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Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000
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  • Page 1 Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform MAN-0620-08...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Platform Overview........................5 About i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series models...............5 About the platform......................5 Hardware included with the platform..................8 Peripheral hardware required.....................8 Platform Installation.........................11 About installing the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series platform........11 About the quick-install rails....................11 Quick-install rail kit hardware................11 Install the rail lock brackets...................12 About grounding the platform...................13 Connect the ground lug to the ground terminal.............14 Connect the cables and other hardware................14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Platform Overview

    For more information, please see the data sheet at www.f5.com/pdf/products/big-ip-platforms-datasheet.pdf About the platform Before you install this platform, review information about the controls and ports located on both the front and back of the platform.
  • Page 6 4. Serial (hard-wired) failover port 5. 100GbE QSFP28 ports (4) 6. 40GbE QSFP+ ports (4) 7. Indicator LEDs 8. 2.2 inch LCD touchscreen The back of the i5000 Series platform includes one power supply, one power blank, and a chassis ground terminal.
  • Page 7 Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform Figure 6: Back view of the i5000 Series AC-powered platform 1. Power input panel 1 (AC power receptacle) 2. Power blank 3. Chassis ground terminal Figure 7: Back view of the i5000 Series DC-powered platform 1.

  • Page 8: Hardware Included With The Platform

    Power cables (black), AC power only, per platform configuration. Might include multiple power cable types if product is delivered outside of the US/Canada. By default, these platforms include one power supply and power cable: i5000 Series. Power cables (black), AC power only, per platform configuration. Might include multiple power cable types if product is delivered outside of the US/Canada.
  • Page 9 Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform Type of hardware Description External USB CD/DVD drive or You can use any USB-certified CD/DVD mass storage device or a USB USB flash drive flash drive for installing upgrades and for system recovery. Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered. Serial console You can remotely manage the platform by connecting to a serial console terminal server through the console port.

  • Page 11: Platform Installation

    Important: Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing the platform into a compatible rack and in the appropriate environment. ® Note: F5 recommends that you keep all original packaging, in case you need to repackage and ship the platform later.

  • Page 12: Install The Rail Lock Brackets

    Platform Installation Quantity Hardware Quick-install rails #8-32 pan head screws, steel zinc #8-32 thumb screws (from rail kit) Rail lock brackets M3 x 8mm flathead screws, black with patch (threadlock) (for rail lock brackets) Install the rail lock brackets Be sure that the rails are installed onto the chassis before you install the rail lock brackets. The rail lock brackets secure the platform to the rack when you are using the quick-install rail kit.

  • Page 13: About Grounding The Platform

    Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform About grounding the platform You must ground the platform after you install it in a rack. The chassis ground lug is located on the back of the platform. Do not secure multiple bonding or grounding connectors with the same bolt. The grounding connectors do not need to be removed to perform service or installation procedures.

  • Page 14: Connect The Ground Lug To The Ground Terminal

    ® 2. Connect the console port to a serial console server. Depending on which F5 system you have and the console network to which you are attaching, you can use either the supplied RJ45 to DB9 console port cable or the RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter to connect the system to a serial console.

  • Page 15: Configure A Management Ip Address Using The Lcd

    Optionally, you should run the utility. This utility collects configuration and diagnostic information QKView about your system into a single file that you can provide to F5 Technical Support to aid in troubleshooting. For more information, see support.f5.com/csp/article/K12878 Configure a management IP address using the LCD You can use the touchscreen LCD to configure the management IP address.
  • Page 16 Platform Installation 1. (Optional) Remove the protective film from the LCD panel using the small cutout on the lower right corner of the film. 2. Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus. 3. Tap Setup. The Setup screen displays. 4.
  • Page 17 Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform b) Tap to set the DHCP option to ON. c) Tap Commit to save your changes. 7. If you are using IPv6 and/or IPv4, you can configure the management IP address manually: Note: As of BIG-IP software version 14.0, you can configure your system to be managed concurrently from an IPv4 and an IPv6 address.

  • Page 18: License The Platform

    Once the management IP address is configured for the platform, you can use the Configuration utility to ® license the appropriate F5 software. 1. Using a Web browser, navigate to the management IP address that you assigned to the platform.
  • Page 19 If this is the first time you have accessed the Configuration utility, the first screen you see is the Introduction screen. 3. Click Next to view the License screen. 4. Follow the instructions in the Configuration utility to license the platform. For more information about licensing your platform, see BIG-IP System: Essentials at support.f5.com...

  • Page 21: Environmental Guidelines

    Failing to use two people can result in severe personal injury or equipment damage. ® Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). F5 recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit.
  • Page 22 Environmental Guidelines Figure 14: Rack mounting spatial requirements for the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series platform...

  • Page 23: Guidelines For Power Supplies

    Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform Figure 15: Detailed view of rack mounting spatial requirements Guidelines for power supplies All iSeries platforms support either single or dual power supplies. When your system includes dual power supplies, both supplies must be of the same type. To verify this, make sure that the supplies have matching base part numbers (PWR-XXXX).

  • Page 24: Guidelines For Ac-Powered Equipment

    Environmental Guidelines When you add or replace a power supply unit in your system, be sure to verify the supply's features and that the PWR-XXXX part numbers match to ensure that you have the correct supply. Guidelines for AC-powered equipment An AC-powered installation must meet these requirements: •...

  • Page 25: Platform Airflow Diagram

    Setting Up the i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series Platform Platform airflow diagram When you install the platform into a rack, it is important to understand the unit's airflow direction so that you can ensure proper cooling. The platform employs a negative pressure fan system, which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis. Figure 17: Airflow in iSeries platforms...

  • Page 27: Legal Notices

    2018-2019, 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 28 Legal Notices Standards Compliance This product conforms to the IEC, European Union, ANSI/UL and Canadian CSA standards applicable to Information Technology products at the time of manufacture. VCCI Class A Compliance 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 corrective actions.
  • Page 29 Index Index AC-powered equipment hardware guidelines AC-powered equipment DC-powered equipment hardware requirements for peripherals hard-wired failover cables hubs connecting for failover for power CD/DVD-ROM drives support for indicator LEDs chassis location ventilation installation chassis ground lug guidelines locating performing using serial console chassis ventilation recommendations for diagram...
  • Page 30 Index platform photos See also device service clustering (DSC). platform ventilation remote administration diagram RJ45F to RJ45M rolled serial adapter ports location power cables and locking feature serial console connecting and hardware installation power supplies for hardware installation guidelines serial failover SSL platform switches system redundancy...

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