installing the chassis into a four-post rack
Before you install the chassis into a four-post rack, verify that the quick-install rack mount brackets and the
front and back lift handles are securely installed.
F5 recommends that you use two or more people to install the chassis into a rack. Be sure to install the
chassis before you install blades. You can remove the fan trays and power supplies to make the chassis
lighter for installation.
Important: If you are installing the chassis into a high position on the rack or if only one person is installing
the unit, be sure to use a lift or similar device.
Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are
installing and using the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment.
1. Using two or more people, use the front lift handle to set the back of the unit on the front edge of the
rack mount kit, and then slide the unit into the rack.
2. Secure the chassis to the rack using four manufacturer-provided rack screws on each side.
The chassis must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit
from falling out of the rack.
About installing into a two-post rack
For two-post rack installations, F5® recommends that the extra rack mount brackets that are provided be
installed at the mid-chassis mount locations.
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Important: For NEBS chassis installations into two-post racks, you must secure the chassis to the rack
with rack mount brackets at the mid-chassis mount locations. Extra brackets and screws are provided for
this type of installation so that the front brackets can still be used for mounting the cable managers.
Installing the chassis into a two-post rack
Before you install the chassis into a two-post rack, verify that the front and back lift handles are securely
installed.
You need to install the chassis before you install blades. You can remove the fan trays and power supplies
to make the chassis lighter for installation.
Important: F5® recommends that you use two or more people to install the chassis into a rack. If you are
installing the chassis into a high position on the rack or if only one person is installing the unit, be sure to
use a lift or similar device.
Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are
installing and using the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment.
1. Locate the two extra rack mount brackets that were shipped separately with the chassis.
The pre-installed rack mount brackets will remain attached to the chassis for mounting of the cable
managers.
Note: The quick-install rack mount brackets are not used for two-post rack installations. You can use
an aftermarket shelf system to support the chassis during installation.
2. Locate the mid-mount holes in the middle of each sidewall.
There are left- and right-hand versions of the rack mount brackets, which are keyed using a tab on each
bracket that engages a vertical keying slot in the sidewall.
3. Install the rack mount brackets using the screws provided, using only a 2.5mm hex socket head driver.
Important: Using screws other than those provided risks damage to the system.
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4. Torque screws to 20 inch-pounds (2.3 Newton-meters).
5. Use a lift device to lift and hold the chassis in place during installation, to prevent risk of injury to
installers and/or damage to the system.
6. With the chassis held in place on the rack, install at least five rack-manufacturer provided screws to
each side in the positions identified below.
Torque per the rack manufacturer's specification. You can use additional screws, if needed.
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Removing and storing the front lift handle
After you have installed the chassis into the rack, you can remove the front lift handle and store it on the
back of the chassis.
1. Locate the front lift handle on the front of the chassis.
2. Loosen the captive screws securing the handle to the chassis using the included #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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3. Loosen the black screws on the lift handle and then adjust the length of the handle to fit the back of the
chassis.
4. Attach the front lift handle to the back of the chassis using the provided mounting holes.
Attaching the bezel (with LCD component)
You do not need special tools to attach the bezel (with LCD component).
1. Grasp the bezel on either side, using the indentations provided.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
2. Align the guide pins on the bezel to the corresponding holes in the chassis.
3. Press the bezel onto the corresponding connections at the front of the chassis until it clicks into place.
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Installing the cable managers
The chassis includes two cable managers. You can install one or both cable managers onto the front of the
chassis, above or below the blade slots. The cable managers are not directional.
Secure the cable managers in the desired position by tightening the screws clockwise.
There are installation holes provided in the pre-installed rack mount brackets.
Using the cable managers
The cable managers and included hook-and-loop tie straps help organize the cabling for the blades installed
in the chassis.
To organize the cables, guide the cables through the C hooks, leaving some service loop so that the cable
manager can be tilted.
The cable managers come with hook-and-loop tie straps that you can use to secure the cables. The straps
loop through the slots in between the C hooks.
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Adjusting the cable managers
The cable managers are adjustable to enable you to access various components on the front of the chassis.
The top one tilts down for fan tray removal. Optionally, it can be tilted up to help improve access to the
blades, if necessary. The lower one tilts up to access the chassis filter and power supplies. Like the top, it
can be tilted down to improve access to the blades, if necessary.
Pull both of the triggers on each side toward you to disengage the latches and tilt the cable manager up
or down.
About grounding the chassis
You should ground the platform after you install it in a rack.
Do not secure multiple bonding or grounding connectors with the same bolt. The grounding connectors do
not need to be removed to perform service or installation procedures. You can connect other bonding or
grounding conductors to a grounding connector provided a reliable bond between the connector and the
equipment is not disturbed during installation, service, or maintenance of the platform.
Important: All copper grounding cable compression-type terminal lugs used for grounding must meet all
appropriate safety standards.
Note: The VIPRION 4800 platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).
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Figure 10: AC chassis ground lugs
Figure 11: DC chassis ground lugs
Connecting the ground lug to the ground terminal
After the unit is installed in the rack and before you provide power to the system, you need to connect the
grounding hardware.
1. Attach a two-hole grounding terminal lug to 12 AWG copper ground wire.
2. Install the M6 Keps nuts on the ground terminal lugs.
Use 30 to 40 inch-pounds (3.4 to 4.5 Newton-meters) of torque on these Keps nuts.
3. Connect the ground wire to a common bonding network (CBN).
About installing blades
The VIPRION® 4800 chassis supports up to eight B4300 blades. For maximum performance, F5® Networks
recommends that you do not mix blade types.
When you initially receive the platform, the slots that can contain these blades are filled with blanks. Blanks
protect the unit from dust and other particles when a slot is not in use. In addition to protecting the chassis
from dust, a blank must be installed in each empty slot to ensure proper airflow and electromagnetic
interference (EMI) performance in the chassis. To add a new blade, you first remove the blank from the
corresponding slot and then insert the blade. Be sure to keep the blanks in case you need to change the blade
configuration later. You should not operate the chassis for an extended period of time without all slots
populated.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Note: Ensure that you supply power to the chassis prior to installing any blades.
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Note: You should install blades into the chassis starting at the left slot (slot 1) and then in each subsequent
empty slot.
Note: After you install a blade, wait approximately one to two minutes before installing another to ensure
that each blade has sufficient time to boot. When the Status LED is green, the blade is fully booted.
Note: The last blade that you install in a fully-populated chassis typically requires more insertion force
than the previous blades due to the cumulative compression of the electromagnetic interference (EMI)
gaskets.
Removing a blank
If a blank is installed in the slot where you want to install a blade, you must remove it. If the slot does not
contain a blank, you can skip this procedure.
1. Select the slot in which you want to insert the blade.
2. Turn the compression screws (located on both sides of the blank) until the locking indicator changes
color from green (locked) to red (unlocked) and the screw fully disengages.
Note: You might need to turn the compression screw several times to disengage the lock.
3. Grasp the two eject levers on the front of the blank and pull toward you.
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4. Fully extend the eject levers on both sides of the blank and pull out toward you to remove the blank.
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Removing a blade
You can remove a blade from the chassis without powering down the system.
1. Identify the blade that you would like to remove from the chassis.
2. Halt the blade:
a) Connect to the blade using the serial console.
b) Halt the blade.
halt
The blade is halted when the system displays: halted.
3. Disconnect all cables and remove any optical modules.
4. Turn the compression screws, located on both sides of the blade, until the locking indicator changes
color from green (locked) to red (unlocked) and the screw fully disengages.
5. Grasp the two eject levers on the front of the blade and pull toward you.
6. Fully extend the eject levers on both sides of the blade and pull out toward you to remove the blade.
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Installing a blade
Check if a blank is in the slot in which you want to install a blade. If so, you must first remove it.
