F5 7000 Series BIG-IP platform Platform Guide
Below you will find brief information for BIG-IP platform 7000 Series. The 7000 Series is a powerful platform capable of managing traffic for any size of enterprise. This platform series includes models that support either hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). F5 offers three performance levels of SSL offload in the 7000 Series: the 7000s, 7200v, and 7200v-SSL. The 7200v-SSL platform features high performance SSL hardware that frees up servers from the task of encrypting and decrypting data. The 7000 Series platform is available with a FIPS-certified hardware security module (HSM) as a factory-installed option (7200v-FIPS).
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Platform Guide: 7000 Series
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Legal Notices..............................................................................................................................7
The 7000 Series Platform...........................................................................................................9
Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console..............................22
Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH.................................................22
Platform Installation.................................................................................................................25
Connecting the ground lug to the ground terminal................................................31
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Configuring a management IP address using the LCD panel..........................................32
Platform Maintenance...............................................................................................................35
Environmental Guidelines........................................................................................................45
Platform Specifications............................................................................................................49
China RoHS Requirements......................................................................................................55
Repackaging Guidelines..........................................................................................................57
Returned Material Data Security Statement...........................................................................61
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Removing IP address data from Always-On Management....................................63
Removing sensitive data from an internal hardware security module (HSM)........63
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Publication Date
This document was published on March 1, 2016.
Publication Number
MAN-0450-02
Copyright
Copyright
©
2016, 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, AskF5, ASM,
BIG-IP, BIG-IP EDGE GATEWAY, iWorkflow, Cloud Extender, Cloud Manager, CloudFucious, Clustered
Multiprocessing, CMP, COHESION, Data Manager, DDoS Frontline, DDoS SWAT, Defense.Net, defense.net
[DESIGN], DevCentral, DevCentral [DESIGN], DNS Express, DSC, DSI, Edge Client, Edge Gateway,
Edge Mobile, Edge Mobility, Edge Portal, ELEVATE, EM, ENGAGE, Enterprise Manager, F5, F5
[DESIGN], F5 Agility, F5 Certified [DESIGN], F5 Networks, F5 SalesXchange [DESIGN], F5 Synthesis, f5 Synthesis, F5 Synthesis [DESIGN], F5 TechXchange [DESIGN], Fast Application Proxy, Fast Cache,
FCINCO, Global Traffic Manager, GTM, GUARDIAN, iApps, IBR, iCall, iControl, iHealth, Intelligent
Browser Referencing, Intelligent Compression, IPv6 Gateway, iQuery, iRules, iRules OnDemand, iSession,
L7 Rate Shaping, LC, Link Controller, LineRate, LineRate Point, LineRate Precision, LineRate Systems
[DESIGN], Local Traffic Manager, LROS, LTM, Message Security Manager, MobileSafe, MSM,
OneConnect, Packet Velocity, PEM, Policy Enforcement Manager, Protocol Security Manager, PSM, Ready
Defense, Real Traffic Policy Builder, SalesXchange, ScaleN, SDAS (except in Japan), SDC, Signalling
Delivery Controller, Solutions for an application world, Software Designed Application Services, Silverline,
SSL Acceleration, SSL Everywhere, StrongBox, SuperVIP, SYN Check, SYNTHESIS, TCP Express, TDR,
TechXchange, TMOS, TotALL, TDR, TMOS, Traffic Management Operating System, Traffix, Traffix
[DESIGN], Transparent Data Reduction, UNITY, VAULT, vCMP, VE F5 [DESIGN], Versafe, Versafe
[DESIGN], VIPRION, Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing, WebSafe, 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.
Legal Notices
Export Regulation Notice
This product may include cryptographic software. Under the Export Administration Act, the United States government may consider it a criminal offense to export this product from the United States.
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 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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The 7000 Series Platform
About 7000 Series models
The BIG-IP
®
7000 Series platform is a powerful system that is capable of managing traffic for any size of enterprise. This platform series includes models that support either hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs).
F5 offers three performance levels of SSL offload in the 7000 Series: the 7000s, 7200v, and 7200v-SSL.
The 7200v-SSL platform features high performance SSL hardware that frees up servers from the task of encrypting and decrypting data.
The 7000 Series platform is available with a FIPS-certified hardware security module (HSM) as a factory-installed option (7200v-FIPS).
Note: FIPS is not supported in vCMP guests.
Please see the data sheet at https://f5.com/products/platforms for more information.
About the platform
Before you install this platform, review information about the controls and ports located on both the front and back of the platform.
On the front of the platform, you can reset the unit using the LCD control buttons and view the indicator
LEDs for disk drive access. You can also use the front-panel LEDs to assess the condition of the platform.
On the back, you can power off the unit.
Figure 1: Front view of the 7000 platform
1.
Disk drive bay 1
2.
Disk drive bay 2
3.
Management 10/100/1000 port
4.
USB ports
5.
Console serial port
6.
Serial (hard-wired) failover port
7.
10/100/1000 interfaces
8.
1G/10G optical ports
The 7000 Series Platform
9.
Indicator LEDs
10.
LCD display
11.
LCD control buttons
The back of the platform includes two AC power supplies and the fan tray.
Figure 2: Back view of the platform
1.
Fan tray
2.
Power input panel 1 (power switch and power receptacle)
3.
Power input panel 2 (power switch and power receptacle)
4.
Chassis ground lug
Hardware included with the platform
This platform should include all of the hardware components listed here.
Quantity
2
Hardware
Power cables (black), AC power only
Note: The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used with other electrical appliances.
