F5 4000 Enterprise Manager Platform Guide
Below you will find brief information for Enterprise Manager 4000. This powerful device manages F5 Networks devices for any size enterprise. The Enterprise Manager 4000 comes with a LCD panel for basic management tasks even without console or network cable. It also includes front-mounting and rail-mounting kits for easy installation in a rack. You can remotely manage the device using SSH or serial console connections. Enterprise Manager 4000 supports both AC and DC power supplies for flexibility.
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Platform Guide: Enterprise Manager
4000
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Notices.....................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: The Enterprise Manager (EM) 4000 Platform........................................................7
About interface media type and duplex mode.......................................................16
Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console..............................22
Setting up Always-On Management SSH access.................................................22
Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH.................................................22
Chapter 2: Platform Installation..............................................................................................25
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Connecting the ground lug to the ground terminal................................................32
Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance...........................................................................................35
Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines..................................................................................41
Appendix B: Platform Specifications......................................................................................45
Appendix C: China RoHS Requirements................................................................................51
Appendix D: Repackaging Guidelines....................................................................................53
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Legal Notices
Publication Date
This document was published on October 25, 2013.
Publication Number
MAN-0315-03
Copyright
Copyright
©
2013, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) believes the information it furnishes to be accurate and reliable. However, F5 assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent, copyright, or other intellectual property right of F5 except as specifically described by applicable user licenses. F5 reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
Trademarks
AAM, Access Policy Manager, Advanced Client Authentication, Advanced Firewall Manager, Advanced
Routing, AFM, APM, Application Acceleration Manager, Application Security Manager, ARX, AskF5,
ASM, BIG-IP, BIG-IQ, Cloud Extender, CloudFucious, Cloud Manager, Clustered Multiprocessing, CMP,
COHESION, Data Manager, DevCentral, DevCentral [DESIGN], DNS Express, DSC, DSI, Edge Client,
Edge Gateway, Edge Portal, ELEVATE, EM, Enterprise Manager, ENGAGE, F5, F5 [DESIGN], F5 Certified
[DESIGN], F5 Networks, Fast Application Proxy, Fast Cache, FirePass, Global Traffic Manager, GTM,
GUARDIAN, iApps, IBR, Intelligent Browser Referencing, Intelligent Compression, IPv6 Gateway, iControl, iHealth, iQuery, iRules, iRules OnDemand, iSession, L7 Rate Shaping, LC, Link Controller, Local
Traffic Manager, LTM, LineRate, LineRate Systems [DESIGN], LROS, Message Security Manager, MSM,
OneConnect, Packet Velocity, PEM, Policy Enforcement Manager, Protocol Security Manager, PSM, Real
Traffic Policy Builder, Scale
N
, Signalling Delivery Controller, SDC, SSL Acceleration, StrongBox, SuperVIP,
SYN Check, TCP Express, TDR, TMOS, Traffic Management Operating System, Traffix Systems, Traffix
Systems (DESIGN), Transparent Data Reduction, UNITY, VAULT, VIPRION, vCMP, VE F5 [DESIGN],
Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing, WA, WAN Optimization Manager, WebAccelerator, WOM, and
ZoneRunner, are trademarks or service marks of F5 Networks, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries, and may not be used without F5's express written consent.
All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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RF Interference Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
Legal Notices
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device, unless expressly approved by the manufacturer, can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.
Canadian Regulatory Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Standards Compliance
This product conforms to the IEC, European Union, ANSI/UL and Canadian CSA standards applicable to
Information Technology products at the time of manufacture.
VCCI Class A Compliance
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI-A
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Components provided with the platform
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About the EM 4000 Platform
The Enterprise Manager (EM) 4000 management appliance platform is a powerful system capable of managing F5 devices for any size of enterprise.
Before you install the Enterprise Manager (EM) 4000 platform, review helpful information about the controls and ports located on both the front and the back of the platform.
On the front of the platform, you can reset the unit using the LCD control buttons. You can also use the front-panel LEDs to assess the condition of the unit. On the back, you can power off the unit.
1.
Management port
2.
USB ports
3.
Console port
4.
Serial (hard-wired) failover port
5.
10/100/1000 interfaces
6.
SFP ports
7.
Indicator LEDs
8.
LCD display
9.
LCD control buttons
Figure 1: Front view of the platform
The back of the platform includes one or two power supplies.
1.
Power input panel (power switch and power receptacle)
2.
Unused power supply bay
3.
Chassis ground lug (with cover)
Figure 2: Back view of the platform
Components provided with the platform
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Hardware
Console cable (beige)
Front-mounting kit
Rail-mounting kit
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 interfaces
You must provide networking devices that are compatible with the network interface cards installed in the platform.
You can use either 10/100/1000 Ethernet or 10 Gigabit
Ethernet switches.
External USB CD/DVD drive or USB flash drive You can use any USB-certified CD or DVD mass storage device for installing upgrades and for system recovery.
Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered.
Serial terminal console You can remotely manage the platform by connecting to a serial terminal console through the console port.
Management workstation on the same IP network as the platform
You can use the default platform configuration if you have a management workstation set up.
LCD panel
The LCD panel provides the ability to manage the unit without attaching a console or network cable.
Figure 3: The LCD panel and control buttons
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About LCD menus
LCD config menu
You can use the LCD config menu to adjust the display properties of the LCD panel.
Option
Backlight
Description
Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option. Select from the following options:
• ON enables the backlight.
