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Preface Thank you for purchasing the 6400LF appliance. This Installation Guide describes the 6400LF hardware and installation procedures. It is intended for network installers, network operators, and security officers. About this Guide The following table briefly describes each chapter and appendix in this guide. Chapter or Appendix Description Chapter 1, Overview...
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Overview EdgeMarc 6400LF The EdgeMarc 6400LF converged networking router is an intelligent, all-in-one networking solution for enterprises and service providers. It reduces costs by simplifying the deployment, management and security of converged voice, video and data networks. The EdgeMarc 6400LF provides the following important functions for converged networks: T1 Wide Area Network (WAN) Access Router •...
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Call Quality Monitoring • The 6400LF provides passive call quality monitoring statistics for each VoIP call to enforce SLAs and resolve networking problems that negatively affect call quality. Future-proof Scalability • The 6400LF is a powerful, flexible platform that can be deployed initially as a low-cost WAN access router and then licensed through software for more advanced VoIP features and increased call performance.
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Configuration of Edgewater nodes using an authenticated, central console • Monitoring of VoIP call quality and related statistics • Extensive trend analysis and reporting for items such as uptime, link utilization, call • quality, etc. Context sensitive, online troubleshooting tips linked to Edgewater’s real-time problem •...
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Front Panel Figure 1: 6400LF Back Panel Name Description Storage Area 1 Slimline drive bay Storage Area 2 Optional 6 hard disk drive or tape drive bay System Control See Figure 2: 6400LF System Panel for more details. Panel Storage Area 3 1”...
After issuing the interrupt, a memory download can be performed to determine the cause of the problem. NOTE: Should never be pressed without the recommendation of support team of Edgewater Networks, Inc.
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide System Status LED Video Connector NOTE: If a monitor is connected to the control panel video connector, the rear video port on the server board will be disabled and the control panel video will be enabled. The video source is the same for both connectors and is switched between the two, with the control panel having priority over the rear...
Getting Started Physical Installation The 6400LF is designed for rack installation. Observe the following guidelines when installing the system: Always verify that the AC cord is disconnected from a power source prior to installation. • Ensure that the installation site has adequate air circulation and meets the minimum •...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Mounting in a Four-Post Rack System Remove the Chassis Handles 1. Remove two screws (Figure 2) from each handle. 2. Set the handles and screws aside for reattachment later. Figure 1: Removing a Handle from the Chassis...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach Brackets to Chassis 1. Place a chassis bracket along one side of the chassis in the front-mount position (Figure 1, A). 2. Align the holes (B) in the bracket with the tabs (C) on the chassis and place the bracket against the chassis.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach Disks to Chassis 1. Place a chassis disk at the side of the chassis towards the rear (see Figure 4, 2. Install screw (B) and tighten. 3. In the same manner, attach a chassis disk to the opposite side of the chassis. Chassis disk Hex head screw Figure 3: Attaching a Chassis Disk to the Chassis...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach Brackets to Rear Posts 1. Attach a nut bar (Figure 5, C) on the inside of the two rear rack posts using screws (A). Do not completely tighten the screws—leave them loose enough to allow insertion of the brackets in step 2.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide 4. Install Chassis in Rack CAUTION Lifting the chassis and attaching it to the rack is a two-person job. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device. A fully loaded SR1400 server weighs approximately 13.9 kg (30.6 lbs.) and a fully loaded SR2400 server weighs approximately 23.4 kg (51.5 lbs.).
