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Platform Guide: VIPRION™
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  • Page 1 Platform Guide: VIPRION™ MAN-0267-01...
  • Page 3 Copyright 2009, 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 4 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. The power cables included with this platform are designed for use solely with this platform.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introducing the VIPRION Platform Working with the VIPRION platform ..................1-1 Getting started with the VIPRION platform ................1-2 Components provided with the VIPRION platform .............1-2 Peripheral hardware that you provide ................1-2 Familiarizing yourself with the VIPRION platform ..............1-4 Using the chassis ........................1-4...
  • Page 8 Replacing a power supply .....................5-8 Removing and replacing the LCD component .................5-9 Guidelines for DC Power in the VIPRION Platform Introducing the DC power supply option for the VIPRION platform .......6-1 Installing the system in a rack .....................6-1 Additional equipment for DC power ................6-2 Grounding the system ......................6-2...

  • Page 9: Introducing The Viprion Platform

    Introducing the VIPRION Platform • Working with the VIPRION platform • Getting started with the VIPRION platform • Familiarizing yourself with the VIPRION platform • About this guide • Finding help and technical support resources...

  • Page 11: Working With The Viprion Platform

    LCD panel, is available for you to add, remove, or change as needed. The highly extensible nature of the VIPRION platform has been designed to be easy to implement; however, some familiarity with the components of the VIPRION platform can ensure that you install and integrate the platform successfully and effectively.

  • Page 12: Getting Started With The Viprion Platform

    The VIPRION platform comes with the hardware that you need for installation. However, you must also provide standard peripheral hardware, such as a serial terminal, if you want to administer the VIPRION platform directly. Components provided with the VIPRION platform...
  • Page 13 Introducing the VIPRION Platform If you want to use the default VIPRION platform configuration, you ◆ must have an administrative workstation on the same IP network as the platform. ◆ You also need network hubs, switches, or concentrators to connect to the VIPRION platform network interfaces.

  • Page 14: Familiarizing Yourself With The Viprion Platform

    VIPRION chassis. These blades exist in a single group, called a cluster. In instances where you do not have a blade for a given slot in the VIPRION chassis, the chassis includes a blank which helps protect the airflow within the platform.

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    Introducing the VIPRION Platform About this guide This guide describes the features of the VIPRION platform. This guide contains the following information about these features: • Installing the hardware You can learn how to install the hardware in a rack. For more information, see Chapter 2, Installing the VIPRION Platform.

  • Page 16: Finding Additional Information

    Finding additional information In addition to this guide, there are other sources of documentation you can use in order to work with the VIPRION platform. The information is available in the guides and documents described below. The printed documentation, Setting Up the VIPRION Platform, is included with the VIPRION system.
  • Page 17 Introducing the VIPRION Platform Identifying new terms To help you identify sections where a term is defined, the term itself is shown in bold italic text. For example, a virtual server is a specific combination of a virtual address and virtual port, associated with a content site that is managed by a BIG-IP system or other type of host server.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Identifying command syntax We show complete commands in bold Courier text. Note that we do not include the corresponding screen prompt, unless the command is shown in a figure that depicts an entire command line screen. For example, the following command shows the configuration of the specified pool name: bigpipe pool <pool_name>...

  • Page 19: Finding Help And Technical Support Resources

    • Release notes for the product, current and past • Updates for guides (in PDF form) • Technical notes • Answers to frequently asked questions • The Ask F5 Knowledge Base To access this site, you need to register at https://support.f5.com. Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 1 - 9...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 1 - 10...

  • Page 21: Installing The Viprion Platform

    Installing the VIPRION Platform • Installing and connecting the hardware...

  • Page 23: Installing And Connecting The Hardware

    This ensures that the weight of the unit remains manageable as you install the unit into a rack. WARNING At least two people are required to install the VIPRION platform into a rack. General recommendations for installing a chassis in a rack...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 2 - 2...

  • Page 25: Operating The Lcd Panel

    Operating the LCD Panel • Introducing the LCD panel • Using the LCD panel • Navigating through the LCD menus • Managing clusters with the LCD menus...

  • Page 27: Introducing The Lcd Panel

    Introducing the LCD panel The liquid crystal display panel, or LCD panel, as shown in Figure 3.1, provides the ability to control the VIPRION™ platform without attaching a serial or network cable. The LCD panel provides menus with options that provide the ability to configure certain features on the system.