You can install a blade in the chassis without powering down the system.
1. Fully extend the eject levers, located on each side of the blade, into the open position.
2. Carefully lift the blade and align the bottom of the blade with the appropriate white arrowheads printed
on the chassis.
Important: Verify that the blade is aligned with these arrows; otherwise, the blade does not seat correctly
in the platform.
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3. Slide the blade in until it is fully seated in the slot.
Note: You should install blades into the chassis starting at the left slot (slot 1) and then in each
subsequent empty slot.
4. When the eject levers engage the chassis, press the eject levers on the blade toward the center of the
blade until locked in place.
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5. Turn the compression screws clockwise until they are completely secured to the platform in the green
(locked) position.
Note: The locking indicator on the compression screws turns green before the screws are completely
secured to the platform; however, F5® Networks highly recommends that you continue turning the screws
until they are firmly secured.
6. Repeat this process with each blade until all blades are secured in the unit.
Note: After you install a blade, wait approximately one to two minutes before installing another to
ensure that each blade has sufficient time to boot. When the Status LED is green, the blade is fully
booted.
About powering the VIPRION 4800 AC platform
The AC platform ships with power cords that you must use with the installed power supplies to power the
chassis. The base system includes two power supplies, but the chassis supports up to four power supplies.
Important: Do not use any power cords other than those specifically designed for the VIPRION 4800
platform.
Connecting AC power to the platform
You can connect the power cables to the platform after you install it in a rack.
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1. On the back of the platform, locate the power outlets that correspond to the locations of the power
supplies. Each outlet is labeled to ensure that you connect each power cord to the appropriate outlet.
2. Attach the power cord to the outlet until it is firmly seated.
3. Plug the power cord into an approved power source.
4. Repeat this process for each power supply in the chassis.
5. Verify that the LEDs on the front of the installed power supplies are lit to ensure that they are powered
properly.
The power supplies are located under the bottom bezel on the front of the chassis.
6. Use the included zip ties to secure the power cables to the chassis.
About powering the VIPRION 4800 DC platform
If you ordered DC power as a factory option, your VIPRION® 4800 platform comes pre-installed with DC
power supplies.
Before you power this VIPRION DC platform, see Guidelines for DC-powered equipment and Guidelines
for VIPRION DC platform installation.
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Figure 12: DC terminals on the back of the chassis
Connecting DC power to the platform
Important: Be sure that the DC power source is off and the ground lug is connected to the ground terminal
before you connect the platform to the DC power source.
After the platform is installed in a rack, you can connect the platform to the DC power source. When you
connect the DC power source, you should also follow the safety requirements defined for your network
operations center (NOC).
Note: The default DC platform configuration includes two DC power supplies and four DC connectors.
1. Strip approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of insulation off of each positive and negative wire where you
connect the wire to the connector plug.
Repeat for each of the four plugs.
2. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to torque the screw to 22-40 inch-pounds (2.5-4.5 Newton-meters).
Repeat for each of the four plugs.
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3. Connect the negative DC power lead to the -48V terminal on the connector plug.
This is the terminal on the right-hand side of the plug as viewed from the rear of the chassis. It is also
labeled on the chassis.
4. Connect the positive DC power lead to the +48V terminal on the connector plug.
This is the terminal on the left-hand side of the plug as viewed from the rear of the chassis. It is also
labeled on the chassis.
5. Plug the connectors into the backplane connectors and secure them by tightening the two screws on each
connector.
Torque to 22-40 inch-pounds (2.5-4.5 Newton-meters).
6. Use the included zip ties to secure the power cables to the slotted bracket below the connectors.
7. Power on the DC power source.
The system should begin to boot.
Connecting the cables and other hardware
After you have installed the chassis into the rack, connect the cables and other hardware.
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Note: Serial (hard-wired) failover is not currently supported between VIPRION chassis. If you would like
to set up device service clustering (DSC®), previously known as a redundant system configuration, you must
configure network failover. For more information, see BIG-IP® Device Service Clustering: Administration.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the MGMT port if you are using the default network configured on the
management interface.
2. Connect the platform to a serial console server.
Important: In the event that network access is impaired or not yet configured, the serial console might
be the only way to access the chassis. F5® strongly recommends that you perform all installations and
upgrades using the serial console, as these procedures require reboots, in which network connectivity
is lost temporarily.
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Connect the serial console cable supplied by F5 to the CONSOLE port.
Note: The default baud rate is 19200,n,8,1.
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Connect the RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter to the console port if you are connecting the
system to a serial console server with a standard CAT5 cable, and then connect the CAT5 cable to
the adapter. The adapter provides the appropriate pinout connection to your equipment.
Figure 13: The RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial (pass-through) adapter
3. If you have not already done so, power on the chassis.
You can now assign a cluster IP address to the system, and then license and provision the software.
Optionally, you should run the latest version of the qkview utility. This utility collects configuration and
diagnostic information about your system into a single file that you can provide to F5 Support to aid in
troubleshooting. For more information, see
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/1000/800/sol1858.html.
About cluster management
The management IP address for a cluster is known as the cluster IP address. The cluster IP address enables
you to access the browser-based Configuration utility to configure other aspects of the product, such as the
product license, VLANs, trunks, and so on. Connecting to the cluster IP address connects you to the primary
blade in the system.
With VIPRION® platforms, you assign cluster IP addresses on a per-cluster basis. Initially, all blades installed
in the chassis belong to a single default cluster. During the initial setup, you only need to assign a single
cluster IP address.
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A blade within a cluster is known as a cluster member. You can assign a management IP address to each
cluster member.
You can manage clusters using these methods:
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config utility
tmsh commands
Configuring the cluster IP address from the LCD
You can use the LCD panel to configure the cluster IP address. The options for cluster and blade management
are located in the Cluster menu item under the System menu.
Note: When using the LCD to manage clusters, be sure to use the Commit menu option after changing each
setting. Alternatively, you can change all cluster-related settings and use the Commit option to save all
settings at once.
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Press the X button to access the LCD menus.
Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster Mgmt and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster IP and press the Check button.
The LCD panel shows the current IP address of the cluster. The default value is 192.168.1.246.
6. Use the arrow keys to configure the IP address of the cluster.
7. Press the X button until you return to the Cluster Mgmt menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Commit and press the Check button.
The system saves the new IP address for the cluster. You can now access the browser-based Configuration
utility using the cluster IP address you assigned.
Configuring the cluster IP subnet mask from the LCD
You can use the LCD panel to configure the cluster IP subnet mask.
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Press the X button to access the LCD menus.
Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster Mgmt and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster IP Mask and press the Check button.
The LCD shows the current subnet mask address of the cluster. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
6. Use the arrow keys to configure the subnet mask of the cluster.
7. Press the X button until you return to the Cluster Mgmt menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Commit and press the Check button.
The system saves the new subnet mask for the cluster.
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Configuring the default gateway IP address for the cluster from the LCD
You can use the LCD panel to configure the default gateway IP address for the cluster.
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Press the X button to access the LCD menus.
Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster Mgmt and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Gateway and press the Check button.
The LCD shows the current gateway IP address of the cluster. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
6. Use the arrow keys to configure the gateway IP address of the cluster.
7. Press the X button until you return to the Cluster Mgmt menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Commit and press the Check button.
The system saves the new default gateway IP address for the cluster.
Configuring the management IP address of a cluster member from the LCD
You can use the LCD panel to configure the management IP address of a cluster member.
Important: When you configure an IP address for a blade, that IP address corresponds to the slot in which
the blade resides. If you replace that blade with another, the new blade automatically receives the
previously-configured management IP address, provided that a second operating blade is installed in the
system. At least one operational blade is required at all time to preserve the existing configuration data.
