SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway LEDs ................8 SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway front panel LEDs ..........9 SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway back panel LEDs..........11 2 - Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways ............13 Site preparations or considerations......................13 Site requirements ..........................13 Safety information..........................
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The SteelConnect SDI-5030 gateway is a 1U gateway that offers high throughput and support for complex networks. The SteelConnect SDI-2030 gateway is a 1U gateway targeted for small enterprise deployments where the SDI-5030 gateway is too large. The SDI-2030 gateway can also serve as a branch office appliance that has high throughput requirements.
Ports 5 and 6 Support for 10-GbE NICs. Ports 7 to 10 Support for additional NICs. SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway LEDs This section describes the LEDs for the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. 8 | SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Overview...
SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway LEDs SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway front panel LEDs Figure 1-4. Front panel LEDs This table describes the LEDs for the control panel on the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. Control panel descriptions LED description System ID button with Maintenance = blue.
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This table describes the LEDs on the front panel of the SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. HDD LED State Description Activity LED Blinking green Read/write activity. Disk fault LED Orange Failed disk. Blinking orange RAID rebuild. 10 | SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Overview...
SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway LEDs SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway back panel LEDs Figure 1-5. Back panel LEDs Power supply LED Description state Green Power on. No AC power to all power supplies. 1 Hz blinking green Standby AC present (only 12 VSB or power supply in cold redundant state).
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“Powering on the gateway” on page 21 • “Connecting to the network” on page 22 Site preparations or considerations Before you install the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways, make sure that your site meets the requirements suggested in this section. • “Site requirements” on page 13 •...
A standard Phillips screwdriver • The rack-mount kit that ships with your gateway Rack mounting the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways The SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways ship with rack mount hardware. 14 | Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways...
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(424.4 mm). The rails support a maximum appliance weight of 130 lb (59 kg). Note: The rail kit may contain extra pieces of hardware not needed for your gateway installation. Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways | 15...
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A - Front bracket D - Inner member B - Outer member E - Safety locking pin C - Rear bracket F - Release button Figure 2-2. Ball retainer lock for the RMK-1-VRAIL kit 16 | Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways...
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2. Install the inner members to the gateway. Align the inner member key holes to standoffs on the gateway and move the inner member toward the front of the gateway. (See Figure 2-4.) Figure 2-4. Installing the inner member Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways | 17...
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1. Fully extend the slides until they are in the locked position. 2. Pull the release button to release the lock and disconnect the inner member from the slides. (See Figure 2-6.) Figure 2-6. Releasing the lock 18 | Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways...
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Once the rail is in the correct holes, release the extendable part of the rail and the bracket will snap in place and lock. (See Figure 2-8.) Note: You can use a screw on each rail for added stability. Figure 2-8. Installing the rails to the rack Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways | 19...
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4. Start with the back of the gateway and drop the rear spool into the rail and continue to drop the spools into the rail until the gateway is fully positioned. 20 | Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways...
To power on the gateway 1. If your gateway has a master power switch, ensure that the gateway and master power switches are in the off position on the rear of the gateway. Installing the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateways | 21...
After the appliance establishes communication with SCM, any port can be used as either an HA port or an uplink (WAN) port. Note: The SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways do not ship with cables. Figure 2-13. SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway port numbers After you have cabled the appliance, use the SCM URL emailed to you to login to SCM.
Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components This chapter describes how to replace components in the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. It includes the following sections: • “Field-replaceable units” on page 24 • “Required tools” on page 24 • “Removing and installing the bezel” on page 25 •...
All other servicing should be performed by a certified service technician only. Your warranty does not cover damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Riverbed. Read and follow the safety instructions in the Safety and Compliance Guide.
Note: You must use approved components for the gateway to function properly. Installation of unapproved components will result in boot failure. To order components, contact Riverbed Support at https:// support.riverbed.com. Removing and installing the bezel...
2. Remove the screw, if there is one, on the cover and loosen the two captive screws on the rear panel of the cover. Figure 3-4. Removing the cover 3. Slide the cover back and lift upward. 26 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
Note: You need to remove the air duct to access many internal components. To remove and install the air duct 1. The air duct is located on top of the fans. Lift the air duct straight up to remove it from the gateway. Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 27...
(HDD). When replacing a drive, replace only one drive at a time. You must use approved disk drives. To order disk drives, contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com. Note: When you replace disk drives, you must wear a grounded ESD antistatic strap to protect the hardware against electrostatic discharge.