• GRAY enables the software to specify when the backlight is illuminated.
• OFF disables the backlight.
Contrast
On Brightness
Off Brightness
Sets the contrast of the LCD.
Adjusts LCD backlight brightness.
Controls the brightness of the LCD when the backlight is off.
Screens menu
You can use the Screens menu to specify the information that is displayed on the default screens.
Option
DateScreen
InfoScreen
MACscreen
SysinfoScreen
TMMAuthScreen
TMMCPUScreen
TMMMemoryScreen
TMMStatScreen
VersionScreen
Description
Displays the date and time.
Displays the information screen menu.
Displays the MAC addresses on the unit.
Displays system information.
Displays the number of authentication requests being processed.
Displays the CPU usage percentage.
Displays the memory usage.
Displays simple statistics, such as bytes and packets in and out of the system.
Displays product version information.
System menu
You can use the System menu to view options for rebooting, halting, and netbooting the hardware. This menu also provides options for configuring the management interface.
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Option
Management
Serial Speed
Reboot
Halt
Netboot
Description
Changes the management interface information. Select from the following options:
• Mgmt IP sets the management interface IP address.
You can use only an IPv4 address.
• Mgmt Mask sets the netmask for the management interface IP address.
• Mgmt Gateway sets the default route for the management interface. This route is necessary if you plan to manage the unit from a different subnetwork.
• Commit saves your changes.
Changes the baud rate of the serial port. Select from the following options:
• 9600
• 19200 (default)
• 57600
• 115200
Reboots the unit.
Halts the unit.
Boots the unit over an IP network. Select this option if you are installing software from a PXE server.
Using LCD menus
Press the X button to put the LCD in Menu mode.
The Left Arrow, Right Arrow, Up Arrow, and Down Arrow buttons are functional only when the LCD is in Menu mode.
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 toggle the LCD screen between Hold and Rotate modes.
In Hold mode, a single screen is displayed. The Rotate mode changes the screen displayed on the LCD every four seconds.
Powering on the unit
Press the Check button to power on a unit that is shut down.
When you initially power on the unit, use the power switch located on the power supply at the back of the unit.
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Halting the unit
We recommend that you halt the unit before you power it down or reboot it using the LCD menu options.
1.
Press the X button, then use the arrow keys to navigate to the System menu.
2.
Press the Check button.
3.
Navigate to the Halt menu.
4.
Press the Check button.
5.
Press the Check button again at the confirmation screen.
Wait 30 seconds before powering the machine off or rebooting it.
Putting the unit into standby mode
Hold the X button for four seconds to put the unit in standby mode and power off the host subsystem.
F5 Networks recommends that you halt the system before you power off the system in this manner.
Rebooting the unit
Hold the Check button for four seconds to reset the unit.
You should only use this option after you halt the unit.
Clearing alerts
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.
Indicator LEDs
The behavior of each LED indicates the status of the system.
Indicator LED behavior
The indicator LEDs behave in a specific manner to indicate system or component status.
Behavior
Off (none)
Solid
Blinking
Intermittent
Description
LED is not lit and does not display any color.
LED is lit and does not blink.
LED turns on and off at a regular frequency.
LED turns on and off with an irregular frequency and might sometimes appear solid.
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Status LED
When the unit is in a standard operating state, the Status LED behaves in a defined manner.
State
off/none green solid yellow solid yellow blinking
Description
System is halted and powered down.
System is running in normal mode. Also indicates that the system is in an Active state of a device group.
System is running in an impaired mode. The condition is not considered to be significant enough to be considered an alarm condition. Also indicates that the system is the Standby member of a device group.
The system is not under host computer control. This might be due to the host being halted or due to a software or hardware problem that interferes with the host's control of the LED.
Power supply LEDs
The power supply LEDs indicate the operating state of the power supplies.
Power 1 state
green solid yellow solid off/none
Power 2 state
green solid yellow solid off/none
Description
Power supply is present and operating properly. Also indicates when the system in is power standby mode.
Power supply is present, but not operating properly.
No power supply present.
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
System situation
Emergency
Alert or Critical
Error
Description
Alarm LED behavior
Red blinking
Red solid
Yellow blinking
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Defining custom alerts
The
/etc/alertd/alert.conf
and the
/config/user_alert.conf
files on the Enterprise Manager 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.
Note: 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 the following 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.
Additional indicator LED status conditions
A few LED status conditions are not covered in the definition tables in the
/etc/alertd/alert.conf
file.
Yellow intermittent Status LED indicator
A yellow intermittent Status LED indicates that the unit is not under host computer control. This might be due to the host being halted or due to a software or hardware problem that interferes with the host’s control of the LED.
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Green/Yellow solid Status LED indicator
When the Status LED indicator is solid yellow or green, it indicates that the system is in a Standby state
(yellow) or an Active state (green). It displays solid green if the unit is Standalone or if it is the Active unit of a redundant system configuration. It displays yellow if the unit is the Standby member of a redundant system configuration.
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.
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.
net
The system 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>
The following is an example of the output 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).
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tmsh
2.
Change to the network module.
net
The system prompt updates with the module name: user@bigip01(Active)(/Common)(tmos.net)#
.
3.
Display the current status of all interfaces.
show interface
The following 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
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
mgmt up 191.4K
down miss miss up
0 up 22.5K
0
0
43.2G
0
0
0
0
0
160.0G
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
374
0
44
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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, expand Network, and click Interfaces.