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Press the X button to access the LCD menus.
Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Cluster Mbrs and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate blade () and press the Check button.
Use the arrow keys to select Blade Mgmt IP and press the Check button.
The LCD shows the current IP address of the blade. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
7. Use the arrow keys to configure the IP address of the blade.
8. Press the X button until you return to the Blade [1-] Mgmt menu.
9. Use the arrow keys to select Commit and press the Check button.
The system saves the new IP address for the blade.
Configuring the cluster IP address using the config utility
You can configure the cluster IP address using the config utility after you connect a blade to a serial
console.
1. Connect to the system using the serial console.
2. Start the config utility.
config
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The config utility displays.
3. Follow the prompts to configure the cluster IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the
management port.
The system saves the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the cluster. You can now access
the browser-based Configuration utility using the cluster IP address you assigned.
Configuring the cluster IP address using tmsh
You can configure the cluster IP address using tmsh after you connect a blade to a serial console.
1. Connect to the system using the serial console.
2. Set the cluster IP address and subnet mask.
tmsh modify sys cluster default address <ip_address/mask>
Example: tmsh modify sys cluster default address 192.168.217.44/24
3. Set the default gateway for the cluster.
tmsh modify sys management-route default gateway <gateway_ip>
Example: tmsh modify sys management-route default gateway 172.20.80.254
4. Write the running configuration to the stored configuration files.
tmsh sys save [base-config | config]
The system saves the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the cluster. You can now access
the browser-based Configuration utility using the cluster IP address you assigned.
Licensing the platform
Once the cluster IP address is configured for the platform, you can use the browser-based Configuration
utility to license the appropriate BIG-IP software.
1. Using a Web browser, navigate to the cluster IP address that you assigned to the VIPRION system.
Use this format, where <cluster_ip_address> is the cluster IP address you assigned:
https://<cluster_ip_address>
2. Type admin as the user name and admin as the password.
If this is the first time you have accessed the Configuration utility, the first screen you see is the License
screen.
3. Follow the instructions in the Configuration utility to license the platform.
For more information about licensing the system, click the Help tab.
Verifying blade availability
At this point, you have installed the VIPRION platform, powered it, installed blades, assigned a cluster IP
address to the system, and licensed it for use. Next, you need to ensure that the blades are recognized by
the software and available for processing network traffic.
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1. Using a Web browser, navigate to the cluster IP address that you have assigned to the VIPRION platform.
The Configuration utility opens.
2. On the Main tab, click System > Clusters.
The Clusters screen opens.
3. In the Cluster Members area, verify that all blades listed have a green status icon in the Status column.
The green circle icon indicates that the cluster member is available.
Now you have installed a VIPRION platform successfully and prepared it for use on your network. The
next steps involve further configuration of the platform by adding the trunks, VLANs, and self IP addresses
that are necessary for the system to manage your network traffic effectively.
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Platform Maintenance
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About maintaining the platform
About AC power supplies
About DC power supplies
About the fan tray
About the bezel (with LCD component)
About the chassis and power supply filters
About the annunciator cards
Platform Maintenance
About maintaining the platform
The VIPRION® 4800 platform contains several components that you can replace individually without
exchanging the entire system. This platform contains these replaceable components:
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AC power supply
DC power supply
Fan tray
Bezel (with LCD component)
Blades
Cable managers
Chassis filter
Power supply filter
Annunciator cards
About AC power supplies
The VIPRION® 4800 platform supports up to four hot swappable power supplies.
The platform supports power redundancy, which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power
supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply. In the event of a power supply failure, you
can replace a failed DC power supply without powering down the system. For maintenance, you can replace
a working power supply, provided that there are working redundant supplies installed in the system. There
must be two or more working power supplies if 1-3 blades are installed. There must be three or more working
power supplies if 4-8 blades are installed. The system can operate without redundancy at max capacity with
two of the four power supplies installed.
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Figure 14: An example of an AC power supply
Caution: Running without all power supplies installed in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic
interference (EMI). If a power supply fails, you can leave it installed in the chassis and remove the power
cord; the system, however, will continue to log errors. If you need to run the unit without all power supplies
installed, you must install a blank supply bracket into any empty power supply slots. The blank supply
bracket is required to maintain proper airflow in the system.
Caution: The power socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Note: Depending on the model and revision type of the power supply, you might need either a Phillips or
a slotted screwdriver to replace the power supply.
Installing an AC power supply
If a power supply is already installed in the bay where you are installing the replacement supply, disconnect
the AC power cord for the corresponding power supply from the back of the chassis and remove the existing
supply from the chassis.
You can add or replace an AC power supply as part of routine maintenance or in the event of a power supply
failure. You do not need special tools to replace the power supply.
1. Remove the bottom bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
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With the bottom bezel removed, you can see the power supplies and the available power supply bays.
The bays that do not contain power supplies will have an insert labeled "BLANK" installed.
2. Remove the existing supply, if one is installed.
a) Loosen the captive screw on the power supply by turning it counterclockwise with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver, if necessary.
b) Grasp the eject lever and pull straight toward you to eject the power supply from the chassis.
3. Slide the new power supply into the empty power supply bay.
The eject lever must be in the open position when you insert the power supply into the bay. The lever
engages as the supply is nearly seated.
4. Raise the power supply eject lever to fully seat the power supply in its bay.
The power supply powers on when it connects to the backplane.
5. Secure the power supply in its bay by tightening the screw on the power supply eject lever.
Note: The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the
assembly.
6. Attach the power cord for the new power supply to the back of the unit, using the corresponding power
supply connector.
7. Replace the bottom bezel.
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About DC power supplies
The platform supports power redundancy, which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power
supply fails in a system with a working redundant supply. For redundant operation, there must be two or
more working power supplies if 1-3 blades are installed, and there must be three or more working power
supplies if 4-8 blades are installed. For maintenance, you can replace a working power supply, provided
that there are working redundant supplies installed in the system.
The DC power supply does not have an on/off switch. You can control the power from the rack switch or
the DC power source.
Figure 15: VIPRION 4800 DC power supply
Caution: Running without all power supplies installed in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic
interference (EMI). If a power supply fails, you can leave it installed in the chassis and remove the power
cord; the system, however, will continue to log errors. If you need to run the unit without all power supplies
installed, you must install a blank supply bracket into any empty power supply slots. The blank supply
bracket is required to maintain proper airflow in the system.
Caution: Before you begin to work with one of these platforms, refer to the DC-powered equipment
environmental warnings for this platform and review any safety requirements for the facilities where the
DC-powered platforms will be installed.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Important: The platform must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a central
office or customer premises environment.
Note: All copper grounding cable must meet all appropriate safety standards and local electric codes.
Note: You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound before you make crimp
connections. You should bring all unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish and
then coat them with an antioxidant before you connect them.
Note: The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).
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Note: The battery return terminals on the platform are in an isolated DC return (DC-I) configuration.
Installing a DC power supply
You can add or replace a DC power supply as part of routine maintenance or in the event of a power supply
failure. You do not need special tools to replace the power supply.
1. Remove the bottom bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
With the bottom bezel removed, you can see the power supplies and the available power supply bays.
The bays that do not contain power supplies will have an insert labeled "BLANK" installed.
2. Remove the existing supply, if one is installed.
a) Loosen the captive screw on the power supply by turning it counterclockwise with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver, if necessary.
b) Grasp the eject lever and pull straight toward you to eject the power supply from the chassis.
3. Slide the new power supply into the empty power supply bay.
The eject lever must be in the open position when you insert the power supply into the bay. The lever
engages as the supply is nearly seated.
