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Table of Contents Introduction Audience for this Manual ......................1-3 Document Conventions ........................1-3 Related Documents ........................1-4 Safety and Regulatory Notices .....................1-4 Class A ITE Label ........................1-4 Laser Product Notice ......................1-5 Qualified Personnel Warning ....................1-5 Environmental .........................1-6 Power ............................1-7 Contacting Customer Service ....................1-10 Product Overview ARX Overview ..........................2-3 Hardware Features .........................2-4...
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Table of Contents Unpacking and Installing the Switch Safety Instructions ...........................5-3 Recommended Tools and Equipment ..................5-3 Verifying Shipment ..........................5-3 Unpacking the Switch ........................5-4 Verifying the Accessory Kit Items ....................5-5 Installing the Slide Rails and the Components .................5-5 Attaching the PCI-E Cable and Power Cords ................5-6 Cabling ...............................5-7 Connecting the Switch to the Network Identifying the Management Interfaces ..................6-3...
Introduction This manual describes the F5 Acopia Adaptive Resource Switch 4000 (ARX®4000) and its hardware components. It also describes how to install the switch and connect it to the network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Audience for this Manual •...
Audience for this Manual Audience for this Manual This manual is intended for field engineers and network administrators responsible for setting up and connecting the switch to a network at an enterprise data center facility. Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions, when applicable: •...
Safety and Regulatory Notices Laser Product Notice WARNING Class 1 laser product. ATTENTION Produit laser de classe I. Class 1 lasers are defined as products which do not permit human access to laser radiation in excess of the accessible limits of Class 1 for applicable wavelengths and durations.
Chapter 1 Introduction Environmental High Temperature Warning WARNING To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 95° F (35° C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.
The power supply cables were designed to be connected and to be used for F5 Acopia devices, and the safety for this purpose has been confirmed. Please do not use them for other devices or usages. There may be danger of causing a fire or an electric shock ARX®4000 Hardware Installation Guide...
Chapter 1 Introduction Electric Shock Warning WARNING This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cords before servicing the unit. ATTENTION Il est possible que cette unité soit munie de plusieurs cordons d'alimentation.
Safety and Regulatory Notices Power Supply Disconnection Warning WARNING Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cords on AC units. ATTENTION Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation électrique, débrancher les cordons d'alimentation des unités en courant. Battery Handling Warning WARNING There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
Chapter 1 Introduction Contacting Customer Service You can use the following methods to contact F5 Acopia Customer Service: F5 Online Knowledge Base http://www.askf5.com Online repository of answers to frequently-asked questions. F5 Acopia Services Support http://www.acopia.com/services-support.htm Online F5 Acopia’s online customer...
Product Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the F5 Acopia ARX. It contains the following sections: • ARX Overview • Hardware Features • Redundant Pairs • Resilient Overlay Network (RON) • Switch Management • Supported Protocols...
ARX Overview In the same way as the current generation of ARX file virtualization devices, the F5 Acopia Adaptive Resource Switch (ARX) enables global access, management, delivery, and optimization of information resources for enterprise data centers. It is a cost-effective Adaptive Resource Switch that...
Chapter 2 Product Overview Hardware Features The ARX supports the following hardware features: • 4U compact design (2U control plane, 2U data plane). • Box-to-box failover capability (for redundant ARXs). For details on failover, see Redundant Pairs, on page 2-4. •...
Resilient Overlay Network (RON) See the ARX CLI Network-Management Guide and ARX CLI Reference for information about configuring redundant switches. If you are installing the second switch in a redundant pair, be aware of differences in the initial-boot procedure as outlined in Chapter 6, Connecting the Switch to the Network.
• Network File System (NFS): NFSv2 over UDP and NFSv3 over TCP or • Network Locking Manager (NLM) Security and Authentication • NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v1 (supported through F5 Acopia Secure Agent. See the ARX Secure Agent Installation Guide for information.) • Kerberos authentication for Windows clients •...
