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Riverbed Hardware Platforms Guide
2U xx70, xx80, 9600 and 9800
1U xx70 and xx80
Desktop x70 and x80
VCX x55 and xx55
Document revision: January 22, 2024

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  • Page 1 Riverbed Hardware Platforms Guide 2U xx70, xx80, 9600 and 9800 1U xx70 and xx80 Desktop x70 and x80 VCX x55 and xx55 Document revision: January 22, 2024...
  • Page 2 © 2024 Riverbed Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Riverbed and any Riverbed product or service name or logo used herein are trademarks of Riverbed. All other trademarks used herein belong to their respective owners. The trademarks and logos displayed herein cannot be used without the prior written consent of Riverbed or their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..................................3 Welcome..................................9 About product terminology .........................9 About Riverbed hardware platforms ......................10 About Ethernet compatibility........................10 About document conventions ........................11 About documentation and release notes ....................12 Contacting Riverbed ............................ 12 1 - Rack Mounting Appliances ..........................13 About safety guidelines ..........................
  • Page 4 Running the initial configuration wizard ....................24 Verifying the appliance connections......................26 Next steps ..............................26 3 - Managing Appliances with BMC........................27 Logging in to the BMC ..........................27 Viewing sensor information ........................28 Viewing sensor details, events, and changing threshold settings ..........29 Viewing the field replaceable units......................30 Viewing logs and reports ..........................
  • Page 5 Replacing HDDs in 2180 appliances ....................59 Replacing power supply units in 2180 appliances ................ 60 Replacing memory modules in 2180 appliances ................60 Replacing fans in 2180 appliances ....................61 6 - Installing Network Interface Cards......................65 About NIC interface names........................65 About fail-to modes............................
  • Page 6 Slots restrictions for SteelHead CX 5080 and CX 7080............. 104 Supported slots for Interceptor 9800....................105 Interceptor 9800 supported NIC combinations and slot restrictions ........106 Supported slots for SteelHead CX xx70, GX 10000, and Interceptor 9600 ......... 106 Slot restrictions for SteelHead CX xx70, GX 10000, and Interceptor 9600 ......107 C - Reference: NIC Lights, Ports, Specifications..................
  • Page 7 Status lights and port locations......................135 1U 3080 appliances ........................... 137 Status lights and port locations......................138 Hardware specifications ........................139 Power consumption specifications....................140 Environmental specifications ......................140 Desktop x80 appliances..........................141 Status lights and port locations......................141 Hardware specifications ........................143 Power consumption specifications....................144 Environmental specifications ......................144 2U xx70 appliances ............................145 Status light and port locations ......................145...
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  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome Welcome to the Riverbed Hardware Platforms Guide. This guide describes how to unbox and rack mount physical hardware appliances, and provides information to help you understand, maintain, and upgrade your appliances. The guide covers only currently available products; for information about legacy appliance models, consult the documentation for the product version when the model was available.

  • Page 10: About Riverbed Hardware Platforms

    About Riverbed hardware platforms About Riverbed hardware platforms Use this table to help you understand active Riverbed hardware platforms, the products that use them, and available rack mounting kits. See “About rack mounting kits” on page 14. Only currently available product models are listed. Riverbed periodically schedules legacy products for end of support.

  • Page 11: About Document Conventions

    100GBASE-SR4 or 10GBASE-LR or 10GBASE-SR, and 40GBASE-LR4 or 40GBASE-SR4 depending on configuration Riverbed appliances support VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.3 - 2008). They do not support the Inter-Switch Link (ISL) protocol. Riverbed appliances autonegotiate speed and duplex mode for all data rates and support full-duplex mode and flow control (IEEE 802.3 –...

  • Page 12: About Documentation And Release Notes

    {delete <filename> | upload <filename>} About documentation and release notes You can find the most current version of all Riverbed documentation on the Support site at https:// support.riverbed.com. See the Knowledge Base for any known issues, how-to documents, system requirements, and common error messages.

  • Page 13: Rack Mounting Appliances

    Rack Mounting Appliances Before you begin rack mounting appliances, ensure your site meets these basic requirements: • A standard electronic environment where the ambient temperature doesn’t exceed 40°C (104°F) and the relative humidity doesn’t exceed 80% (noncondensing). • Ethernet connections are available within the standard Ethernet limit. •...

  • Page 14: About Square Post-Hole Adapters

    Many countries require the safety information to be presented in their national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, consult the Safety and Compliance Guide. The guide contains the safety information in many languages. Before you install, operate, or service Riverbed products, you must be familiar with the safety information associated with them.

  • Page 15: Rack Mounting Kits For 2U Appliances

    All kit part numbers begin with “RMK-”. See the table in “About Riverbed hardware platforms” on page which lists the kits available for each hardware platform and appliance model. Contact Riverbed Support if you need to order replacement parts. Rack mounting kits for 2U appliances The xx80 and 9800 2U appliances use the RMK-4-2U kit, which contains: •...

  • Page 16: About Rack Mounting 2U Appliances

    About rack mounting 2U appliances About rack mounting 2U appliances All 2U xx80 and 9800 appliances are mounted using the RMK-4-2U kit. Rack mounting 2U appliances (RMK-4-2U) For figures illustrating the installation procedure, see Appendix G, “Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 2U Appliances.”...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting 1U Appliances (Rmk-4-1U)

    About rack mounting 1U appliances Rack mounting 1U appliances (RMK-4-1U) For figures illustrating the installation procedure, see “Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances” on page 159. 1. Screw the mounting ears to each side of the appliance using the included screws. 2.
  • Page 18 About rack mounting 1U appliances 18 | Rack Mounting Appliances...

  • Page 19: Powering, Connecting, And Configuring The Appliance

    Powering, Connecting, and Configuring the Appliance Before you power on, connect, and configure the appliance, you'll need to know how you plan to deploy it in your network's topology. For example, you'll need to know if you plan to deploy the appliance in an in-path or an out-of-path topology.

  • Page 20: Powering The Appliance

    Powering the appliance Powering the appliance 1. If your system has a master power switch, ensure that the system and master power switch is in the off position on the rear of the appliance. 2. Plug the AC power cord into the appliance. 3.

  • Page 21: Cabling In-Path Deployments

    Cabling in-path deployments Cabling in-path deployments 1. Plug the straight-through cable into the primary port of the appliance and the LAN switch. This can be any port on your LAN switch configured to connect to a host. Figure 2-2. Connecting the primary port to the LAN switch 2.

