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  • Page 1 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 MAN-0344-01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Legal Notices.............................7 Chapter 1: The VIPRION 2400 platform..............9 About the chassis........................10 About the blades........................11 USB LCD module........................11 Using the USB LCD module..................12 About LCD menus.......................12 Indicator LEDs........................13 Chassis standard operating states................14 Blade indicator LED types...................14 Blade LED status conditions..................14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Installing a blade......................30 Removing a blank......................31 Removing a blade......................31 About powering the VIPRION AC platform................32 Powering the AC platform....................33 About cluster management....................34 Configuring the cluster IP address from the LCD............34 Configuring the cluster IP address using the config utility...........36 Configuring the cluster IP address using tmsh............36 Licensing the platform......................37 Verifying blade availability......................37...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Appendix D: China RoHS Requirements............59 Hazardous Substance Levels for China.................60 Appendix E: Repackaging Guidelines..............63 Repackaging the chassis.......................64 Repackaging a blade......................65...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Legal Notices

    2011, 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.
  • Page 8 Legal Notices 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: The Viprion 2400 Platform

    Although the VIPRION 2400 platform is highly extensible and designed to be easy to implement, familiarity with the platform components can help ensure that you install and integrate the...

  • Page 10: About The Chassis

    The VIPRION 2400 platform About the chassis The chassis is the housing unit that contains all of the components necessary for the VIPRION 2400 platform to operate effectively. One of the most powerful features of the VIPRION 2400 platform is that you can add, remove, or change any or all of the essential components of the platform.

  • Page 11: About The Blades

    A blade is the primary component that handles the traffic management within the VIPRION 2400 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. Blanks must be installed in all unused slots, as they help ensure proper airflow within the chassis and EMC compliance of the unit.

  • Page 12: Using The Usb Lcd Module

    The VIPRION 2400 platform Note: The USB LCD module works only with the VIPRION 2000 Series platform. Using the USB LCD module 1. Insert the plug into one of the two USB ports located on the front of the primary blade.

  • Page 13: Indicator Leds

    IP address of the selected blade within the cluster. • Commit - Save your changes. Indicator LEDs The VIPRION 2400 platform includes indicator LEDs in three locations: on the individual blades, on the power supplies, and on the fan tray.

  • Page 14: Chassis Standard Operating States

    The VIPRION 2400 platform Chassis standard operating states When the platform is in a standard operating state, the LEDs behave in a defined manner. System State Primary LED Secondary LED Status LED Alarm LED Active mode Off/None Off/None Green solid...

  • Page 15: Power Supply Indicator Led Types

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Power supply indicator LED types There are several indicator LEDs on the power supply. Each LED provides a specific function. Function Description Indicates that AC input voltage is operational (on) or non-functioning (off). Indicates that DC output voltage is operational (on) or non-functioning (off).

  • Page 16: Defining Custom Alerts

    The VIPRION 2400 platform Action Description Emergency Red blinking Alert or Critical Red solid Error Yellow blinking Warning Yellow solid Defining custom alerts The /etc/alertd/alert.conf and the /config/user_alert.conf files on the VIPRION system define alerts that cause the indicators to change. The /etc/alertd/alert.conf file defines standard system alerts, and the /config/user_alert.conf file defines custom settings.

  • Page 17: Platform Interfaces

    The blades have eight 10GbE SFP+ optic interfaces that are connected internally. The SFP+ connectors can each support 10G speed with an F5-branded optic SFP+ module or 1000 Mbit speed with an F5-branded optic SFP 1GbE module optic module installed.

  • Page 18: About Interface Media Type And Duplex Mode

    All interfaces on the VIPRION 2400 system default to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. We recommend that you also configure any network equipment that you plan to use with the VIPRION 2400 system to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. If you connect the VIPRION 2400 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.
  • Page 19 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 routers). Be sure to use the correct cable type (straight-through or crossover) if you manually set interface speed and duplex settings. Important: Starting with BIG-IP software versions 9.4.8 and 10.1.0, Auto MDI/MDIX functionality is retained when you manually configure an interface to use specific speed and duplex settings. With these versions of BIG-IP, 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.

  • Page 20: Network Interface Led Behavior

    Green solid Green (with traffic) Always-On Management The Always-On Management (AOM) subsystem enables you to manage the VIPRION 2400 system remotely using SSH or serial console, even if the host is powered down. The AOM Command Menu operates ® independently of the BIG-IP Traffic Management Operating System (TMOS).

  • Page 21: Accessing The Aom Command Menu From The Serial Console

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Letter Option Description • 57600 • 115200 Capture blade console Captures the console of a specified blade (1-4). Display platform Displays information about the AOM firmware and bootloader, information chassis serial and part numbers, blade serial number, MAC address, and power status for the active console.