This displays the list of available interfaces.
2.
Click Statistics.
The Statistics screen for all interfaces opens.
About interface media type and duplex mode
All interfaces on the system default to auto-negotiate speed and 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 duplexsettings, 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.
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Important: If you manually configure the platform to use specific speed and duplex settings on interfaces,
Auto-MDI/MDIX functionality is disabled by default. When an interface is set manually, it functions as a data terminal equipment (DTE) port. This means that crossover cables are required to connect to other
DTE devices (such as servers), and straight-through cables are required for connecting to data communications equipment (DCE) devices (for example, switches or routers). Be sure to use the correct cable type (straight-through or crossover) if you manually set interface speed and duplex settings.
Viewing valid media types for an interface using tmsh
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
2.
Change to the network module.
net
The system 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.
The following is an example of the output 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
}
}
Valid media types
The following table lists the valid media types for the tmsh interface command.
Note: This platform might not support all of the media type options that are available in tmsh
.
10BaseT half
10BaseT full
10GBaseER full
100BaseTX full
1000BaseLX full
1000BaseCX full
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10GBaseLR full
10GBaseSR full
10GBaseT full
10SFP+Cu full
40GBaseSR4 full
40GBaseLR4 full
100BaseTX half
1000BaseT half
1000BaseT full
1000BaseSX full auto none no-phy
Network interface LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the network interface LEDs on the platform indicate network traffic activity, interface speed, and interface duplexity.
RJ45 Copper interface LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the RJ45 network interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity, interface speed, and interface duplexity.
Link
No Link
10Mbit/s, half duplex
10Mbit/s, full duplex
100Mbit/s, half duplex
100Mbit/s, full duplex
1Gbit/s, half duplex
1Gbit/s, full duplex
Speed LED
Not lit
Yellow blinking
Yellow blinking
Yellow solid
Yellow solid
Green solid
Green solid
Activity LED
Not lit
Yellow solid
Green blinking
Yellow blinking
Green blinking
Yellow blinking
Green blinking
SFP port LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the SFP optic interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity, interface speed, and interface duplexity.
Link
No link
10 Mbit/s, half duplex
10 Mbit/s, full duplex
100 Mbit/s, half duplex
100 Mbit/s, full duplex
1 Gbit/s, half duplex
1 Gbit/s, full duplex
Speed LED
Not lit
Yellow blinking
Yellow blinking
Yellow solid
Yellow solid
Green solid
Green solid
Activity LED
Not lit
Yellow solid
Green blinking
Yellow blinking
Green blinking
Yellow blinking
Green blinking
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Optical transceiver specifications
The following tables list specifications for optical transceivers that are supported by this platform.
Specifications for copper SFP modules
This table lists specifications for the available copper Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver modules.
Important: 1000Base-T network segments have a maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters) and must use
Category 5 cable minimum. F5 recommends Category 5e or Category 6.
Note: F5 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T Copper SFP modules comply with IEEE standards 802.3ab
(1000BASE-T).
Module
1000Base-T Copper
Ethernet
Transceiver
Connector type
RJ45
Maximum operating distance
328 feet (100 meters)
Cable specifications
Minimum Category
5 (Cat5), Cat5e or
Cat6 recommended
Supported
Platforms
1600, 3600, 3900,
6900, 8900, 8950,
11000, 11050
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Specifications for fiber SFP modules
This table lists specifications for the available fiber Gigabit Ethernet SFP (or Mini-GBIC) transceiver modules.
Important: You must ensure suitability of both the optical fiber and the laser transceiver on the other end.
Important: Fiber cables must be a minimum of two meters, according to IEEE Std 802.3ae.
Note: F5 Gigabit Ethernet modules comply with IEEE standards 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) and 802.3z
(1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX).
Module
1000Base-SX
(Short Range)
Ethernet
Transceiver
Laser emitter
850 nm
(multi-mode)
Connector type
LC
Operating distance/cable specifications
Supported platforms
• 220 meters maximum of
62.5um MMF that meets type
A1a defined in IEC
60793-2:1992
1500, 1600,
3400, 3600,
3900, 6400,
6800, 6900,
• 500 meters maximum of
8400, 8800,
50.0um MMF that meets type 8900, 8950,
A1b defined in IEC
11050,
60793-2:1992
VIPRION
®
4400 Series,
B4100, B4200,
VIPRION
®
2400, B2100
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Module
1000Base-LX
(Long Range)
Ethernet
Transceiver
Laser emitter
1310 nm
(single-mode)
Connector type
LC
Operating distance/cable specifications
Supported platforms
• 5 kilometers maximum using
10um SMF that meets type B1
1500, 1600,
3400, 3600, in IEC 60793-2:1992
• 550 meters maximum using
50um MMF that meets type
A1b defined in IEC
60793-2:1992
3900, 6400,
6800, 6900,
8400, 8800,
8900, 8950,
11050,
VIPRION
• 550 meters maximum using
62.5um MMF that meets type 4400 Series,
A1a defined in IEC
B4100, B4200,
60793-2:1992
VIPRION
2400, B2100
Note: When using MMF, single-mode, fiber offset-launch mode-conditioning patch cords are required in both ends of the link, as specified in IEEE
802.3-2005 section 38.11.4.