  • Page 22: Cabling Out-Of-Path Deployments

    Cabling out-of-path deployments 4. Using the provided crossover cable, plug the cable into the WAN port of the appliance and the WAN router. This must be a crossover cable. Figure 2-5. Connecting the WAN port to the WAN router Cabling out-of-path deployments Plug the straight-through cable into the primary port of the appliance and the LAN switch.
  • Page 23 About first-time configuration To access the configuration wizard and the appliance CLI, you’ll need to connect a monitor and establish a serial connection using a terminal emulator program. Depending on your appliance, the console port is either a DB9M port or an RJ45 port. The appropriate console cable ships with your appliance. Figure 2-7.

  • Page 24: Running The Initial Configuration Wizard

    Running the initial configuration wizard Appliance Parameter Your value SteelHead (the Primary Host name Interface) IP address Netmask Default gateway (the WAN gateway) DNS IP address Domain name for the system Administrator password SMTP server IP address Events and failures notification email address Primary interface speed Primary interface duplex...
  • Page 25 Running the initial configuration wizard 5. Complete the configuration wizard steps on the client-side and the server-side SteelHeads as described in this table. Wizard prompt Description Step 1: Host name? Enter the host name for the SteelHead. Step 2: Use DHCP on the You are given the option to enable the DHCP to automatically assign an IP primary interface? address to the primary interface for the SteelHead.

  • Page 26: Verifying The Appliance Connections

    After you complete the initial configuration, you can further configure the appliance through the Management Console. For details, see the user guide for your product. You can also use the command-line interface. For details, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual.

  • Page 27: Managing Appliances With Bmc

    Managing Appliances with BMC The xx80 and 9800 appliances include Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) support. The BMC monitors the physical state of the appliance, and it tracks system and network watchdogs, error logs, and sensors. The sensors of a BMC measure internal physical variables such as temperature, power settings, voltage levels, and fan speeds.

  • Page 28: Viewing Sensor Information

    Viewing sensor information 3. If the connection isn’t trusted (possibly using a self-signed certificate), the system prompts you to add and confirm a security exception. 4. When prompted, log in to the web interface. The default username is admin; the default password is password.

  • Page 29: Viewing Sensor Details, Events, And Changing Threshold Settings

    Viewing sensor information The Sensor Reading page refreshes automatically with live data retrieved from the database. There might be some delay in retrieving the live data. Figure 3-2. Sensor Reading page Viewing sensor details, events, and changing threshold settings 1. Select the sensor name to display the Sensor detail page. This page displays information, events, and thresholds.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Field Replaceable Units

    Viewing the field replaceable units 2. Mouse over the graph point to view the sensor information. 3. Scroll to Sensor Events to view all the event entries for this sensor in a reverse chronological order. 4. To change sensor thresholds (if supported on the sensor), click Change Thresholds to display the Thresholds Sensor page.

  • Page 31: Viewing Logs And Reports

    Viewing logs and reports • Product Information—Displays format version, language, manufacturer, name, part number, version, serial number, asset tag, file ID, and add-ons. Figure 3-5. FRU Information page Viewing logs and reports Choose Logs & Reports > <report-name> to view IPMI logs, event logs, and system logs: Managing Appliances with BMC | 31...
  • Page 32 Viewing logs and reports • IPMI Event Log page—Displays a list of events from the sensor event logs for the appliance. You can filter by date, event type, and sensor component. You can clear and download event logs. Mouse over the graph to view the number of events by date. You can also select between BMC or Client Time zone.

  • Page 33: Viewing And Modifying Settings

    Viewing and modifying settings • Audit logs—Displays audit events for this device (if configured). To configure audit logs, choose Settings > Log Settings > Advanced Log Settings. Figure 3-8. Audit Logs page Viewing and modifying settings You can view and modify these settings on the Settings page: •...

  • Page 34: Remotely Controlling The Appliance

    Remotely controlling the appliance Remotely controlling the appliance You can launch a remote serial-over-LAN session for the appliance from the Remote Control page. • Choose Remote Control, and click Activate to launch a remote session for the appliance. Figure 3-9. Remote Control page Enabling image redirection Choose Image Redirection to emulate CD/DVD/HDD images in the network to host as media through BMC.

  • Page 35: Maintaining The Bmc

    Maintaining the BMC 2. Select one of the following power control options: • Power Off—Immediately power off the appliance. • Power On—Powers off and then reboots the system (cold boot). • Power Cycle—Reboots the appliance without powering off (warm boot). •...
  • Page 36 Signing out of the BMC session 36 | Managing Appliances with BMC...

  • Page 37: Replacing 2U Appliance Components

    To order components, contact Support at https:/ /support.riverbed.com. • Use the Riverbed magnetic reversible screwdriver (that is, Phillips-head and flathead) enclosed with your shipment to remove screws in the appliance. The magnetic screwdriver ensures screws aren’t lost in the appliance. •...

  • Page 38: Removing The Chassis Cover On 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 3. Pull the left side of the front bezel toward you to release the latches on the left end from the rack handle. See Figure 4-1, letter B. Figure 4-1. Removing the bezel on the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 4.

  • Page 39: Removing The Riser Brackets And Air Duct In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 3. Place your thumbs on the recessed tabs (See Figure 4-2, letter B) and slide the cover straight back and up. Removing the riser brackets and air duct in 2U appliances 1. Remove the chassis cover. For details, see “Removing the chassis cover on 2U appliances”...

  • Page 40: Replacing Hdds In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 4. Release the air duct from the guide pins and then remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-4. Removing the air duct in the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance Replacing HDDs in 2U appliances 1. Remove the bezel. See “Removing the bezel on 2U appliances”...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Ssds In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 3. Press the orange locking-lever latch and pull the locking lever open. Figure 4-6. Removing a disk drive from the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 4. Slide the faulty disk drive tray out. 5. Slide in the new disk drive until it engages with the back connectors in the chassis. 6.

  • Page 42: Replacing Power Supply Units In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 2. Press the orange locking-lever latch and pull the locking lever open. Figure 4-7. Removing the 2.5 inch SSD on the rear of the 2U xx80 appliance 3. Insert the SSD drive into the chassis. 4.
  • Page 43 Replacing components in 2U appliances 2. Press the latch and pull the power supply unit toward you. Figure 4-9. Pressing the power supply unit latch on the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 3. Slide the power supply unit out of the chassis. Put the defective power supply unit aside; wait until it cools down before touching it.

  • Page 44: Replacing Memory Modules In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances 4. Press and hold the latch and push the power supply into the chassis using the handle. Figure 4-11. Inserting the power supply unit in the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 5. Plug the AC power cord into the new power supply unit. Replacing memory modules in 2U appliances 1.
  • Page 45 Replacing components in 2U appliances Figure 4-12. Memory module slot locations in the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 5. Press the clips outward to unlock them and gently pull the memory module out of the slot. Figure 4-13. Releasing the locking clips Replacing 2U Appliance Components | 45...
  • Page 46 Replacing components in 2U appliances 6. Align the memory-module edge connector and insert it into the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module. Figure 4-14. Inserting the memory modules 7.