System Specifications and Requirements This chapter covers regulatory information and specifications for the ARX. It contains the following sections: • Regulatory Compliance • FCC Compliance • System Specifications • System Power Requirements • Power Cord and Cable Requirements • Cable Connectors and Pinouts...
Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance The ARX complies with the following agency requirements: Category Compliance Safety • UL 60950 • ETL Listed • IEC950 (EN60950) CE Marking Emissions • FCC Part 15 Class A • CISPR22 Class A (EN55022) CE Marking •...
Chapter 3 System Specifications and Requirements System Specifications The following table lists the ARX system specifications. Table 3.1 System Specifications Component Specification Chassis Dimensions Height: 7.00 in. (includes front bezel) Width: 19.00 in. (including the fixed mounting ears) Depth: 29.0 in. Weight 96 lb (43.54 kg) Power Load...
Power Cord and Cable Requirements Power Cord and Cable Requirements The following table lists the required cables and power cords. All cables except the AC power cords and the console cable are customer-supplied. Table 3.2 Required Cables and Power Cords Qty.
Chapter 3 System Specifications and Requirements Cable Connectors and Pinouts The following table describes the cable connectors used on the ARX. Table 3.3 Cable Connectors Interface Connector Purpose Serial console RJ-45 Serial console port for CLI access For more information, see Console Connector and Pinouts.
Cable Connectors and Pinouts Console Connector and Pinouts The serial console port requires a serial rollover cable (RJ-45 to RJ-45) that is included with the Accessory Kit. This cable is sufficient for connecting to a terminal server. Do not use Ethernet cables. Figure 3.1 RJ-45 Male Connector For a direct connection to the serial port on a management station (such as a laptop), an RJ-45 to serial DB9 adapter is also included in the Accessory Kit...
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Chapter 3 System Specifications and Requirements The following table lists the RJ-45 pinout assignments for the serial rollover cable and the adapter. The left column shows the transmit (TxD), ground (GND), and receive (RxD) signals, and the right column shows the signals reversed at the console device.
Switch Hardware and Functions The ARX is a 4U chassis designed for a standard 19-inch rack installation. Always use a rack for ARX installations to maintain proper ventilation and cooling. For information on assembling and setting up the slide rails for a rack and installing an ARX in the slide rails, refer to the fold-out instructions in the ARX4000 Quick Installation card included in the shipping package.
Chassis Overview Chassis Overview The front of the ARX includes the control panel components (the hard drive bays and Ethernet ports, for example) and indicators such as the NIC and status LEDs. The following figure shows the front panel of the ARX with its bezel removed and main components indicated.
Chapter 4 Switch Hardware and Functions • Four power supplies. Two (redundant) power supplies located in the control plane and two (redundant) power supplies located in the data plane. • Two146 GB internal SAS hard disks in 6 bays. • Fan unit. •...
Internal Disks The location of these ports is shown in the following figure. Figure 4.4 ARX Back – External Interfaces Internal Disks The ARX uses internal disk drives to store its software image, configuration files, log files, and other maintenance-related data. It contains two redundant SAS drives, configured as RAID1.
Chapter 4 Switch Hardware and Functions • Redundant Hot Swappable Hard Drives • 1:1 Redundant Hot Swappable Power Supplies • One 100/1000 Ethernet management diagnostic port Control and Management Functions The ARX supports the following switch fabric and control functions: •...
LEDs and Buttons • Network File System (NFS) Fast Path • Common Internet File System (CIFS) Fast Path LEDs and Buttons The following sections describe the ARX LEDs and buttons, including: • Control Plane LEDs and Buttons, on page 4-7 •...
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Chapter 4 Switch Hardware and Functions Table 4.1 Control Panel LED and Button Functions (Continued) Callout Feature Function Power/Sleep Push and hold until the system powers up or down Button (if the system is up). Power/Sleep Continuous green indicates that power has been applied to the system.