1
2
1
2
10
4
1
1
2
1
DC terminal block plug, DC power option only
RJ45 to RJ45 failover cable, CAT 5 crossover (blue)
RJ45 to DB9 console port cable (beige)
RJ45F to RJ45M rolled adapter (beige)
Quick-install rail kit (left and right rails)
Front-mount brackets (left and right)
M4 screws
#10-32 pan head screws
Front bezel
SFP+ transceiver modules
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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
Network hubs, switches, or connectors to connect to the platform network interfaces
Description
You must provide networking devices that are compatible with the network interface cards that are installed in the platform. You can use either
10/100/1000/10000-Gigabit or 40-Gigabit Ethernet switches.
External USB CD/DVD drive or USB flash drive
You can use any USB-certified CD/DVD mass storage device or a USB flash drive for installing upgrades and for system recovery.
Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered.
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 unit. 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 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
About the LCD menus
There are three menus on the LCD panel. You can configure the display options to meet your needs.
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The 7000 Series Platform
Options menu
You can use the Options menu to adjust the display properties of the LCD panel.
Option
Heartbeat
Backlight
Description
Enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) the heartbeat panel on the LCD. This heartbeat does not affect the failover mechanism of the system.
Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option. Select from these 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.
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.
Option
DHCP
Description
Controls the use of DHCP. Select from these options:
• disabled (default)
• enabled
Management Changes the management interface information. Select from these options:
• Address Type indicates whether to use an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
• Mgmt IP sets the management interface IP address. You can use an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
• Prefix Length sets the length of the routing prefix for the IPv4 or IPv6 management
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.
Serial Speed
Reboot
Halt
Netboot
Changes the baud rate of the management serial port. Select from these 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.
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Screens menu
You can use the Screens menu to specify the information that is displayed on the default screens.
Option
DateScreen
InfoScreen
RaidScreen
Description
Displays the date and time.
Displays the information screen.
Displays the RAID status screen.
Note: Not available on solid-state drive (SSD) platforms.
VersionScreen Displays product version information.
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.
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
Use the LCD control buttons to power on the unit.
Press the Check button to power on a unit that is shut down.
Halting the unit
Use the LCD control buttons to halt the unit. You should 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 60 seconds before powering the machine off or rebooting it.
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Putting the unit in standby mode
Use the LCD control buttons to put 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
® recommends that you halt the system before you power off the system in this manner.
Resetting the unit
Use the LCD control buttons to reset 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
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.
Indicator LEDs
The behavior of each LED indicates the status of the system.
Status LED
The status LED indicate the operating state of the system.
State
off/none green solid yellow solid yellow blinking
(with traffic)
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 in EUD mode, or due to a software or hardware problem that interferes with the host's control of the LED.
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Alarm LED
The alarm LED indicate system alarm conditions and the severity of the alarm condition.
There are five levels of messages.
Note: The alarm LED might continue to display until alerts are cleared using the LCD panel.
State
off/none yellow solid yellow blinking red solid red blinking
Description
Informational or no alarm conditions present. System is operating properly.
Warning (0). System may not be operating properly, but the condition is not severe or potentially damaging.
Error (1). System is not operating properly, but the condition is not severe or potentially damaging.
Alert (2) or Critical (3). System is not operating properly, and the condition is potentially damaging.
Emergency (4). System is not operating, and the condition is potentially damaging.
Power supply LEDs
The power supply LEDs indicate the operating state of the power supplies.
Power 1 state Power 2 state Description
green solid yellow solid off/none green solid yellow solid off/none
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.
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.
Defining custom alerts
The
/etc/alertd/alert.conf
and the
/config/user_alert.conf
files on the BIG-IP
® 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.
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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.
Edit the file, as needed.
For example, add these lines to the end of the file to create a custom alert in which the front panel LEDs indicate when a node is down: 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.
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 the Traffic Management Shell ( tmsh
) or the BIG-IP
® interfaces.
Configuration utility to manage platform
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
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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>
This is an example of the output that you might see when you run this command on interface 1.1:
-------------------------------------------------------------
Net::Interface
Name Status Bits Bits Pkts Pkts Drops Errs
In Out In Out
Media
-------------------------------------------------------------
1.1
up 5.9T
0 7.3G
0 7.3G
0 10000SR-FD
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 system 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 that you might see when you run this command:
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
----------------------------------------------------------------
Net::Interface
Name Status Bits Bits
In Out
Pkts Pkts Drops Errs
In Out
Media
----------------------------------------------------------------
1.1
up 5.9T
0 7.3G
0 7.3G
0 10000SR-FD miss miss miss miss miss miss
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 none none none none none none
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
miss miss miss miss miss miss miss
1.15
1.16
miss miss
1.17
uninit
1.18
uninit
1.19
uninit
1.20
uninit
1.21
uninit
1.22
uninit
1.23
uninit
1.24
uninit
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 none none none none none none none none none none none none none none none none none
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2.1
uninit
2.2
uninit
2.3
uninit
2.4
uninit
2.5
miss
2.6
miss mgmt
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 up 182.1G
6.8G
41.2M
6.0M
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 none none none none none none
1000T-FD
Viewing the status of all interfaces using the Configuration utility
You can use the BIG-IP
®
Configuration utility to view the status of all interfaces on the platform.
1.
On the Main tab, click Network > Interfaces > Interface List.
This displays the list of available interfaces.
2.
On the menu bar, 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 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: Auto-MDI/MDIX functionality is retained when you manually configure an interface to use specific speed and duplex settings. 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
This 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 the Traffic
Management Shell ( 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
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
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.
list 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 run 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 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.