  • Page 47: Replacing Fans In 2U Appliances

    Replacing components in 2U appliances Replacing fans in 2U appliances 1. Power down the appliance. The fans are not hot-swappable. 2. Remove the chassis cover. 3. Identify the faulty fan. The 2U appliances have eight fans. See Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16. Fan layout in the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance Replacing 2U Appliance Components | 47...
  • Page 48 Replacing components in 2U appliances 4. Disconnect the fan power cable from the backplane. Figure 4-17. Disconnecting the fan power cable in the 2U xx80 and 9800 appliance 5. Press the blue button and pull the fan straight up to remove it. Figure 4-18.
  • Page 49 Replacing components in 2U appliances 6. Insert the new fan into the fan slot. 7. Plug in the fan power supply into the backplane. 8. Replace the chassis cover. Replacing 2U Appliance Components | 49...
  • Page 50 Replacing components in 2U appliances 50 | Replacing 2U Appliance Components...

  • Page 51: Replacing 1U Appliance Components

    To order components, contact Support at https:/ /support.riverbed.com. • Use the Riverbed magnetic reversible screwdriver (that is, Phillips-head and flathead) enclosed with your shipment to remove screws in the appliance. The magnetic screwdriver ensures screws aren’t lost in the appliance. •...
  • Page 52 Figure 5-2. Removing the cover on the 3080 appliance Note: If the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) alarm triggers when you open the chassis cover, enter the clear hardware error-log command in the CLI to clear the alarm. For details, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Ssds In 3080 Appliances

    Replacing components in 3080 appliances Replacing the SSDs in 3080 appliances 1. Power down the appliance and remove the chassis cover. For details, see “Removing the chassis cover on 3080 appliances” on page 2. The 3080 appliance has two internal SSD cards inside the appliance. Remove the locking screw of the SSD you want to replace.

  • Page 54: Replacing Memory Modules In 3080 Appliances

    Replacing components in 3080 appliances Replacing memory modules in 3080 appliances 1. Power down the appliance and remove the chassis cover. For details, see “Removing the chassis cover on 3080 appliances” on page 2. The 3080 appliance has two dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots: slot 0 and slot 1. When replacing memory on the appliance, place the new memory module in the slot from which the faulty memory module was removed.

  • Page 55: Replacing Fans In 3080 Appliances

    Replacing components in 3080 appliances 4. Always use Riverbed approved memory modules. Replacing the existing memory module with a module of a different size causes the appliance to fail. Align the memory-module edge connector and insert it into the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module.
  • Page 56 Note: You can see fan status by using the show stats fan command. The output and number of fans vary depending on your appliance. On appliances where each fan has two rotors, each rotor has a unique status entry. For details, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual. 56 | Replacing 1U Appliance Components...

  • Page 57: Replacing Hdds In 3080 Appliances

    Replacing components in 3080 appliances Replacing HDDs in 3080 appliances 1. The 3080 appliance has two replaceable, hot-swappable HDDs located at the back of the appliance. When replacing a drive, replace only one drive at a time. To unlock a drive, use a screwdriver to turn the screw head on the drive 90 degrees to the left.

  • Page 58: Replacing Power Supply Units In 3080 Appliances

    Replacing components in 2180 appliances 6. To lock the drive, turn the screw head on the drive 90 degrees to the right. Note: For SteelHead appliances, the new disk drive runs through a self-test automatically. The disk drive automatically begins proper operation with the other disk drives. You don’t need to set up or configure the new disk drive.

  • Page 59: Replacing Hdds In 2180 Appliances

    Replacing components in 2180 appliances 2. Facing the back of the appliance, remove the screw on the right side and loosen the screw on the rear of the appliance (see Figure 5-14, letter A). Figure 5-14. Removing the chassis cover on 2180 appliances Place your thumbs on the recessed tabs (see Figure 5-14, letter B), and slide the cover straight back and...

  • Page 60: Replacing Power Supply Units In 2180 Appliances

    Replacing components in 2180 appliances Replacing power supply units in 2180 appliances The 2180 appliances have two replaceable, hot-swappable power supply units. Facing the rear of the appliance, PS1 is on the left and PS0 is on the right (see Figure 5-16).

  • Page 61: Replacing Fans In 2180 Appliances

    “Releasing the locking clips” on page 54). 4. Always use Riverbed approved memory modules. Replacing the existing memory module with a module of a different size causes the appliance to fail. Align the memory-module edge connector and insert it into the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module.
  • Page 62 Replacing components in 2180 appliances 4. Unplug the fan cable located on the HDD backplane. Figure 5-18. Unplugging the fan cable 62 | Replacing 1U Appliance Components...
  • Page 63 Replacing components in 2180 appliances 5. To remove the fan, including the attached flat metal fan bracket, pull straight up on each side of the fan. Figure 5-19. Removing the fan Replacing 1U Appliance Components | 63...
  • Page 64 Replacing components in 2180 appliances 6. Insert the new fan with the attached bracket into the fan slot. Figure 5-20. Inserting the new fan 7. Plug the fan cable into the HDD backplane. 8. Replace the chassis cover. 64 | Replacing 1U Appliance Components...

  • Page 65: Installing Network Interface Cards

    Installing Network Interface Cards You can install add-on or replacement network interface cards (NICs) into 1U and 2U appliances. NIC installation procedures are different for different appliance models. NIC slot sizes, layout, and positioning can be quite different from one model to the next. Use the information in this chapter to identify your appliance model and correctly install your NICs.

  • Page 66: About Fail-To Modes

    The interface <interface-name> fail-to-bypass enable command sets the interface to bypass when there’s a failure. For more details, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual. About 2U slot and port numbering On SteelHead 2U xx80 and Interceptor 9800 appliances, the NIC riser assembly attaches to the motherboard between the two columns of slots.