  • Page 28: Using The Lcd Panel

    Chapter 3 Using the LCD panel You can configure the LCD panel to meet your needs. The following section describes how to perform these tasks with the LCD panel: • Pause on a screen • Access the LCD menus • Clear alerts Pausing on a screen Normally, the screens cycle on the LCD panel at a constant rate.

  • Page 29: Navigating Through The Lcd Menus

    This setting controls the brightness of the LCD panel when the backlight is off. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons to set the brightness of the LCD panel. Table 3.1 The LCD Config menu Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 3 - 3...

  • Page 30: System Menu

    Chapter 3 System menu The System menu provides options for configuring the management interface on both clusters and blades. This menu also provides various options for the hardware. Table 3.2 lists the options available in the System menu. Option Description Cluster IP Select this option to configure the cluster IP address, netmask, and default gateway for managing the cluster.

  • Page 31: Information Menu

    Table 3.4 The Information menu Managing clusters with the LCD menus One of the key functions of the LCD panel in the VIPRION platform is to allow you to manage clusters and blades through its interface. The management functions for cluster and blade management reside under the System menu.

  • Page 32: Configuring Clusters Through The Lcd Menu

    Chapter 3 Configuring clusters through the LCD menu With the LCD panel, you can configure the following settings for a given cluster: • Cluster IP address • Cluster IP subnet mask • Gateway IP address Note In the following procedures, each procedure recommends that you use the Commit menu option after changing each setting.

  • Page 33: Configure Cluster Members

    When you configure an IP address for a blade, that IP address corresponds to the slot in which the blade resides. If you replace that blade with another, for example, the new blade automatically receives the previously-configured management IP address. Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 3 - 7...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 To configure the management IP address of a cluster member 1. Press the X button to access the LCD panel menus. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the System menu, and press the Check button. The LCD panel displays the System menu options. 3.

  • Page 35: Using Additional Viprion Functionality

    Using Additional VIPRION Functionality • Understanding LED behavior • Working with interfaces...

  • Page 37: Understanding Led Behavior

    This section describes the LED behavior of the VIPRION platform. LED Locations The VIPRION platform has LED displays in two locations: on the LCD panel and on the individual blades. On the LCD panel, the LEDs provide information regarding platform power, blade alarms, and status. On the blades, the LEDs provide information on whether the blade is a primary or secondary blade.

  • Page 38: Led Indicator Actions

    Chapter 4 Function Description Status Reports the state of the system: Active/standalone (Green) or Standby (Yellow). Alarm Reports a non-specific alert level. Use SNMP traps, system logs, or the LCD display for more information. Primary Indicates that the blade is a primary blade for a cluster. Secondary Indicates that the blade is a secondary blade for a cluster.

  • Page 39: Standard Operating States

    System State Alarm LED Status LED Power is off off/none off/none Active mode off/none green solid Table 4.4 Standard operating states of the LEDs on the VIPRION m Blade State Alarm LED Status LED Power is off off/none off/none Secondary off/none...

  • Page 40: Alert Conditions Indicated By The Alarm Led

    Chapter 4 Alert conditions indicated by the Alarm LED When there is an alert condition on the platform, the Alarm LED behaves in a specific manner. Table 4.6 lists the type of alarm and the corresponding LED behavior. System Situation Alarm LED behavior Emergency The LED blinks red.

  • Page 41: Specific Status Indicated By The Leds

    Using Additional VIPRION Functionality alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_DOWN "Pool member (.*?):(.*?) monitor status down." { snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.10"; lcdwarn description="Node down" priority="1" alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_NODE_ADDRESS_MON_DOWN "Node (.*?) monitor status down." { snmptrap OID=".1.3.6.1.4.1.3375.2.4.0.12"; lcdwarn description="Node address down" priority="1" alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_UP "Pool member (.*?):(.*?) monitor status up."...

  • Page 42: Working With Interfaces

    • The SFP connectors can each support 1000 Mbit speed with a 1 GbE optic module installed. • The SFP connectors support F5-qualified copper SFP modules which operate at 10/100/1000 Mbit speeds. Displaying status and settings for interfaces From the command line interface, use the following syntax to display the...
  • Page 43 All interfaces on the VIPRION system default to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. We recommend that you configure any network equipment that you plan to use with the VIPRION system to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. If you connect the platform to network devices with forced speed and duplex settings, you must also force the speed and duplex settings of the platform to match the settings of the other network device.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 4 - 8...

  • Page 45: Maintaining The Viprion Platform

    Maintaining the VIPRION Platform • Reviewing maintenance options and operations • Changing blades • Changing the fan tray • Changing a power supply • Removing and replacing the LCD component...