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Link
No Link/Idle
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 (with traffic)
Yellow blinking (with traffic)
Yellow solid
Yellow solid
Green solid
Green solid
Activity LED
Not lit
Yellow blinking (with traffic)
Green blinking (with traffic)
Yellow blinking (with traffic)
Green blinking (with traffic)
Yellow blinking (with traffic)
Green blinking (with traffic)
SFP+ port LED behavior
The appearance and behavior of the SFP+ optical interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity, interface speed, and interface duplexity.
Link
No link/Idle
1 Gbit/s, full duplex
10 Gbit/s, full duplex
40 Gbit/s, full duplex
Speed LED
Not lit
Yellow solid
Green solid
Green solid
Activity LED
Not lit
Green blinking (with traffic)
Green blinking (with traffic)
Green blinking (with traffic)
Note: Applies only to bundled
10GbE interfaces.
Transceiver module specifications
For current specification information for optical transceivers that are supported by this platform, see F5
®
Platforms: Accessories.
Cable pinout specifications
For current pinout information for this platform, see F5
®
Platforms: Accessories.
Always-On Management
The Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem enables you to manage the system remotely using serial console or SSH, 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.
Note: The available functionality and options in AOM vary depending on the platform type.
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Platform Guide: 7000 Series
AOM Command Menu options
The AOM Command Menu provides the AOM options for the platform. You can access the AOM Command
Menu using either a serial console or SSH.
Note: The availability of menu options varies depending on the platform type.
I
Letter
B
P
R
N
Option
Set console baud rate
Display platform information
Description
Configures the baud speed for connecting to AOM using the serial console. Select from these options:
• 9600
• 19200 (default)
• 38400
• 57600
• 115200
Displays information about the AOM firmware and bootloader, chassis serial and part numbers, blade serial number, MAC address, and power status for the active console.
Powers the host subsystem on or off.
Power on/off host subsystem
Reset host subsystem Resets the host subsystem with a hardware reset.
Important: F5 Networks does not recommend using this option under typical circumstances. It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system.
Configure AOM network 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.
Note: This option is not available when you are connected using SSH.
S Configure SSH Server
A
H
E
Reset AOM
Host Console Capture
Buffer
Display error report
Sets a session idle timeout (in seconds) for the AOM SSH server.
Available values are 0 (no timeout; default value), or between 30 and
86400 (one day).
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.
Buffers the last 4K bytes of console output from the host and saves it to a non-volatile storage location.
Important: This option is hidden and disabled by default. It is intended to be used as a diagnostic tool by F5 technical support. When this option is enabled, then disabled, the buffer is cleared.
Displays a list of latched events/errors or out-of-range sensors.
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Letter Option
Q Quit menu and return to console
Description
Exits the AOM Command Menu and returns to terminal emulation mode.
Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console
You can access the AOM Command Menu using the front panel serial console.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
Configuring the management network
You can assign a management IP address, netmask, and gateway to access AOM either manually or with
DHCP.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type n to open the AOM management network configurator.
4.
Assign a 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.
5.
(Optional) Type i to verify the assigned addresses.
Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH
Before you access the AOM Command Menu using SSH, you must assign a management IP address, netmask, and gateway for AOM. You can assign the addresses manually or with DHCP.
You can access the AOM Command Menu remotely using SSH from a management workstation that is connected to the same subnet as the platform's management (MGMT) interface.
Note: On this platform, AOM allows only one SSH connection at a time.
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.
3.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
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Setting an SSH idle session timeout
You can specify a timeout value (in seconds) for idle AOM SSH sessions. You can access the AOM
Command Menu using either a serial console or SSH.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type s to configure a timeout value for idle SSH sessions.
4.
Type a timeout value.
The default value is 0 (no timeout). Available values are 0, or between 30 and 86400 (one day).
Disabling network configuration
You can connect to the system's serial console to disable SSH access to AOM over the network. This does not affect console access to AOM.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type n to open the AOM management network configurator.
4.
Type n when prompted about using DHCP.
5.
Type
0.0.0.0
at the IP address prompt.
A confirmation message displays the configured management IP address, netmask, and gateway.
6.
(Optional) Type i to verify that network configuration is disabled.
About the host console capture buffer
When enabled, the host console capture buffer (H) option in the AOM Command Menu buffers the last 4K bytes of console output from the host and saves it to a non-volatile storage location.
Important: This option is intended to be used as a diagnostic tool by F5
®
Technical Support.
Enabling the host console capture buffer
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console or by opening an SSH session to the AOM management
IP address.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Enable the host console capture buffer (H) option.
Esc h
4.
When prompted to confirm, type y
.
This message displays:
Host console capture buffer enabled.
The host console capture buffer (H) option now displays in the AOM Command Menu.
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The 7000 Series Platform
Showing the host console capture buffer
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console or by opening an SSH session to the AOM management
IP address.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type h to select the host console capture buffer option.
This message displays:
The host console capture buffer is actively capturing.
4.
Type s to show the contents of the buffer.
Disabling the host console capture buffer
When you no longer require use of the host console capture buffer, you can disable it.
1.
Connect to the system using the serial console or by opening an SSH session to the AOM management
IP address.
2.
Open the AOM Command Menu.
Esc (
3.
Type h to select the host console capture buffer option.
This message displays:
The host console capture buffer is actively capturing.
4.
Type d to disable the host console capture buffer.
5.
When prompted to confirm, type y
.
This message displays:
Host console capture buffer disabled.
The buffer is cleared, and the host console capture buffer (H) option no longer displays in the AOM
Command Menu.
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Platform Installation
About installing the platform
After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the 7000 Series platform, you can install the unit.
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.
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 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.
A shelf or similar device is required to support the unit if only one person is installing the unit.