  • Page 22: Capturing A Blade Console

    The VIPRION 2400 platform Capturing a blade console You can use the AOM Command Menu Capture blade console option to manage the other blades installed in the chassis. 1. Log on to the system using either the serial console or SSH.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Platform Installation

    Chapter Platform Installation Topics: After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the VIPRION 2400 platform, you can install the unit. • General recommendations for rack mounting • Components provided with the AC-powered Caution: Due to the weight of the chassis, at least two people chassis are required to install the VIPRION 2400 platform into a rack.

  • Page 24: General Recommendations For Rack Mounting

    ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit. Components provided with the AC-powered chassis When you unpack the VIPRION 2400 AC platform chassis, you should make sure that the following components are included.

  • Page 25: Peripheral Hardware That You Provide

    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 26: About The Front-Mounting Kit

    Platform Installation 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 27: About The Four-Point Rack Mounting Kit

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 3. Optionally, you can remove the red handles from the top of the chassis. About the four-point rack mounting kit Use the four-point rack mounting kit if you want to be able to slide the unit in or out of the rack for maintenance activities.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cable Management System

    Platform Installation Caution: Due to the weight of this platform, two people are required to install it. Failing to use two people can result in severe personal injury or equipment damage and may violate safety regulations. 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.

  • Page 29: About Installing Blades

    About installing blades The VIPRION 2400 chassis supports up to four blades. When you initially receive the platform, the slots that can contain these blades are filled with blanks. Blanks protect the unit from dust and other particles when a slot is not in use.

  • Page 30: Installing A Blade

    Platform Installation Installing a blade If a blade is already installed, you must remove it first. 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 31: Removing A Blank

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 5. Repeat this process with each blade until all blades are secured in the unit. Note: After you install a blade, wait approximately one to two minutes before installing another to ensure that each blade has sufficient time to boot.

  • Page 32: About Powering The Viprion Ac Platform

    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. Caution: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the socket-outlet...

  • Page 33: Powering The Ac Platform

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Attention: Le cordon d'alimentation est utilis comme interrupteur g n ral. La prise de courant doit être situ e ou install e à proximit de l' quipement et être facile d'acc s. Caution: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.

  • Page 34: About Cluster Management

    Platform Installation After you install the VIPRION 2400 chassis successfully and apply power to the chassis, you can install blades. You must also assign a management IP address to the cluster. 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 35 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Note: When using the LCD to manage clusters, be sure that you use the Commit menu option after changing each setting. Alternatively, you can change all cluster-related settings and use the Commit option to save all settings at once.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Cluster Ip Address Using The Config Utility

    Platform Installation Configuring the management IP address of a cluster member from the LCD You can use the LCD module to configure the management IP address of a cluster member. Important: When you configure an IP address for a blade, that IP address corresponds to the slot in which the blade resides.

  • Page 37: Licensing The Platform

    Once the cluster IP address is configured for the platform, you can use the browser-based Configuration Utility to license the appropriate BIG-IP software. 1. Using a Web browser, navigate to the cluster IP address that you assigned to the VIPRION 2400 platform. Use the following format where <cluster_ip_address> is the cluster IP address you assigned: https://<cluster_ip_address>...
  • Page 38 Platform Installation...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance

    Chapter Platform Maintenance ® Topics: The VIPRION 2400 platform contains several replaceable components, which can be replaced individually without exchanging • About AC power supplies the entire system. This platform contains the following replaceable • About the fan tray components: •...

  • Page 40: About Ac Power Supplies

    The VIPRION 2400 platform supports both symmetric and asymmetric power redundancy. Symmetric redundancy requires an even number of power supplies, with half supplied by one power feed and half by another.

  • Page 41: 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 42: About The Hard Drive Assembly

    By default, VIPRION blades contains one hard drive assembly. 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 drive assembly You can change or replace a hard drive assembly in a VIPRION 2000 Series blade as part of the routine maintenance of the unit or in the event of a drive failure.
  • Page 43 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 3. Slide the new hard drive assembly into the bay. Be sure to place the bottom of the assembly under the cable connectors. 4. Tighten the screw into place. The hard drive assembly is connected to the system when you tighten the screw completely.
  • Page 44 Platform Maintenance...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines

    Appendix Environmental Guidelines Topics: • General environmental guidelines • Guidelines for AC-powered equipment...

  • Page 46: General Environmental Guidelines

    Environmental Guidelines General environmental guidelines The VIPRION 2400 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.

  • Page 47: Guidelines For Ac-Powered Equipment

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 Guidelines for AC-powered equipment An AC-powered installation must meet the following requirements: • Install the unit using a 20 amp external branch circuit protection device. • Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply.
  • Page 48 Environmental Guidelines...

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Platform Airflow

    Appendix Platform Airflow Topics: When you install a platform into a rack, it is important to understand the unit’s airflow direction so that you can ensure proper cooling. • Platform Airflow Diagram...

  • Page 50: Platform Airflow Diagram

    Platform Airflow Diagram The platform employs a negative pressure fan system, which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis and exhausts hot air out the back of the chassis. Figure 9: Airflow in the VIPRION 2400 platform...