  • Page 67: Installing Nics In 2U Appliances

    Installing NICs in 2U appliances Figure 6-1 shows the slot and port numbering for xx80 and 9800 appliances. The interface names are a combination of slot and port number. For example, the interface names for slot 4, from left to right, are LAN4_0, WAN4_0, LAN4_1, WAN4_1.
  • Page 68 Installing NICs in 2U appliances 6. To remove the cover, press the recessed tabs and push straight back (see Figure 6-2, letter B). Figure 6-2. Removing the cover on 2U xx80 and 9800 appliances 7. Remove the two screws on the back of the appliance (see Figure 6-3, letter A) and the two screws on the top of the riser brackets (see...
  • Page 69 Installing NICs in 2U appliances 8. Lift straight up to remove the riser cards from the chassis (see Figure 6-3, letter C). Figure 6-3. Lifting the riser brackets out of the chassis in 2U xx80 and 9800 appliances Installing Network Interface Cards | 69...
  • Page 70 Installing NICs in 2U appliances 9. Turn over the riser card bracket, remove the screw from the dummy bracket (see Figure 6-4, letter A), and then remove it from the riser card bracket (see Figure 6-4, letter B). Figure 6-4. Removing the dummy bracket 10.
  • Page 71 Installing NICs in 2U appliances 12. Carefully turn over the riser bracket and insert it into the guide pins on the chassis (see Figure 6-6, letter A). Figure 6-6. Replacing the riser bracket in the chassis in xx80 and 9800 appliances 13.

  • Page 72: About 1U 3080 Slot And Port Numbering

    About 1U 3080 slot and port numbering About 1U 3080 slot and port numbering The 1U 3080 appliance supports one add-on NIC. Figure 6-7 shows the slot and port numbering for a 1U 3080 appliance, with an optional Four-Port Fiber NIC installed. Figure 6-7.
  • Page 73 Installing NICs in 3080 appliances 7. Remove the two screws securing the NIC riser bracket to the chassis (see Figure 6-8). Figure 6-8. Removing the screws from the NIC riser bracket 8. Lift the NIC riser bracket straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard. Figure 6-9.
  • Page 74 Installing NICs in 3080 appliances 9. Turn over the NIC riser bracket. Figure 6-10. Turning over the NIC riser bracket 10. To replace an existing NIC, loosen the three screws that secure the card and press the bracket toward you. Figure 6-11.
  • Page 75 Installing NICs in 3080 appliances 11. Slide the NIC out of the pin connector and gently lift and pull the card away from the front of the card holder to remove it. Figure 6-12. Removing the card from the pin connector 12.
  • Page 76 Installing NICs in 3080 appliances 13. Slide the NIC into the card holder. Figure 6-13. Installing the new NIC 14. Screw the faceplate into the holder to secure the add-on card. Figure 6-14. Securing the faceplate Note: Make sure the NIC is seated properly in the pin connector. If it isn’t seated properly, the card won’t function properly.
  • Page 77 Installing NICs in 3080 appliances 16. Turn the card holder over. 17. Press the card cover straight down into the motherboard pin connector. Make sure the card is completely inserted into the motherboard. Figure 6-15. Inserting the PCIe card holder into the motherboard Installing Network Interface Cards | 77...

  • Page 78: About 1U 2180 Slot And Port Numbering

    About 1U 2180 slot and port numbering 18. Secure the NIC riser bracket with the two screws. Figure 6-16. Securing the NIC riser bracket 19. Replace the cover on the chassis. For details, see Step 5 on page 20. Connect the power cords. 21.

  • Page 79: Installing Nics In 2180 Appliances

    Installing NICs in 2180 appliances Installing NICs in 2180 appliances This section describes how to install NICs in 2180 appliances. 1. Power down the appliance. 2. Remove the power-supply cord. 3. Remove the cables connected to the appliance. 4. Remove the appliance from the mounting rack, if necessary. 5.
  • Page 80 Installing NICs in 2180 appliances 6. Unscrew the two screws securing the riser to the chassis. Figure 6-19. Removing the NIC riser 7. Lift up to remove the riser from the chassis. 8. If you are replacing an existing card, carefully remove the screw and pull the card from the riser. 9.
  • Page 81 Installing NICs in 2180 appliances 11. Insert the add-on card into the riser (see Figure 6-21, letter A) and secure it with the screw (see Figure 6-21, letter B). Make sure the NIC bracket is latched into the riser and the pins are in the slots. If they aren’t seated properly, the cards don’t function.

  • Page 82: Enabling 10-Gbe Nics In The 4280-Dp And 2280 Appliances

    Installing NICs in 2180 appliances 16. Power up the appliance and check the status lights. For information about the status lights, see Appendix C, “Reference: NIC Lights, Ports, Specifications.” Enabling 10-GbE NICs in the 4280-DP and 2280 appliances For the Two-Port 10-GbE NIC to function correctly in the NetProfiler 4280-DP and SteelCentral Flow Gateway 2280 appliances, you must disable the 1-GbE Primary and AUX ports and enable the 10-GbE NIC Primary and AUX interfaces.

  • Page 83: Verifying Nic Installation

    Verifying NIC installation Verifying NIC installation 1. Connect to the RiOS CLI. For detailed information about the CLI, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual. 2. Enter enable mode. At the system prompt, enter the enable command: amnesiac > enable amnesiac # 3.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting Nic Installation

    Troubleshooting NIC installation Troubleshooting NIC installation The following diagnostic tips address common fixable issues: Unseated card—Sometimes cards can become unseated during shipment. This can lead to system malfunctions, including system reboots. To correct this situation, power down the system and reseat the card.

  • Page 85: Installing Nics For Steelhead Virtual Edition Appliances

    Appliances This chapter describes how to install NICs for SteelHead Virtual Edition (SteelHead-v) appliances. You must use Riverbed NICs for fail-to-wire or fail-to-block with SteelHead-v. For more information, see “About fail-to modes” on page 66. To successfully install a NIC in an ESXi host for SteelHead-v, you need the following: •...

  • Page 86: Identifying Interface Names In Steelhead-V

    • Models VCX10 through VCX110: two bypass pairs These configurations have been tested: • Two SteelHead-v guests, each using one physical pair of ports on a single four-port Riverbed NIC • Two SteelHead-v guests connecting to separate cards • One SteelHead-v guest connecting to bypass pairs on different NICs...

  • Page 87: About Configuring Bypass Cards In Esxi 5.X

    SteelHead-v. The maximum number of DirectPath in-path pairs is two (four NICs total). Note: You must use a Riverbed-branded NIC. SteelHead-v doesn’t support NICs that aren’t provided by Riverbed. Configuring NICs on ESXi physical hosts 1. Power down the ESXi host.
  • Page 88 3. Select the LAN and WAN interfaces and click Remove. Figure 7-1. Removing the LAN and WAN interfaces 4. Click OK. 5. In the Inventory panel, select the host for the Riverbed SteelHead VM. 6. In the Configuration tab, select Advanced Settings. 7. Click Configure Passthrough.
  • Page 89 Configuring NICs as a pass-through device on ESXi hosts 8. Select all the NICs corresponding to the Riverbed NIC from the list of available direct path devices. The NICs are identified as Intel 82580 Gigabit Network Connections. Figure 7-2. Marking devices for pass-through If a NIC is currently in use, vSphere displays a dialog box prompting you to confirm making this NIC a pass-through device.

