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Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400
MAN-0344-05

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  • Page 1 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 MAN-0344-05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices..........................7 Legal Notices........................7 The VIPRION 2400 Platform......................9 About the platform......................9 About the chassis.......................9 About the blades......................10 USB LCD module......................11 Using the USB LCD module..................11 About LCD menus....................12 Indicator LEDs.........................13 Indicator LED actions....................13 Blade indicator LEDs.....................14 Blade standard operating states................14...
  • Page 4 Installing the cable management system..............31 About grounding the chassis....................32 Connecting the chassis grounding stud to the ground terminal......33 About powering the VIPRION 2400 AC platform.............33 Powering the AC platform..................34 About powering the VIPRION 2400 DC platform.............35 Connecting DC power to the platform..............35 About installing blades.....................36...
  • Page 5 About repackaging the platform..................73 Repackaging the chassis....................73 Repackaging a blade.......................75 Returned Material Data Security Statement................79 About returned material data security................79 About memory technologies used in F5 equipment............79 Volatile memory.....................79 Battery-backed volatile memory................79 Non-volatile memory.....................79 About removing data from F5 components..............80 Removing sensitive data from storage drives............80...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Legal Notices

    [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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: The Viprion 2400 Platform

    The VIPRION 2400 platform supports either AC or DC power. If you ordered DC power as a factory option, the platform comes pre-installed with DC power supplies. If you ordered DC power supplies from F5 Networks as an upgrade to an AC-powered platform, you have to switch out the AC power supplies for DC power supplies.

  • Page 10: About The Blades

    A blade is the primary component that handles the traffic management within the VIPRION platform. You can install up to four blades in a VIPRION 2400 chassis. These blades comprise a group, known as a cluster. The chassis includes blanks in the slots where blades are not installed.

  • Page 11: Usb Lcd Module

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Figure 4: Front view of the B2250 blade 1. Captive screws 2. 40GbE QSFP+ fiber ports (4) 3. Console port 4. Management port 5. USB ports (2) 6. Indicator LEDs USB LCD module An external USB LCD module is available for use with the VIPRION 2000 Series platform.

  • Page 12: About Lcd Menus

    The VIPRION 2400 Platform You must clear any alerts on the screen before you can use the LCD module. 3. Press the X button to put the LCD in Menu mode. The Left Arrow, Right Arrow, Up Arrow, and Down Arrow buttons are functional only when the LCD is in Menu mode.

  • Page 13: Indicator Leds

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Option Description DateScreen Displays the date and time. InfoScreen Displays the information screen menu. VersionScreen Displays product version information. System menu You can use the System menu to configure the management interface on both clusters and blades. This menu also provides various options for the hardware.

  • Page 14: Blade Indicator Leds

    The VIPRION 2400 Platform Blade indicator LEDs The blade LEDs indicate whether the blade is a primary or secondary blade, and show alarm and blade status. Status Primary Indicates that the blade is a primary blade for a cluster. Secondary Indicates that the blade is a secondary blade for a cluster.

  • Page 15: Ac Power Supply Indicator Leds

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Action Status Yellow solid Indicates that either the fan tray controller is powering on, or one or more fans are not spinning within the specified RPM range. Green solid Indicates that the fan tray controller is fully functional, and all fans are spinning within the specified RPM range.

  • Page 16: Led Alert Conditions

    The VIPRION 2400 Platform LED alert conditions The Alarm LED indicates when there is an alert condition on the system. Note: The Alarm LED might continue to display until alerts are cleared using the LCD module. Action Description System situation...

  • Page 17: Platform Interfaces

    Figure 6: B2250 blade interfaces and LEDs Supported transceivers ® For current specification information for optical transceivers that are supported by this platform, see F5 Platforms: Accessories. About 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces On platforms that include QSFP+ interface ports, you can use the ports as a single 40GbE port or as four 10GbE SFP+ ports.
  • Page 18 The VIPRION 2400 Platform Figure 7: An example of a QSFP+ breakout cable ® You can order these QSFP+ components from F5 Networks: • QSFP+ breakout cables (MTP to LC), provided as a pair, in these lengths: • 1 meter (F5-UPG-QSFP+-1M-2) •...

  • Page 19: About Managing Interfaces

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 The properties screen for that interface opens. 3. From the Bundled list, select whether to enable or disable bundling. 4. Click Update. About managing interfaces You can use or the Configuration utility to configure platform interfaces.
  • Page 20 The VIPRION 2400 Platform ------------------------------------------------------------ down up 191.4K down 22.5K miss miss mgmt 43.2G 160.0G Viewing the status of all interfaces using the Configuration utility You can use the Configuration utility to view the status of all interfaces on the platform.