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Cable pinout specifications
The following pinouts describe how specified connectors are wired. Pinouts are helpful when building and testing connectors, cables, and adapters.
RJ-45 connector pinouts for the console port
This table lists the pinouts for the RJ-45 console (upper) port.
Pin number
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Name
RTS
DTR
TX
GND
GND
RX
DSR (no connect)
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
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Name
RTS
DTR
CTS
GND
GND
DSR
TX
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Always-On Management
The Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem enables you to manage the Enterprise Manager system remotely using SSH or serial console, even if the host is powered down. The AOM Command Menu operates independently of the Traffic Management Operating System
®
(TMOS).
You can use the command menu to reset the unit if TMOS
® has locked up, or get access to TMOS directly, so that you can configure it from the command line interface.
AOM consists of the host console shell (hostconsh) and the AOM Command Menu, which contains the options for AOM.
Note: The available functionality and options in AOM vary depending on the platform type.
AOM Command Menu options
The AOM Command Menu provides Always-On Management options for the Enterprise Manager system.
Number/Letter Option
1
2
Connect to Host subsystem console
Description
Exits the AOM Command Menu and returns to terminal emulation mode.
Reboot Host subsystem (sends reboot command)
Reboots the host subsystem. In this case, the Traffic
Management Operating System (TMOS) is rebooted.
3 Reset Host subsystem (issues hardware reset--USE WITH
CARE!)
Resets the host subsystem. In this case, TMOS is halted.
Important: We do not recommend using this option under normal circumstances. It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system.
4 Reset AOM subsystem (issues hardware reset--USE WITH
CARE!)
Resets the AOM subsystem. In this case, the system is reset with a hardware reset.
Important: We do not recommend using this option under normal circumstances. It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system.
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Number/Letter Option
5
B
Power off/on Host subsystem
(issues hardware shutdown--USE WITH CARE!)
AOM baud rate configurator
Description
Powers off the Host subsystem. In this case, TMOS is powered off. If the Host subsystem is already powered off, this option powers on the Host subsystem.
Configures the baud speed for connecting to AOM using the serial console.
L
N
P
AOM subsystem login
AOM network configurator
AOM platform information
Presents a logon prompt for the AOM subsystem. This subsystem cannot be configured by end users.
Runs the AOM network configuration utility. This utility enables you to reconfigure the IP address, netmask, and default gateway used by AOM. If you use this option while connected using SSH, your session will be disconnected as a part of the network configuration operation.
Displays information about the platform, including serial number and MAC address.
Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console
You can access the AOM Command Menu through the host console shell (hostconsh) using the front panel serial console.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
Setting up Always-On Management SSH access
You can use the AOM Command Menu to set up remote SSH access to the system and then connect remotely using an SSH client.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type n to open the AOM network configuration utility.
4.
Configure an IP address and gateway for the AOM subsystem.
Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH
You can access the AOM Command Menu through the host console shell (hostconsh) remotely through
SSH, provided you have configured an IP address for AOM.
1.
Open an SSH session, where
<ip addr>
is the IP address that you configured for AOM: ssh root@<ip addr>
2.
Type the root password.
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3.
Open the hostconsh shell.
hostconsh
4.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
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Platform Installation
•
•
Determining which rack mounting kit to use
•
About general recommendations for rack mounting
•
•
•
•
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Connecting the cables and other hardware
•
Configuring a management IP address
•
Platform Installation
About platform installation
After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the EM 4000 platform, you can install the unit.
Determining which rack mounting kit to use
The EM 4000 platform comes with two types of rack mounting kits: stationary front-mounting and sliding rail-mounting. An advantage of installing the sliding rail-mounting kit is that you can then slide the unit in and out of the rack as needed.
The tasks required to install the platform differ depending on the type of rack mount you decide to use or which type of cabinet unit you are installing into (single two-post cabinet or four-post cabinet).
About general recommendations for rack mounting
Although not required, a 1U space between units makes it easier for you to remove the unit from the rack if that the unit requires service. A 1U space between units also provides additional cable routing options.
Leaving at least 100 mm spacing from the front panel of the unit to the rack front or rack door provides enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage.
A shelf or similar device is required to support the unit if only one person is installing the unit.
Caution: To prevent personal injury or damage to the unit, F5 Networks strongly recommends that at least two people perform the installation.
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 platform
The platform ships in a custom-designed package that protects the product during shipment.
Caution: To ensure your safety and to prevent damage to the platform, F5
®
Networks recommends that you have at least two people remove the platform from the shipping box.
1.
If you have not already done so, open the top of the shipping box.
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2.
Remove the rail-mounting kit and accessory boxes from the foam inserts.
3.
Remove the platform from the box and remove the foam inserts.
4.
Remove the platform from the plastic bag.
5.
Place the platform on a flat surface until you are ready to install the platform into a rack.
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About the front-mounting kit
You can use the front-mounting kit if you are installing into a two-post rack.
Front-mounting kit hardware
The front-mounting kit includes these parts.
Quantity
2
4
Hardware
front-mounting brackets
#6-32 pan head screws
Installing using a front-mounting kit
Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
This platform includes front-mounting brackets, which you can use to attach the unit directly to the rack.
1.
Align the bracket's keyhole slots with the PEM fasteners on the side of the unit.
2.
Slide the bracket toward the back of the unit to lock the bracket into place.
Important: You must secure the bracket to the unit using four of the #6-32 inch screws provided with the platform.
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3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other bracket.
