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Hardware Installation Guide

Alteon SSL Accelerator

Secure Sockets Layer Offload Device

Part Number: 212941-B, August 2002

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Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide Alteon SSL Accelerator Secure Sockets Layer Offload Device Part Number: 212941-B, August 2002 4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, California 95054 USA 1-800-4NORTEL http://www.nortelnetworks.com...
Page 2 Nortel Networks, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of products described herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Nortel Networks, Inc. The use and purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of Nortel Networks, Inc.
Page 3 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Notice. The equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) The device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4 Caution—Nortel Networks Alteon products are designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug Nortel Networks Alteon products into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
Page 5 Who Should Use This Book 7 How This Book Is Organized 8 Typographic Conventions 9 How to get Help 10 Chapter 1: Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 11 Hardware Feature Summary 12 ASA 310 models 12 ASA 410 models 12...
Page 6 (1000Base-SX Port) 49 Power Management 51 Connecting the Power Cord 51 Turning Power On/Off 51 Chapter 3: Connecting to the Alteon SSL Accelerator 53 Connecting a Terminal 54 Serial Connector and Pin Assignments 54 Establishing a Console Connection 55 Troubleshooting 56...
Page 7: Who Should Use This Book
Preface This Hardware Installation Guide describes the features and installation process of the Nortel Networks Alteon SSL Accelerator (ASA) with SSL offload software. Who Should Use This Book This Hardware Installation Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and maintaining a network.
Page 8 It also describes how to connect a terminal to the console port. Chapter 3, “Connecting to the Alteon SSL Accelerator” provides suggestions for trouble- shooting problems starting the ASA after the hardware installation.
Page 9: Typographic Conventions
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Typographic Conventions The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book. Table 1 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Meaning Example Symbol This type is used for names of commands, View the readme.txt file.
Page 10: How To Get Help
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide How to get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assis- tance.
Page 11 Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator The Alteon SSL Accelerator (ASA) is a peripheral Secure Socket Layer (SSL) offload plat- form that attaches to an Alteon Web switch or a comparable switch from another vendor. The ASA performs a TCP three-way handshake with the client through the Web switch and per- forms all the SSL encryption and decryption for the session.
Page 12 PCI SSL accelerator card(s)—one 2000 TPS card „ Serial port (DTE) at the back panel for system diagnostics and configuration. „ TFTP or FTP download to hard disk for software updates and upgrades. „ Chapter 1: Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 13: Physical Description
„ The front panel also incorporates a USB connector and a PS/2 connector to connect a mouse and keyboard using a Y-cable (see Figure 1-1). „ Chapter 1: Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 14 System power indicator This LED is green when the power supply is turned on. There is a dupli- cate system power status indicator on the back panel. „ Chapter 1: Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 15 This LED is green when the power supply is turned on. This is a duplicate of the power status indicator found on the front panel. „ Power button „ Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) „ Chapter 1: Introducing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 16 HSM card, this might be perceived as a tampering attempt. If a tampering attempt is determined, private key information contained within the HSM will be destroyed. Instead, contact product support at Nortel Networks. See “How to get Help” on page 10 for more information.
Page 17 Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator This chapter describes the physical installation of the Alteon SSL Accelerator, including instructions on how to choose a location and directions for mounting and cabling. The Alteon SSL Accelerator is shipped with the following items: „...
Page 18: Choosing A Location
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Choosing a Location The Alteon SSL Accelerator is intended for installation in data centers or similar surroundings that meet the environmental, hardware, and power requirements listed in “Specifications” on page Precautions for selecting a site and installing the system —Make sure the device is properly grounded electrically and that power connections...
Page 19: Safety Instructions
The two-post open-frame relay rack must be properly secured according to the manu- facturer or industry specifications before installing the ASA. The four-post cabinet rack must meet the relevant ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, IEC 297, or DIN 41494 specifications. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 20 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. Do not step on or stand on any system/component when servicing other systems/components in a rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 21: Recommended Tools And Supplies
#2 Phillips screwdriver „ 11/32-inch wrench or nut driver (if changing bracket to flush-mount configuration) „ Straight edge „ Masking tape or felt-tip pen to mark the mounting holes. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 22: Rack Kit Contents