Note: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
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: 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. Due to the weight of the platform, there is a specific procedure that you must follow to ensure that you remove the platform 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 this chassis from the shipping box.
1.
If you have not already done so, open the top of the shipping box.
Platform Installation
2.
Remove the mounting options box from the accessory tray.
3.
Remove the accessory tray from the shipping box.
The accessory tray includes compartments that contain the bezel box, and accessory boxes for the AC power cords or DC connectors, cables, and optical transceivers.
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4.
Remove the upper foam inserts.
Platform Guide: 7000 Series
5.
Remove the plastic wrapping sheeting from the platform, and then remove the platform from the shipping box.
6.
Place the platform on a flat surface until you are ready to install the platform into a rack.
Determining which rack mounting kit to use
The 7000 Series platform comes with two types of rack mounting kits: sliding quick-install rail-mounting and stationary front-mounting. An advantage of installing the quick-install kit is that you can then slide the unit in and out of the rack as needed.
The tasks required to install the platform might 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 the front-mount/rail lock brackets
You must use the front-mount/rail lock brackets (left and right) if you are installing into either a two-post or four-post rack and in two installation configurations:
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• Stationary front-mounting
• Sliding quick-install rail-mounting
Figure 4: The front-mount brackets
Note: The front-mount/rail lock brackets are used in both the stationary front-mount and sliding quick-install rail-mount installation methods.
About the quick-install rail kit
Use the quick-install rail kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance activities. The kit includes two rails (left and right) and eight #8-32 thumb screws. The rails snap into place in the rack, and no tools are required to install a platform using this kit.
The rails 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 rails are easily converted to mount to either cabinet style.
Figure 5: Quick-install rail kit
For information about installing the platform using the quick-install rail kit, see the instruction guide provided by the manufacturer, which is included with the kit hardware.
After installing the platform, secure it to the rack with the rail lock brackets that are provided. Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel using the indentations located on either side and applying a gentle forward, slightly upward force to the left side. This helps ensure that the left side is mounted flush to the unit.
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Platform Guide: 7000 Series
Installing using the front-mount/rail lock brackets
This platform includes front-mount/rail lock brackets, which you can use to either attach the unit directly to the rack or secure a rail-kit mounted unit to the rack.
The rail lock thumb screw is integrated with the front-mount/rail lock bracket. Use the thumb screw to secure the unit to the rack when using the quick-install rail kit.
1.
Align the countersink holes on the bracket to the threaded holes on the side of the unit.
2.
Mount the bracket to the unit using the M4 flat head countersink screws (five per side).
The screws must be torqued to 16-18 inch-pounds.
Note: The brackets are marked with L for left side and R for right side.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other bracket.
4.
If you are installing the unit into the rack using the quick-install rail kit: a) Install the rails into the rack.
For more information, see the instruction guide provided by the manufacturer, which is included with the kit hardware.
b) Use the captive screw that is attached to the bracket to secure the brackets to the rack on each side of the unit.
Use 18 to 20 inch-pounds (2.0 to 2.3 Newton-meters) of torque on these screws.
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5.
If you are front-mounting the unit directly into the rack, without using the rail kit, secure the brackets to the rack using the four #10-32 pan head screws provided with the platform.
The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from falling out of the rack.
Note: The thumb screw is not used for the two-post rack mount.
6.
Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided and applying a gentle forward, slightly upward force to the left side. This helps ensure that the left side is mounted flush to the unit.
Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
If the rack you have does not provide adequate support for the unit, you might need a shelf kit. F5 recommends using a shelf kit created by the rack manufacturer, if available.
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.
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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 grounding cable terminal lugs must meet appropriate safety standards.
Note: The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).
Figure 6: 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 grounding terminal lug to 12 AWG copper ground wire.
2.
Install the #8-32 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.
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. You should perform all installations and upgrades using the serial console, as these procedures require reboots, in which network connectivity is lost temporarily.
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the MGMT port if you are using the default network configured on the management interface.
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Note: For EMI compliance, shielded cables are required for the MGMT port, and the shield must be grounded at both ends.
2.
Connect to a serial console server. Depending on which BIG-IP
® system you have, you can use either the supplied RJ45 to DB9 console port cable or the RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter to connect the
BIG-IP system to a serial console.
• Connect the RJ45 to DB9 console port cable to the CONSOLE port on the BIG-IP system.
Note: The default baud rate is 19200,n,8,1.
• 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 7: The RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial (pass-through) adapter
3.
For AC-powered systems, connect the power cable to the power input panel, and then connect it 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/12000/800/sol12878.html
.
Configuring a management IP address using the LCD panel
You can use the LCD panel to configure the management IP address. The management IP address enables you to access the BIG-IP
®
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.
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2.
Press the Check button to select System.
3.
To configure the management IP address using DHCP: a) Press the Check button to select DHCP.
b) Press the Check button to select enabled.
4.
To configure the management IP address manually: a) Press the Check button to select Management.
b) Press the Check button to select Address Type, and then press the Check button again to select either IPv4 or IPv6.
c) Use the arrow keys to select Mgmt IP and press the Check button.
d) Use the arrow keys to configure the management IP address.
e) Use the arrow keys to select Prefix Length and press the Check button.
f) Use the arrow keys to configure the length of the routing prefix for the IPv4 or IPv6 management
IP address.
g) Use the arrow keys to select Mgmt Gateway and press the Check button.
h) Use the arrow keys to configure the default route for the management interface.
5.
Use the arrow keys to select Commit and press the Check button.
Licensing the platform
Once the management IP address is configured for the platform, you can use the BIG-IP
® utility to license the appropriate BIG-IP software.
Configuration
1.
Using a Web browser, navigate to the management IP address that you assigned to the platform.