4.
Secure the front-mounting brackets to the rack using four rack manufacturer-provided screws.
The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from falling out of the rack.
If the rack you have does not provide adequate support for the unit, you might need a shelf kit. We recommend that you use a shelf kit created by the rack manufacturer, if available.
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About the rail-mounting kit
Use the rail-mounting kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance activities.
Rail-mounting kit hardware
The rail-mounting kit includes these parts.
4
2
8
8
4
1
Quantity
1
Hardware
pair of rails (left and right) mounting brackets (two front and two rear) pair of rail lock brackets
#8-32 thumb screws
#8-32 Keps nuts or wing nuts
#6-32 pan head screws
#8-32 pan head screws (for rail locks)
Installing the rail-mounting kit hardware
Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
1.
Separate the inner rails from the outer rails by fully extending the rails outward and pressing the lever located on the inner rail.
2.
Align the large holes in the inner rails with the PEM fasteners on the unit and then push toward the back of the unit to lock the PEM fasteners to the inner rails.
You can secure the inner rails to each side of the chassis using two of the pan head screws that are included with the kit.
Note: If you need to remove an inner rail from the side of the unit, press the spring clip located on the first PEM fastener, pull the inner rail away from the PEM fastener, and then remove the inner rail from the unit.
3.
Attach the rail lock brackets to each side of the unit using the rail lock screws that are included in the kit.
Use 6 to 7 inch-pounds (0.7 to 0.8 Newton-meters) of torque on these screws.
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4.
Slide the outer rails onto the inner rails on the unit.
5.
Attach the front mounting brackets to the outer rails, and then slide the front mounting brackets up to the rail locks.
Note: The front brackets are shorter than the rear brackets.
6.
Secure the front mounting brackets to the outer rails by attaching and hand-tightening the included Keps
(or wing) nuts.
7.
Attach the rear mounting brackets to the outer rails.
8.
Secure the rear mounting brackets to the outer rails by attaching and hand-tightening the included Keps
(or wing) nuts.
9.
Remove the outer rails and attached mounting brackets from the unit.
10.
Hold the rails and brackets up to the rack, place the front bracket either in front of or behind the cabinet rail (as appropriate for the rack type), and secure it to the rack using at least two thumb screws.
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11.
Adjust the rear bracket until it fits either in front of or behind the cabinet rail (as appropriate for the rack type), and secure it to the rack using at least two thumb screws.
Installing the unit into a rail-mount rack
Once the outer rails are installed into the rack, you can slide the inner rails mounted on the unit into the rack.
1.
Extend the outer rails to the fully-locked position.
2.
Slide the ball retainer on each rail to the front of the rail.
3.
Align the rear portion of the inner rails to the black plastic alignment pins.
4.
Slide the unit into the rack, fitting the inner rails attached to the unit to the outer rails attached to the rack, and continue sliding the rail to the fully-closed position.
Note: If the rail stops suddenly or locks, press the levers on the inner rail to enable the rails to slide into the fully-closed position.
5.
Move the unit in and out of the rack to settle the slide operation.
6.
Ensure that all screws and Keps (or wing) nuts are properly tightened.
After installing the platform, secure it to the rack with the rail lock brackets that are provided.
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About grounding the platform
You should ground the platform after you install it in a rack. The chassis ground lug is located on the back of the platform.
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 UL standards.
Note: The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).
Figure 4: Chassis ground lug
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 60 to 70 inch-pounds (6.8 to 8.0 Newton-meters) of torque on these Keps nuts.
3.
Connect the ground wire to a common bonding network (CBN).
Connecting the cables and other hardware
After you have installed the unit into the rack, connect the cables and other hardware.
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the MGMT port if you are using the default network configured on the management interface.
Note: For EMI compliance, shielded cables are required for the MGMT port.
2.
Connect the serial console cable supplied by F5
®
Networks to the CONSOLE port.
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Important: In the event that network access is impaired or not yet configured, the serial console might be the only way to access the unit. F5 Networks recommends that you perform all installations and upgrades using the serial console, as these procedures require reboots, in which network connectivity is lost temporarily.
Note: The default baud rate is 19200,n,8,1.
3.
For AC-powered systems, connect the power cable to the power input panel, and then connect the cable to the power source. For DC-powered systems, wire the DC power terminal block and connect the power supply to a DC power source.
4.
Connect the serial failover cable to the failover port on each unit if you plan to set up device service clustering (DSC
™
) with hard-wired failover capacity.
For more information about configuring failover, see BIG-IP
®
Device Service Clustering: Administration.
5.
If you have not already done so, power on the unit.
You can now assign a management 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 Technical Support to aid in troubleshooting. For more information, see http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/1000/800/sol1858.html
.
Configuring a management IP address
You can use the LCD panel to configure the management IP address. The management IP address enables you to access the Configuration utility to configure other aspects of the product, such as the product license,
VLANs, and trunks. The options are located in the System menu.
Note: When using the LCD panel to configure the unit, be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings.
1.
Press the X button to activate Menu mode for the LCD.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select System, and then press the Check button.
3.
Press the Check button to select Management.
4.
Press the Check button to select Mgmt IP.
5.
Enter your management IP address using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the Check button.
6.
Use the arrow keys to select Mgmt Mask, and then press the Check button.
7.
Enter the netmask using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the Check button.
8.
Use the arrow keys to select Mgmt Gateway, and then press the Check button.
