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QUICK START GUIDE 7200 Series Enterprise WAN Router AWE-7230R-4TX-4S AWE-7250R-16S Arista Networks DOC-00258-01 Arista.com...
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Chapter 1 Overview This guide is intended for network professionals who need to install the Arista 7200 Series Enterprise WAN routers. The section reviews the following topics: • Scope • Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment • Installation Process • Safety Information •...
N’ouvrez PAS le boîtier du routeur. Il n’y a AUCUNE pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à l’intérieur. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié. Obtaining Technical Assistance Any customer, partner, reseller, or distributor holding a valid Arista Service Contract can obtain technical support in any of the following ways: •...
Overview Specifications This section lists the specifications of the Arista 7200 Series Enterprise WAN Routers. Table 1: Dimensions and Weights Router Size (W x H x D) Weight AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F 17.32 x 1.71 x 16.92 inches 20.5 lbs (440 x 43.5 x 430 mm) (9.3 kg)
Chapter 2 Preparation This section describes the initial set up and preparation for installing the routers. This section discusses the following topics: • Site Selection • Tools and Parts Required for Installation • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Site Selection Consider the following criteria when selecting a site to install the router in a Data Center environment: •...
Preparation Refer to the Cable the Router section for power cable requirements. Important: The power input plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, as it provides the primary method of disconnecting power from the system. La combinaison de la puissance-prise d’entrée doit être accessible en tout temps; Il fournit le principal moyen de coupure d’alimentation du système.
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• A conductive work surface (such as an anti-static mat) dissipates static charge. • Wear a conductive wrist strap to dissipate static charge accumulation. • Minimize handling of assemblies and components. • Keep replacement parts in their original static-free packaging. •...
Chapter 3 Rack Mounting the Router This section provides instructions on how to rack mount the router. The following table shows the list of supported rack mount brackets. Table 6: Supported Rack Mount Brackets Router Two-post Rack Mount Four-post Rack Mount AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F KIT-2POST-1U-NT KIT-4POST-NT (default)
The following figure displays proper bracket mount configuration examples for four-post mounting. Figure 3-1: Bracket Mount Configuration for Four-post Rack Mount (Example) The following figure displays an example of an improper bracket mount configuration. Figure 3-2: Improper Bracket Mount Configuration for Four-post Rack Mount (Example) 3.1.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis This section discusses the steps to attach mounting brackets to the chassis.
Rack Mounting the Router Figure 3-4: Aligning the Rack Plugs to the Bracket Clip Bracket clip before it is locked in the specified place. Bracket clip after it is locked in the specified place. 1. Align the mounting brackets with the attachment pins to obtain the desired mounting position. 2.
The rail clip prevents the rail extension beyond the maximum supported distance between the front and rear rack posts. Figure 3-6: Assembling the Rails Rail slide Rack plugs Rail rod Rail (assembled) 2. Attach the rail to the right rear rack post by inserting rod-end rack plugs into post slots. The slide assembly must be on the side of the post facing the router.
Rack Mounting the Router 1. Lift the router into the rack and insert the mounting brackets into the slide rails. Figure 3-8: Inserting the Router onto the Rails 2. Slide the router on the rails toward the rear posts until the mounting bracket flanges are flush with the rail flanges attached to the rack posts.
• Each chassis side has attachment pins that align with bracket holes. Pin orientation is symmetric and equidistant, supporting bracket placements where the flange is flush with the front panel, flush with the rear panel, or not flush with either panel. Each bracket hole includes a key opening for placing the bracket flush with the chassis and then locking it into place.
Rack Mounting the Router Figure 3-12: Improper Bracket Mount Configuration for Two-post Rack Mount (Example) 1. Align the mounting brackets with the attachment pins to obtain the desired mounting position. 2. Place the bracket flush on the chassis with attachment pins protruding through key openings. 3.
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Figure 3-14: Inserting the Router into Rack Attaching chassis securely to rack with the screws (left side) Attaching chassis securely to rack with the screws (right side)
Chapter 4 Status Indicators This section discusses the meaning of the front-panel LED status indicators. Table 7: LED Status Indicators LED Name LED State LED Status System Status LED No power or amid a power cycle. Blinking green The system is powering up. Green The system is operating in a normal initialization sequence.
Chapter 5 Cable the Router This section discusses the following topics: • Grounding the Router • Connecting Power Cables • Connecting Serial and Management Cables Grounding the Router This section provides instructions for grounding the router. Note: Grounding cable and grounding lugs are not included with the router. Note: The cable size should meet local and national installation requirements.
Connecting Power Cables Power cords are optional and must ordered separately. You must use an approved power cord that is compliant with local and national electrical codes or order one from Arista for use with this device. Important: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
Installation de cet équipement doit être conformes aux codes électriques locaux et nationaux. Si nécessaire, consulter les organismes de réglementation appropriés et des autorités de contrôle pour assurer la conformité. Important: Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Lire toutes les instructions d’installation avant de brancher le système à...
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Cable the Router • RJ45 Ethernet cable The following table lists the pin connections of the RJ45 to DB9 adapter cable. Table 8: RJ45 to DB9 Connections RJ45 RJ45 Connect the front or rear panel ports as follows: • Console (serial) port: Connect to a computer with the RJ45 to DB9 serial adapter cable. The router uses the following default settings: •...