Use this 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.
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Platform Maintenance
About maintaining the platform
The 7000 Series platform contains several components that you can replace individually without exchanging the entire system. This platform contains these replaceable components:
• AC power supply
• DC power supply
• Fan tray
• Hard drive
About AC power supplies
BIG-IP
® 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 without powering down the system if there are two installed and one remains installed and operational during the replacement process.
Figure 8: The 400W AC power supply
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.
Platform Maintenance
Caution: As a safety precaution, the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
Caution: Do not mix power supply models. If two power supplies are installed in the same system, use only power supplies of the same model.
Important: You should use only one power supply type (AC or DC) in a platform. AC and DC interoperability is not supported.
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 of the power supply, you might need either a Phillips or a slotted screwdriver to replace the power supply.
Installing an AC power supply
In the event of a power supply failure, you can replace an AC power supply without powering down the system, provided that there is at least one power supply operating during the replacement process.
1.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the power supply.
2.
Loosen the power supply screw by turning it counterclockwise with an appropriate screwdriver, if necessary.
Note: The screw is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly.
3.
Remove the power supply from the system by pulling straight toward you.
4.
Slide the power supply into the empty slot.
Ensure that the power supply is fully seated in the chassis.
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.
If the system does not boot after you apply power to the power supply, press the Check button on the
LCD panel to begin booting the system.
About DC power supplies
BIG-IP
® platforms can support up to two DC power supplies. Some platforms come with only one power supply by default. You can hot swap power supplies without powering down the system if there are two installed and one remains installed and operational during the replacement process. 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.
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Figure 9: 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.
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.
Caution: Do not mix power supply models. If two power supplies are installed in the same system, use only power supplies of the same model.
Important: You should use only one power supply type (AC or DC) in a platform. AC and DC interoperability is not supported.
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: Copper cables used for grounding must meet appropriate safety standards.
Note: Bare conductors should be coated with an appropriate antioxidant before being crimped. Make sure to clean all unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish prior to coating them with the antioxidant.
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 these tools to install the DC power supply:
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• 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.
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.
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8.
Tighten the screw completely, using 4 to 5 inch-pounds (0.45 to 0.56 Newton-meters) of torque on the screw.
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9.
Connect the terminal block into the DC power supply.
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.
About the fan tray
The BIG-IP
®
7000 Series 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 powered on. Over time, the fans can wear out, requiring you to replace the fan tray.
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Figure 10: 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.
Replacing the fan tray
You do not need special tools to replace the fan tray. You also 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.
1.
Stand at the back of the platform and locate the thumb screws on the fan tray.
2.
Loosen the fan tray screws by turning them counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver, if necessary.
Note: The screws that hold the fan tray in place are captive and cannot be removed from the assembly.
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3.
Remove the fan tray from the system by grabbing both handles (one with each finger) and pulling straight toward you.
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4.
Install the fan tray into the system opening and push inward until it stops.
Note: Guide pins on the fan tray align it into place during the final stage of the engagement.
5.
Tighten the screws into place, using 4 to 5 inch-pounds (0.45 to 0.56 Newton-meters) of torque on the screws.
The fan tray is connected to the system when you tighten the screws completely. When seated, the fan tray automatically powers up and begins circulating air through the chassis.
About the hard disk drives
The BIG-IP
®
7000 Series platform includes two hot swappable hard disk drives (HDDs) and supports hard disk drive mirroring using RAID. You can change or replace the drives as part of routine maintenance of the unit or in the event of a drive failure.
Figure 11: Orientation of the 7000 Series platform hard drive bays
1.
Hard disk drive bay 1
2.
Hard disk drive bay 2
Identifying a faulty hard disk drive
To access the hard disk drives (HDDs), you must first remove the bezel from the unit.
Before you remove the HDD from the system, you should first identify the faulty drive.
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1.
Open the Traffic Management Shell ( tmsh
).
tmsh
2.
View the status of the drives.
show sys raid
A disk summary similar to this example displays:
---------------------
Sys::Raid::Array: MD1
---------------------
Size (MB) 931.5K
---------------------------------------------------------
Sys::Raid::ArrayMembers
Bay ID Serial Number Name Array Member Array Status
---------------------------------------------------------
1
2
WD-WXG1C52Y5088 HD2
WD-WXP1C52U8160 HD1 yes yes failed ok
-------------------------------------------------------------
Sys::Raid::Bay
Bay Shelf Name Serial Number Array Member Array Status
-------------------------------------------------------------
1 1 HD2 WD-WXG1C52Y5088 yes failed
2 1 HD1 WD-WXP1C52U8160 yes ok
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Sys::Raid::Disk
Name Serial Number Array Array Status Model
Member
---------------------------------------------------------------------
HD1 WD-WXP1C52U8160 yes ok ATA WDC WD1000CHTZ-0
HD2 WD-WXG1C52Y5088 yes failed ATA WDC WD1000CHTZ-0
3.
Make note of the bay number and serial number for the faulty HDD.
Note: You can also locate the last seven digits of the serial number on the front of the drive. The serial number is printed in its entirety on the labels, on top of the drive.
4.
Before you physically remove the HDD from the system, remove the faulty drive from the array.
The faulty drive is HD2 in the example.
modify sys raid array MD1 remove HD2
5.
(Optional) To ensure that you remove the correct drive, you can make the LED blink for the failed drive.
The faulty drive is in bay 1 in the example.
modify sys raid bay 1 flash-led
Note: If the faulty drive is not responsive, it might not blink the LED.
Note: The LED on the drive assembly continues to blink until the failed drive is removed. When the new drive assembly is inserted, the LED blinks until the new drive assembly is added to the array and begins the replication process.