  • Page 90: Verifying Nic Installation In The Esxi Host

    GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi=off intel_iommu=on " 2. Download the SteelHead-v installation files, including all the required NIC drivers, from the Riverbed support site at https://support.riverbed.com. 3. Install the KVM image by following the steps in the SteelHead (Virtual Edition) Installation Guide.

  • Page 91: Changing The Interface Numbering With A Custom Xml File

    Changing the interface numbering with a custom XML file If using a bypass card with four ports, the install.sh script numbers the two left-most physical interfaces as inpath0_0 and the two right-most interfaces as inpath1_0. 5. Optionally, change the default bypass card interface numbering by creating a custom XML file. See “Changing the interface numbering with a custom XML file”...

  • Page 92: Configuring Bypass Cards For Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 And 2016

    2012 R2 or 2016. Bypass cards are supported on Hyper-v from RiOS 9.7 or later. Before you begin Download the SteelHead-v installation files and host driver files that are specific to the Hyper-V installation from the Riverbed support site at https://support.riverbed.com. 92 | Installing NICs for SteelHead Virtual Edition Appliances...
  • Page 93 Configuring bypass cards for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and 2016 The NIC drivers have only been qualified for use with Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016. 1. Download the SteelHead-v installation files, including all the required NIC drivers, from the Riverbed support site at https://support.riverbed.com.
  • Page 94 – Click Have Disk from the Select Network Protocol window. Figure 7-5. Installing the driver software – Click Browse, select the ndisprot.inf file that you downloaded from the Riverbed support site, then click OK. – The ndisprot.inf file installs the correct driver software for the network adapter.
  • Page 95 Configuring bypass cards for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and 2016 Figure 7-6 shows the Ethernet (mgmt) driver having an index of 1. Figure 7-6. Finding the index for the interface 8. Enter the following command at the command prompt, where <index> is the index number you identified in Step .\bpvmctl.exe -index <index>...
  • Page 96 Configuring bypass cards for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and 2016 Figure 7-8 Figure 7-9 show MAC addresses for the LAN/WAN pair 1 appended with the suffix A1 and A2. These addresses map to the physical interfaces in the right-most LAN and WAN pair. The LAN physical interface maps to A1 and the WAN interface maps to A2.
  • Page 97 Configuring bypass cards for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and 2016 Figure 7-9. WAN pair 2 with suffix A2 Installing NICs for SteelHead Virtual Edition Appliances | 97...
  • Page 98 Configuring bypass cards for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and 2016 98 | Installing NICs for SteelHead Virtual Edition Appliances...

  • Page 99: A - Reference: Supported Nics Matrix

    For details about required software versions, see Chapter 6, “Installing Network Interface Cards.” For details about NICs for SteelHead-v, see the Riverbed Virtual Platforms Guide. NIC sizes are abbreviated as follows: • HHHL = Half Height, Half Length •...
  • Page 100 Use this table to find NIC part numbers and the appliances that support each card. NIC name and size Manufacturing part no. Orderable part no. Appliances Two-Port 100-GbE Fiber LR4 410-00248-01 NIC-1-100G-2LR4-BP Interceptor 9800 FH9.5 Two-Port 100-GbE Fiber SR4 410-00247-01 NIC-1-100G-2SR4-BP Interceptor 9800 FH9.5...
  • Page 101 NIC name and size Manufacturing part no. Orderable part no. Appliances Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber SR 410-00302-03 NIC-1-010G-2SR-BP SteelHead 3070 FHHL SteelHead 5070 SteelHead 7070 SteelHead GX 10000 Interceptor 9600 Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber SR 410-00302-02 NIC-008-2SR SteelHead-v (second generation) 5055, 7055 Four-Port 1-GbE Copper Base-T 410-00115-01 or -11 NIC-1-001G-4TX-BP...
  • Page 102 NIC name and size Manufacturing part no. Orderable part no. Appliances Four-Port TX 1-GbE Copper 410-00044-01 NIC-002-4TX SteelHead-v 555, 755, 1555, 5055, 7055 QuickAssist Technology (QAT) 410-00246-01 QAT-COMP-SP SteelHead 7080 Compression/Acceleration HHHL 10-Gbps Compression Offload 410-00055-02 OFL-1-CMP-2 SteelHead GX 10000 FHHL 5-Gbps Compression Offload 410-00303-02...

  • Page 103: B - Reference: Supported Slot Configurations

    Reference: Supported Slot Configurations Use this reference to understand supported slot configurations and restrictions or caveats for specific cards. Supported slots for SteelHead CX 5080 and 7080 SteelHead CX 5080 and Quantity Supported slots 7080 supported NICs 40 GbE 2, 4. These cards require two slots due to their larger size and need for a x16 bus width PCIe slot.

  • Page 104: Slots Restrictions For Steelhead Cx 5080 And Cx 7080

    Supported slots for SteelHead CX 5080 and 7080 Slots restrictions for SteelHead CX 5080 and CX 7080 The slot restrictions based on height and length of NICs are described in these tables. Figure B-1. Right riser slots Slot Height Length Notes width Slot 1...

  • Page 105: Supported Slots For Interceptor 9800

    Supported slots for Interceptor 9800 Slot Height Length Notes width Slot 4 x16 or x8 FH (Full-Height) FL (Full-Length) When a x16 card is in slot 4, slot 5 can’t be used. Two-Port 40-GbE Fiber cards require a x16 bus width PCIe slot and are only supported in slots 2 and 4.

  • Page 106: Interceptor 9800 Supported Nic Combinations And Slot Restrictions

    Supported slots for SteelHead CX xx70, GX 10000, and Interceptor 9600 Interceptor 9800 supported NIC combinations and slot restrictions Interceptor 9800 appliances support a maximum of four NICs (occupying slots 1, 2, 4, and/or 5) in the following combinations: • 2 x 100-GbE NICs in slots 2 and 4.

  • Page 107: Slot Restrictions For Steelhead Cx Xx70, Gx 10000, And Interceptor 9600

    Supported slots for SteelHead CX xx70, GX 10000, and Interceptor 9600 Supported NICs Quantity Supported slots SteelHead CX5070 1 GbE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10 GbE 1, 2, 3, 6 (hardware restriction in slots 4 and 5) 40 GbE 1, 2 SteelHead CX7070 1 GbE...
  • Page 108 Supported slots for SteelHead CX xx70, GX 10000, and Interceptor 9600 Product Slot guidelines • GX 10000 appliances don’t ship with any data NICs installed. If you preorder SteelHead GX 10000 a data NIC, it will be installed in slot 1. The GX 10000 ships with two compression cards in slots 3 and 6.