  • Page 47: Reviewing Maintenance Options And Operations

    • LCD component replacement Changing blades The VIPRION chassis supports up to four blades. When you initially receive the platform, the slots that can contain these blades are filled with blanks, which are designed to protect the unit from dust and other particles when a slot is not in use.
  • Page 48 Chapter 5 Figure 5.1 A compression screw in the green (locked) position Figure 5.2 A compression screw in the red (unlocked) position 3. Grasp the two eject levers on the front of the blank and pull towards you as shown in Figure 5.3. You can now remove the blank from the slot, and add the new blade.
  • Page 49 Maintaining the VIPRION Platform Figure 5.3 Extending an eject lever Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 5 - 3...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 To install a blade 1. Extend the eject levers, located on each side of the blade, into the open position. 2. Carefully lift the blade and align the guide grooves on either side with the corresponding grooves on the interior of the slot as shown in Figure 5.4.
  • Page 51 Maintaining the VIPRION Platform Figure 5.5 Locking the blade into position 5. Turn the compression screws clockwise until they are completely secured to the platform in the green (locked) position, as shown in Figure 5.1, on page 5-2. Note: The locking indicator on the compression screws turns green before the screws are completely secured to the platform;...

  • Page 52: Changing The Fan Tray

    Chapter 5 Changing the fan tray The VIPRION platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to maintain the airflow throughout the chassis. You can change or replace the fan tray as part of the routine maintenance of the platform, or in the event of a fan failure.

  • Page 53: Changing A Power Supply

    Maintaining the VIPRION Platform Changing a power supply The VIPRION platform can contain up to four power supplies. These power supplies can operate in one of two modes: 120V and 220V, dependent on the power source to which the power supplies are connected.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Replacing a power supply The design of the VIPRION platform is such that you can remove a power supply from the chassis without powering down the system, provided that there are still enough power supplies to equal one less than the number of running blades.

  • Page 55: Removing And Replacing The Lcd Component

    Maintaining the VIPRION Platform Removing and replacing the LCD component The LCD component allows you to access several functions associated with the platform, such as configuring the management port for the system. To replace the LCD component 1. To remove the original LCD component, grasp the LCD component on either side, using the indentations provided.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 4. Press the LCD component onto the corresponding connections at the front of the platform until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 5.7. Figure 5.7 Pressing the LCD component into position 5 - 10...

  • Page 57: Guidelines For Dc Power In The Viprion Platform

    Guidelines for DC Power in the VIPRION Platform • Introducing the DC power supply option for the VIPRION platform • VIPRION DC power supply specifications...

  • Page 59: Introducing The Dc Power Supply Option For The Viprion Platform

    This document assumes that you have followed the instructions provided with the platform in the guide Setting Up the VIPRION Platform. The chassis should be installed in a rack and have at least one blade installed.

  • Page 60: Additional Equipment For Dc Power

    Note The VIPRION platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN). Important All copper grounding cable compression-type terminal lugs used for grounding must meet all appropriate UL standards.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Dc Power Source To The System

    After the platform is installed in a rack, you can wire the platform to the DC power source. This section describes how to connect the DC power source. When you connect the DC power source, F5 Networks recommends that you follow the safety requirements defined for your network operations center (NOC).
  • Page 62 Figure 6.2 on the following page shows the terminal layout of the DC power supply wiring block on the back of the platform. Note The battery return terminals on the VIPRION system are in an isolated DC return (DC-I) configuration. To connect DC power to the platform 1.
  • Page 63 Guidelines for DC Power in the VIPRION Platform Figure 6.2 The terminal block plug Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 6 - 5...

  • Page 64: Viprion Dc Power Supply Specifications

    Chapter 6 VIPRION DC power supply specifications The following specifications apply to only the VIPRION DC-powered chassis. Item Specification Power supply 1445W maximum from DC source Rated voltage -36 to -72 VDC Current 170 to 85 amps Table 6.1 The VIPRION DC power supply specification Important Specifications are subject to change without notification.

  • Page 65: Guidelines For Dc-Powered Equipment

    • For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect in the fixed wiring. • Use only copper conductors. • Cabling for the VIPRION system must be grounded on both sides. • Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply. Additional NEBS information The following notes and warnings apply to the network equipment building system (NEBS) version of the VIPRION platform.
  • Page 66 Chapter 6 6 - 8...

  • Page 67: Working With Environmental Guidelines For The Viprion Platform

    Working with Environmental Guidelines for the VIPRION Platform • Environmental requirements...

