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- Page 1 Platform Guide: 3900 MAN-0328-00...
- Page 3 Accelerator, SYN Check, Traffic Management Operating System, TMOS, TrafficShield, Transparent Data Reduction, uRoam, VIPRION, WANJet, WAN Optimization Module, WOM, WebAccelerator, WA, and ZoneRunner are trademarks or service marks of F5 Networks, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries, and may not be used without F5's express written consent.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: About the 3900 platform..............5 The 3900 Platform............................6 Components provided with the platform....................6 Peripheral hardware that you provide......................7 LCD panel..............................7 About LCD menus........................7 Using LCD menus........................8 Indicator LEDs............................9 Indicator LED actions........................9 Standard operating states of the status and alarm LEDs............10 Standard operating states of the power supply LEDs..............10... - Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance..............25 About AC power supplies........................26 Installing an AC power supply....................26 About DC power supplies........................27 Installing a DC power supply.....................28 About the fan tray...........................28 Replacing the fan tray.........................29 Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines............31 General environmental guidelines......................32 Guidelines for DC-powered equipment....................32 Appendix B: Platform Airflow..............35 Platform Airflow Diagram........................36...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: About The 3900 Platform
Chapter About the 3900 platform Topics: Before you install the 3900 platform, you may want to quickly review information about the controls and ports on both the front and the back of the • The 3900 Platform platform. • Components provided with the platform •... -
Page 8: The 3900 Platform
On the front of the 3900 platform, you can reset the unit using the LCD panel and view the indicator LEDs for hard disk access. You can also use the front-panel LEDs to assess the condition of the unit. On the back of the unit, you can power the unit off and on. -
Page 9: Peripheral Hardware That You Provide
Peripheral hardware that you provide For each 3900 platform, you may need to provide additional peripheral hardware. If you plan to remotely administer the system, we recommend having a workstation already connected to the same subnet as the management interface. -
Page 10: Using Lcd Menus
Using LCD menus Press the X button to put the LCD panel in Menu mode. The Left Arrow, Right Arrow, Up Arrow, and Down Arrow buttons are functional only when the LCD panel is in Menu mode. 8 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 11: Indicator Leds
You must clear any alerts on the screen before you can use the LCD panel. Indicator LEDs The behavior of each LED indicates the status of the system. Indicator LED actions Action Description Off (none) LED is not lit and does not display any color. Platform Guide: 3900 | 9... -
Page 12: Standard Operating States Of The Status And Alarm Leds
The /etc/alertd/alert.conf file defines standard system alerts, and the /config/user_alert.conf file defines custom settings. You should edit only the /config/user_alert.conf file. 1. Open a command prompt on the BIG-IP system. 2. Type the following command: 10 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 13: Additional Indicator Led Status Conditions
You can use bigpipe or tmsh to view the status of a specific interface on a platform. From the command line interface, use the following syntax to display the current status of a specific interface: Platform Guide: 3900 | 11... -
Page 14: Viewing The Status Of All Interfaces
From the command line interface, use the following syntax to display the valid media types for a specific interface: b interface <interface_key> media show Important: In all Gigabit Ethernet modes, the only valid duplex mode is full duplex. 12 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 15: Valid Media Types
Activity LED No Link Not lit Not lit 10Mbps, half duplex Yellow blinking Yellow solid 10Mbps, full duplex Yellow blinking Green blinking 100Mbps, half duplex Yellow solid Yellow solid 100Mbps, full duplex Yellow solid Green blinking Platform Guide: 3900 | 13... -
Page 16: Always-On Management
Resets the host subsystem. In this case, the system is reset with hardware reset--USE WITH CARE!) a hardware reset. Important: We do not recommend using this option under normal circumstances. It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the BIG-IP system. 14 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 17: Accessing The Aom Command Menu From The Serial Console
The host console shell opens. 3. Type the following command to use the hostconsh shell: hostconsh 4. To open the command menu, type the following key sequence: Esc ( The AOM Command Menu displays. Platform Guide: 3900 | 15... -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Platform Installation
Chapter Platform Installation Topics: After you have reviewed the hardware requirements and become familiar with the 3900 platform, you can install the unit. • Determine which rail kit to use • General recommendations for rack mounting • About the front-mounting kit •... -
Page 20: Determine Which Rail Kit To Use
Determine which rail kit to use The 3900 platform comes with two types of rack mounting kits: stationary front-mounting and sliding rail-mounting. An advantage of installing the sliding rail-mounting kit is that you can then slide the unit in and out of the rack as needed. -
Page 21: About The Rail-Mounting Kit
(left and right) mounting brackets (two front and two rear) pair of rail lock brackets #8-32 thumb screws #8-32 Keps nuts or wing nuts 5/16 inch pan head screws 5/8 inch rail lock screws Platform Guide: 3900 | 19... -
Page 22: Installing The Rail-Mounting Kit Hardware
3. Attach the rail lock brackets to each side of the unit using the rail lock screws that are included in the kit. 4. Slide the outer rails onto the inner rails on the unit. 20 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 23: Installing The Unit Into A Rail-Mount Rack
Once the outer rails are installed into the rack, you can slide the inner rails mounted on the unit into the rack. 1. Extend the outer rails to the fully-locked position. 2. Slide the ball retainer on each rail to the front of the rail. Platform Guide: 3900 | 21... - Page 24 7. Secure the rail lock brackets on each side of the unit to the rack using either screws provided with the rack or one of the 5/8 inch rail lock screws provided with the kit per side. 22 | Platform Guide: 3900...