  • Page 109: C - Reference: Nic Lights, Ports, Specifications

    The Two-Port 100-GbE Fiber LR4 NIC is only supported on Interceptor 9800 appliances. These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 110: Two-Port 100-Gbe Fiber Sr4 Bypass Card

    The Two-Port 100-GbE Fiber SR4 NIC is only supported on Interceptor 9800 appliances. These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 111: Two-Port 100-Gbe Qspf+ Time Stamp Card

    Two-Port 100-GbE QSPF+ Time Stamp card Two-Port 100-GbE QSPF+ Time Stamp card Figure C-3. Two-Port 100-GbE QSFP+ Time Stamp card (NIC-1-100G-2QSFP-TS) Network interface Description IEEE standard IEEE 802.3 10-GE, 40-GE, 25-GE, 100-GbE Ports A, B QSFP28 ports Data Rate 10-GbE and 25-GbE supported through break-out cable assemblies Supported QSFP+ modules 25-GbE, 100-GbE Host interface...

  • Page 112: Two-Port 40-Gbe Fiber Lr4 Card

    Figure C-4. Two-Port 40-GbE Fiber LR4 card (NIC-1-040G-2LR4-BP) Note: These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 113: Two-Port 40-Gbe Fiber Sr4 Card

    Figure C-5. Two-Port 40-GbE Fiber SR4 card (NIC-1-040G-2SR4-BP) Note: These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 114: Two-Port 40-Gbe Time Stamp Card

    Two-Port 40-GbE Time Stamp card Two-Port 40-GbE Time Stamp card Figure C-6. Two-Port 40-GbE QSFP+ Time Stamp card (NIC-1-040G-2QSFP-TS) Network interface Description IEEE standard IEEE 802.3 40 Gbps Ethernet Ports A, B 40-GbE QSFP+ interfaces Data Rate 2 x 40 Gbps Supported QSFP+ modules 40G-BASE-SR4 (850 nm) 40G-BASE-LR4 (1310 nm)

  • Page 115: Four-Port 10-Gbe Fiber Lr Card

    Figure C-7. Four-Port 10-GbE Fiber LR card (NIC-1-010G-4LR-BP) Note: These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 116: Four-Port 10-Gbe Fiber Sr Card

    Figure C-8. Four-Port 10-GbE Fiber SR card (NIC-1-010G-4SR-BP) Note: These NICs have a power connector cable attached that is not used in the Riverbed SteelHead platforms. The SteelHead systems are designed to fully power these NICs through the interface bus.

  • Page 117: Four-Port 10-Gbe Fiber Sfp+ Card

    50 micrometers, (OM2) 500 MHz*km 82 m 50 micrometers, (OM3) 2000 MHz*km 300 m SFP+ 10GBase-LR module Single-mode = 10000 m at 9 micrometers SFPs Manufacturing part no. Riverbed orderable part no. SFP+ 10 GbE DAC 410-00140-01 TRC-1-SFPP-DAC-C SFP+ 10-GbE SR 410-00143-01...

  • Page 118: Two-Port 10-Gbe Fiber Lr Card

    Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber LR card Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber LR card The Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber LR cards can be installed in the 1U SteelHead 3070 and the 2U SteelHead 5070, SteelHead 7070, and Interceptor 9600 appliances. Figure C-10. Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber LR (NIC-1-010G-2LR-BP) Port Description L0, W0...
  • Page 119 Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber SR card The following table describes the status lights for the Two-Port 10-GbE Fiber SR card. Port Description L0, W0 TX and RX provides access to 10GBase-SR Definition Link = Yellow Activity = Blinks green BYP/DSC Normal = Off Disconnect = Yellow Bypass = Green Specification...

  • Page 120: Two-Port 10-Gbe Fiber Sfp+ Card

    50 micrometers, (OM2) 500 MHz*km 82 m 50 micrometers, (OM3) 2000 MHz*km 300 m SFP+ 10GBase-LR module Single-Mode = 10000 m at 9 um SFPs Manufacturing part no. Riverbed orderable part no. SFP+ 10 GbE DAC 410-00140-01 TRC-1-SFPP-DAC-C SFP+ 10 GbE SR 410-00143-01...
  • Page 121 Four-Port 1-GbE Copper Bypass card The physical ports on the NICs are mapped in proximity to the PCI bus edge connector. The port closest to the edge connector is L0, followed by W0, L1, and W1. Figure C-13. Four-Port Copper Bypass Type 1 card (NIC-1-001G-4TX-BP) Figure C-14.

  • Page 122: Four-Port 1-Gbe Fiber Lx Card

    Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX card Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX card Figure C-15. Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX card (NIC-1-001G-4LX-BP) Port Description L0, W0, L1, W1 TX and RX provides access to 1000 Base-LX Definition LINK/ACT Link = Green Activity = Blinks green BYP/DSC Normal = Off Disconnect = Yellow...

  • Page 123: Four-Port 1-Gbe Fiber Sx Card

    Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber SX card Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber SX card Two types of Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber SX cards are available. Both can be installed in the 2U xx70, xx80, and Interceptor 9600 and 9800 appliances. The physical ports on these NICs are mapped in proximity to the PCI bus edge connector.

  • Page 124: Four-Port 1-Gbe Fiber/Copper Sfp Card

    Single-mode Fiber: 5000 m using 9 micrometers Multimode Fiber: 550 m using 50 micrometers 550 m using 62.5 micrometers Supported SFPs Manufacturing part no. Riverbed orderable part no. SFP 1 GbE Copper module 410-00138-01 TRC-1-SFP-TX-C SFP 1 GbE SX 410-00139-01...

  • Page 125: Four-Port 1-Gbe Fiber Lx Card

    Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX card Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX card Figure C-19. Four-Port 1-GbE Fiber LX (NIC-1-001G-4LX-BP) Port Description L0, W0, L1, W1 TX and RX provides access to 1000 Base-LX Definition LINK/ACT Link = Green Activity = Blinks green BYP/DSC Normal = Off Disconnect = Yellow...

  • Page 126: Two-Port 1-Gbe Fiber Sx Card

    Two-Port 1-GbE Fiber SX card Port Description P0, P1 TX and RX provides access to 1000 Base-LX Definition P0 ACT, P1 ACT Activity status of the port Link = Yellow Activity = Blinks green BYP/DSC Normal = Off Disconnect = Yellow Bypass = Green Specification Description...