Installing a two-post rack kit includes performing the following tasks in their numbered order: Marking the rack Installing the slide assemblies in the rack „ Center-mount installation „ Flush-mount installation Installing the system in the rack Installing the cable-management arm Routing cables „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 23: Marking The Rack
(see Figure 2-2). 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 44 mm (1.75 inches [1 U]) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) Figure 2-2 Two-Post, Open-Frame Rack, Universal-Hole Spacing „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 24: Wide-Hole Spacing Racks
0.625, 0.625, and 0.5 inch (see Figure 2-2 on page 23). – If your rack has universal-hole spacing, you have completed the procedure for mark- ing the rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 25: Installing The Slide Assemblies In The Rack
The two-post rack kit is shipped with the brackets configured for center-mount installation. To complete the installation, perform the following steps: Figure 2-4 Installing the Slide Assemblies for Center-Mount Configuration „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 26 2-5). If the vertical rack is 6 inches wide, use the holes located 3 inches in front of the holes at the back end of the slide assemblies. Figure 2-5 Installing the Stiffening Bracket (shown in 3-inch rack position) „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 27: Flush-Mount Installation
The joined bracket becomes the new extended rear bracket. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to configure the other slide assembly. Figure 2-6 Rotating the Front Mounting Bracket for Flush-Mount Installation „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 28 Perform steps 8 and 9 to install the right slide assembly in the rack. Use an 11/32-inch wrench or nut driver to fully tighten the nuts on the mounting brackets on both slide assemblies that you tightened with your fingers. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 29: Installing The System In The Rack
The system release latch will move forward and then snap back as the front shoulder screw passes into the front slot. Use this system release latch when you wish to remove the system from the slide assemblies. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 30: Installing The Cable-Management Arm
Installing the Cable-Management Arm “Installing the Cable-Management Arm” on page Routing Cables See the procedure “Routing Cables” on page You have completed the installation of the rack kit in a two-post rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 31: Before You Begin
You need the following tools and supplies to install the system in a four-post relay rack: „ #2 Phillips screwdriver „ Masking tape or felt-tip pen for use in marking the mounting holes to be used. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 32: Rapidrails Rack Kit Contents
„ RapidRails Slide assemblies, one pair (2) „ Cable-management arm (1) „ Stop block (1) „ Status-indicator cable assembly (1) „ Releasable tie wraps (not shown in Figure 2-8) „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 33: Versarails Rack Kit Contents
10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws (10) „ Releasable tie wraps (not shown in Figure 2-9) 12-24 x 0.5 inch pan-head Phillips screws (8) Figure 2-9 VersaRails Rack Kit Contents „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 34: Installation Tasks
Store the two doors where they will not injure someone if the doors accidently fall over. If you are installing more than one system, install the slide assemblies so that the first system is installed in the lowest available position in the rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 35 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 44 mm (1.75 inches [1 U]) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) Figure 2-10 One Rack Unit „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 36 This mark or piece of tape indicates where the system’s upper edge will be located on the ver- tical rails (see Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11 Marking the Vertical Rails „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 37: Installing The Rapidrails Slide Assemblies
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the slide assembly on the other side of the rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 38 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Ensure that the rails are mounted at the same position on the vertical rails on each side of the rack. Figure 2-12 Installing the RapidRails Slide Assemblies „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 39: Installing The Versarails Slide Assemblies
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the slide assembly on the other side of the rack. Ensure that the slide assemblies are mounted at the same position on the vertical rails on each side of the rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 40 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-13 Installing the VersaRails Slide Assemblies „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 41 Use this system release latch when you wish to remove the system from the slide assemblies. Press the slide release latch at the side of each slide to slide the system completely into the rack (see Figure 2-14 on page 42). „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 42 Push in and turn the captive thumbscrews on each side of the front chassis panel to secure the system to the rack. Figure 2-14 Installing the System in the Rack (RapidRails or VersaRails) „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 43 Push the tab on the remaining free end (the front) into a mating latch on the inner seg- ment of the slide assembly (see Figure 2-15 on page 44). The latch clicks when locked. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 44 The wire cover swings open to enable cables to be routed within the arm. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 45 Bend the power cords back beside the power receptacle housing and form a tight loop. Install the strain-relief tie-wrap loosely around the looped power cords (see Figure 2-17 on page 46). Figure 2-16 Opening the Wire Covers „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 46 To push the system back into the rack, press the slide release latch on the side of the slide, and then slide the system completely into the rack. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 47: Replacing The Rack Doors
—Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove AUTION or install them by yourself. This completes the rack installation of your system in a four-post rack cabinet. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 48: Connecting Network Cables
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Connecting Network Cables The Alteon SSL Accelerator high-speed uplink port must be connected to an Alteon Web switch running Web OS 8.0 (or higher) software, or to the appropriate port of a comparable switch. The type and method of cabling depends on your particular model of Alteon SSL Accelerator.
Page 49 1000Base-SX port designed to operate with multimode fiber-optic cables having SC-type con- nectors. The figure below illustrates an SC-type connector: Figure 2-20 Fiber Optic SC Connector for the Fiber NIC „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 50 Description Data Blinking Data is detected on the port. No data is detected on the port. Link Good link established. No link established (possible bad cable or bad connector). „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 51: Power Management
AC power is connected to the power supply. To turn power on, press the power button. The power system indicator LED turns green to indi- cate that the power supply is turned on. „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 52 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide „ Chapter 2: Installing the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 53 There is also a troubleshooting section for problems that may occur if the ASA is not installed properly. For instructions on viewing and configuring system settings using either a console connection or network connection (via Telnet or SSH), see your Alteon SSL Accelerator 3.1 User’s Guide and Command Reference. 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 54: Connecting A Terminal
Description Data carrier detect Serial input SOUT Serial output Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Shell Chassis ground „ Chapter 3: Connecting to the Alteon SSL Accelerator 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 55: Establishing A Console Connection
The default administrator password is admin. Once the password is verified, the Setup menu is displayed. For instructions on how to perform the initial setup, see the “Initial Setup” chapter in the Alteon SSL Accelerator 3.1 User’s Guide and Command Reference. „...
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Q: Can you see boot messages but not the console prompt? Refer to “Connecting a Terminal” on page If none of the suggested problems apply to you, contact Nortel Networks support. “How to get Help” on page 10 for details.
Page 57: Specifications
PPENDIX Specifications ASA Physical Characteristics Characteristic Measurement Height 43.2 mm (1.7 inches), 1U Width 447.3 mm (17.61 inches) Depth 711.2 mm (28 inches) Weight 9.97 kg (22 pounds) minimum 11.80 kg (26 pounds) maximum „ Processor On models ASA 310 (copper and fiber) and ASA 310-FIPS, one Pen- tium III-T, 1.4GHz processor „...
Page 58 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Characteristic Measurement „ Communications On models 310 Copper NIC, ASA 310-FIPS, and ASA 410 Copper NIC, dual integrated 10/100/1000 Network Interface Controllers (NICs) „ On models ASA 310 Fiber NIC and ASA 410 Fiber NIC, one 1GB...
Page 59: Port Specifications
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Port Specifications Port Connector Media Maximum Distance Rear: 10Base-T RJ-45 Cat. 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100 meters (328 feet) 100Base-TX RJ-45 Cat. 5 UTP 100 meters (328 feet) 1000Base-T RJ-45 Cat. 5 UTP...
Page 60: Environmental Specifications
Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide Environmental Specifications Condition Operating Specification Storage Specification Temperature +10°C to +35°C (50°F to 95°F) -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity 8% to 80% (noncondensing) with a 5% to 95% (noncondensing) humidity gradation of 10% per hour...
Page 61 PPENDIX FIPS 140-1 Validation Certificate This appendix displays the FIPS 140-1 Validation Certificate for the Rainbow CryptoSwift® HSM, which is installed in the ASA 310-FIPS. 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 62 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide „ Appendix B: FIPS 140-1 Validation Certificate 212941-B, August 2002...
Page 63 Index Symbols ................. 9 FIPS 140-1 ......61 validation certificate for HSM four-post kit ....43 installing cable-management arm cable-management arm ........... 41 installing system ..........30, 43 installing ..........35 marking rack ..........30 routing cables ........32 RapidRails kit contents cables ........
Page 64 Alteon SSL Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide ........9 manual style conventions terminal ..........35 ........55 marking the rack connecting to ASA ............ 54 mounting connectors ............ 9 rack-mounting text conventions ........31 four-post cabinet tools and supplies ......21 ..........21, 31 two-post open-frame...

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