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Chapter 1 Overview This guide is intended for network professionals who need to install the DMF Service Node Appliance. The following topics are covered in this section: • Scope • Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment • Installation Process • Safety Information •...
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Overview Specifications The following Appliance Specifications table lists the specifications of the Arista DCA-DM-SC2 DMF Service Node Appliance. Figure 1-1: System Dimensions System Dimensions 482.0 mm (18.97 inches) 434.0 mm (17.08 inches) 42.8 mm (1.68 inches) 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) (with bezel) 22 mm (0.87 inches) (without bezel)
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Table 1: Weight Specifications The table below shows the unit weight specifications with all drives/SSDs installed. Weight Maximum weight (with all drives/ SSDs) 4 x 3.5-inch system 18.62 kg 4 x 3.5-inch system 18.62 kg (41.05 pound) (41.05 pound) 8 x 2.5-inch system 16.58 kg 8 x 2.5-inch system 16.58 kg (36.55 pound) (36.55 pound)
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Overview Table 5: Maximum Vibration Specifications The table below shows the maximum vibration specifications during operations and storage. Maximum Vibration Specifications Operating 0.26G at 5Hz to 350Hz (x, y, and z axes) Storage 1.88 G at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
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105 W/4C, 115 W/6C, 130 W/8C, 140 W/14C or higher wattage processors (TDP>140 W) are not supported. • Redundant power supply configuration is required. • Non-Arista qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported. • NVMe drives are not supported. • Apache Pass DIMM and NVDIMM are not supported.
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/en/support/product- documentation. • Begin installing the rails in the allotted space that is closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.
The accessory kit should include screws for attaching the appliance into an equipment rack. When installing the appliance to an equipment rack with unthreaded post holes, nuts and bolts are also required to secure the appliance to the rack posts. Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment Upon receiving the appliance, inspect the shipping boxes and record any external damage.
Setup Preparation • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver. • Wrist grounding strap connected to ground. • Rack mount kit instructions located in the shipping box. Before Working Inside your System Follow these safety guidelines: Refer to Safety Informationfor more information. 1.
Figure 2-2: Locating MAC Address of your System Information tag (front view) 4 iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label Information tag Service Tag (back view) Open Manage Mobile (OMM) label 2.6.3 Rear Panel Ethernet Connections On the back panel of the DMF Service Node Appliance, locate the Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors.
Setup Preparation 2.7.1 Manual IP Address Setup Note: Direct IP Address Setup requires a terminal connected to the VGA port of the appliance. Refer to Setting Up and Using iDRAC in the DMF Deployment Guide.
Chapter 3 DMF Service Node Appliance Access iDRAC iDRAC is a GUI based IPMI running on a separate out of band CPU used for monitoring the hardware appliance. • Web Access into iDRAC (System IPMI) • Changing the iDRAC Password 3.1.1 Web Access into iDRAC (System IPMI) iDRAC is supported on the following browsers:...
DMF Service Node Appliance Access Login using the default username and password, which are: • Username: root • Password: <password on the Service Tag> Note: Both the username and password are case sensitive. 3.1.2 Changing the iDRAC Password The following options are available to change the iDRAC password: •...
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2. Under "iDRAC Settings", go to User. Expand the Local Users and select the user for which the password is to be changed. Figure 3-3: iDRAC Settings Page 3. Click the User ID number of the root account to select it.
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DMF Service Node Appliance Access 4. Click Edit. The page appears, showing options for changing password for root user. Figure 3-4: Changing the Password 5. Enter the new password in the Password and click Confirm Password. 6. Click Save to apply the password change.
Chapter 4 Application Setup Setting Up DMF Service Node Pre-installation Checklist Ensure that installation prerequisite has been satisfied as mentioned in the DMF Installation Prerequisites section of the DMF Deployment Guide. 4.1.1 Setup Steps for DMF Service Node To set up DMF service node, please refer to Service Node Setup and Initial Configuration section of the Deployment Guide.
Appendix A Series Status Indicators This section contains the following topics: • LCD Panel Features • Status LED Indicators • 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.
Status LED Indicators Note: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs. Figure A-2: LCD Panel Features...
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Series Status Indicators Table 12: Status LED Indicators and Descriptions Item 1 is the health indicator that indicates the health status of the system. The indicator turns solid blue if the system is turned on and in good health. The indicator flashes amber if the system is turned on or in standby, and if any issue occurs (for example, a failed fan or drive).
Icon Description Condition Corrective Action PCIe Indicator The indicator turns Restart the system. Update any solid amber if a PCIe required drivers for the PCIe card. card experiences an Reinstall the card. error. A.2.1 iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Codes The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
Series Status Indicators Table 14: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicators and Descriptions This table describes the Quick Sync status indicators. The indicator statuses are Off, which is the default state, Solid white, blinks white rapidly, blinks white slowly, blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off, solid amber, and blinking amber.
Link LED Indicator Activity LED indicator Table 15: NIC Indicator Codes The NIC indicators table describes different NIC indicator codes and conditions of the connectivity. Status Condition Link and activity indicators are off. The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green, and the activity The NIC is connected to a valid network at its indicator is blinking green.
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Series Status Indicators Table 16: AC PSU Status Indicator Codes This table describes the AC PSU status indicators and what condition is the PSU when the power indicator light is green, blinking green, blinking amber, and when it is not illuminated. Power Indicator Codes Condition Green...
Appendix B Rack Installation This section includes the following topics: • Rack Installation • Two-Post Rack Mount Parts Rack Installation Use the following steps to assemble the racking rails and attach the components to the system. 1. Identifying the Rail Kit Contents. Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly: •...
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Rack Installation 3. Installing and Removing Tooled Rails (Threaded Hole Racks). a. Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat-tipped screwdriver (1). b. Pull and rotate the rail latch sub-assemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (2). c.
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5. Removing the System From the Rack. a. Locate the lock levers on the sides of the inner rails (1). b. Unlock each lever by rotating it up to its release position (2). c. Grasp the sides of the system firmly and pull it forward until the rail standoffs are at the front of the J- slots.
Rack Installation Two-Post Rack Mount Parts The two-post rack mount kit includes: • Two sliding rail assemblies. • Two hook and loop straps. Figure B-1: Two-Post Rack Mount Parts...
Appendix C Parts List This section lists the default and optional installation parts available in the accessory kit. Each appliance comes with an accessory kit that contains necessary parts that are required to install the appliance. Four-post Rack Mount The following accessories are available along with the appliance: Figure C-1: Four-post Rack Mount Kit Parts 2U Rail slide Screws (for fixing rack plugs to rail rod and rail slide)
Front View of the System Please refer to the DMF Service Node Specification section in the DMF Hardware Guide document available at arista.com. Front Panel Features This front view displays the features available on the front panel of the DMF Service Node Appliance.
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System Identification The identification buttons on the front and back panels Button / Indicator can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the system status indicator on the back flashes until one of the buttons is pressed again.
Appendix E Rear Panel Features This section displays the rear panel of the DMF Service Node Appliance. Figure E-1: DMF Service Node Rear Panel Ethernet Connector Integrated 1000/10000 Mbps NIC connector. Inband Ethernet Connector port 1(10-GbE SFP+Service interfaces SNI1, SNI2, SNI3 &...
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