9.
Enter your default route using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the Check button. If you do not have a default route, enter 0.0.0.0.
10.
Use the arrow keys to select Commit, and then press the Check button.
11.
Press the Check button to select OK.
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Licensing the platform
After the management IP address is configured for the platform, you can use the browser-based Configuration utility to license the appropriate Enterprise Manager software.
1.
Using a Web browser, navigate to the management IP address that you assigned to the platform.
Use the following format where
<mgmt_ip_address>
is the management IP address you assigned: https://<mgmt_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.
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Chapter
3
Platform Maintenance
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•
•
Platform Maintenance
About platform maintenance
The EM 4000 platform contains several components that can be replaced individually without exchanging the entire system. This platform contains the following replaceable components:
• AC power supply
• DC power supply
About AC power supplies
Enterprise Manager
™ platforms can support up to two AC power supplies. Some platforms come with only one power supply by default. You can hot swap power supplies if there are two installed in your system.
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Figure 5: A power supply partially removed from the platform
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.
Caution: Running without power supplies installed in all available bays in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic interference (EMI). If you need to run the unit with fewer power supplies, you must install a blank supply bracket into any empty power supply bays. The blank supply bracket is required to maintain proper airflow in the system. If you do not have a blank supply bracket, leave all supplies installed and unplug any unused power supplies.
Caution: As a safety precaution, the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be 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.
Important: F5 Networks strongly recommends that you use only one power supply type (AC or DC) in a platform.
Note: Depending on the model and revision of the power supply, you might need either a Phillips or a slotted screwdriver to replace the power supply.
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Installing an AC power supply
In the event of a power supply failure, you can install a replacement AC power supply without powering down the system, provided that there is at least one power supply operating during the replacement process.
Important: If the power supply is installed when the power switch is on, the power supply might not function
(for safety reasons) until you shut off the power switch and power it on again.
1.
Make sure that the power switch on the new power supply is powered off.
2.
Ensure that the AC power cord is not connected to the new power supply before adding it to the unit.
3.
Remove the cover plate from the power supply bay, if one is installed.
4.
Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay.
5.
Tighten the screw into place.
The power supply is connected to the system when you tighten the screw completely.
6.
Attach the power cord to the new power supply.
7.
Attach the power cord to the power source.
8.
Turn the power switch on.
If the AC power supply does not function after installation:
• Make sure that the power switch on the power supply is off. If you install the power supply while the power switch is on, you will need to shut off the power switch and power it on again before the power supply will function properly.
• Check the LCD panel to see if the system is in power standby mode. If the system is in power standby mode, press the Check button on the LCD to begin booting the system.
About DC power supplies
The Enterprise Manager platforms support DC power supplies. You can hot swap power supplies if there are two installed in your 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.
The DC power supply includes a DC terminal block that connects the power supply to the DC power source.
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.
Figure 6: The 300W DC power supply and terminal block
Caution: Before installing a DC power supply, be sure that the DC power source for the rack is powered off.
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Caution: Running without power supplies installed in all available bays in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic interference (EMI). If you need to run the unit with fewer power supplies, you must install a blank supply bracket into any empty power supply bays. The blank supply bracket is required to maintain proper airflow in the system. If you do not have a blank supply bracket, leave all supplies installed and unplug any unused power supplies.
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 used for grounding must meet all appropriate UL standards.
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).
Note: The battery return terminals on the platform are in an isolated DC return (DC-I) configuration.
Installing a DC power supply
You will need the following tools to install the DC power supply:
• Wire stripping tool
• Small slotted screwdriver
• Two 14-16 AWG copper wires long enough to reach from the platform to the DC power source
In the event of a power supply failure, you can replace a DC power supply in the system.
1.
Review the DC power supply label and determine the correct wire size for your installation.
2.
Use the wire stripping tool to remove 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) of insulation.
Important: Be sure to remove the appropriate amount of insulation from each wire. If you remove too much insulation, exposed wire protruding from the terminal block can create an electrical hazard. If you do not remove enough insulation, the wire might not make proper contact with the terminal.
3.
Using a small slotted screwdriver, press the spring-loaded mechanism above the openings in the terminal block to open the terminal connectors and then insert each exposed wire into the appropriate opening.
a) Connect the chassis ground wire to the middle terminal in the terminal block.
This step might be optional with some DC power sources.
b) Connect the negative DC power wire to the 3 terminal on the terminal block.
c) Connect the positive DC wire to the 1 terminal on the terminal block.
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4.
Make sure that the power from the DC power source is off.
5.
Ensure that the terminal block is not connected to the power supply before adding it to the unit.
6.
Remove the AC power supply, if it is installed.
7.
Slide the DC power supply into the power supply slot.
8.
Tighten the screw completely, using 4 to 5 inch-pounds (0.45 to 0.56 Newton-meters) of torque on the screw.
9.
Connect the terminal block into the DC power supply.
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10.
Power on the DC power source.
If the system does not boot after you power on the DC power source, press the Check button on the LCD to begin booting the system.
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Appendix
A
Environmental Guidelines
•
General environmental and installation guidelines
•
Guidelines for DC-powered equipment
•
Environmental Guidelines
General environmental and installation guidelines
The EM 4000 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:
• 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.
• Leaving at least 100 mm of space from the front panel of the unit to the rack front or rack door provides enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage.
• Do not allow the air temperature in the room to exceed 104°F (40°C).