Next, you can physically remove the HDD and replace it with the new one that you received from F5
Networks. You do not have to power down the system before you remove the drive.
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Replacing a hard disk drive tray
After you have identified and removed the faulty hard disk drive (HDD) from the platform, you can install the replacement drive that you received from F5
®
.
1.
Remove the front bezel from the unit, if it is still installed.
2.
Verify the location of the faulty HDD by comparing the serial number and drive bay that you noted earlier.
Note: The last seven digits of the serial number are printed on the front of the drive, behind the metal grille.
Note: The STAT LED for the failed hard disk drive will be lit solid amber.
3.
Remove the faulty drive: a) Loosen the HDD screw by turning it counterclockwise with an appropriate screwdriver, if necessary.
Note: The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly.
b) Grasp the ejector handle and pull straight toward you to eject the drive tray from the system.
4.
Slide the new HDD into the empty drive bay, by pushing the front of the tray to engage the handle until it swings closed.
5.
Tighten the screw into place.
Use 4 to 5 inch-pounds (0.45 to 0.56 Newton-meters) of torque on the screw. The HDD is connected to the system when you tighten the screw completely.
6.
View the status of the HDDs.
tmsh show sys raid disk
A disk summary similar to this example, displays:
---------------------------------------------------------------
Sys::Raid::Disk
Name Serial Number Array
Member
Array Status Model
---------------------------------------------------------------------
HD1 WD-WXP1C52U8160 yes ok WDC WD1000CHTZ-0
HD2 WD-WXG1C52Y5088 yes undefined WDC WD1000CHTZ-0
The status of the replacement HDD is undefined, and the serial number should match that of the replacement drive.
Note: If after a few seconds, you do not see the additional HDD in the disk summary, the drive might not be seated properly. If this occurs, remove and reinsert the drive.
7.
Add the replacement drive (HD2 in the example) to the array.
tmsh modify sys raid array MD1 add HD2
The status of the replacement drive should change to replicating, and the STAT LED should change to solid green. The replication process typically takes between 15 and 45 minutes.
8.
Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel using the indentations located on either side.
Secure the left side of the bezel by gently pressing forward and slightly upward.
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Note: Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers.
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Environmental Guidelines
General environmental and installation guidelines
The 7000 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 after 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.
• A shelf or similar device is required to support the unit if only one person is installing the unit.
• 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.
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: 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.
Environmental Guidelines
Guidelines for AC-powered equipment
An AC-powered installation must meet these requirements:
• Use a 15 amp external branch circuit protection device to install the unit.
• Use one power feed for each individual power supply.
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:
• 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 DC-powered equipment
A DC-powered installation must meet these requirements:
• Use a 15 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.
• Cabling for the system must be grounded on both sides.
• Use one power feed for each individual power supply.
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.
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Environmental Guidelines
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Figure 12: Airflow in the 7000 Series platform
Platform Specifications
General specifications for system features
This table lists general specifications for system features for the 7000 Series platform.
Item
Transceiver modules hot swap
Power supply hot swap
Jumbo frames
Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing
(vCMP
™
)
™
Specification
Support for hot swap of SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceiver modules
Support for hot swap of the power supplies
Support for maximum Ethernet frame size of 9216 bytes and MTU of 9128 bytes
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.
Platform hardware specifications
This table lists hardware specifications for the BIG-IP
®
7000 Series platform.
Item
Dimensions
Weight
Processor
Communication interfaces
Specification
H: 3.45 inches (8.76 cm) x W: 17.3 inches (43.94 cm) x D: 21.4 inches (54.36 cm)
(per unit) 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis
40 pounds (18.14 kg) with one power supply, two hard drives, and bezel installed (per unit)
43 pounds (19.50 kg) with two power supplies, two hard drives, and bezel installed
(per unit)
42.4 pounds (19.23 kg) with two power supplies, one solid-state drive, and bezel installed (per unit)
42.6 pounds (19.32 kg) with two power supplies, two solid-state drives, and bezel installed (per unit)
• Front mount rack brackets add 2 pounds (0.9 kg).
• Quick install rail kit adds 5.5 pounds (2.27 kg).
1 x Quad-Core Intel
®
Xeon
® processor
4 x 1GbE Cu RJ45 ports
8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management port
1 x RJ45 console port
1 x RJ45 failover port
2 x USB 2.0 interfaces
Platform Specifications
Item
Storage drive capacity
Specification
2 x 1 TB hard disk drive (HDD)
1 x 400 GB solid-state drive (SSD) (7050 platform only)
2 x 400 GB solid-state drive (SSD) (7055 platform only)
RAM
AC power input requirements
32 GB
2 x 400 W 90-240VAC, 50-60hz
DC power supply 1-2 x 300 W DC
Operating range: 40 to 72 VDC
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Important: F5
®
Networks only provides support for F5-branded or F5-provided optical modules.
Platform environmental operating specifications
This table lists platform environmental operating specifications.
Item
Operational relative humidity
Non-operational temperature
Specification
Operational temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
GR-63-CORE table 4-4
5% to 85% (40°C) non-condensing
5% to 90% (40°C) non-condensing for a maximum of
96 hours
-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Non-operational relative humidity
5 to 95% (40°C) non-condensing
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Platform power specifications - 7000s/7200v
This table lists power specifications for the BIG-IP
®
7000s/7200v platform.