4. Raise the power supply eject lever to fully seat the power supply in its bay.
The power supply powers on when it connects to the backplane.
5. Secure the power supply in its bay by tightening the screw on the power supply eject lever.
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Note: The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the
assembly.
6. Replace the bottom bezel.
About the fan tray
The VIPRION® 4800 platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to maintain airflow throughout the
chassis. You can change or replace the fan tray as part of the routine maintenance of the unit, or in the event
of a fan failure. The fans in the fan tray run constantly while the unit is on. Over time, the fans can wear
out, requiring you to replace the fan tray.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Figure 16: The VIPRION 4800 platform fan tray
Replacing the fan tray
You can replace the fan tray as part of routine maintenance or in the event of a fan tray failure. You do not
need special tools to replace the fan tray. You do not need to power down the unit when replacing the fan
tray; however, F5® Networks highly recommends that you do not leave the unit operating without a fan tray
for longer than 30 seconds.
Caution: Operating the unit without a fan tray for more than 30 seconds might cause permanent damage.
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1. Remove the top bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
With the top bezel removed, you can see the fan trays.
2. Turn the compression screws on the fan tray, until the locking indicator changes color from green (locked)
to red (unlocked).
3. Extend the fan tray ejector handle by pressing the left side of the handle into the unit.
4. Grasp the ejector handle and remove the fan tray from the chassis by pulling straight toward you.
5. Place the new fan tray into the fan tray bay.
6. Push the fan tray into the chassis until it is seated firmly in the fan tray bay.
Once seated, the fan tray automatically powers up and begins circulating air through the chassis.
7. Lock the fan tray by pressing the ejector handle back into place.
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About the bezel (with LCD component)
The top bezel on the front of the VIPRION® 4800 chassis includes an LCD component that enables you to
access several functions associated with the platform, such as configuring the management port for the
system.
Replacing the bezel (with LCD component)
You can replace the top bezel on the chassis in the event of an LCD component failure. You do not need
special tools to replace the bezel.
1. Remove the original bezel by grasping the bezel on either side, using the indentations provided.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
2. Pick up the replacement bezel using the indentations provided.
3. Align the guide pins on the bezel to the corresponding holes in the chassis and push in on both sides
until the bezel is secured to the chassis.
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Platform Maintenance
About the chassis and power supply filters
The VIPRION® 4800 platform includes replaceable chassis and power supply filters. You must remove the
bottom bezel to access these filters. The chassis filter is located above the power supplies and below the
blade slots. The power supply filter is located on the bottom bezel.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Note: F5® Networks strongly recommends changing the filters every three months. The filters include a
label on which you can record the date that the filters need replacing.
Replacing the chassis filter
F5® Networks recommends replacing the chassis filter every three months.
1. Remove the bottom bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
The chassis filter is located between the blade slots and the power supplies.
2. Pull straight out to remove the chassis filter.
3. Write the new replacement date (three months from the installation date) on the new chassis filter.
4. Insert the replacement chassis filter, with the label on the left side and oriented right side up.
5. Replace the bottom bezel.
Replacing the power supply filter
F5® Networks recommends replacing the power supply filter every three months.
1. Remove the bottom bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
The power supply filter is attached to the bottom of the bottom bezel.
2. Remove the power supply filter from the bezel by pressing the ejector latch.
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3. Write the replacement date (three months from the installation date) on the new power supply filter.
4. Insert the replacement power supply filter into the bottom bezel, with the label facing you and on the
same side as the part number.
5. Replace the bottom bezel.
About the annunciator cards
The VIPRION® 4800 platform includes two annunciator cards. You can change or replace the cards in the
event of a failure.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Replacing the annunciator cards
Before you replace the annunciator card, we recommend that you back up the configuration on the system.
Backing up your configuration prevents loss of data if, for any reason, the installation of the annunciator
card is not successful.
You can replace the annunciator card in the event of a card failure. You do not need special tools to replace
the annunciator card.
Caution: You should not remove both annunciator cards from the system when it is operating and passing
traffic. This causes the blades to reboot. Blades will not work until a functional annunciator card is present.
Caution: If an annunciator card fails, you can hot swap the failed card with a replacement card. The system
continues to function properly as long as one working annunciator card is installed.
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Platform Maintenance
1. Remove the top bezel from the chassis by pulling straight out using the indentations on both sides.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
2. Grasp both release buttons on the annunciator card, squeeze the button on the right side, and pull the
old card straight out toward you.
3. Slide the replacement annunciator card in until it is fully seated.
You do not have to press the release button when you insert the card.
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Appendix
A
Environmental Guidelines
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General environmental and installation
guidelines
Guidelines for the AC-powered platform
Guidelines for the DC-powered platform
Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform
installation
NEBS platform guidelines
Chassis rack mount spatial requirements
Platform power and airflow
Platform airflow diagram
Environmental Guidelines
General environmental and installation guidelines
The VIPRION® 4800 platform is an industrial network appliance that is designed to be mounted in a standard
19-inch EIA rack. Follow these guidelines to adhere to safety precautions:
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Install the rack according to the manufacturer's instructions and check the rack for stability before placing
equipment in it.
Build and position the rack so that once you install the platform, the power supply and the vents on both
the front and back of the unit remain unobstructed. The platform must have adequate ventilation around
the unit at all times.
Although not required, a 1U space between units makes it easier for you to remove the unit from the
rack in the event that the unit requires service. A 1U space between units also provides additional cable
routing options.
Use an open-style rack or cabinet to reduce the restrictions to airflow. Use of a closed cabinet is not
recommended. If a closed cabinet must be used, pay special attention to ensuring that there is adequate
airflow on the front and rear of the chassis, as well as in and out of the cabinet.
The installation should be set up in a hot aisle-cold aisle configuration. Be sure to minimize leakage
between the two sides.
Block off empty rack spaces to prevent back-to-front leakage of air flow. Recirculation of hot discharge
air to the chassis air inlet will greatly impede the system cooling efficiency.
Ensure that your cabinet and data center arrangement has adequate air flow to minimize back pressure
on the discharge side of the system. Restricting flow causes the chassis to run hotter than it needs to.
Use good cable dressing practices to help minimize detrimental effects on chassis cooling by reducing
the amount of restriction to the chassis inlet. The VIPRION 4800 platform comes provided with cable
managers. Avoid having cables hang in front of the chassis air inlet.
Do not allow the air temperature in the room to exceed 104°F (40°C).
Note: NEBS-certified platforms can withstand air temperatures up to 131°F (55°C). The maximum
temperature is only required to be met for a short period of time.
•
Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more electronic equipment than the circuit is designed
to manage safely at one time.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5® Networks recommends that you
use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
Caution: Customers should not attempt to replace batteries. There is a risk of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type. Field technicians should dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Attention: Il y a risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par une batterie de type incorrect. Mettre
au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions.
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Guidelines for the AC-powered platform
An AC-powered installation must meet these requirements:
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Install the unit using a 20 amp external branch circuit protection device.
Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply.
The power requirements for the chassis are: 200-240 VAC ~, 50-60 Hz 16 A Per Cord, Max 32 A total.
Important: The platform must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a central
office or customer premises environment.
Note: The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used
with other electrical appliances.
Note: These guidelines apply to STATIONARY PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT TYPE A with simultaneous
multiple connections to the AC MAINS SUPPLY:
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The building installation shall provide a means for connection to protective earth; and
The equipment is to be connected to that means; and
A SERVICE PERSON shall check whether or not the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be
powered provides a connection to the building protective earth. If not, the SERVICE PERSON shall
arrange for the installation of a PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTOR from the separate protective
earthing terminal to the protective earth wire in the building.