• 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 DC-powered equipment
A DC-powered installation must meet the following requirements:
• Use a 25 amp external branch circuit protection device to install the unit.
• For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect in the fixed wiring.
• Use only copper conductors.
• Ground the cabling for the system on both sides.
• Use one power feed for each individual power supply.
Platform airflow diagram
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 7: Airflow in the EM 4000 platform
Appendix
B
Platform Specifications
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General specifications for system features
•
Platform hardware specifications
•
Platform environmental operating specifications
•
•
•
Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications
Platform Specifications
General specifications for system features
This table lists general specifications for system features for the Enterprise Manager 4000 platform.
Item
Server/Node operating system compatibility
Internet/Intranet protocol support
Administrative environment support
Network management and monitoring
Dynamic content support
Device redundancy
SFP hot swap
Web server application compatibility
Routing protocols
Specification
Load balancing of any TCP/IP operating system: 32and 64-bit Windows
® operating systems; all UNIX
® platforms; and Mac OS
All TCP services, UDP, SIP, and SSL; nearly all
IP-based protocols
DNS proxy, SMTP, SSH, SNMP, dynamic/static network monitoring, scheduled batch job processing, system status reports, and alarms event notification
Secure SSL browser-based interface, remote encrypted logon and file transfer using SSH monitor, Enterprise
Manager system network monitoring utilities and additional contributed software; SNMP gets and traps; iControl API using CORBA and SOAP/XML
ASP, VB, ActiveX, Java, VRML, CGI, Cool Talk, Net
Meeting, Real Audio, Real Video, Netshow, QuickTime,
PointCast, or any HTTP-encapsulated data
Watchdog timer, failsafe cable (primary and secondary)
Support for hot swap of the SFP modules
Any IP-based web or application server
RIP, OSPF, and BGP with optional ZebOS Advanced
Routing Modules
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Platform hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for the EM 4000 platform.
Item
Dimensions
Weight
Specification
H: 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) x W: 17 inches (43.18 cm) x D:
21 inches (53.34 cm) (per unit) 1U industry standard rack-mount chassis
20 pounds (9.07 kg) with one power supply (per unit)
22 pounds (9.98 kg) with two power supplies (per unit)
• Front mount brackets add 1 pound (0.45 kg).
• Rail kit adds 5 pounds (2.27 kg).
• Optional quick install rail kit adds 5.5 pounds (2.27
kg).
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Item
Processor
Communication interfaces
Hard drive capacity
RAM
AC power supply
DC power supply
Specification
1 x Intel
®
Core
™
2 Quad processor
8 x 10/100/1000 copper ports
4 x 1000Base-X SFP fiber ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management port
1 x serial console port
1 x serial failover port
2 x USB interfaces
300 GB
8 GB
1-2 x 300 W 90/240 +/- 10% VAC AUTO Switching
1-2 x 300 W DC
Operating range: 36 to 72 VDC
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Important: F5 Networks only provides support for F5-branded optical modules.
Platform environmental operating specifications
This table lists platform environmental operating specifications.
Item
Operational temperature
Operational relative humidity
Non-operational temperature
Non-operational relative humidity
Specification
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
10 to 90% (40°C)
-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
5 to 95% (40°C) non-condensing
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Platform power specifications
This table lists power specifications for the EM 4000 platform.
Item
Typical power draw (dual AC power supplies;
50% load; temp 25°C)
Typical power draw (dual DC power supplies;
50% load; temp 25°C)
Maximum power draw (AC power)
Specification
110VAC input: 175W
220VAC input: 215W
48VDC input: 179W
220VAC input: 240W
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Item
Maximum power draw (DC power)
Typical heat generated (AC power)
Typical heat generated (DC power)
Maximum heat generated (AC power)
Maximum heat generated (DC power)
Specification
48VDC input: 235W
110VAC input: 598 BTU/hour
220VAC input: 734 BTU/hour
48VDC input: 610 BTU/hour
Single power supply: 973 BTU/hour
Dual power supplies: 819 BTU/hour
Single power supply: 783 BTU/hour
Dual power supplies: 802 BTU/hour
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Safety requirements
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EC Type Examination Certificates:
EN 6090-1:2006+A11:2009
IEC 60950-1:2005, 2nd Edition
CB Scheme
UL 60950-1 2nd Edition, CSA C22.2 No.
60950-1-07
Master Contract 252302
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 Enterprise
Manager (EM) 4000 platform.
Specification type
Acoustic
1
Altitude
2
Detail
Front
Left
Right
Rear
Operational
Non-operational
Units
dBA dBA dBA dBA
Feet (Meters)
Feet (Meters)
Value
70
67
69
76
6,000 (1,829)
40,000 (12,192)
1
2
All measurements taken at 0.6 meter with one power supply operational and fans at 75% duty cycle. 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.
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Specification type
Airflow
3
Detail
Open air
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Units
CFM
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Value
94.8
3
Fan Tray airflow measurements taken at 100% duty cycle and in open air.
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Appendix
C
China RoHS Requirements
•
Hazardous substance levels for China
China RoHS Requirements
Hazardous substance levels for China
This table shows how the F5 Networks
®
EM 4000 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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About repackaging the platform
•
Repackaging Guidelines
About repackaging the platform
If it becomes necessary to transport the platform to another location or return it to F5
®
Networks, the following 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 that you 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 modules, GBICs, or other peripheral items if you are returning the platform to F5 Networks.