LEDs and Buttons Data Plane LEDs The following figure shows the LEDs available on the data plane. The LED panel is on the front of the data plane in the lower left corner. The functions associated with each LED are detailed in Table 4.2. Figure 4.6 Data Plane LEDs Table 4.2 Data Plane LED Functions Callout...
Chapter 4 Switch Hardware and Functions Table 4.2 Data Plane LED Functions (Continued) Callout Feature Function PCI-E Cable Green. Link established. Link Status Off. No link established. Amber. Link status faulted. NVRAM LED Yellow. NVRAM is in battery backup mode. Off.
LEDs and Buttons The power supplies in the control plane and data plane differ in appearance and in LEDs. The power supplies in the control plane have 1 LED. The following table lists and describes the states indicated by this LED. Table 4.4 Control Plane Power Supply LED States Description of State Continuous green.
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Chapter 4 Switch Hardware and Functions The following table provides an overview of the management port LEDs. Table 4.6 Management Port Status LED Color LED State NIC State Green/Amber (Left) 10 Mbps Green/Amber (Left) Green 100 Mbps Green/Amber (Left) Amber 1000 Mbps Green (Right) Active Connection...
Unpacking and Installing the Switch This chapter contains the following sections: • Safety Instructions • Recommended Tools and Equipment • Verifying Shipment • Unpacking the Switch • Verifying the Accessory Kit Items • Installing the Slide Rails and the Components •...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions When installing or operating the switch, observe the following safety guidelines to avoid personal injury or damage to equipment: DANGER Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check. Before installing the switch, locate the power button on the front of the switch and make sure power is off.
Important Retain all packing materials. Product returns will be acceptable only in the original packaging or in packaging obtained from F5 Acopia. 1. Inspect the box for any shipping damage. 2. Open the box (top flaps) and if there is an Accessory Kit, remove it.
Table 5.1 Contents of Accessory Kit Item 1 PCI-E cable (1/2 meter) 1 rollover serial console cable with RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter Front bezel and red F5 logo ARX®1000 Hardware Installation Guide (this guide in hardcopy or PDF on CD-ROM) ARX®1000 Quick Installation card...
Chapter 5 Unpacking and Installing the Switch This guards against the switch sliding out during an extreme event, such as an earthquake. See Figure 5.1, which shows both the control plane and the data plane installed in a standard rack Figure 5.1 Front Panel –...
For details on the control panel LEDs and buttons, see LEDs and Buttons, on page 4-7. 6. Attach the red F5 logo and front bezel. Cabling You can cable the client/server ports before or after the switch is connected to the network.
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Connecting the Switch to the Network This chapter describes how to connect the ARX to a serial console terminal and boot the switch for the first time. It contains the following sections: • Identifying the Management Interfaces • Connecting to the Serial Console Port •...
Identifying the Management Interfaces Identifying the Management Interfaces The ARX provides the following management ports: • Serial console port for connecting a console terminal • 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting an out-of-band (OOB) management station The following figure shows the back of the switch and points out the serial console and management ports.
• Replacing a defunct switch • Joining a running switch as its redundant peer • Reinstalling a switch after F5 Acopia personnel performed a “Manufacturing Installation” on a previously-running switch Later sections discuss these contingencies and how to handle each of them.
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Booting the Switch 1. Press <Enter> to continue. # <Enter> LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between the end user (“You”) and Acopia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal office applicable federal or state courts located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A..
Chapter 6 Connecting the Switch to the Network Switch Master Key generate Crypto-officer Username admin Crypto-officer Password ####### Enter 'yes' to load configuration or 'r' to restart # yes You have completed the switch startup configuration. The switch will now initialize the local database. When the login prompt appears, log into the switch using the crypto-officer's username and password.
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Booting the Switch Matching the Private Subnet The next set of questions ask for the switch’s private subnet, the private VLAN for that subnet, and the VLAN for a private metalog subnet. If the failed switch was in a redundant pair and/or Resilient-Overlay Network (RON), the private subnets of the replacement switch should match those of the switch that failed.