  • Page 69: Environmental Requirements

    • Install the rack according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and check the rack for stability before placing equipment in it. • Build and position the rack so that once you install the VIPRION platform, the power supply and the vents on both the front and back of the unit remain unobstructed.

  • Page 70: Guidelines For Ac-Powered Equipment

    Chapter 7 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 per power feed. • Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply. Guidelines for DC-powered equipment A DC-powered installation must meet the following requirements: •...
  • Page 71 Working with Environmental Guidelines for the VIPRION Platform • Use only copper conductors. • Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply. Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 7 - 3...
  • Page 72 Chapter 7 7 - 4...

  • Page 73: Reviewing Hardware Specifications

    Reviewing Hardware Specifications • Reviewing hardware specifications • Understanding power requirements • PB100 blade specifications • J100 chassis specifications • Additional acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications...
  • Page 75 Reviewing Hardware Specifications Reviewing hardware specifications The following table contains general information about the VIPRION™ hardware platform. Item Specification Server/Node Operating ® Load balancing of any TCP/IP OS, including Windows System Compatibility NT, Windows 95, all UNIX platforms, and Mac/OS Internet/Intranet All TCP services, UDP, SIP, and SSL;...

  • Page 76: Understanding Power Requirements

    Chapter 8 Understanding power requirements Before you get started with the VIPRION platform, it is important to understand the power options and requirements. This section describes AC power supply support and cable requirements. Power provisioning The platform supports one to four AC power supplies. The power supplies are auto-ranging 90VAC to 240VAC input.

  • Page 77: Power Cables

    NEMA 6-20P wall outlet, or region-specific equivalent. For 115V VAC low line input, a different cable is available which uses a NEMA 5-20P, or region-specific equivalent. Region-specific power cables are available from F5 Networks. Platform Guide: VIPRION™ 8 - 3...

  • Page 78: Pb100 Blade Specifications

    Chapter 8 PB100 blade specifications The following specifications apply to the PB100 blade only. WARNING This platform supports only optics modules provided by F5 Networks. Item Specification Dimensions Proprietary to fit F5 Networks chassis Weight 14.5 lbs. Processors 2 Opteron Dual-Core 2.6GHz processors...

  • Page 79: J100 Chassis Specifications

    Reviewing Hardware Specifications J100 chassis specifications The following specifications apply to the J100 chassis only. WARNING This platform supports only optics modules provided by F5 Networks. Item Specification Dimensions 12.2"H x 17.4"W x 21"D rack-mount chassis Weight Fully loaded system (4 blades, 4 power supplies): 139 lbs.

  • Page 80: Additional Acoustic, Airflow, And Altitude Specifications

    Chapter 8 Additional acoustic, airflow, and altitude specifications To maintain the VIPRION platform, you must be familiar with additional specifications such as acoustic levels, airflow movement, and operational altitude for the VIPRION platform. Chassis with line Specification type Detail Units...

  • Page 81: Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, For China

    Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China • VIPRION chassis • VIPRION blades...

  • Page 83: Viprion Chassis

    Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China VIPRION chassis This table lists hazardous substances controlled by China, and shows how ® the F5 Networks VIPRION platform conforms to the standards. Platform Guide: VIPRION™ A - 1...

  • Page 84: Viprion Blades

    Appendix A VIPRION blades This table lists hazardous substances controlled by China, and shows how the F5 Networks VIPRION blades conform to the standards. A - 2...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 87 A cluster is a group of slots on the VIPRION system chassis. When you insert blades into the slots of a cluster, the blades function as a single system to process application traffic.
  • Page 88 Hot-swappable refers to your ability to remove a component without first shutting down the system. The VIPRION platform consists of several components: blades, LCD component, power supplies, and the fan tray, that you can replace without affecting system performance.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index...
  • Page 91 1-2 command line syntax table 1-8 hardware specifications command syntax, identifying 1-8 for J100 chassis 8-5 components provided with VIPRION platform 1-2 for PB100 blade 8-4 compression screws for VIPRION chassis 8-1 securing 5-5 for VIPRION DC-powered chassis 6-6...
  • Page 92 USB port liquid crystal display, see LCD 3-1 and supported CD drives 1-3 media types ventilation 7-1 and attributes 4-6 VIPRION platform setting 4-7 and components provided 1-2 Menu mode 3-2, 3-3 menus on LCD panel 3-3 warnings, environmental 7-1 See also China material content listing.

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