  • Page 21: Network Interface Led Behavior

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 10GBaseLR full 1000BaseT half 10GBaseSR full 1000BaseT full 10GBaseT full 1000BaseSX full 10SFP+Cu full auto 40GBaseSR4 full none 40GBaseLR4 full no-phy 100BaseTX half Viewing valid media types for an interface You can use to view the valid media types for an interface.

  • Page 22: Transceiver Module Specifications

    Green (with traffic) Transceiver module specifications ® For current specification information for optical transceivers that are supported by this platform, see F5 Platforms: Accessories. Cable pinout specifications These pinouts describe how specified connectors are wired. Pinouts are helpful when building and testing connectors, cables, and adapters.

  • Page 23: Always-On Management

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 RJ-45 connector pinouts for the failover port This table lists the pinouts for the RJ-45 failover (lower) port. Pin number Name Always-On Management ® The Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem enables you to manage the VIPRION 2400 system remotely using serial console, even if the host is powered down.

  • Page 24: Accessing The Aom Command Menu From The Serial Console

    The VIPRION 2400 Platform Letter Option Description Reset blade Resets a specified blade (1-4) with a hardware reset. Important: We do not recommend using this option under typical circumstances. It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system. Display error report Displays a list of latched events/errors or out-of-range sensors.

  • Page 25: Platform Installation

    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.

  • Page 26: Hardware Included With Blades

    Platform Installation Quantity Hardware AC power cables (C19 to NEMA 6-20P) Note: The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used with other electrical appliances. Two-point rack mounting brackets (pre-installed on chassis) Four-point rack mounting rail kit (includes two rail assemblies, eight #8-32 thumb screws, and two cage nuts) Cable routing brackets...

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Chassis

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Type of hardware Description You should perform all installations and upgrades using the serial console, as these procedures require reboots, in which network connectivity is lost temporarily. Management workstation on You can use the default platform configuration if you have a management the same IP network as the workstation set up.

  • Page 28: About Installing The Chassis

    About installing the chassis You should select a location for installing the VIPRION 2400 chassis that is easy to access for adding or removing power supplies, the fan tray, or blades. The location should also provide adequate ventilation to allow sufficient airflow through the platform.

  • Page 29: About The Two-Point Rack Mounting Brackets

    The four-point rack mounting rail kit will not work with 23-inch racks. ® Caution: If you have not yet removed the chassis from the shipping box, F5 Networks highly recommends that you have at least two people remove the chassis from the box. This ensures your safety and prevents damage to the chassis.

  • Page 30: About The Four-Point Rack Mounting Rail Kit

    Platform Installation Important: If you are installing the chassis into a rack that does not have threaded holes (for example, a square hole rack), you need to install cage nuts before you can install the chassis. You should install a minimum of three cage nuts per side.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cable Management System

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Figure 10: Four-point rack mounting brackets installed on a chassis Warning: Due to the weight of the platform, at least two people are required to install this chassis into a rack. Failing to use two people can result in severe personal injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 32: About Grounding The Chassis

    Important: All copper grounding cable compression-type terminal lugs used for grounding must meet all appropriate safety standards. Note: The VIPRION 2400 platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).

  • Page 33: Connecting The Chassis Grounding Stud To The Ground Terminal

    The AC platform ships with two power cords that you must use with the installed power supplies to power the chassis. Important: Do not install blades or disconnect blades from the chassis before supplying power to the chassis. Important: Do not use any power cords other than those specifically designed for the VIPRION 2400 platform.

  • Page 34: Powering The Ac Platform

    Platform Installation Caution: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the socket-outlet is located or installed near the equipment and is easily accessible. Attention: Le cordon d'alimentation est utilisé comme interrupteur général. La prise de courant doit être située ou installée à...

  • Page 35: About Powering The Viprion 2400 Dc Platform

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 About powering the VIPRION 2400 DC platform ® If you ordered DC power as a factory option, your VIPRION 2400 platform comes pre-installed with DC power supplies. Before you power this VIPRION DC platform, see Guidelines for DC-powered equipment and Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation.

  • Page 36: About Installing Blades

    You should not operate the chassis for an extended period of time without all slots populated. ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.

  • Page 37: Removing A Blade

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Removing a blade You can remove a blade from the chassis without powering down the system. 1. Identify the blade that you would like to remove from the chassis. 2. Halt the blade: a) Connect to the blade using the serial console.
  • Page 38 Platform Installation You can install a blade in the chassis without powering down the system. 1. Fully extend the latches, located on each side of the blade, into the open position. 2. Carefully lift the blade and insert it into the empty slot. 3.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Cables And Other Hardware

    Optionally, you should run the latest version of the qkview utility. This utility collects configuration and diagnostic information about your system into a single file that you can provide to F5 Support to aid in troubleshooting. For more information, see...