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Chassis bracket Front post #10-32 x ½ - inch screw Nut bar Figure 6: Attaching a Front Bracket to a Front Post...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Install Chassis Handles NOTE: The handles are required to hold the bezel on. If you will not be installing a bezel, you do not need to install the handles. 1. Slide a handle (Figure 7, A) between the chassis and the chassis bracket. 2.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Mid-Mounting in a Two-Post Rack System Remove the Chassis Handles 1. Remove two screws (Figure 8) from each handle. 2. Save the handles and screws for possible future reattachment. You will not reattach them as part of this process. Figure 8: Removing a Handle from the Chassis...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach Brackets to Chassis 1. Place a mounting bracket (Figure 10, A) along one side of the chassis in the mid-mount position. 2. Align the holes (B) in the bracket with the tabs (C) on the chassis and place the bracket against the chassis.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach L Brackets to Center Posts 1. Position an L bracket (Figure 11, A) on the front side of the center post (C). 2. Attach the L bracket to the center post using the screws (B) supplied with your rack. Do not fully tighten at this time.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Install Chassis in Rack CAUTION Lifting the chassis and attaching it to the rack is a two-person job. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device. A fully loaded SR1400 server weighs approximately 13.9 kg (30.6 lbs.) and a fully loaded SR2400 server weighs approximately 23.4 kg (51.5 lbs.).
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Chassis bracket in mid-mount position L bracket Screw Figure 12: Installing the Chassis in the Rack...
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Front-Mount-Only in a Two-Post Rack System WARNING Your chassis’ rack mount kit provides the option for mounting the system in a two post front-mount-only configuration. However, mounting your chassis using this option is not recommended for use in most rack systems. If a front-mount-only configuration is desired, it is highly recommended that you verify through your rack vendor that your specific rack is designed to support the excessive weight and stresses this type of mounting configuration imposes on the rack.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach Brackets to Chassis 1. Place a mounting bracket (Figure 14, A) along one side of the chassis in the front- mount position. 2. Align the holes (B) in the bracket with the tabs (C) on the chassis and place the bracket against the chassis.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Attach L Brackets to Center Posts 1. Position an L bracket (Figure 16, A) on the backside of the center post (C). 2. Attach the L bracket to the center post using the screws (B) supplied with your rack. Do not fully tighten at this time.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Install Chassis in Rack CAUTION Lifting the chassis and attaching it to the rack is a two-person job. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device. A fully loaded SR1400 server weighs about 13.9 kg (30.6 lbs.) and a fully loaded SR2400 server weighs about 23.4 kg (51.5 lbs.).
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Chassis bracket in front-mount position L bracket Screw (supplied by rack manufacturer) Figure 17: Installing the Chassis in the Rack...
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Install Chassis Handles NOTE: The handles are only required to hold the bezel on. If you will not be installing a bezel, you do not need to install the handles. 1. Slide a handle (Figure 19, A) between the chassis and the chassis bracket. 2.
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Connecting the Power and Cables The 6400LF comes with an AC power cord and power adapter for connecting the unit to the AC outlet. Warning Always connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet suitable for the power supply that came with the unit in order to reduce the risk of damage to it.
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Administration You can configure the 6400LF EdgeMarc and 6400LF EdgeProtect appliances using a simple web- based user interface. Configure the 6400LF EdgeView appliance using YaST, a pre-installed, LINUX-based system management tool. Configuring the 6400LF EdgeMarc and 6400LF EdgeProtect You can configure the 6400LF EdgeMarc and 6400LF EdgeProtect appliance using a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide 5. Select Network and start configuring the 6400LF appliance. Note For secure network management on an EdgeMarc or EdgeProtect 6400LF appliance, change the default user name and password as described in the VOS for EdgeMarc User Manual. Configuring the 6400LF EdgeView You can configure the 6400LF Edgeview appliance using YaST, a pre-installed, LINUX-based system management tool.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide 7. Continue to configure the EdgeView appliance as described in “Chapter 2. Getting Started” of the EdgeView User Manual. Note For secure network management on an EdgeView 6400LF appliance, change the default user name and password as described in the EdgeView User Manual. Additional Note Configure the EdgeView 6400LF appliance as a High Availability system by following the instructions as described in the EdgeView User Manual.
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6400LF Converged Network Appliance Installation Guide Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow Control: None • 3. The following login screen appears*: * The login prompt text is determined by whether the appliance is the 5300LF EdgeMarc, 5300LF EdgeView, or 5300LF EdgeProtect.
Warranty Information Hardware Warranty For a period of one (1) year after shipment of the Product, Edgewater warrants that such Hardware will substantially conform to Edgewater’s published specifications for such Hardware on the date of order if properly used in accordance with procedures described in the documentation supplied by Edgewater.
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