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5. Remove the four screws securing the drive from the carrier and remove the failed drive. Figure 3-9. Removing the drive from the carrier 6. Insert the new drive in the carrier and secure using the four screws. Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 29...
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Important: It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to rebuild a new disk drive. You can configure the system to send an email to the administrator user when the disk drive has finished rebuilding. 30 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
1. Power down the gateway. 2. Remove the chassis cover. “Removing and installing the chassis cover” on page 3. Remove the air duct. “To remove and install the air duct” on page Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 31...
Caution: Use caution when replacing the power supply units; they can become hot to the touch. To replace a power supply unit 1. Locate the defective power supply unit and remove the power cord. 32 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
This section describes how to replace fans in the gateway. The gateways are equipped with six fans that are not hot swappable. You must power down the gateway before replacing the fans. Note: You must use approved fans. To order fans, contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com. Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 33...
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Figure 3-18. Removing the fan assembly 4. Install the replacement fan into the fan assembly, ensuring all the rubber guides are in place and the cable is located on the side closest to the server board. 34 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
To install or replace a NIC 1. Power down the gateway and remove the power-supply cord. 2. Remove the cables connected to the gateway. 3. Remove the gateway from the mounting rack, if necessary. Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 35...
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Figure 3-21. Installing a PCI adapter to the riser assembly Note: Make sure the cards are seated properly in the enclosure. The cards are not functional if they are not seated properly. 36 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
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6. Connect the power cords. 7. Connect the cables. 8. Power up the gateway and check the status lights. For information about the status lights, see the “SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateway LEDs” on page Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components | 37...
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Installing or replacing network interface cards (NICs) 38 | Replacing SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Components...
Supported SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway NICs This appendix summarizes the NICs supported by the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. It includes the following sections: • “Four-Port 1-GbE Copper Base-T card” on page 39 • “Two-Port 10-GbE Copper card” on page 40 •...
Two-Port 10-GbE Copper card Specification Description Connectors Four shielded RJ45 Cables and operating distance 10 Base-T Category 3, 4, or 5 maximum 100 m 100 Base-Tx Category 5 maximum 100 m 1000 Base-T Category 5E maximum 100 m Two-Port 10-GbE Copper card Figure A-2.
Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber SFP+ card Description Yellow LNK/ACT Link = green Activity = blinking green Specification Description Connectors Four small form factor pluggable (SFP) cage Cables and operating distances SFP 1GBase-Copper module 1000 Base-T Category 5E maximum 100 m SFP 1GBase-SX module Multimode Fiber 220 m using 62.5 um 550 m using 50 um...
Four-Port 10-GbE Fiber SFP+ card Specification Description Connectors Two small form factor pluggable (SFP+) cage Cables and operating distance for the supported SFPs SFP+ 10 GbE direct attached cable 10-G passive direct attach cable, up to 10 m SFP+ 10GBase-SR module 62.5 um 160 MHz/km 26 m 62.5 um, (OM1) 200 MHz/km 33 m 50 um, 400 MHz/km 66 m...
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Four-Port 10-GbE Fiber SFP+ card Specification Description Connectors Two small form factor pluggable (SFP+) cage Cables and operating distance for the supported SFPs SFP+ 10 GbE direct attached cable 10-G passive direct attach cable, up to 10 meters SFP+ 10GBase-SR module 62.5 um 160 MHz/km 26 m 62.5 um, (OM1) 200 MHz/km 33 m 50 um, 400 MHz/km 66 m...
SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Specifications This appendix describes the technical and environmental specifications for the SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 gateways. • “SDI-2030 gateway technical specifications” on page 45 • “SDI-5030 gateway technical specifications” on page 47 SDI-2030 gateway technical specifications...
F to 95 F (10 C to 35 º º º º Temperature (storage) F to 158 F (-40 C to 70 Relative humidity 50 to 90%, noncondensing Altitude (operating) 10,000 ft (3050 m) 46 | SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Specifications...
1 + 1 redundant power PSU type 2 x 750 W AC input 90 to 130 on 110 V systems, 180-260 on 220 V systems Typical Watts 285 W Power factor 50% load >90% BTU (typical) SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Specifications | 47...
F to 95 F (10 C to 35 º º º º Temperature (storage) F to 158 F (-40 C to 70 Relative humidity 50 to 90%, noncondensing Altitude (operating) 10,000 ft (3050 m) 48 | SteelConnect SDI-2030 and SDI-5030 Gateway Specifications...
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