UUID or it will reject all of the shares used by its predecessor. Also, you must set the UUID if the switch is brought back to its factory defaults. A “Manufacturing Installation” by F5 Acopia personnel resets the switch and its UUID.
Booting the Switch Applying the UUID The initial-boot script has a prompt for the UUID (shown in the preceding example). This is where you enter the UUID of the replaced switch, as shown in the following example: 11. Enter the chassis's UUID in the format xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.(default=6df0854c-6af4-11d8-954a-f844c83bc5f3) # 876616f6-79ac-11d8-946f-958fcb4e6e35...
Chapter 6 Connecting the Switch to the Network Encrypted master key: 2oftVCwAAAAgAAAApwazSRFd2ww/H1pi7R7JMDZ9SoIg4WGA/XsZP+HcXjsIAAAADDRbMCxE/bc= prtlndA1kB# ... Applying the Master Key As shown previously, there is a prompt for the master key in the initial-boot script. You can answer this prompt with the encrypted master key. The script then prompts for the wrapping password, as shown in the following example: The master key is used to encrypt critical security parameters.
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Booting the Switch in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn or 'none'. # 10.1.23.1 This next question invokes the questions for switch replacement: A switch replacement requires additional configuration questions. 6. Are you doing a switch replacement? in the format 'yes' or 'no'.(default=no) # yes The switch's internal subnet requires an IP address and mask.
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Chapter 6 Connecting the Switch to the Network Management IP Mask 255.255.255.0 Management Gateway 10.1.23.1 Power Configuration Private IP Subnet 169.254.94.0 Private IP Mask 255.255.255.0 Private VLAN 1002 Private Metalog VLAN 1003 Chassis GUID d7270d56-9e39-11d8-83e1-a21e0cbcc384 Switch Password ####### Switch MasterKey 2oftVCwAAAAgAAAApwazSRFd2ww/H1pi7R7JMDZ9SoIg4WGA/XsZP+HcXjsIAAAADDRbMCxE/bc= Wrapping Password #######...
Connecting the Out-Of-Band Management Port The running-config script set up all local parameters, such as the hostname and the network settings: SWITCH# ; ARX4000 SWITCH# ; Version 4.00.000.11093 (Jun 3 2008 17:40:32) [nbuilds] SWITCH# ; Database version: 400000.6 SWITCH# ; System UUID 876616f6-79ac-11d8-946f-958fcb4e6e35 SWITCH# ;...
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Operational Status and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the ARX hardware power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics. The switch LEDs also provide important troubleshooting information. For further details, see LEDs and Buttons, on page 4-7. This chapter contains the following section: • Verifying Hardware Integrity...
See the following sample output for the show version command: prtlndA1k# show version Copyright (c) 2002-2008 by F5 Acopia Networks Inc. All rights reserved. Running Release test3.rel : Version 4.00.000.11094 (Jun 6 2008 16:20:48) [nbuilds] Armed Release test3.rel : Version 4.00.000.11094 (Jun...
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Chapter 7 Operational Status and Troubleshooting Power Details: Supply State -------- -------- Online Failed Online Absent Logical Disk Details: Disk Status Verification Mode Verification Rate ----- -------- --------------------- -------------------- Optimal Automatic 10 % Disk Details: Disk Size State Transfer Rate Model ------- ------...
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Verifying Hardware Integrity Port Media Details: Slot/Port Type vendor Status --------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- 10GBASE-SR X2 Intel Good 10GBASE-SR X2 Intel Good Disk Usage: Name Total MB Used MB Free MB Used% -------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- System 1540 1021 Releases 3038 1972...
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Removing and Replacing FRUs This chapter describes how to remove and replace the ARX field-replaceable units (FRUs). This chapter contains the following sections: • Before You Begin • Troubleshooting the Control Plane and Data Plane • Replacing the Control Plane or the Data Plane •...