Chapter 6 Configuring the Router Arista routers ship from the factory in Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) mode. ZTP configures the router without user intervention by downloading a startup configuration file or a boot script from a location specified by a DHCP server.
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11. When configuring the management port IP address, select the following command to access the router from a host using the address configured in Step 9. ssh admin@192.0.2.8 Refer to the Arista Networks User Manual for the complete router configuration information.
Chapter 8 Front Panel This section discusses the front panel of the following routers: • AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F • AWE-7250R-16S-F AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F The AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F Enterprise WAN router front panel includes the following key components: Figure 8-1: AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F Front Panel System status LEDs 4x10G SFP+ ports USB port Type-A 4x1G/10G RJ45 (2 ports support fail-to-wire (FTW)) LCD panel...
AWE-7250R-16S-F The Arista AWE-7250R-16S-F Enterprise WAN router front panel includes the following key components: Figure 8-2: AWE-7250R-16S-F Front Panel System status LEDs 4x NIM (Network Interface Module) 3.0 slots USB port Type-A 16x 10G SFP+ enhanced ports LCD panel RJ45 Ethernet management port...
The section discusses the rear panel of the following routers. • AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F • AWE-7250R-16S-F AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F The Arista AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F Enterprise WAN router rear panel includes the following key components: Figure 9-1: AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F Rear Panel Power supply 1 (PS1) Fan 3 PS1 LED Fan 4...
AWE-7250R-16S-F The Arista AWE-7250R-16S-F Enterprise WAN router rear panel includes the following key components: Figure 9-2: AWE-7250R-16S-F Rear Panel Fan module 1 10 PS1 LED Fan module latch 11 Functional grounding point Fan module 2 12 PS2 LED Fan module latch...
AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F section for detailed information. The Arista AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F Enterprise WAN router provides 5 Gbps Encrypted / 30 Gbps aggregate throughput. It has 4xRJ45 (1/2.5 G/10G) Ethernet ports, 2x fail-to-wire (FTW) port, and 4x SFP+ (1/2.5G/10G) Ethernet ports, and 2x Network Interface Module (NIM) expansion slots. The ports are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 3 FTW, 4, 4 FTW, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
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EOS User's Guide. These capabilities are displayed with the following command: show interfaces <INTF> hardware default The speed/auto-negotiation depends on the MAC/P-capabilities, the front panel connector, and the type of transceiver inserted. The default capabilities of the Arista AWE-7230R-4TX-4S Enterprise WAN router are as follows: Ports...
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10GBASE-CR Et1/8 errdisabled routed full 100G 10GBASE-CR Use the following show command to display why an interface is error-disabled: Arista(config)# show interfaces ET1/8 status errdisabled Port Name Status Reason ----------- ---------------- ------------ ------------------- Et1/8 errdisabled speed-misconfigured When a transceiver is in an error-disabled state due to a misconfigured speed, the following syslog message...
For details about the different transceiver modules and cables, visit https://www.arista.com/en/products/ transceivers-cables. 10.2 AWE-7250R-16S-F This section describes the interface configuration of the Arista AWE-7250R-16S-F Enterprise WAN router from a physical layer perspective. This section includes the following topics: • Hardware Description •...
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This section describes interface capabilities. These capabilities are displayed using the following command: show interfaces <INTF> hardware default Interface speed and auto-negotiation depend on the mac/phy capabilities, the front panel connector, and the type of transceiver inserted. The default capabilities of the Arista AWE 7250R-16S Enterprise WAN router are as follows: Ports...
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Show Commands for Speed and Auto-negotiation Capabilities Supported speed and auto-negotiation are displayed by the following command when the transceiver is inserted: show interfaces <INTF> hardware Arista(config)# show int ET1/1 hardware Ethernet1/1 Model: AWE-7250R-16S-F Type: 10GBASE-SR Speed/duplex: 10G/full(default) Flowcontrol: rx-(off),tx-(off)
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Caveats Auto-negotiation parallel detection on ports 1-8. Parallel detection is used on Arista AWE 7250R-16S Enterprise WAN router ports 1-8, where the port can auto-negotiation. This happens when the link partner might not support auto-negotiation, or the auto- negotiation is disabled on the router. In this condition, the port capable of auto-negotiation can determine if it should use auto-negotiation and can match the speed with the other router.
Chapter 11 LCD Operation This section discusses the operation of the LCD panel for the WAN routers. Figure 11-1: LCD Components 2x 16 LCD screen Top button Bottom button Buttons Functionality The physical buttons are referenced as follows: • Top - the top button located above next to the less-than (<) symbol. •...
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LCD Operation Home Screen After the EOS has successfully booted, the LCD displays the home screen. The below image is an example output: The first line displays the hostname, and the second line displays the IPv4 address of the management interface. Note: To return to the home screen, you can hold the top button for two seconds (“home”...
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• Model name • EOS version • Hardware revision • Serial number • MAC address of the management interface Example: The following figure shows the first two lines of the data: The following figure shows the data displayed after pressing the bottom button twice: The following figure shows the data displayed after pressing the bottom button again:...
Appendix A Regulatory Model Numbers This section lists the devices' Regulatory Model Number (RMN) described in this document. Table 9: Regulatory Model Number (RMN) Networking Device Regulatory Model Number (RMN) AWE-7230R-4TX-4S-F AN1791 AWE-7250R-16S-F AN1792...
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