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  • Page 2 Copyright 2020 Arista Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed in this documentation are the property of Arista Networks in the United States and other countries. Use of the Marks are subject to Arista ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Base CVA OS........................19 Installing the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance................20 Setting Up CVP............................20 Chapter 5:Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure.21 CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Image Updates................21 System Requirements..........................21 Launching the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Azure Instance............21 Creating an Instance using the Portal Marketplace..................22...
  • Page 4 Appendix D: Back Panel Features and Indicators.........49 Appendix E: Tools to Manage and Update Images........51 Upgrade the Host Image..........................51 Single Node CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance................52 Multi-Node CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance..................52 Steps to Upgrade the CVA..........................52 Appendix F: Host Console Access via IPMI...........53 Appendix G: SNMP Monitoring Support..........55...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter Overview Scope This guide is intended for properly trained service personnel and technicians who need to install the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance. Note: The CloudEOS equals vEOS at this time. Note: Only qualified personnel should install, service, or replace this equipment.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications The following Appliance Specifications table lists the specifications of the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance. Figure 1: System Dimensions System Dimensions 482.0 mm (18.97 inches) 434.0 mm (17.08 inches) 42.8 mm (3.41 inches) 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) (with bezel) 22 mm (0.87 inches) (without bezel)
  • Page 7 Overview Weight Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs) 10 x 2.5-inch drive system 16.81 Kg (37.07 lb) Table 2: Power Specifications The table below shows the power supply specifications. Power Draw Specification Power Draw (Typical / Maximum) 550 W AC Platinum 50/60 Hz 100 240 V AC, auto-arranging Power Draw (Typical / Maximum) 450 W AC Bronze 50/60 Hz 100 240 V AC, auto-arranging Table 3: Temperature Specifications...
  • Page 8 Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Preparation

    The following criteria should be considered when selecting a site to install the appliance: • Before you begin, review the safety instructions located at https://www.arista.com/support/product-documentation. • Begin installing the rails in the allotted space that is closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your System

    • The system IPMI. • The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the system IPMI is configured on the CMC. CloudEOS and vEOS Physical Appliance Setup You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Key to the system key-lock.
  • Page 11 5 - Service Tag Back Panel Ethernet Connections On the back panel of the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance, locate the Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors. The appliance has four physical 1G ports --- NIC1/2/3/4. NIC1 and NIC2 are aggregated...
  • Page 12 The appliance has four physical 10G ports --- 10GB1/2/3/4 those are configured in SR-IOV mode. Each port is partitioned into 32 SR-IOV Virtual Functions to provide a total of 128 virtual interfaces for CloudEOS and vEOS instances on the appliance. Each CloudEOS and vEOS instance can be assigned up to four virtual functions/interfaces.

  • Page 13: Arista Cloudeos And Veos Router Appliance Ip Configuration

    Record the IP address and Hostname information in CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Worksheet. DNS Entries In order to manage your CloudEOS cluster, it is often easier to connect to them by hostname as opposed to IP address. Fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) should be allocated to: •...
  • Page 14 Host IP Address Using the HOST NIC1 MAC from Locate the MAC Addresses for the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance, input an entry into the DHCP Server for the corresponding HOST IP address mapping to that MAC. Turn the system on by pressing the power button located on the front of the system.
  • Page 15 Preparation 1. Configure the network settings by editing the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-devicebr file. DEVICE=devicebr NAME=devicebr TYPE=Bridge ONBOOT=yes BOOTPROTO=none IPADDR=<ip address here> NETMASK=<subnet mask here> GATEWAY=<gateway ip address here> DELAY=0 USERCTL=yes NM_CONTROLLED=no 2. Configure the DNS settings by editing the /etc/resolv.conf file. nameserver <dnsServerIP-1> nameserver <dnsServerIP-2>...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Accessing The Arista Cloudeos And Veos Router Appliance.13

    Chapter Accessing the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance IPMI Web Access into System IPMI IPMI is supported on the following browsers: • Mozilla Firefox • Google Chrome On the management station, open the Web browser and connect using: https://<hostname or IP of iDRAC>.