  • Page 40: About Cluster Management

    Platform Installation About cluster management The management IP address for a cluster is known as the cluster IP address. The cluster IP address enables you to access the browser-based Configuration utility to configure other aspects of the product, such as the product license, VLANs, trunks, and so on.
  • Page 41 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 1. Press the X button to access the LCD menus. 2. Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Cluster and press the Check button.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Cluster Ip Address Using The Config Utility

    Platform Installation The system saves the new IP address for the blade. Configuring the cluster IP address using the config utility You can configure the cluster IP address using the utility after you connect a blade to a serial config console.

  • Page 43: Verifying Blade Availability

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 For more information about licensing the system, click the Help tab. Verifying blade availability At this point, you have installed the VIPRION platform, powered it, installed blades, assigned a cluster IP address to the system, and licensed it for use. Next, you need to ensure that the blades are recognized by the software and available for processing network traffic.

  • Page 45: Platform Maintenance

    Platform Maintenance About maintaining the platform ® The VIPRION 2400 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 •...

  • Page 46: Removing A Power Supply

    Platform Maintenance ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit. Note: Depending on the model and revision type of the power supply, you might need either a Phillips or a slotted screwdriver to replace the power supply.

  • Page 47: About Dc Power Supplies

    DC-powered platforms will be installed. ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.

  • Page 48: Removing A Power Supply

    Platform Maintenance 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. Removing a power supply Before you can replace a power supply, you must remove the existing supply from the chassis, if one is installed.

  • Page 49: Wiring The Dc Connector

    DC connector: a DC lock assembly and a DC plug. Figure 14: VIPRION 2400 DC power supply, lock assembly, and plug 1. Use the wire stripping tool to remove 3/8 inch (9.56 mm) of insulation from the end of each 6 AWG...

  • Page 50: Connecting Dc Power To The Platform

    Platform Maintenance Important: Be sure to remove the appropriate amount of insulation from each wire. If you remove too much insulation, exposed wire protruding from the DC plug can create an electrical hazard. If you do not remove enough insulation, the wire might not make proper contact with the terminal. 2.

  • Page 51: About The Fan Tray

    The fans in the fan tray run constantly while the unit is on. Over time, the fans can wear out, requiring you to replace the fan tray. ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Fan Tray

    About the drive assembly ® By default, VIPRION B2000 Series blades contain one drive assembly that contains either one hard disk drive (HDD) or one solid-state drive (SSD). ® Important: F5 supports replacement of hard disk drives (HDD) only.

  • Page 53: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive Assembly

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 ® 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 a hard disk drive assembly ®...
  • Page 54 Platform Maintenance The drive assembly is connected to the system when you tighten the screw completely. 5. Place the blade back into the chassis.

  • Page 55: Environmental Guidelines

    Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more electronic equipment than the circuit is designed to manage safely at one time. ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 Networks recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.

  • Page 56: Guidelines For The Ac-Powered Platform

    Environmental Guidelines Guidelines for the AC-powered platform An AC-powered installation must meet these requirements: • Install the unit using a 20 amp external branch circuit protection device. • Normally, one power feed is used 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.

  • Page 57: Platform Airflow Diagram

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 • The DC MAINS powering the equipment shall be connected to protective earth. Important: The platform must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a central office or customer premises environment. ® Note: The power supply for the VIPRION DC platform does not have an on/off switch.
  • Page 58 Environmental Guidelines Figure 16: Airflow in the VIPRION 2400 platform...

  • Page 59: Platform Specifications

    Blade hardware specifications This table lists hardware specifications for VIPRION B2000 Series blades. Specification B2100 B2150 B2250 Dimensions Proprietary to fit F5 Networks chassis Weight 9.5 pounds (4.3 kg) 9.5 pounds (4.3 kg) 10.0 pounds (4.5 kg) ® ® ®...

  • Page 60: Chassis Hardware Specifications

    Platform Specifications ® Important: F5 Networks only provides support for F5-branded optical modules. Chassis hardware specifications ® This table lists hardware specifications for the VIPRION 2400 chassis. Item Specification Dimensions H: 6.89 inches (17.5 cm) x W: 17.64 inches (44.8 cm) x D: 21.18 inches (53.8 cm)

  • Page 61: About Ac Power Requirements

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 About AC power requirements ® When working with an AC-powered VIPRION platform, it is important to understand the AC power options and requirements. About AC power cables The power cable supplied with the hardware is a 220V high-line input cable. This type of cable requires a NEMA 6-20R wall outlet or a region-specific equivalent.

