Arista DCA-DM-SDL2 Quick Start Manual

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DANZ Monitoring Fabric
Service Node Appliance
DCA-DM-SDL2
Arista Networks
www.arista.com
DOC-06724-01

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide DANZ Monitoring Fabric Service Node Appliance DCA-DM-SDL2 Arista Networks www.arista.com DOC-06724-01...
  • Page 2 The trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") displayed in this documentation are the property of Arista Networks in the United States and other countries. Use of the Marks is subject to Arista Network Terms of Use Policy, available at www.arista.com/en/terms-of-use. Use of marks belonging to other parties is for informational...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1: Overview..................1 1.1 Scope..............................1 1.2 Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment..................1 1.3 Installation Process..........................1 1.4 Safety Information..........................2 1.5 Obtaining Technical Assistance......................2 1.6 Specifications............................. 3 Chapter 2: Setup Preparation................ 8 2.1 Site Selection.............................8 2.2 Tools and Parts Required for Installation..................8 2.3 Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment..................9 2.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions..................9 2.5 Setting up Your System........................
  • Page 4 Appendix C: Parts List................. 28 Appendix D: Front View of the System............29 D.1 Front Panel Features........................29 Appendix E: Rear Panel Features............... 31 Appendix F: RoHS Declaration Statements..........33...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Overview

    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 •...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    All customers, partners, resellers, or distributors holding a valid Arista Service Contract can obtain technical support in any of the following ways: • Email: support@arista.com. This is the easiest way to create a new service request. Include a detailed description of the problem. •...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Overview Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Arista DCA-DM-SDL2 DMF ServiceNode Appliance. Figure 1-1: System Dimensions System Dimensions 482.0 mm (18.97 inches) 434.0 mm (17.08 inches) 86.8 mm (3.41 inches) 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) (with bezel) 22 mm (0.87 inches) (without bezel) 677.8 mm (26.685 inches)
  • Page 8 Table 1: Weight Specifications The table below shows the unit weight specifications with all drives/SSDs installed. Weight Maximum weight (with all drives/ SSDs) 3.5-inch system 18.62 kg 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)
  • Page 9 Overview Table 5: Maximum Vibration Specifications The table below shows the maximum vibration specifications during operations and storage. Maximum Vibration Specifications Non-operational (Storage) 1.88 G at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). Operational (Continuous) 0.26G at 5Hz to 350Hz (x, y, and z axes)
  • Page 10 Table 9: Expanded Operating Temperature Expanded Operating Temperature Specifications Continuous operation 10°C to 35°C at 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) dew point. Note: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously in temperatures as low as 10°C and as high as 35°C.
  • Page 11 Overview Table 10: Operating Temperature Derating Specifications The table below shows the operating temperature derating specifications. Operating Temperature Derating Specifications Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1.8°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1.8°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Setup Preparation

    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.
  • Page 13: Receiving And Inspecting The Equipment

    Setup Preparation 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.
  • Page 14: Front Bezel

    • #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: Safety Information. 1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals. 2.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel Ethernet Connections

    Setup Preparation Figure 2-2: Locating MAC Address of your System 1 - Information tag (front view) 2 - Information tag (back view) 3 - Open Manage Mobile 4 - iDRAC MAC address and (OMM) label iDRAC secure password label 5 - Service Tag 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...
  • Page 16: Dmf Service Node Appliance Ip Configuration

    DMF Service Node Appliance IP Configuration The DMF Service Node Appliance Host and iDRAC IP addresses can be manually allocated as below: Manual configuration (Requires terminal connected to VGA port) • Manual IP Address Setup Manual IP Address Setup. • Web Access into Host via iDRAC Web Access into iDRAC (System IPMI).
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Dmf Service Node Appliance Access

    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) • Updating the Host Password •...
  • Page 18: Changing The Idrac Password

    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 is available to change the iDRAC password: •...
  • Page 19 DMF Service Node Appliance Access 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Application Setup

    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.
  • Page 22: Appendix A: Series Status Indicators

    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.
  • Page 23: Status Led Indicators

    Series Status Indicators Table 12: LCD Panel Features Description Item Button Description Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments. Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor. Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments. During message scrolling: •...
  • Page 24 Table 13: 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).
  • Page 25: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Series Status Indicators 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.
  • Page 26: Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    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 indicator is blinking green.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28: Appendix B: Rack Installation

    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: •...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Two-Post Rack Mount Parts

    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...
  • Page 32: Appendix C: Parts List

    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)
  • Page 33: Appendix D: Front View Of The System

    Front View of the System Please refer to the DMF Service Node Specification section in the DMF Hardware Guide document available arista.com Front Panel Features This front view displays the features available on the front panel of the DMF Service Node Appliance.
  • Page 34 System Identification The identification buttons on the front and Button / Indicator back panels 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.
  • Page 35: Appendix E: Rear Panel Features

    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...
  • Page 36 1 - 16 SNI 1 to SNI 16 Service interfaces 1 to 16. Note: Refer to the DMF Hardware Guide for port data mapping of ports 1 to 16. Power Supply 1 PSU status indicator Indicates the status of the power supply Power Supply 2 Ethernet connector 4 Service Node management port 2...
  • Page 37: Appendix F: Rohs Declaration Statements

    Appendix F RoHS Declaration Statements For Taiwan BSMI RoHS Table, go to https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/AristaBSMIRoHS.pdf.

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