Before You Begin Before You Begin WARNING Static electricity can damage switch components. Be sure to wear antistatic straps before handling hardware modules and disk drives. Troubleshooting the Control Plane and Data Plane When troubleshooting the ARX, it may be clear that a failure condition exists, but it may not be clear which component has failed.
Appendix A Removing and Replacing FRUs To display the installed-software versions and a summary of the chassis configuration and state, issue the show version command. The following example output from the CLI command shows show version both the CP (ACM) and DP (NSM) as Enabled and Online: minturnA4k# show version Copyright (c) 2002-2008 by Acopia Networks Inc.
Installing and Removing the Front Bezel junior switch. In a redundant pair where this switch is in the backup/junior role, service is unaffected. A standalone switch does not offer any service for the duration of the reboot. After removing the failed control plane (CP), install the new CP, following the instructions in this guide, Unpacking and Installing the Switch, on page 5-1.
Appendix A Removing and Replacing FRUs Replacing the Power Supplies The control plane (CP) and the data plane (DP) can each accommodate two power supplies – all accessible from the back of the system. The following figure shows the location of the power supplies. Figure A.2 Back Panel View Showing Power Supplies (PS) DANGER An ARX configured with four power supplies has four power cords.
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Replacing the Power Supplies Supply State ------ ----- Online Absent Online Absent If the CLI output shows a state of consult the ARX CLI Reference Failed, command for information on how to proceed. show chassis chassinfo Important Power supplies are hot-swappable. The system can remain in service with one power supply in the CP and one power supply in the DP.
Appendix A Removing and Replacing FRUs Replacing the NVR Battery Replacing the NVR battery in the ARX is a hot-swap procedure and does not require powering down the switch nor does it involve a loss of service. The ARX contains one hot-swappable NVR battery located in the data plane as shown in the following figure.
Replacing a PCI Express Cable Replacing a PCI Express Cable Replacing a PCI Express (PCI-E) cable in the ARX is a hot-swap procedure and does not require powering down the switch nor does it involve a loss of service. The ARX contains one PCI-E cable as shown in the following figure. Figure A.5 Back Panel View Showing PCI-E Cable To remove a PCI-E cable, pull gently on the green tabs.
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Appendix A Removing and Replacing FRUs The system will notify you of an internal disk failure through the CLI or an SNMP trap. If you receive an e-mail notification of a internal disk failure (or potential failure), consult the ARX SNMP Reference, Internal Disks, on page 1-7.
Replacing a Disk Drive 7. Align the holes in the drive to the holes in the drive carrier and attach the drive to the carrier with the screws that were attached to the plastic retention device. 8. Install the front bezel. For instructions, see Installing and Removing the Front Bezel, on page A-5.
Appendix A Removing and Replacing FRUs Monitoring the Rebuild A disk rebuild can take more than an hour. To monitor the progress of the rebuild, you can issue the command to see a show chassis diskuse percentage-complete meter. For more information, see RAID Management, on page 6-1 in the ARX CLI Reference.
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Replacing the Optical Modules Chassis: Chassis Type Model Number HW Ver. Serial ------------ ------------------------------------ ------- ------------- ARX-4000 SR2500ALLXR BZDS72000182 Port Media Details: Slot/Port Type Vendor Status --------- --------------- --------------- ----------------------- 10GBASE-SR X2 Intel Good 10GBASE-SR X2 Intel Good To replace an optical module, pull gently to remove it from the system. To insert a replacement module, simply press the module into place.
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Index Accessing the CLI 6-13 LEDs Accessing the GUI 6-13 control plane power supplies 4-11 data plane power supplies 4-11 adaptive services 4-6 Ethernet management port 4-11 features 4-6 Ethernet ports 4-11 network services 4-6 system alarm and status 4-10 Audience for this manual 1-3 Local switch management 2-5 Authentication protocols, supported 2-6...
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