Item Single Power Supply
Typical power draw (AC power; 50% load; temp
25°C)
110VAC input: 200W
220VAC input: 195W
Typical power draw (DC power; 50% load; temp
25°C)
48VDC input: 205W
Maximum power draw (AC power) 90VAC input: 290W
Dual Power Supply
110VAC input: 205W
220VAC input: 200W
48VDC input: 210W
90VAC input: 295W
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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)
Single Power Supply
40VDC input: 310W
110VAC input: 683
BTU/hour
220VAC input: 666
BTU/hour
48VDC input: 700
BTU/hour
90VAC input: 990
BTU/hour
40VDC input: 1058
BTU/hour
Dual Power Supply
40VDC input: 315W
110VAC input: 700
BTU/hour
220VAC input: 683
BTU/hour
48VDC input: 717
BTU/hour
90VAC input: 1007
BTU/hour
40VDC input: 1075
BTU/hour
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
Platform power specifications - 7050 Series
This table lists power specifications for the 7050 Series platform.
Item Single Power Supply
Typical power draw (AC power; 50% load; temp
25°C)
110VAC input: 210W
220VAC input: 200W
Typical power draw (DC power; 50% load; temp
25°C)
48VDC input: 215W
Maximum power draw (AC power)
Maximum power draw (DC power)
Typical heat generated (AC power)
90VAC input: 300W
40VDC input: 320W
110VAC input: 715
BTU/hour
220VAC input: 680
BTU/hour
Typical heat generated (DC power)
Maximum heat generated (AC power)
Maximum heat generated (DC power)
48VDC input: 735
BTU/hour
90VAC input: 1025
BTU/hour
40VDC input: 1090
BTU/hour
Dual Power Supply
110VAC input: 215W
220VAC input: 210W
48VDC input: 220W
90VAC input: 305W
40VDC input: 325W
110VAC input: 735
BTU/hour
220VAC input: 715
BTU/hour
48VDC input: 750
BTU/hour
90VAC input: 1040
BTU/hour
40VDC input: 1075
BTU/hour
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
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Platform Specifications
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
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.
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 BIG-IP
®
7000 Series platform.
Specification type
Acoustic
1
Detail
Front
Back
Left
Right
Top
Units
dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA
Value
67
78
66
69
69
1
Acoustic measurements taken at 0.6 meter with two power supplies operational and fans at normal operating conditions
(27°C and 80% duty cycle). Maximum acoustic noise is 83dBA at 100% duty cycle. Measurements recorded in Decibels
A-weighting.
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Specification type
Altitude
2
Detail
Open air
Units
Operational
Non-operational
Feet
(Meters)
Feet
(Meters)
CFM
Value
6,000 (1,829)
40,000
(12,192)
135.7
Airflow
3
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
2
3
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 measurements taken at 100% duty cycle and in open air.
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China RoHS Requirements
Hazardous substance levels for China
This table shows how the BIG-IP
®
7000 Series platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) Directive standards for China.
Repackaging Guidelines
About repackaging the platform
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.
If you are running BIG-IP
® software version 11.6 or later, you can perform a disk erase operation to erase all sensitive data from solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) before you return a platform to F5. For more information, see F5
®
Platforms: Essentials.
Important: Before returning any equipment, contact F5 Networks to obtain a Service Order (SO) or 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 modules, GBICs, or other peripheral items if you are returning the platform to F5 Networks.
Repackaging the platform
The 7000 Series 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.
Remove any rack-mounting hardware, such as the brackets or rail kit.
4.
Remove the front bezel.
5.
Place the platform in the shipping box on top of the plastic wrapping.
Orient the chassis so that the power supplies fit the cutouts in the lower foam end.
Repackaging Guidelines
6.
Cover the platform with the plastic wrapping.
7.
Place the upper foam inserts on the front and back sides of the platform.
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8.
Place the accessory tray on top of the upper foam inserts.
9.
Place the mounting options box in the accessory tray.
10.
Close and seal the shipping box.
Platform Guide: 7000 Series
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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.
Returned Material Data Security Statement
Description Data Customer data
Programmable firmware stores Firmware
Switch Card SEEPROM Platform ID, serial number, part number, and so on.
No
No
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
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Data
F5
® product software, customer configuration, and log files
Customer data
Yes
Solid-state drive (SSD)
FIPS card (if present)
F5 product software, customer configuration and log files
Always-On Management
(AOM) Flash chip
(soldered-down flash chip)
AOM boot code and customer custom configuration
Yes
Yes
FIPS security domain and private keys
Yes
Data security method
Standard reprocessing or customer removal
Standard reprocessing or customer removal
Standard reprocessing or customer action
Standard reprocessing or customer action
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
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and removes the master boot record (MBR). For more information see http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13164.html
.
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)
If the system includes an internal hardware security module (HSM), also referred to as a FIPS card, you can remove the sensitive customer data from HSM before returning it to F5
®
Networks.
Important: 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
For more information on using this command on a FIPS platform, see BIG-IP
®
Platform: FIPS
Administration.
Important: This deletes all keys and makes any previously exported keys unusable.
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Index
10G direct attach copper cables
A
acoustic specifications
AC-powered equipment guidelines
AC power supply hot swapping
airflow specifications
alarm LED
alert conditions clearing
defining custom alerts
Always-On Management (AOM) about
configuring management network
disabling network configuration
setting SSH idle session timeout
AOM, See Always-On Management (AOM).
AOM Command Menu about
about the host console capture buffer (H) option
accessing using serial console
accessing using SSH
disabling the host console capture buffer
enabling host console capture buffer
options
showing the host console capture buffer
AOM host console capture buffer about
disabling
enabling
showing
AOM IP address data removing
Auto-MDI/MDIX
B
bezel installing
BIG-IP Configuration utility licensing the platform
managing interfaces
viewing status of all interfaces
C
cables
10G direct attach copper
connecting
failover
power
CD/DVD-ROM drives support for
chassis ventilation
,
chassis ground lug locating
Check button clearing alerts
power on
China material content listing, See China RoHS Directive standards.