Note: High leakage current. Earth connection essential before connecting supply.
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Guidelines for the DC-powered platform
A DC-powered installation must meet these requirements:
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Install the unit using a 100 amp external branch circuit protection device.
One power feed must be used for each individual power supply.
For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect in the fixed wiring.
Use only copper conductors.
The DC MAINS powering the equipment shall be connected to protective earth.
The power requirements for the chassis are: 44-72 VDC, 62 A Per Cord, Max 124 A total.
Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation
Important: The platform must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a central
office or customer premises environment.
Note: The power supply for the VIPRION® DC platform does not have an on/off switch. You control the
power from the DC power source.
Note: You must use copper wire for the ground wire and all lead wires.
Note: You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound before you make crimp
connections. You should bring all unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish, and
then coat them with an antioxidant before you connect them.
NEBS platform guidelines
This information applies to the Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) version of the VIPRION
4800 platform.
This equipment meets NEBS requirements per GR-63-CORE.
This equipment is suitable for installation in these locations:
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Network Telecommunication Facilities
Locations where the National Electrical Code (NEC) applies
Platform Guide: VIPRION® 4800
Important: The intra-building interfaces of this platform, including Ethernet, are suitable for connection
to intra-building, or unexposed wiring or cabling only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends. The
intra-building ports of the equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the
outside plant (OSP) or its wiring.
Note: You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound before you make crimp
connections. You should bring all unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish and
then coat them with an antioxidant before you connect them.
Chassis rack mount spatial requirements
The VIPRION® 4800 platform ships with a rack mount kit to help install the large system more easily. This
kit requires that the rack or cabinet has certain clearances and spacing, as shown here:
Figure 17: Spatial requirements for rack mounting the VIPRION 4800 platform
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Figure 18: Detailed view of spatial requirements for rack mounting the VIPRION 4800 platform
Platform power and airflow
The system installation needs to consider the power and air flow specifications of all installed equipment
to ensure proper cooling. Although the maximum specifications for the VIPRION® 4800 chassis are listed
here, the actual power and airflow vary depending on how the system is configured, the operating load, and
the operating environment.
Max power
~5500W
Max airflow
~2200 cfm
Platform airflow diagram
When you install the platform into a rack, it is important to understand the unit’s airflow direction so that
you can ensure proper cooling.
The platform employs a negative pressure fan system, which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis
and exhausts hot air out the back of the chassis.
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Figure 19: Airflow in the VIPRION 4800 platform
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Appendix
B
Platform Specifications
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General specifications for system features
Blade hardware specifications
Chassis hardware specifications
Chassis environmental operating
specifications
About AC power requirements
DC power requirements
NEBS-compliant VIPRION system
configurations
Safety requirements
EMC requirements
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications
Platform Specifications
General specifications for system features
This table lists general specifications for the VIPRION® 4800 platform.
Item
Specification
Transceiver modules hot swap
Support for hot swap of SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+
transceiver modules
Dynamic routing protocols
BFD, BGP4, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIPv1/RIPv2,
RIPng
Jumbo frames
Support for maximum Ethernet frame size of 9216 bytes
and MTU of 9128 bytes
Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing™ (vCMP™
Supports provisioning and managing multiple, hosted
instances of the BIG-IP software on a single hardware
device
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Blade hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for VIPRION® B4300 Series blades.
Specification
B4300
B4340N
®
Dimensions
Proprietary to fit F5 Networks chassis
Weight
18.5 pounds (8.39 kg)
®
18.5 pounds (8.39 kg)
®
Processor
2 x Hex-Core Intel Xeon
processors
2 x Hex-Core Intel® Xeon®
processors
Communication interfaces
2 x 40GbE QSFP+ fiber ports
8 x 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports
2 x 40GbE QSFP+ fiber ports
8 x 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports
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10GBASE-SR - 850nm (LC
connector, two modules
included)
10GBASE-SR - 850nm (LC
connector, two modules
included)
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Management port
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Management port
Hard drive capacity
1 x 600 GB
1 x 600 GB
RAM
48 GB
96 GB
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Important: F5® Networks only provides support for F5-branded optical modules.
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Chassis hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for the VIPRION® 4800 chassis.
Item
Specification
Dimensions
H: 27.8 inches (70.61 cm) x W: 17.4 inches (44.2 cm)
x D: 21.25 inches (54.0 cm) rack-mount chassis
Weight
Fully-loaded system (8 blades, 4 power supplies, 2 fan
trays, 2 annunciator cards): 261.0 pounds (118.4 kg)
Half-loaded system (4 blades, 4 blanks, 2 power supplies,
2 fan trays, 2 annunciator cards): 179 pounds (81.2)
Empty chassis, as shipped (0 blades, 8 blanks, 2 power
supplies, 2 fan trays, 2 annunciator cards): 126 pounds
(57.2 kg)
Empty chassis, components removed for installation (0
blades, 0 blanks, 0 power supplies, 0 fan trays, 2
annunciator cards): 73 pounds (33.1 kg)
AC power supply: 5.2 pounds (2.37 kg)
DC power supply: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg)
Power supply blank: 0.8 pounds (3.6 kg)
B4300 blade: 18.5 pounds (8.39 kg)
Blank: 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg)
Fan tray: 10.8 pounds (4.9 kg)
Annunciator card: 0.8 pounds (3.6 kg)
Processor
See blade specifications
Hard drive capacity
See blade specifications
RAM
See blade specifications
AC power input requirements
1 to 4 x 200 to 240VAC input
18A per input (max)
DC power supply
1 to 4 x 2600W -44 to -72 VDC
80A per input (max)
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Chassis environmental operating specifications
This table lists environmental operating specifications for the VIPRION® chassis.
Item
Specification
Operational temperature
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Operational temperature (NEBS-certified system) 23° to 131°F (-5° to 55°C)
Operational relative humidity
5 to 85% at 104°F (40°C)
Non-operational temperature
-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) non-condensing
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Item
Specification
Non-operational temperature (NEBS-certified
system)
-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
Non-operational humidity
5 to 95% at 40°C non-condensing
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
About AC power requirements
When working with an AC-powered VIPRION® platform, it is important to understand the AC power
options and requirements.
About AC power cables
The power cable supplied with the hardware is a 220V high-line input cable. This type of cable requires a
NEMA 6-20R wall outlet or a region-specific equivalent. Region-specific power cables are available from
F5® Networks.
Note: The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used
with other electrical appliances.
AC power redundancy provisioning
The platform supports one to four AC power supplies. The power supplies are rated for 200VAC to 240VAC
input. The system components (fan trays and annunciator cards) consume 800W, and each slot is provisioned
to draw up to 600W; therefore, one power supply can support up to three blades with no redundancy. This
table shows some of the possible blade and power supply redundancy configurations.
Table 1: AC power provisioning recommendations
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No redundancy
1 + 1 redundancy
Blade quantity
Supplies (high-line)
Supplies (high-line)
1 (600W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
2 (1200W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
3 (1800W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
4 (2400W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
5 (3000W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
6 (3600W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
7 (4200W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
8 (4800W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
Platform Guide: VIPRION® 4800
AC platform power consumption
The actual amount of power draw from the AC source depends on the type and number of blades, and the
power supply AC source voltage and redundancy configuration. This table shows several possible
configurations for high-line voltage and the typical and maximum power draw measured at the output of
the power supply.
F5® Networks recommends that you add 10% to the numbers in the table due to conversion loss in power
supplies when you are provisioning power and cooling.
