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- Page 1 ® 6000 Hardware Installation Guide 810-0001-00...
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Page 4: Revision History
Acknowledgments This product includes software from several third-party vendors. Each vendor is listed below with the applicable copyright. Copyright (c) 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Copyright 2000 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All Rights Reserved. Export of this software from the United States of America may require a specific license from the United States Government. - Page 5 Table of Contents...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Audience for this Manual ......................1-3 Document Conventions ........................1-3 Related Documents ........................1-4 Safety and Regulatory Notices .....................1-5 Class A ITE Label ........................1-5 Qualified Personnel Warning ....................1-5 Environmental .........................1-6 Power ............................1-7 Laser Product Notice ......................1-10 Contacting Customer Service ....................1-11 Product Overview ®... - Page 8 Table of Contents Power Cord and Cable Requirements ..................5-5 Regulatory Compliance ........................5-6 FCC Compliance ..........................5-6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Safety Instructions ...........................6-3 Required Tools and Equipment ....................6-3 Verifying Shipment ..........................6-4 Unpacking the Chassis ........................6-5 Removing the Fan Tray ........................6-7 Removing the Power Supplies ....................6-7 Rack-Mounting the Chassis ......................6-9 Installing the Front Bezels ......................6-9...
- Page 9 Table of Contents Removing and Replacing Modules ....................B-3 Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive ..................B-4 Silencing the RAID Alarm ....................B-5 Replacing the Disk Drive ....................B-6 Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray ..................B-6 Removing and Replacing a Power Supply ................. B-7 Removing and Replacing the Air Filter ..................
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Page 11: Introduction
Introduction ® This manual describes F5’s Adaptive Resource Switch 6000 (ARX 6000) and its hardware components. It also describes how to install the switch and connect it to the network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Audience for this Manual •... -
Page 13: Audience For This Manual
Audience for this Manual Audience for this Manual This manual is intended for field engineers and network administrators responsible for setting up and connecting the switch to a network at the enterprise data center facility. Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions, when applicable: •... -
Page 14: Related Documents
Chapter 1 Introduction Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following F5 Data Solutions documentation is also available: • ARX®6000 Quick Installation • ARX®500 Hardware Installation Guide • ARX®1000 Hardware Installation Guide • ARX®2000 Hardware Installation Guide • ARX®4000 Hardware Installation Guide ®... -
Page 15: Safety And Regulatory Notices
Safety and Regulatory Notices Safety and Regulatory Notices Important The ambient room temperature range that the unit can operate in is 5–35° C. Important Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when installing unit in rack. WARNING Mechanical loading of rack should be considered so that the rack remains stable and unlikely to tip over. -
Page 16: Environmental
Chapter 1 Introduction Environmental High Temperature Warning WARNING To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104° F (40° C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. -
Page 17: Power
WARNING The attached power supply cable was designed to be connected and to be used for F5 devices, and the safety for this purpose has been confirmed. WARNING Please do not use it for other devices or usages. There may be danger of causing a fire or an electric shock. - Page 18 Chapter 1 Introduction Electric Shock Warning WARNING This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the unit. ATTENTION Il est possible que cette unité soit munie de plusieurs cordons d'alimentation.
- Page 19 Safety and Regulatory Notices Power Supply Disconnection Warning WARNING Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units. ATTENTION Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation électrique, débrancher lecordon d'alimentation des unités en courant. Battery Handling Warning WARNING There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
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Page 20: Laser Product Notice
Chapter 1 Introduction Laser Product Notice WARNING Class 1 laser product. ATTENTION Produit laser de classe I. Class 1 lasers are defined as products which do not permit human access to laser radiation in excess of the accessible limits of Class 1 for applicable wavelengths and durations. -
Page 21: Contacting Customer Service
Contacting Customer Service Contacting Customer Service You can use the following methods to contact F5 Networks Customer Service: F5 Networks Online http://support.f5.com Knowledge Base Online repository of answers to frequently-asked questions. F5 Networks Services https://websupport.f5.com Support Online Online customer support... - Page 22 Chapter 1 1 - 12...