China RoHS Directive standards
clear alert operation
Configuration utility, See BIG-IP Configuration utility.
cooling system platform
D
data communications equipment (DCE)
data terminal equipment (DTE)
Date and time screen
DC-powered equipment guidelines
DC power supply hot swapping
supported model
wiring the DC power supply terminal block
device service clustering (DSC)
disk erase operation performing
DSC, See device service clustering (DSC).
duplex mode
dynamic routing protocols
E
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) certifications
electrostatic discharge (ESD)
EMC certifications
environmental guidelines
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
environmental operating specifications
ESD, See electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Ethernet hub requirements
F
failover cables
fan tray about
replacing the fan tray
FIPS cards, See hardware security module (HSM).
FIPS platform
four-post racks
front-mount/rail lock brackets
installing
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G
Gigabit Ethernet
ground lugs connecting to ground terminal
locating
guidelines battery replacement
interfaces (continued) viewing valid media types using tmsh
J
jumbo frames
I
H
halting
halt operation
hard disk drive (HDD)
disk erase operation
identifying a faulty hard disk drive
replacing
specifications
hardware
AC-powered equipment
DC-powered equipment
hardware installation planning
hardware requirements peripherals
hardware security module (HSM) removing data
hardware specifications
hard-wired failover
hazardous substance restrictions, See China RoHS Directive standards.
Hold mode
hot swap
AC power supply
DC power supply
power supplies
transceiver modules
hubs
indicator LEDs about
behavior
locating
installation guidelines
performing using serial console
recommendations for
spacing between units
interfaces about
configuring
duplex mode
managing
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
L
LCD menus
LCD panel about
backlight option
brightness option
contrast option
control buttons
heartbeat option
menus
pausing on a screen
LED using
alarm
network interface
power supply
RJ45 interface
SFP+ interface
status
license configuring
low voltage directive
M
maintenance
AC power supply
DC power supply
fan tray
replaceable components
management interface connecting Ethernet cable
enabling or disabling DHCP
setting the gateway
setting the IP address
setting the netmask
management IP addresses configuring using LCD panel
memory technologies about
battery-backed volatile memory
non-volatile memory
volatile memory
N
NEBS operating requirements
negative pressure fan system
netbooting
network interface LEDs appearance of
RJ45
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network interface LEDs (continued)
SFP+
network interface specifications, See transceiver module specifications.
non-volatile memory types
O
operational altitude specifications
optical interfaces, See interfaces.
Options menu
P
pass-through adapter, See RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter.
pinouts cables
specifications
platform about
airflow
clearing alerts
cooling
FIPS
grounding
halting
hardware provided
installing
managing interfaces
photos
powering on
putting into standby mode
repackaging
replaceable components
resetting
returning for RMA
SSD
SSL
transporting
unpacking
ventilation
,
platform specifications disk drive
environmental
hardware
memory
operating
power
power supply
processor
solid-state drive
ports
power cables
power cord adding an AC power supply
powering off host subsystem
power on operation
power specifications
power supplies
LED
power supply installing a DC power supply
replacing a DC power supply
replacing an AC power supply
specifications
Product version screen
PXE servers installing software from
Q
qkview utility
quick-install rail kits
R
rack mount front-mount/rail lock brackets
general environmental guidelines
quick-install rail kits
types of kits
unit spacing
rack rails, See rail mount.
RAID status screen
rail mount installing front-mount/rail lock brackets
quick-install rail kits
rebooting
redundancy system
redundant system configuration
See also device service clustering (DSC).
remote administration
repackaging about
platform
replaceable components about
AC power supply
DC power supply
fan tray
hard disk drive (HDD)
reset operation
returned material data security about
accessible non-volatile memory
battery-backed volatile memory
inaccessible non-volatile memory
memory technologies
non-volatile memory
removing data from components
volatile memory
Return Material Authorization (RMA)
RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter
RJ45 interface LEDs
RMA, See Return Material Authorization (RMA).
Rotate mode
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Index
S
safety agency approvals
Screens menu
serial console hardware installation
,
serial failover
serial port setting baud rate
SFP+ hot swap
SFP+ interface LEDs
solid state drive (SSD) disk erase operation
solid-state drive (SSD) specifications
supported platforms
specifications acoustic
airflow
China RoHS
disk drive
hardware
hardware operation
memory
operational altitude
power
power supply
processor
solid-state drive
system features
SSD, See solid-state drive (SSD).
SSL platform
standby mode
status LED
storage drives removing sensitive data
switches
system resetting
resolving when locked up
System information screen
System menu
T
TMOS, See Traffic Management Operating System.
tmsh, See Traffic Management Shell (tmsh).
Traffic Management Operating System relation to AOM
Traffic Management Shell (tmsh) interface command
managing interfaces
viewing status of all interfaces
viewing the status of a specific interface
viewing valid media types
transceiver module specifications
transporting the platform
two-post racks
U
unpacking platform
USB flash drives support for
USB ports supported CD/DVD-ROM drives
V
vCMP compatibility with FIPS-certified platforms
platform support
ventilation
,
Virtual Clustered Multiprocessing, See vCMP.
W
warnings environmental
warnings, environmental
See also China RoHS Directive standards.
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Key Features
- SSL offload
- Hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs)
- High performance SSL hardware
- FIPS-certified hardware security module (HSM)
- LCD panel for management
- Always-On Management
- Multiple network interfaces
- Serial console and SSH access
- Custom alerts
- Power supply redundancy