Repackaging the platform
The EM 4000 platform must be shipped in packaging provided by F5
®
Networks.
1.
Disconnect the network cables and other cables from the platform, and then remove any optical modules.
2.
Remove the platform from the rack.
3.
Place the platform in the plastic bag, if available.
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4.
Place the foam inserts on the front and back sides of the platform.
5.
Place the platform into the shipping box.
6.
Place the accessory boxes in the foam inserts.
7.
Close and seal the shipping box.
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Index
Index
A
acoustic specifications
AC power supply
administrative environment support
airflow specifications
Alarm LED, behavior
alert conditions defining custom alerts
alerts clearing
Always-On Management setting up remote SSH access
Always-On Management (AOM) hostconsh
AOM, See Always-On Management (AOM).
AOM Command Menu
accessing using serial console
accessing using SSH
options for
Authorization requests screen
Auto-MDI/MDIX
C
cables connecting
CD/DVD-ROM drives support for
chassis ground location of
Check button clearing alerts
for power on
China material content listing, See China RoHS Directive standards.
China RoHS Directive standards
clear alert operation
Configuration utility licensing the platform
cooling system platform
CPU usage screen
D
data communications equipment (DCE)
data terminal equipment (DTE)
Date and Time screen
DC-powered equipment guidelines
DC power supply hot swapping
wiring the DC power supply terminal block
device redundancy
device service clustering
DSC, See device service clustering.
duplex mode
dynamic content support
E
electrostatic discharge (ESD)
environmental guidelines
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
environmental operating specifications
environmental warnings
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
ESD, See electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Ethernet hub requirements
F
failover cable
front mount kit hardware
front-mounting kit installing
G
Gigabit Ethernet
grounding the platform
ground lug connecting to ground terminal
H
halting
halt operation
hardware for DC-powered equipment
hardware installation planning
hardware requirements for peripherals
hardware specifications
hard-wired failover
hazardous substance restrictions, See China RoHS Directive standards.
Hold mode
hostconsh shell defined
hot swap
DC power supply
of power supply
of SFP modules
hubs
I
indicator LEDs about
additional status conditions
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indicator LEDs (continued) behavior
for alert conditions
locating
inner rails
interface command valid media types
interface media type
interface mode
interfaces duplex mode
media type
viewing status of all interfaces using Configuration utility
viewing status of all interfaces using tmsh
viewing status of a specific interface using tmsh
viewing valid media types
Internet/Intranet protocol support
network interface LEDs appearance of
RJ45
SFP
network interface specifications, See optical transceiver specifications.
network management and monitoring
O
operational altitude specifications
optical interfaces configuring
managing
optical transceiver specifications
outer rails
J
jumbo frames
L
LCD config menu
LCD menus
using
LCD panel
backlight option
brightness option
contrast option
control buttons
menus
pausing on a screen
license configuring
M
MAC addresses screen
maintenance
AC power supply
DC power supply
management interface
setting the gateway
setting the IP address
setting the netmask
management IP address configuring using LCD panel
Memory usage screen
N
NEBS air temperature
negative pressure fan system
netbooting
P
pinout for cables
for failover port
specifications
pinouts for console port
platform about
cooling system
Enterprise Manager
grounding
installing
repackaging
replaceable components
unpacking
ventilation
platform airflow
platform components
platform specifications
environmental
operating
power
power cable
power cord adding an AC power supply
powering off host subsystem
power on operation
power specifications
power supply installing a DC power supply
installing an AC power supply
replacing a DC power supply
power supply LED status
Product version screen
PXE server installing software from
Q
qkview utility
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R
rack mount ears, See front-mounting brackets.
rack mounting front mount
general environmental guidelines
rail mount
unit spacing
rack mounting kits types of
rack-mounting screws
rack rail, See rail mount.
rail lock brackets
rail mount installing rail lock brackets
installing unit into rack
kit hardware
rails installing
rebooting
redundancy system
redundant system configuration
,
See also device service clustering.
remote administration
repackaging about
platform
replaceable components
AC power supply
DC power supply
reset operation
RJ45 interface LEDs
RMA
Rotate mode
routing protocols
S
safety agency approvals
Screens menu
serial failover
serial port setting baud rate
serial terminal hardware installation
server/node operating system compatibility
SFP hot swap
SFP interface LEDs
SFP port specifications fiber
specifications acoustic
airflow
for China RoHS
for hardware
for hardware operation
for power
for SFP ports
for system features
operational altitude
standby mode
Statistics screen
status LED status
Status LED when intermittently blinking yellow
when solid green
when solid yellow
switches
system resetting
resolving when locked up
System information screen
System menu
T
TMOS, See Traffic Management Operating System.
tmsh, See Traffic Management Shell.
Traffic Management Operating System
relation to AOM
Traffic Management Shell
transporting the platform
two-post rack
U
unpacking platform
USB port supported CD/DVD-ROM drives
V
ventilation
W
warnings environmental
Web server application compatibility
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Key Features
- LCD panel for management without console or network cable
- Front-mounting and rail-mounting kits
- Remote management via SSH or serial console
- Supports AC and DC power supplies
- Powerful management capabilities for F5 Networks devices
- Always-On Management (AOM) for remote access
- Indicator LEDs for system status monitoring
- Multiple network interfaces for connectivity
- Detailed documentation for installation and configuration