Table 2: AC mains total system power draw
Blade quantity Typical
Maximum
Typical
Maximum
and type
system power system power system heat, system heat,
draw (W)
draw (W)
including
including
power supply power supply
losses
losses
(BTU/hr)
(BTU/hr)
Minimum
number of
power
supplies
installed, no
redundancy
1 x B4300
12301
13152
4513
4825
1
2 x B4300
16601
18302
6091
6715
1
3 x B4300
2090
1
2345
2
7669
8604
1
4 x B4300
25201
28602
9246
10494
2
5 x B4300
2950
1
3375
2
10824
12383
2
6 x B4300
33801
38902
13979
16162
2
7 x B4300
3810
1
4405
2
13979
16162
2
8 x B4300
42401
49202
15557
18052
2
DC power requirements
When working with a DC-powered VIPRION® 4800 platform, it is important to understand the DC power
options and requirements.
DC power redundancy provisioning
The platform supports one to four DC power supplies. Each slot is provisioned to draw up to 600W; therefore,
one power supply can support two blade slots with no redundancy. This table shows some of the possible
blade and power supply redundancy configurations.
Table 3: DC power provisioning recommendations
1
2
Blade quantity
No redundancy
1 + 1 redundancy
1 (600W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
At 50% load and a temperature of 25 C.
At 100% load and a temperature of 40 C.
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Blade quantity
No redundancy
1 + 1 redundancy
2 (1200W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
3 (1800W)
1 (2600W available)
2 (2600W available)
4 (2400W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
5 (3000W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
6 (3600W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
7 (4200W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
8 (4800W)
2 (5200W available)
4 (5200W available)
DC platform power consumption
The actual amount of power draw from the DC power source depends on the type and number of blades
and the redundancy configuration. This table shows several possible configurations, and the typical and
maximum power draw measured at the output of the power supply.
F5® Networks recommends that you add 10% to the numbers in the table due to conversion loss in power
supplies when you are provisioning power and cooling.
Table 4: DC mains total system power draw
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Blade quantity Typical
Maximum
Typical
Maximum
and type
system power system power system heat, system heat,
3
4
draw (W)
draw (W)
including
including
power supply power supply
losses
losses
(BTU/hr)
(BTU/hr)
Minimum
number of
power
supplies
installed, no
redundancy
1 x B4300
1230
1315
4513
4825
1
2 x B4300
1660
1830
6091
6715
1
3 x B4300
2090
2345
7669
8604
1
4 x B4300
2520
2860
9246
10494
2
5 x B4300
2950
3375
10824
12383
2
6 x B4300
3380
3890
13979
16162
2
7 x B4300
3810
4405
13979
16162
2
8 x B4300
4240
4920
15557
18052
2
1 x B4340N
1190
1275
4367
4678
1
2 x B4340N
1580
1750
5797
6421
1
3 x B4340N
1970
2225
7228
8164
1
4 x B4340N
2360
2700
8659
9907
2
5 x B4340N
2750
3175
10090
11649
2
6 x B4340N
3140
3650
11521
13392
2
7 x B4340N
3530
4125
12952
15135
2
At 100% load and a temperature of 40°C.
At 50% load and a temperature of 25°C.
Platform Guide: VIPRION® 4800
Blade quantity Typical
Maximum
Typical
Maximum
and type
system power system power system heat, system heat,
3
4
draw (W)
draw (W)
including
including
power supply power supply
losses
losses
(BTU/hr)
(BTU/hr)
Minimum
number of
power
supplies
installed, no
redundancy
8 x B4340N
2
3920
4600
14383
16878
NEBS-compliant VIPRION system configurations
This table lists available Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS)-compliant VIPRION® system
configurations. For a system to be completely NEBS-compliant, you must use a NEBS-compliant chassis
and blades.
Blade type
C4400 chassis
B4100N
x
B4200N
x
C4480 chassis
C4800 chassis
x
B4340N
x
x
Safety requirements
This equipment complies with these requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EC Type Examination Certificates:
Master Contract 252302
CB Scheme
EN
60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
IEC 60950-1:2005, A1:2009
CSA 60950-1-07, Including Amendment
1:2011
ANSI/UL 60950-1-2011
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
EMC requirements
This equipment complies with these EMC requirements.
4
3
At 100% load and a temperature of 40°C.
At 50% load and a temperature of 25°C.
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USA--FCC Class A, Canada--Industry Canada Class A
This equipment complies with Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules for Class A digital devices, Industry
Canada ICES-003, Issue 5. Operation is subject to these two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
European Union
This equipment complies with these requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
As Telecommunication Network Equipment (TNE) in Both Telecom Centers and Other than Telecom
Centers per (as applicable):
Directive
Required Limits
EN
300 386 V1.5.1 (2010-10)
EN
55022:2010
EN
61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN
61000-3-3:2008
EN
55024:2010
Class A
IEC61000-4-2
6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
IEC61000-4-3
3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960
MHz and 1400-2700 MHz
IEC61000-4-4
1 kV AC and DC Power Lines, 0.5 kV
Signal Lines
IEC61000-4-5
2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 1 kV AC Line-Line
and Outdoor Signal Lines, 0.5 kV Indoor
Signal Lines > 10m
IEC61000-4-6
3V
IEC61000-4-8
IEC61000-4-11
As Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Class A per (as applicable):
EN
55022:2010
EN
61000-3-3:2008
EN
55024:2010
IEC61000-4-2
4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
IEC61000-4-3
3 V/m
IEC61000-4-4
1 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal, and
DC Power Lines
IEC61000-4-5
1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal
Lines, 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC
Power Lines
IEC61000-4-6
3V
IEC61000-4-8
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Class A
Platform Guide: VIPRION® 4800
IEC61000-4-11
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications
This table lists acoustic levels, airflow movement, and operational altitude specifications for the VIPRION®
4800 platform.
Specification type
Detail
Units
Chassis with blade
Acoustic 5
Front
Left
Right
Rear
dBA
dBA
dBA
dBA
74
69
69
77
Altitude 6
Operational
Non-operational
Feet
Feet
5905
40,000
Airflow 7
Entire chassis
CFM
2200
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
5
6
7
All measurements taken at 0.6 meter with two power supplies operational and fans at 60% duty cycle (normal operating
speed at 27C per GR-63-CORE). Measurements recorded in Decibels A-weighting.
Per BELCORE GR-63-CORE, section 4.1.3: This unit is functional when installed at elevations between 60m (197 feet)
below sea level and 1800m (6000 feet) above sea level at the aisle ambient temperatures of 40°C.
Fan Tray airflow based on 100% duty cycle and in open air.
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Appendix
C
China RoHS Requirements
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Hazardous substance levels for China
China RoHS Requirements
Hazardous substance levels for China
This table shows how the F5® Networks VIPRION® 4800> platform components conform to the Restriction
of Hazardous substances Directive (RoHS) standards for China.
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Appendix
D
Repackaging Guidelines
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•
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About repackaging the platform
Repackaging the chassis
Repackaging a blade
Repackaging Guidelines
About repackaging the platform
The VIPRION® 4800 chassis and blades are designed to be shipped and packaged separately. If it becomes
necessary to transport the platform to another location or return it to F5® Networks, these guidelines will
help ensure that you repackage the platform properly.
Important: Before returning any equipment, contact F5 Networks to obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) case number.
Important: You must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5 Networks when repackaging
the platform.
Note: Be sure to keep a record of the tracking number and ship date. These will be needed to track lost
shipments.
Note: Do not include any cables, removable XFP/SFP/SFP+ modules, GBICs, or other peripheral items
if you are returning the platform to F5 Networks.
Repackaging the chassis
The VIPRION® 4800 chassis must be shipped empty (with no blades or top bezel (with LCD component)
installed) and in F5®-provided packaging.