  • Page 127: Four-Port Tx Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card

    Four-Port TX Copper Gigabit Ethernet card Four-Port TX Copper Gigabit Ethernet card This section describes the Four-Port TX Copper GbE card (410-00044-01 and 410-00047-01) status lights. Figure C-23. Four-Port TX Copper GbE NIC (NIC-002-4TX and NIC-003-4TX) The following table describes the Four-Port TX Copper GbE NIC status and LED lights. The card provides three LEDs per port Condition Solid green on link.

  • Page 128: Two-Port Sr Multimode Fiber 10-Gbe Card

    Two-Port SR Multimode Fiber 10-GbE card Two-Port SR Multimode Fiber 10-GbE card This section describes the Two-Port SR Multimode Fiber 10-GbE card (410-00302-02) status lights. Note: The Two-Port SR Multimode Fiber 10 GbE card requires RiOS software v7.0.5 or later. Note: It isn’t necessary to plug in the 12 volt connector of the Two-Port SR Multimode Fiber 10 GbE PCIe card.

  • Page 129: Two-Port 4/8/16-Gbe Fc Hba (San)

    Two-Port 4/8/16-GbE FC HBA (SAN) Two-Port 4/8/16-GbE FC HBA (SAN) Figure C-26. Two-Port Fiber Channel 4/8/16-GbE Host Bus Adapter (SAN) card (NIC-1-HBA-2FC) Port Description Port A, B Provide access to 40GBase-LR4 Dimensions 6.60” x 2.71” (167.64 mm x 68.91 mm) Optical Data Rates 14.025 GbE (1600 Mbps) 8.5 GbE (800 Mbps)
  • Page 130 Two-Port 4/8/16-GbE FC HBA (SAN) 130 | Reference: NIC Lights, Ports, Specifications...

  • Page 131: D - Reference: Appliance Lights, Ports, And Specifications

    Reference: Appliance Lights, Ports, and Specifications Knowing what status lights indicate, where the appliance ports are located, and the appliance’s physical specifications can help you understand how to properly connect your appliance to a network, keep it running optimally, and when it needs maintenance. Use this reference to understand your appliance’s lights, ports, and specifications.
  • Page 132 Press the system ID button when the system AC (Alternating Current) is on. A blue LED light identifies the system. Users from a remote site can activate the ID LED by inputting commands in IPMI. For details, contact Support at https://support.riverbed.com. 6, 7 USB Ports v2.0...

  • Page 133: Hardware Specifications

    Press the system ID button when the system AC (Alternating Current) is on. A blue LED light identifies the system. Users from a remote site can activate the ID LED by inputting commands in IPMI. For details, contact Support at https:// support.riverbed.com. Primary and AUX Port LEDs Left LED Link = Green...

  • Page 134: Power Consumption Specifications

    2U xx80 appliances Specification 5080 7080 6 x 240 GB B010 = 6 x 480 GB B020 = 8 x 480 GB B030 = 8 x 960 GB 1.4 TB B010 = 2.8 TB Data store B020 = 3.8 TB B030 = 7.6 TB 27.56 x 17.32 x 3.43 in.

  • Page 135: Environmental Specifications

    2U 9800 appliances Environmental specifications This table summarizes the environmental requirements for the systems. Specification 5080 7080 Operating acoustic 56 dB (typical) 56 dB (typical) Temperature (operating) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Temperature (storage) -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) 40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Relative humidity...
  • Page 136 Press the system ID button when the system AC (Alternating Current) is on. A blue LED light identifies the system. Users from a remote site can activate the ID LED by inputting commands in IPMI. For details, contact Support at https://support.riverbed.com. 6, 7 USB Ports v2.0...

  • Page 137: 1U 3080 Appliances

    Press the system ID button when the system AC (Alternating Current) is on. A blue LED light identifies the system. Users from a remote site can activate the ID LED by inputting commands in IPMI. For details, contact Support at https:// support.riverbed.com. Primary and AUX Port LEDs Left LED Link = Green...

  • Page 138: Status Lights And Port Locations

    1U 3080 appliances Status lights and port locations This section provides front and back views of the status lights, port locations, and buttons on the 1U 3080 appliance. Figure D-5 illustrates the front of the appliance. Figure D-5. Front panel 3080 appliance This table summarizes the LEDs and buttons on the front of the appliance.

  • Page 139: Hardware Specifications

    1U 3080 appliances LED or button Description Ports 3-6 LAN/WAN ports Left LED Link = Green Activity = Blinks green Bypass/Disconnect = Yellow Right LED 10 Mbps data rate = No light (with link on left LED) 100 Mbps data rate = Green 1000 Mbps/1 Gbps = Yellow Ports 7-8 (on-board) Not used.

  • Page 140: Power Consumption Specifications

    1U 3080 appliances Specification 1U 3080 400 GB Data store 15.25 x 17.24 x1.73 in (387.35 x 483 x 44 mm) Dimensions (LxWxH) 27 lb (12.25 kg) Weight (without packaging) 70 W Power (Typical) 100-240 V Voltage 2 x hot-swappable/redundant, 550W W = 100-240 VAC/7.1/3.4A, 47-63 Hz 1 FHFL (full height/full length) PCIe slots...

  • Page 141: Desktop X80 Appliances

    Desktop x80 appliances Specification CX 3080 Temperature (storage) -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C) Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensing (Operating) 10% to 95%, noncondensing (Storage) Desktop x80 appliances This section describes the ports, LEDs, technical and environmental specifications for the desktop x80 appliances.
  • Page 142 Desktop x80 appliances Front LEDs and buttons Status Console port RJ45 port USB ports v3.0 1 - USB Type A port 1 - USB Type C port Port 1 PRI Left LED = Link/Bypass Link = On (Solid green) Activity =Blinks green Right LED= Speed 10 Mbps data rate = Off 100 Mbps data rate = Green...

  • Page 143: Hardware Specifications

    Desktop x80 appliances Hardware specifications This table summarizes the hardware specifications for the systems. Specification 580 desktop 780 desktop Power Watt 37 W 60 W (typical) 128 BTU 205 BTU 16 GB 16 GB 1 x 1 TB 1 x 1 TB 1 x 32 GB (for boot) 1 x 32 GB (for boot) Data store...

  • Page 144: Power Consumption Specifications

    Desktop x80 appliances Power consumption specifications This table summarizes the power specifications for the desktop systems. The systems are rated at the following power characteristics when operating at nominal AC input voltages (120 V and 230 V). System CX 780 PSU type 2 x 550 W AC input...