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Page 25: Connecting The Cables And Other Hardware
After you have installed the unit into the rack, connect the cables and other hardware. 1. Connect the system to a management workstation or network. • If you are using a serial terminal as the console, connect the serial console cable supplied by F5 Networks to the console port. •... -
Page 27: Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance
Chapter Platform Maintenance Topics: The 3900 platform contains several replaceable components, which can be replaced individually without exchanging the entire system. This platform • About AC power supplies contains the following replaceable components: • About DC power supplies • AC power supply •... -
Page 28: About Ac Power Supplies
About AC power supplies By default, the BIG-IP 3900 contains one hot swappable power supply, but can support a total of two AC or DC power supplies. The platform supports power redundancy, which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply. -
Page 29: About Dc Power Supplies
About DC power supplies The BIG-IP 3900 platform supports hot swappable DC power supplies. The DC power supply does not have an on/off switch. You can control the power from the rack switch or the DC power source. -
Page 30: Installing A Dc Power Supply
About the fan tray The BIG-IP 3900 platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to maintain airflow throughout the chassis. You can change or replace the fan tray as part of the routine maintenance of the unit, or in the event of a fan failure. The fans in the fan tray run constantly while the unit is on. -
Page 31: Replacing The Fan Tray
9. Place the new fan tray into the unit. 10. Connect the fan cable plug. The fan cable plug is connected properly when it clicks into place. 11. Replace the top cover of the unit. 12. Tighten the knurled knobs. Platform Guide: 3900 | 29... -
Page 33: Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines
Appendix Environmental Guidelines Topics: • General environmental guidelines • Guidelines for DC-powered equipment... -
Page 34: General Environmental Guidelines
General environmental guidelines The 3900 platform is an industrial network appliance that is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch EIA rack. Follow these guidelines to adhere to safety precautions: • Install the rack according to the manufacturer’s instructions and check the rack for stability before placing equipment in it. - Page 35 For permanently-connected equipment, incorporate a readily-accessible disconnect in the fixed wiring. • Use only copper conductors. • Cabling for the system must be grounded on both sides. • Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply. Platform Guide: 3900 | 33...
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Page 37: Appendix B: Platform Airflow
Appendix Platform Airflow Topics: When you install a 3900 platform into a rack, it is important to understand the unit’s airflow direction so that you can ensure proper cooling. • Platform Airflow Diagram... -
Page 38: Platform Airflow Diagram
The platform employs a negative pressure fan system, which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis and exhausts hot air out the back of the chassis. Figure 7: Airflow in the 3900 platform 36 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 39: Appendix C: Platform Specifications
Appendix Platform Specifications Topics: • General specifications for system features • Platform hardware specifications • Platform operating specifications • Agency Approvals... -
Page 40: General Specifications For System Features
General specifications for system features This table lists general specifications for BIG-IP system features for the 3900 platform. Item Specification Server/Node operating system Load balancing of any TCP/IP operating system: 32- and 64-bit Windows compatibility operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7;... -
Page 41: Platform Operating Specifications
DC power supply 1-2 x 300 W DC, 36 to 72 VDC input Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. Platform operating specifications This table lists operating specifications for the 3900 platform. Item Specification Typical power draw (dual AC power supplies;... -
Page 42: Agency Approvals
CB TEST CERTIFICATION TO IEC 950 EN 60950 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN55022 1998 Class A certifications EN55024 1998 Class A FCC Part 15B Class A VCCI Class A Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. 40 | Platform Guide: 3900... -
Page 43: Appendix D: China Rohs Requirements
Appendix China RoHS Requirements Topics: • Hazardous Substance Levels for China... -
Page 44: Hazardous Substance Levels For China
Hazardous Substance Levels for China This table shows how the F5 Networks 3900 platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) standards for China. 42 | Platform Guide: 3900... - Page 45 Index Index See also China RoHS Requirements. ESD, See electrostatic discharge (ESD). AC power supply 26 Ethernet hub requirements 7 administrative environment support 38 alarm LED 10 standard operating state, and 10 alarm LED, behavior 10 failover cable 23 alert conditions 10 fan tray 28, 29 defining custom alerts 10 replacing the fan tray 29...
- Page 46 Index Internet/Intranet protocol support 38 power on operation 9 power supply 26, 28 installing a DC power supply 28 installing an AC power supply 26 replacing a DC power supply 28 LCD config menu 7 Product version screen 8 LCD menus 7 PXE server, installing software from 8 LCD menus, using 8 LCD panel 7, 9...
- Page 47 Index status LED (continued) when solid yellow 11 switches 7 USB port, supported CD/DVD-ROM drives 7 System information screen 8 System menu 8 system, resetting 14 ventilation 36 TMOS, See Traffic Management Operating System. tmsh, See Traffic Management Shell warnings, environmental 32, 42 Traffic Management Operating System 14 See also China RoHS Requirements.
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