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F5 ARX 6000 Replacement Manual

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ARX 6000 FRU Replacement Guide
Platform P100
April 4, 2011. Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 ARX 6000 FRU Replacement Guide Platform P100 April 4, 2011. Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Static electricity can damage switch components. Be sure to wear anti- WARNING static wrist straps before handling disk drives and cards. - 1 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 ARX 6000 Chassis Overview – Front without bezel The ARX 6000 is highly modularized in its design and it intended to be serviced in the field primarily through the replacement of Field Replaceable Units (FRU’s). The remainder of this document provide instruction on how to replace each FRU used in the ARX 6000.
  • Page 4 ARX 6000 Chassis Overview – Rear - 3 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Preparation Before replacing any FRU in an ARX 6000, ensure that the Field Tech completes the following steps. Step 1 - Install Grounding Strap  Before replacing any FRU on the ARX 6000, ensure that the Field Tech uses a grounding strap as shown below to protect modules and components from potential static electricity discharge.
  • Page 6 Step 2 – Tag all Cables Instruct the Field Tech to apply labels to all cables that connect to the ARX 6000 - 5 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Fig. 4  Have the Fiel Tech grasp both of the ejector handles located to the left of the screws and pull evenly to slide the card out. - 6 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8  Instruct the Field Tech to keep hold of the handles andslowly pull the card straight out of the slot until it is clear of the unit. Fig. 6 - 7 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9  To replace the NSM card, line up the replacement card to the guide slots and slide completely into the ARX 6000. Fig. 7  Push in both the top and bottom handles to re-seat the NSM card. Fig. 8 - 8 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10  Re-tighten the top and bottom captive screws and remove the grounding strap. Fig. 9 Step 5 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 9 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 Replacement of SCM Card Preparation Step 3 Remove the SCM card  To remove the SCM card, loosen the top and bottom captive screws on the SCM card. Fig. 13 - 10 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Fig. 14  Keeping hold of the handles, slowly pull the card straight out of the slot until it is clear of the unit. Fig. 15 - 11 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13  To replace the SCM card, line up the replacement card to the guide slots and slide completely into the ARX 6000. Fig. 16  Push in both the top and bottom handles to re-seat the SCM card. Fig. 17 - 12 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14  Re-tighten the top and bottom captive screws and remove the grounding strap. Fig. 18 Step 5 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 13 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15  To remove the ASM card, loosen the top and bottom captive screws on the ASM card. Fig. 21  Grasp both of the ejector handles located to the left of the screws and pull evenly to slide the card out. Fig. 22 - 14 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 Step 3 Replacing the ASM card  To replace the ASM card, line up the replacement card to the guide slots and slide completely into the ARX 6000. Fig. 24 - 15 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17  Re-tighten the top and bottom captive screws and remove the grounding strap. Fig. 26 Step 4 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 16 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Fan Tray Replacement

    Fan Tray Replacement Preparation Step 1 Remove front bezel  Remove the fan tray bezel to expose the face of the fan tray. Fig. 27 Fig. 28 - 17 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19  Loosen the two captive screws on left and right. Fig. 29  Grasp the handle (middle) and remove the fan tray straight out from the ARX 6000 taking care to support the bottom as you remove the tray. Fig.30 - 18 –...
  • Page 20 Fig. 31 Step 3 Replace fan tray  To replace the fan tray, align and slide the tray completely into the unit. Fig. 32 - 19 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Fig. 33  Re-tighten the captive screws. Fig. 34 - 20 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 Step 4 Replace front bezel Fig. 35 Step 5 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 21 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Power Supply Replacement

    Power Supply Replacement Preparation Step 1 Remove Utility Bezel  To remove the power supply, first remove the utility bezel from the front of the ARX 6000. Fig. 36 Fig. 37 - 22 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24  Using a small flat head screwdriver, tip up and pop out the handle for the power supply. Fig. 38  Grasp the handle and pull straight out of the unit, taking care to support it on the bottom. Fig. 39 - 23 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 Step 3 Replace power supply  To replace the power supply, line the replacement supply up to the bottom of the cavity and slide it completely into the unit. Fig. 41 - 24 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26  Push the handle up with your thumb and snap it into place. Fig. 42 Step 4 Replace utility bezel Fig. 43 Step 5 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 25 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Static electricity can damage switch components. Be sure to wear antistatic wrist straps before handling disk drives. Step 2 Remove utility bezel  To remove a hard drive, first remove the utility bezel from the front of the ARX 6000. Fig. 46 - 26 –...
  • Page 28 Step 3 Remove hard drive  Using the hard drive key provided with the ARX 6000, insert the key into the hard drive lock and turn the key one quarter turn to the right. Fig. 47 Fig. 48 - 27 –...
  • Page 29  Swing the cover plate open and pull out the hard drive. Fig. 49 Fig. 50 - 28 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30  To replace the hard drive, line up the drive with the guides inside the cavity and push the drive completely into the unit. Fig. 51 Fig. 52 - 29 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31  Replace the utility bezel and remove the grounding strap. Fig. 54 Step 6 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 30 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 - 31 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 ARX 6000 Chassis Replacement Preparation Step 1 Turn off power  To remove the ARX 6000 chassis power down both the primary and redundant power supplies.  Unplug both power cords. Fig. 76 Step 2 Tag all cables  Tag and remove all cables connected to the ARX 6000 chassis.
  • Page 34 Step 3 Remove accessory equipment  To make the removal of the ARX 6000 chassis easier you may wish to follow the procedures for: o Removal of Fan Tray o Removal of Power supply(s) Step 4 Preparation of chassis removal ...
  • Page 35 Step 6 Replacing ARX 6000 chassis  To replace the ARX 6000 chassis, you will need two people to lift and slide the unit into the rack. Fig. 80 Fig. 81 - 34 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36 - 35 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 Step 8 Reconnect cables and power on chassis  Refer to the ARX 6000 installation options to replace any of the parts not currently installed before you reconnect the cables, plug in the power cords and power up both the primary and redundant power supplies.
  • Page 38 Fig.84 Step 9 Follow-up  Have the Field Tech standby while you ensure that the new part is functional - 37 – Copyright © 2010, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.