  • Page 62: Ac Platform Power Consumption (Low-Line Input)

    Platform Specifications No redundancy 1 + 1 redundancy Blade type Blade quantity Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies (low-line) (high-line) (low-line) (high-line) B2250 1 (350W) 1 (1200W 1 (1400W 2 (2400W 2 (2800W available) available) available) available) 2 (600W) 1 (1200W 1 (1400W 2 (2400W 2 (2800W available)

  • Page 63: Ac Platform Power Consumption (High-Line Input)

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Blade Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Number of quantity system power system power system heat system heat power supplies and type draw (W) draw (W) (BTU/hr) (BTU/hr) installed 4 x B2250 1295 3090 4420 1 x B2250...

  • Page 64: Dc Power Requirements

    Platform Specifications Blade Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Number of quantity system power system power system heat system heat power supplies and type draw (W) draw (W) (BTU/hr) (BTU/hr) installed 2 x B2250 1710 2355 3 x B2250 2390 3260 4 x B2250 1245 3075 4250...

  • Page 65: Safety Requirements

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Blade Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Number of quantity system power system power system heat system heat power supplies and type draw (W) draw (W) (BTU/hr) (BTU/hr) installed 4 x B2150 1060 2680 3620 1 x B2250...

  • Page 66: Acoustic, Airflow, And Altitude Specifications

    Platform Specifications Directive Required Limits EN 300 386 V1.5.1 2010 EN 55022:2006 + Class A C1:2006 EN 61000-3-2:2006 A1:2009 + A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2008 IEC 61000-4-2 6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air) IEC 61000-4-3 3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960 MHz and 1400-2700 MHz IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal Lines...
  • Page 67 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Specification type Detail Units Chassis with blade Maximum acoustic output Front Left Right Rear Altitude Operational Feet 6000 Non-operational Feet 40,000 Airflow Entire chassis Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. All measurements taken at 0.6 meter with two power supplies operational and fans at 100% duty cycle. Measurements recorded in decibels A-weighting (dBA).

  • Page 69: China Rohs Requirements

    Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Hazardous substance levels for China ® ® This table shows how the F5 Networks VIPRION 2400 platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous substances Directive (RoHS) standards for China.
  • Page 70 China RoHS Requirements...
  • Page 71 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400...

  • Page 73: Repackaging Guidelines

    Networks, these guidelines will help ensure that you repackage the platform properly. Important: Before returning any equipment, contact F5 Networks to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) case number. Important: You must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5 Networks when repackaging the platform.
  • Page 74 Repackaging Guidelines 6. Cover the chassis with the plastic wrap. 7. Place the foam insert on top of the chassis. 8. Place the accessory box on the foam insert. 9. Close and seal the shipping box.

  • Page 75: Repackaging A Blade

    ® The VIPRION B2000 Series blades must be shipped in F5-provided packaging. 1. Disconnect the network cables and other cables from the blade, and then remove any optical modules. 2. Loosen the captive screws on either side of the blade.
  • Page 76 Repackaging Guidelines 6. Close the black wrapper sheet by securing the tabs on the left and right sides of the box. 7. Place the foam cover on top of the blade box. 8. Close the blade box.
  • Page 77 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 9. Install the foam end caps onto the outside edges of the blade box, and then place the blade box into the outer shipping box. 10. Close and seal the outer shipping box.

  • Page 79: Returned Material Data Security Statement

    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 ®...

  • Page 80: About Removing Data From F5 Components

    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.

  • Page 81: Removing Ip Address Data From Always-On Management

    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.
  • Page 83 Index Index 10G direct attach copper cables blanks 40GbE interfaces, See QSFP+ interfaces. about 40G interfaces, See QSFP+ interfaces. removing breakout cable acoustic specifications AC power cord cable management system connecting installing AC-powered equipment cables cables 10G direct attach copper connecting to a power source connecting guidelines...
  • Page 84 Index cooling system grounding the chassis platform guidelines AC-powered equipment DC-powered platform data communications equipment (DCE) data terminal equipment (DTE) Date and Time screen hard disk drive (HDD) DC connector replacing the drive assembly assembling and preparing hard disk drive assembly DC input connector replacing connecting to power supply 35,...
  • Page 85 Index pinouts (continued) console port LCD menus failover port LCD module, USB specifications about platform backlight option about brightness option cooling system contrast option installing control buttons replaceable components menus unpacking pausing on a screen ventilation 55, LEDs platform airflow blades platform specifications 59–60...
  • Page 86 Index replaceable components (continued) switches DC power supply system drive assembly resetting fan tray resolving when locked up returned material data security System menu about accessible non-volatile memory battery-backed volatile memory inaccessible non-volatile memory TMOS, See Traffic Management Operating System. memory technologies tmsh, See Traffic Management Shell.

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