1. Disconnect the power cords and other cables from the platform.
2. Install the front and back chassis handles (if they are not already installed) to help ease removal of the
chassis from the rack.
3. Remove all blades from the chassis and install blanks in each slot.
4. Remove the chassis from the rack.
5. Verify that the chassis contains two power supplies and two fan trays.
6. Place the empty chassis onto the shipping pallet.
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7. Secure the red pallet mount brackets to both sides of the chassis using a #2 Phillips screwdriver and
ensure that the brackets are securely fastened to the pallet.
Use 18 to 20 inch-pounds (2.0 to 2.3 Newton-meters) of torque on these screws.
8. Place the ESD bag over the chassis.
9. Place the corrugated shroud over the chassis.
10. Place the foam insert for the power cables on top of the chassis.
11. Place the accessory tray on top of the foam insert.
12. Place the top over the corrugated shroud.
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13. Use the two provided, reusable shipping straps to secure the chassis to the pallet.
a) For each strap, slide the loop end of the strap under the upper pallet board.
b) Bring the other end of the shipping strap over the top of the chassis packaging and thread it through
the loop.
c) Lift up to tightly secure the end of the strap.
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Repackaging a blade
The VIPRION® B4000 Series blades must be shipped in F5-provided packaging.
1. Disconnect the network cables and other cables from the blade, and then remove any optical modules.
2. Turn the compression screws, located on either side of the blade, until the locking indicator changes
from green (locked) to red (unlocked).
3. Grasp the two eject levers on the front of the blade and pull toward you.
4. Fully extend the eject levers on both sides of the blade and pull out toward you to remove the blade from
the chassis.
Important: You should handle blades only by the edges and avoid touching the board components.
5. Place the blade into the antistatic bag, and then place the bagged blade into the black conductive wrapper
sheet.
Note: Use the printed guidelines inside the black wrapper sheet to orient the blade properly.
6. Close the black wrapper sheet by securing the tabs on the left and right sides of the box.
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7. Place the foam cover on top of the blade box.
8. Close the blade box.
9. Install the foam end caps onto the outside edges of the blade box, and then place the blade box into the
outer shipping box.
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10. Close and seal the outer shipping box.
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Appendix
E
Returned Material Data Security Statement
•
•
•
About returned material data security
About memory technologies used in F5
equipment
About removing data from F5 components
Returned Material Data Security Statement
About returned material data security
Follow these data security guidelines when returning equipment to F5® Networks for reprocessing or repair.
The guidelines include reprocessing procedures and optional customer-end procedures.
About memory technologies used in F5 equipment
F5® Networks equipment contains volatile, battery-backed volatile, and non-volatile memory. Volatile
memory loses all traces of data on power down. Battery-backed volatile memory retains data as long as
battery charge is maintained. Non-volatile memory retains data indefinitely.
Volatile memory
Volatile memory loses all traces of data on power down; therefore, customer data that is stored in volatile
memory is secure when power is removed from the platform. No further action is required by customers
for equipment that includes volatile memory.
Battery-backed volatile memory
This F5® platform contains a coin battery for maintaining BIOS settings and the system clock. All data
maintained by the coin battery is used only for system specific tasks. No customer data is maintained by
the battery-backed volatile memory. No further action is required by customers for equipment that includes
volatile memory.
Non-volatile memory
F5® platforms include various non-volatile memory components. These non-volatile memory components
can be categorized as either user inaccessible or user accessible.
Inaccessible non-volatile memory components are programmed during manufacture or software installation.
The data stored in user inaccessible non-volatile memory is used for setting voltage levels, determining the
sequence of operational events, and the managing appliance operational condition. Data held within user
inaccessible, non-volatile memory represents no data security risk to customers. User inaccessible, non-volatile
memory cannot be modified by appliance users, and, therefore, contains no customer data.
Inaccessible non-volatile memory
This table lists the inaccessible non-volatile memory in this system.
Description
Data
Programmable firmware stores Firmware
Switch Card SEEPROM
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Customer data
No
Platform ID, serial number, part number, and No
so on.
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Description
Data
Customer data
PHY EEPROMs
PHY MAC address
No
Accessible non-volatile memory
This table lists the accessible non-volatile memory in this system. Not all platform variants include all of
these non-volatile memory items.
Description
Data
®
Customer data
Data security method
Hard-disk drive (HDD)
F5 product software,
customer configuration,
and log files
Yes
Standard reprocessing or
customer removal
Solid-state drive (SSD)
F5 product software,
customer configuration
and log files
Yes
Standard reprocessing or
customer removal
Yes
Standard reprocessing or
customer action
FIPS security domain and Yes
private keys
Standard reprocessing or
customer action
Always-On Management AOM boot code and
(AOM) Flash chip
customer custom
(soldered down flash
configuration
chip)
FIPS card (if present)
About removing data from F5 components
For components that contain sensitive customer data and cannot be removed from your F5® Networks
system, you can take optional steps to remove the data from these components before you return the system
to F5 for processing.
Removing sensitive data from storage drives
The hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) components included in F5® platforms might include
sensitive customer data. If you purchase the HDD removal SKU, you can remove the HDD/SSD and coin
battery, and these components will be replaced during F5 reprocessing. Otherwise, HDD and SSD components
are processed by F5 through standard processing. You can perform a disk erase operation on your system
to remove sensitive customer data.
Perform a disk erase operation using one of these methods:
•
•
On systems running BIG-IP® software version 11.6.0 and later, you can use the F5 Disk Erase
utility to remove all data on hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) using a single-pass,
zero write disk erase operation. For more information, see
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/500/sol15521.html.
On systems running earlier versions of BIG-IP software, you can create and use a bootable USB
drive to rebuild the system with a clean image of BIG-IP software. This runs a disk erase operation
and removes the master boot record (MBR). For more information see
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13164.html.
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Removing IP address data from Always-On Management
If you have configured an IP address for the Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem, you can remove
the customized IP address from the system before returning it to F5® Networks.
1. Connect to the system using the serial console.
2. Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3. Assign a new management IP address, netmask, and gateway:
•
•
To use DHCP to assign the addresses, type y when prompted about using DHCP.
To manually assign the addresses, type n when prompted about using DHCP. At the prompts, type
values for IP address (required), netmask (required), and gateway (optional).
A confirmation message displays the configured management IP address, netmask, and gateway.
4. (Optional) Type i to verify the assigned addresses.
Removing sensitive data from an internal hardware security module (HSM)
You can remove the sensitive customer data from the hardware security module (HSM) installed in the
system before returning it to F5® Networks.
Note: The HSM cannot be removed from the platform.
1. Use the Configuration utility to delete all key/certificate pairs.
a) On the Main tab, click System > File Management > SSL Certificate List.
This displays the list of certificates installed on the system.
b) Select the certificates that you want to delete and click Delete.
This removes all .crt, .exp, and .key files from the system.
2. Log on to the command line of the system using an account with root access.
3. Initialize the HSM and reconfigure it using fictitious data.
run util fips-util -f init
Important: This deletes all keys and makes any previously exported keys unusable.
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Index
10GbE interfaces 23
10G direct attach copper cables 28
40GbE interfaces, See QSFP+ interfaces.
40G interfaces, See QSFP+ interfaces.