  • Page 18: Updating The Host Password

    3. You will be asked to enter a new password. 4. Enter the same password again, to verify it. 5. If the passwords match, the password is changed. passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully. [root@cv ~]# CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 19: Changing The Ipmi Password

    Accessing the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Changing the IPMI Password Two options are available to change the IPMI password: • Changing the Password through the IPMI Web Interface. • Changing the Password through the CLI. Changing the Password through the IPMI (iDRAC) Web Interface To change the password through the IPMI (iDRAC) web interface, complete the following steps.
  • Page 20 Complete the following steps to reset the IPMI (iDRAC) password using the racadm command line tool. 1. Telnet or SSH into the Host IP. 2. Execute the following commands to change the IPMI password. Figure 11: Changing the Password CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 21: Web Access Into Host Via Wok

    Accessing the Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Web Access into Host via WOK On the management station, open your Web browser and connect to URL: https://<CVA hostname or IP address>:8001. Login through the WOK Login Page. IPMI is supported on the following browsers: •...
  • Page 22 2. Enter in your login credentials. • Default Username: root • Default Password: arista 3. Select the "Guests" tab in the GUI menu. 4. Click on "View Console" to open the console for the respective CVP or CVX application. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Os Installation And Application Setup

    Chapter OS Installation and Application Setup In order to use the CloudEOS and vEOS router, use the following link to access the vEOS Router Configuration Guide to create vEOS routers. https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation. Installing the Base CVA OS Note: Complete the following steps to re-image the appliance to the factory reset. This will remove and you will lose all existing configurations and CloudEOS and vEOS routers.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cloudeos And Veos Router Appliance

    Installing the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Once the base CVA OS image is installed, complete the following steps to build the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance. 1. Acquire the artifacts to build the vEOS appliance. • CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance manufacturing tools: http://dist/release/cva/2.1.0/RC4/arista-dca-200-veos-2.1.0-mfg.tgz.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5:Using The Cloudeos And Veos Router Appliance On Microsoft Azure.21

    Appliance on Microsoft Azure The CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance, which is based on the Arista EOS, runs as a virtual machine instance on Azure. Use the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance to create the various types of virtual machine router instances you need for your Azure deployment.

  • Page 26: Creating An Instance Using The Portal Marketplace

    To create an instance using the Portal Marketplace, complete the following steps. 1. In the Azure portal, select the green '+' button in the top left of the screen. 2. In the search bar, type "Arista" and press enter. Figure 14: Type '"Arista"...
  • Page 27 Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure Figure 15: Arista Selection 4. Select "Create". Figure 16: Select "Create" 5. Fill out the required information and press "OK".
  • Page 28 Figure 17: Required Information 6. Configure the VNet and press "OK". Figure 18: Configuring the VNet 7. Configure the subnets and press "OK". CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 29: Creating An Instance Under Azure Cli 2.0

    Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure Figure 19: Verification 8. Read the Terms and Conditions, then press "Purchase". Figure 20: Terms and Conditions Creating an Instance under Azure CLI 2.0 To create an instance under Azure CLI 2.0, complete the following steps.

  • Page 30: Logging Into An Instance

    To fix this, remove the "@" symbol before the parameters filename. Logging into an Instance To log into an instance, complete the following steps. 1. Select the resource group containing your vEOS Router deployment from the Resource Groups list. 2. Select the item publicIP. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...
  • Page 31 Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure Figure 21: Selecting the PublicIP 3. Locate the IP address and DNS name found on the Overview page. Figure 22: Locating the IP address and DNS Note: If either of these fields is not populated, your instance still deploys. Refresh the page after a...

  • Page 32: Cloudeos And Veos Router Startup-Configuration Using Instance Custom-Data

    CloudEOS and vEOS Router Startup-Configuration using Instance Custom-Data Describes launch employing custom-data information. During the initial launching of the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Instance, Azure provides a feature to upload custom-data. The administrator can upload the CloudEOS and vEOS Router configuration using custom-data at the time of the launching of the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Instance.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Instance

    Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure Use the single_line_json.sh script to convert your custom-data into this format. #!/usr/bin/bash cat $1 | python -c 'import json, sys; print( json.dumps( sys.stdin.read() ) )' Usage of the script is as follows: ./single_line_json.sh user_data.txt...

  • Page 34: Resources

    Figure 24: Status of the VM 4. Check the boot diagnostics for any error messages or warnings. Figure 25: Error Messages and Warnings Resources Additional resources. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...
  • Page 35 Using the CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance on Microsoft Azure 1. How To: Deploy Azure Virtual Machines With An Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Template https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi74jR0MRLg. 2. How To Deploy Resources https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-template-deploy-cli.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Status Indicators

    Appendix Status Indicators Topics: • LCD Panel Features • Status LED Indicators • IPMI Direct LED Indicator Codes • NIC Indicator Codes • Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes LCD Panel Features The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention.