  • Page 145: 2U Xx70 Appliances

    2U xx70 appliances 2U xx70 appliances This section describes the status lights, port locations, buttons, and technical and environmental specifications for the SteelHead 2U 5070 and 7070 appliances. Status light and port locations These figures illustrate the port locations and LEDs. Figure D-9.
  • Page 146 2U xx70 appliances This table summarizes the appliance LEDs and buttons. Reference LED or button Description System ID Button with Maintenance = Blue Integrated LED Toggles the integrated ID LED and the blue server board ID LED on and off. The System ID LED identifies the system for maintenance when installed in a rack of similar server systems.
  • Page 147 2U xx70 appliances Reference LED or button Description LEDs on Default Four- Link/Activity LED Port Copper Bypass Card Link = Green Activity = Blinks Green Speed/Bypass/Disconnect LED 1000Mbit/s = Yellow 100Mbit/s = Green 10Mbit/s = Off Bypass = Blinks Green Disconnect = Blinks Yellow LEDs on Power Supply Power On and Healthy = Green...

  • Page 148: Technical Specifications

    2U xx70 appliances Technical specifications This table summarizes the technical specifications for the systems. CX5070 M/H CX7070 L CX7070 M CX7070 H Form factor 2 x 1000 GB HDD 2 x 1000 GB HDD 2 x 1000 GB HDD 2 x 1000 GB HDD Hard disk/SSD 6 x 160 GB SSDs 6 x 300 GB SSDs...

  • Page 149: Power Consumption Specifications

    1U xx70 appliances Power consumption specifications This table summarizes the power specifications for the systems. The systems are rated at the following power characteristics when operating at nominal AC input voltages (120 V and 230 V). System CX5070 CX7070 Configuration All (M/H) All (L/M/H) PSU type...

  • Page 150: Status Lights And Port Locations

    1U xx70 appliances Status lights and port locations These figures illustrate the port locations, LEDs, and buttons. Figure D-11. CX 3070 front panel with LEDs and buttons 150 | Reference: Appliance Lights, Ports, and Specifications...
  • Page 151 1U xx70 appliances This table summarizes the appliance LEDs and buttons. Reference LED or button Description System ID Button with Maintenance = Blue Integrated LED Toggles the integrated ID LED and the blue server board ID LED on and off. The System ID LED identifies the system for maintenance when installed in a rack of similar server systems.

  • Page 152: Technical Specifications

    1U xx70 appliances Reference LED or button Description LEDs on Default Four- Link/Activity LED Port Copper Bypass Card Link = Green Activity = Blinks Green Speed/Bypass/Disconnect LED 1000 Mbps = Yellow 100 Mbps = Green 10 Mbps = Off Bypass = Blinks Green Disconnect = Blinks Yellow LEDs on Power Supply Power On and Healthy = Green...

  • Page 153: Power Consumption Specifications

    1U xx70 appliances CX3070 L/M/H 2 x 450 W 100-127 VAC/8 A, 50/60 Hz 200-240 VAC/4 A, 50/60 Hz PCI slots 4/12 Included bypass ports/max no. ports Power consumption specifications This table summarizes the power specifications for the systems. The systems are rated at the following power characteristics when operating at nominal AC input voltages (120 V and 230 V).

  • Page 154: Desktop X70 Appliances

    Desktop x70 appliances Desktop x70 appliances This section describes the status lights, port locations, buttons, and technical and environmental specifications for the desktop x80 appliance. Port location and LEDs These figures illustrate the port locations and LEDs. Figure D-13. Front panel Figure D-14.

  • Page 155: Technical Specifications

    Desktop x70 appliances Status Primary LED Left LED Link = Green Activity = Blinks Green Right LED GB = Yellow 100 MB = Green 10 MB = No Light (with link on left LED) LAN/WAN LEDs Left LED Link = Green Activity = Blinks Green Bypass/Disconnect = Yellow Right LED...

  • Page 156: Environmental Specifications

    Desktop x70 appliances Environmental specifications This table summarizes the environmental requirements for the systems. Specification CX570 desktop L/M/H CX770 desktop L/M/H Operating acoustic 45 dBA Sound pressure (Typical) 45 dBA Sound pressure (Typical) Temperature (operating) 0°C to45°C 0°C to 45°C 32°F to 113°F 32°F to 113°F Temperature (storage)

  • Page 157: E - Reference: Figures For Rack Mounting Desktop Appliances

    Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting Desktop Appliances If you are having trouble following the written procedures for rack mounting your hardware, the figures in this reference can help you visualize the process by showing you the hardware involved and how it is assembled.
  • Page 158 Figure E-2. Installing the x80 appliance in a rack 158 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting Desktop Appliances...

  • Page 159: F - Reference: Figures For Rack Mounting 1U Appliances

    Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances If you are having trouble following the written procedures for rack mounting your hardware, the figures in this reference can help you visualize the process by showing you the hardware involved and how it is assembled.
  • Page 160 Rack mounting with RMK-4-3080 kits Figure F-2. Securing the 3080 appliance to the rack Figure F-3. Attaching the rear brackets to the 3080 appliance 160 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances...
  • Page 161 Rack mounting with RMK-4-3080 kits Figure F-4. Securing the rear bracket the rack Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances | 161...

  • Page 162: Rack Mounting With Rmk-4-1U Kits

    Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits Figure F-5. Attaching the ear brackets to the appliance Figure F-6. Extending the inner rail of the rail assembly 162 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances...
  • Page 163 Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits Figure F-7. Aligning the inner sliding rail to the appliance Figure F-8. Attaching the inner sliding rail to the appliance Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances | 163...
  • Page 164 Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits Figure F-9. Attaching the second rail to the other side of the appliance Figure F-10. Securing the outer rails to the rack 164 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances...
  • Page 165 Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits Figure F-11. Inserting the appliance into the outer rails Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances | 165...
  • Page 166 Rack mounting with RMK-4-1U kits 166 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 1U Appliances...

  • Page 167: G - Reference: Figures For Rack Mounting 2U Appliances

    Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 2U Appliances If you are having trouble following the written procedures for rack mounting your hardware, the figures in this reference can help you visualize the process by showing you the hardware involved and how it is assembled.
  • Page 168 Figures for rack mounting with RMK-4-2U kits Figure G-2. Attaching inner sliding rails to the appliance Figure G-3. Pulling the tab on the rail to release the latch 168 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 2U Appliances...
  • Page 169 Figures for rack mounting with RMK-4-2U kits Figure G-4. Securing the appliance to the rack Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 2U Appliances | 169...
  • Page 170 Figures for rack mounting with RMK-4-2U kits 170 | Reference: Figures for Rack Mounting 2U Appliances...

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