A
AC chassis
additional equipment required 33
componenets provided 32
power consumption 89
power provisioning 88
acoustic specifications 93
AC platform
powering 55
AC power cord
attaching 55
AC-powered equipment
cables 88
AC-powered platform
connecting to a power source 55
guidelines 79
AC power requirements
about 88
AC power supply
about 66
airflow
chassis installation 35
specifications 93
Alarm LED
behavior 21
blade standard operating state 21
blade status 21
chassis standard operating state 20
alerts
clearing 17
defining custom alerts 22
annunciator card
75
replacing 75
AOM IP address data
removing 108
Auto-MDI/MDIX 26
B
bezel, with LCD component
attaching 46
indicator LEDs 19
replacing 73
blade
components provided 34
installing 49
LED status 21
removing 52
verifying availability 62
blades
about 16
blades (continued)
installing 53
blank
about 49
removing 50
breakout cable 23
C
cable managers
adjusting 48
installing 47
tilting 48
using 47
cables
10G direct attach copper 28
connecting 58
CD/DVD-ROM drives
support for 34
chassis
about 12
environmental operating specifications 87
grounding 48
installing 42–43
operational temperature 87
unpacking 35
ventilation 78, 82
chassis, AC
components provided 32
chassis, DC
additional equipment required 33
components provided 33
Check button
clearing alerts 17
China material content listing, See China RoHS Directive
standards.
China RoHS Directive standards 96
clear alert operation 17
cluster
default cluster 59
management 59
cluster default gateway IP address
configuring 61
cluster IP address
about 59
configuring using config utility 61
configuring using LCD 60
configuring using tmsh 62
cluster IP subnet mask
configuring 60
cluster member
configuring management IP address 61
Configuration utility
licensing the platform 62
config utility
accessing using serial console 61
console port
location 16
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console port (continued)
pinout 30
cooling system
platform 82
D
data communications equipment (DCE) 26
data terminal equipment (DTE) 26
Date and Time screen 18
DC chassis
componenets provided 33
power consumption 90
DC connector plug
attaching 57
wiring 57
DC platform
equipment needed for installation 33
powering 57
DC-powered equipment
NEBS-certified system configurations 91
NEBS platform guidelines 80
power provisioning 89
DC-powered platform
connecting to a power source 56
guidelines 80
DC power supply
about 69
device service clustering (DSC) 58
DSC, See device service clustering (DSC).
duplex mode 26
dynamic routing protocols 86
E
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) certifications 91
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 35, 49, 78
EMC certifications 91
environmental guidelines 96
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
environmental operating specifications 87
environmental warnings 96
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
ESD, See electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Ethernet hubs
requirements 34
F
failover cable 58
failover port
location 16
pinout 30
fan tray
about 71
annunciator card 20
indicator LEDs 19
replacing the fan tray 71
filter
chassis 74
power supply 74
replacing the chassis filter 74
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filter (continued)
replacing the power supply filter 74
FIPS cards data, See hardware security module (HSM) data.
four-post rack
installation 39
front lift handle
removing 45
storing 45
G
Gigabit Ethernet 34
grounding the chassis 48
ground lug
connecting to ground terminal 49
guidelines
AC-powered platform 79
battery replacement 78
DC platform installation 80
DC-powered platform 80
NEBS platform 80
H
hardware
AC-powered platform 79
DC-powered platform 80
hardware installation
planning 35
hardware requirements
peripherals 34
hardware security module (HSM) data
removing 108
hardware specifications 86–87
hard-wired failover 58
hazardous substance restrictions, See China RoHS Directive
standards.
Hold mode 17
hot swap
of power supply 66
of transceiver modules 86
hubs 34
I
indicator LEDs
about 18
alert conditions 21
annunciator card 20
behavior 19
bezel 19
blades 21
fan tray 19
power supply 20
installation
additional equipment required 33
guidelines 78
recommendations for 78
spacing between units 78
system airflow 82
system power 82
Index
interface command
valid media types 26
interface mode 26
interfaces
configuring 24
duplex mode 26
managing 24
media type 26
QSFP+ 23
viewing status of all interfaces using Configuration utility
25
viewing status of all interfaces using tmsh 25
viewing status of a specific interface using tmsh 24
viewing valid media types 26
J
NEBS (continued)
blade 12
chassis 12
installation 42
operational temperature 87
platform guidelines 80
NEBS-certified system configurations 91
negative pressure fan system 82
network interface LEDs
appearance of 27
QSFP+ 28
SFP+ 27
network interface specifications, See transceiver module
specifications.
non-volatile memory
types 106
jumbo frames 86
O
L
operational altitude specifications 93
operational temperature 87
optical interfaces 23
Options menu 17
LCD component
location 73
LCD menus 17
LCD panel
about 16
backlight option 17
brightness option 17
contrast option 17
control buttons 17
menus 17
pausing on a screen 17
using 16
license
configuring 62
M
maintenance
AC power supply 67
annunciator card 75
DC power supply 70
fan tray 71
filter, chassis 74
filter, power supply 74
management IP address, See cluster IP address.
management IP address for cluster member, See cluster
member.
management port
connecting 58
location 16
memory technologies
about 106
battery-backed volatile memory 106
non-volatile memory 106
volatile memory 106
N
NEBS
air temperature 78
P
pass-through adapter, See RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial
adapter.
pinouts
cables 29
console port 30
failover port 30
specifications 29
platform
about 12
cooling system 82
installing 32
NEBS 12
replaceable components 66
ventilation 78, 82
platform airflow 82
platform specifications 86–87
power cables
AC 88
power consumption
AC chassis 89
DC chassis 90
power supply
indicator LEDs 20
installing an AC power supply 67
replacing a DC power supply 70
Product version screen 18
Q
qkview utility 58
QSFP+ interfaces
about 23
breakout cable 23
bundling 23
configuring bundling using the Configuration utility 24
configuring bundling using tmsh 24
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QSFP+ interfaces (continued)
fiber ports 16
LEDs 28
location 16
ordering components 23
QSFP+ modules
specifications 29
quick-install rack mount bracket
installing 39
R
rack mount
four-post rack 39
general environmental guidelines 78
spatial requirements for 81
two-post rack 42
rack mount bracket, See quick-install rack mount bracket.
rack mount installation
19-inch rack 35
23-inch rack 35
redundancy
AC power supplies 67
DC power supplies 70
system 58
redundant system configuration, See device service clustering
(DSC).
remote administration 34
repackaging
about 98
blade 102
chassis 98
replaceable components
about 66
AC power supply 66
annunciator card 75
DC power supply 69
fan tray 71
filter, chassis 74
filter, power supply 74
top bezel 73
returned material data security
about 106
accessible non-volatile memory 107
battery-backed volatile memory 106
inaccessible non-volatile memory 106
memory technologies 106
non-volatile memory 106
removing data from components 107
volatile memory 106
RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter 58
RMA 98
Rotate mode 17
S
safety agency approvals 91
Screens menu 18
serial console
hardware installation 34, 58
serial failover 58
SFP+ interface LEDs 27
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SFP+ interfaces
location 16
SFP+ modules
specifications 28
SFP hot swap 86
specifications
acoustic 93
airflow 93
blades 86
chassis 87
chassis environmental operation 87
China RoHS 96
operational altitude 93
QSFP+ modules 29
SFP+ modules 28
system features 86
standard operating state
blade Alarm LED 21
blade Status LED 21
chassis Alarm LED 20
chassis Status LED 20
Status LED
blade standard operating state 21
blade status 21
chassis standard operating state 20
storage drives
removing sensitive data 107
switches 34
System menu 17
T
tmsh, See Traffic Management Shell.
top bezel, See bezel, with LCD component.
Traffic Management Shell 22
transceiver module specifications
28
QSFP+ ports 29
SFP+ ports 28
transporting the platform 98
two-post rack
installation 42
U
unpacking
chassis 35
USB flash drives
support for 34
USB port
supported CD/DVD-ROM drives 34
V
vCMP 86
ventilation 78, 82
VIPRION 4480 chassis
supported blades 16
VIPRION DC platform
installation guidelines 80
Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing, See vCMP.
Index
W
warnings (continued)
environmental 78
warnings
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