  • Page 38: Status Led Indicators

    If it is due to voltage out of range, or a failed power supply a problem with the PSU, check the LED on unit (PSU) or voltage regulator). the PSU. Reseat the PSU. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 39: Ipmi Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Icon Description Condition Corrective Action Memory Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a memory Check the System Event Log or system error occurs. messages for the location of the failed memory. Reseat the memory module. PCIe Indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card Restart the system.

  • Page 40: Nic Indicator Codes

    Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking green The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 41: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Status Condition Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received. Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is off The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received.
  • Page 42 Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattage, and trigger a mismatch. Caution: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Rack Installation

    Appendix Rack Installation 1. Routing the Cables a. Locate the outer brackets on the interior sides of both rack flanges (1). b. Bundle the cables gently, pulling them clear of the system connectors to the left and right sides (2). c.
  • Page 44 4. Installing and Removing Tooled Rails (Threaded Hole Racks) a. Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a fl at-tipped screwdriver (1). b. Pull and rotate the rail latch sub-assemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (2). CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...
  • Page 45 c. Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack flanges using two pairs of screws (3). d. Slide the left and right back brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach them using two pairs of screws (4).
  • Page 46 Facing the front, locate the slam latch on either side of the system (1). b. Th e latches engage automatically as the system is pushed into the rack and are released by pulling up on the latches (2). CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...
  • Page 47 c. To secure the system for shipment in the rack or for other unstable environments, locate the hard-mount screw under each latch and tighten each screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver (3).

  • Page 49: Appendix C: Front Panel Features And Indicators

    Appendix Front Panel Features and Indicators Figure 30: Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance (front view) Number Indicator, Button, or Connector Description Power-on indicator, power button The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system.

  • Page 50: Left Control Panel View

    IPMI, BIOS, and networking parameters. You can configurations. also launch the virtual Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) viewer and virtual Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), on a supported mobile device. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

  • Page 51: Right Control Panel View

    Right Control Panel View Figure 32: Right Control Panel Item 1 is the power button, indicates if the system is turned on or off. Item 2 is the USB port, enables you to connect USB devices to the system. Item 3 is the iDRAC Direct LED, indicates that the IPMI Direct port is connected. Item 4 is the iDRAC Direct port, enables you to access the IPMI direct features.

  • Page 53: Appendix D: Back Panel Features And Indicators

    Appendix Back Panel Features and Indicators Figure 33: Arista CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance (back view) Table 17: Back-panel Features and Indicators Number Indicator, Button, or Connector Description Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.
  • Page 54 3.0-compliant. Ethernet connector 2 Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connector. Ethernet connector 3 Port not used by CloudEOS and vEOS launcher scripts. Ethernet connector 4 Port not used by CloudEOS and vEOS launcher scripts. Power supply (PSU1 and PSU2) Up to two 550 W redundant AC power supplies.

  • Page 55: Appendix E: Tools To Manage And Update Images

    Upgrade the Host Image Upgrade the Host Image Arista provides an ISO with all updated packages and a tool to mount the images ISO and upgrade the system. Note: This process may reboot the CVA. To upgrade the Host image, complete the following steps.

  • Page 56: Single Node Cloudeos And Veos Router Appliance

    CVA. Note: Process only one CVA upgrade at a time in a multi-node system. Steps to Upgrade the CVA 1. Download the upgrade executable (upgradeCva-<version> ) from https://www.arista.com. 2. Run the upgrade executable. ./upgradeCva-<version> --force Note: The version can be verified after upgrade using the "version"...

  • Page 57: Appendix F: Host Console Access Via Ipmi

    Appendix Host Console Access via IPMI The console redirect to serial over SSH, use an SSH client and complete the following steps. 1. SSH into the IPMI and login with the root user and IPMI password. You will get a login similar to admin-> This indicates you are in the IPMI SSH console.

  • Page 59: Appendix G: Snmp Monitoring Support

    Appendix SNMP Monitoring Support To locate the SNMP support page, go to iDRAC Settings > Network > Services. Figure 34: SNMP page...
  • Page 61 Appendix Continued on the following page.

  • Page 62: Appendix H: Rohs Declaration Statements

    RoHS Declaration Statements For Taiwan BSMI RoHS Table, go to https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/AristaBSMIRoHS.pdf. CloudEOS and vEOS Router Appliance Guide...

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