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Platform Specifications

    Appendix Platform Specifications Topics: • General specifications for system features • Blade hardware specifications • Chassis hardware specifications • Chassis operating specifications • AC power requirements • Safety requirements • EMC requirements • Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications...

  • Page 52: General Specifications For System Features

    Platform Specifications General specifications for system features This table lists general specifications for system features for the VIPRION 2400 platform. Item Specification Server/Node operating system Load balancing of any TCP/IP operating system: 32- and 64-bit ® compatibility Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, ®...

  • Page 53: Chassis Hardware Specifications

    16 GB Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. Important: F5 Networks only provides support for F5-branded optical modules. Chassis hardware specifications The following table lists hardware specifications for the VIPRION 2400 platform 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) rack-mount chassis...

  • Page 54: Chassis Operating Specifications

    1 to 2 x 1400W -44 to -65 VDC 44A per input (max) Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. Chassis operating specifications The following table lists operating specifications for the VIPRION 2400 chassis. Item Specification Typical/Maximum power draw (AC...

  • Page 55: Ac Power Redundancy Provisioning

    Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 AC power redundancy provisioning The platform supports up to two AC power supplies. The power supplies are auto-ranging 100-127VAC to 200-240VAC input. Each slot is provisioned to draw up to 300W; therefore, one power supply with low-line input can support two blades with no redundancy, or the same supply with high-line input can support up to three blades.

  • Page 56: Ac Platform Power Consumption (High-Line Input)

    Platform Specifications AC platform power consumption (high-line input) The actual amount of power draw from the AC source depends on the type and number of blades, as well as the power supply AC source voltage and redundancy configuration. The following table shows possible configurations for high-line, and the typical and maximum power draw.
  • Page 57 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 European Union This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: As Telecommunication Network Equipment (TNE) in Both Telecom Centers and Other Than Telecom Centers per (as applicable): 300 386 V1.3.2 (2003-05) Required Limits:...

  • Page 58: Acoustic, Airflow, And Altitude Specifications

    Platform Specifications Acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications The following table lists acoustic levels, airflow movement, and operational altitude specifications for the VIPRION 2400 platform. Specification type Detail Units Chassis with blade Maximum acoustic output Front Left Right Rear Altitude Operational...

  • Page 59: Appendix D: China Rohs Requirements

    Appendix China RoHS Requirements Topics: • Hazardous Substance Levels for China...

  • Page 60: Hazardous Substance Levels For China

    China RoHS Requirements 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 61 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400...
  • Page 62 China RoHS Requirements...

  • Page 63: Appendix E: Repackaging Guidelines

    Appendix Repackaging Guidelines Topics: The VIPRION 2400 chassis and blades are designed to be shipped and packaged separately. If it becomes necessary to transport the • Repackaging the chassis platform to another location or return it to F5 Networks, the •...

  • Page 64: Repackaging The Chassis

    Repackaging Guidelines Repackaging the chassis The VIPRION 2400 chassis must be shipped empty (no blades installed) and in F5-provided packaging. 1. Disconnect the power cords and other cables from the platform. 2. Optionally, you can install the chassis handles if they are not already installed to help ease removal of the chassis from the rack.

  • Page 65: Repackaging A Blade

    8. Close and seal the shipping box. Repackaging a blade The VIPRION 2000 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 66 Repackaging Guidelines 5. Place the blade into the antistatic bag, and then place the bagged blade into the black conductive wrapper sheet. 6. Close the black wrapper sheet by securing the tabs on the left and right sides of the box.
  • Page 67 Platform Guide: VIPRION 2400 7. Place the foam cover on top of the blade box. 8. Close the blade box.
  • Page 68 Repackaging Guidelines 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 69 Index Index chassis installing using front-mounting kit 26 acoustic specifications 58 repackaging 64 AC platform chassis, about 10 powering 33 chassis, AC AC power cord components provided 24 attaching 33 Check button AC-powered equipment clearing alerts, and 12 connecting to a power source 32 China material content listing, See China RoHS Requirements NEMA 6-20P cables, and 54 China RoHS Requirements 60...
  • Page 70 Index four-point rack mounting kit 27 LCD module (continued) front-mounting kit 26 pausing on a screen 12 LCD module, USB 11 LEDs blades 14 license Gigabit Ethernet 25 configuring 37 locked-up system, resolving 20 handle installation kit 25 hard drive assembly 42 maintenance hard drive assembly replacement 42 AC power supply, and 40...
  • Page 71 Index redundant system configuration 17 Status LED (continued) remote administration 25 chassis standard operating state, and 14 repackaging when intermittently blinking yellow 17 about 63 when solid green 17 blade 65 when solid yellow 17 chassis 64 switches 25 replaceable components 39 system, resetting 20 AC power supply, and 40 System menu 13...
  • Page 72 Index...

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