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Page 23: Product Overview
Product Overview ® This chapter provides a general overview of the F5 ARX 6000. Topics include the following: ® • The ARX • Redundancy Features • Switch Management • Supported Protocols... -
Page 25: The Arx
® The ARX The ARX ® ® The Adaptive Resource Switch (ARX ) 6000 is a 6-slot switch for use in large data centers and regional data centers. The switch enables enterprises to globally access, manage, deliver and optimize information resources. The ®... -
Page 26: Redundancy Features
Chapter 2 Product Overview Redundancy Features ® The ARX 6000 system is designed to provide a highly available service with fault tolerance and no single point of failure. This design provides the following features: • High availability (HA) clustering for switch redundancy, including intra-box (modules) and inter-box (redundant-pair) failover capability: •... -
Page 27: Supported Protocols
Supported Protocols Supported Protocols ® The ARX supports a range of network, application, and file-access protocols, including the following: • Layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols • Common management protocols • Security and file service protocols for data encryption, exchange, backup/restore, and storage management Network •... -
Page 28: Management
Chapter 2 Product Overview Management • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • TELNET • SSH (Secure SHell) • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) • Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSH (HTTPS) • SOAP-based API over HTTP and/or HTTPS • For transferring maintenance and release files: –... -
Page 29: Chassis Hardware
Chassis Hardware This chapter describes the switch chassis components and hardware configuration. Topics include the following: • Chassis Components • Chassis Configurations • Redundant Pairs • Resilient Overlay Network (RON) This chapter describes chassis hardware only. For information about hardware modules (management and service modules), see Chapter 4, Hardware Modules. -
Page 31: Chassis Components
Chassis Components Chassis Components ® The F5 ARX 6000 is a 6-slot chassis that mounts into a standard 19-inch rack. The first slot is reserved for switch management, control, and switch-fabric functions. The remaining five slots support interchangeable installation of I/O service modules. -
Page 32: Disk Drives
Chapter 3 Chassis Hardware • 1500 W @ 220 Vac (Note: the system draws 1704 W from the power cord due to the less-than-100% efficiency of the power supplies.) • -48 Vdc output power • Load sharing between two power supplies •... -
Page 33: Fan Tray Module
Chassis Components The disk drives are connected through a SCSI bus to the System Control Module (SCM) in the chassis. The dual-channel SCM communicates over two separate buses to the disk drives in bay shelves D1 and D2. Figure 3.3 shows the SCM-to-drive interconnections. -
Page 34: Chassis Configurations
Chapter 3 Chassis Hardware • Fan speed controlled by SCM in response to temperature fluctuations in the chassis • Fan tachometer monitors revolutions per minute (RPM) • Closed-loop system monitors temperature conditions in the chassis with a return to the fan system; this causes airflow to increase or decrease, as required, to maintain the proper temperature within the chassis •... -
Page 35: Redundant Pairs
Redundant Pairs Basic System Maximum Capacity Slot Module Slot Module Utility Bay 2 disk drives: D1, D2 2 disk drives: D1, D2 2 power supplies 2 power supplies: PS1, PS2 ® Table 3.1 ARX 6000 Chassis Configurations a.The SCM always uses slot 1. b.Service modules may use any of slots 2–6. - Page 36 Chapter 3 Chassis Hardware 3 - 8...
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Page 37: Hardware Modules
Hardware Modules This chapter describes the switch modules, including their hardware features, functions, and front panel interfaces. For information about module connectors and pinout assignments, see Appendix A, Cable Connectors. ® 6000 modules include the following management and service modules: •... -
Page 39: System Control Module (Scm)
System Control Module (SCM) System Control Module (SCM) The System Control Module (SCM) provides the management and control functions for the other modules in the chassis. The SCM communicates with the slots in the chassis over a system status bus, which enables the SCM to manage, monitor, and control module activity. -
Page 40: Features
Chapter 4 Hardware Modules Features The SCM provides or supports the following features and functions: Switch Fabric • Non-blocking architecture for 40-Gbps full duplex non-blocking aggregate throughput • 10-Gbps full duplex throughput for each service module slot • Switch control-plane and data-plane functions •... -
Page 41: Adaptive Services Module (Asm)
Adaptive Services Module (ASM) Adaptive Services Module (ASM) The Adaptive Services Module (ASM) provides the core distributed filer functions for the switch. The ASM module has no external ports. It does provide external Alert and Status LEDs on the front panel. Features The ASM provides or supports the following features and functions: •... -
Page 42: Nsm-Tx
Chapter 4 Hardware Modules NSM-TX Figure 4.2 shows the NSM-TX module front panel, which provides six RJ-45 connections. Figure 4.2 NSM-TX Front Panel Alert and Status LEDs (See Chapter 8 for LED information.) Ports 1–6, Link status LEDs Ports 1– 6, RJ-45 connectors 4 - 6... -
Page 43: Nsm-Fx
Network Services Module (NSM) NSM-FX Figure 4.3 shows the NSM -FX module front panel, which provides six small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical connectors, 850nm multi-mode. These connectors can reach distances up to 500m over 50/125um MMF. Figure 4.3 NSM-FX Front Panel Alert and Status LEDs (See Chapter 8 for LED information.) - Page 44 Chapter 4 Hardware Modules • Full-duplex switching at line rates for Layer 2 processing • Low latency, store and forward switching, with built-in multicast support • Resource switching • Network File System (NFS) fast path • Common Internet File System (CIFS) fast path •...
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Page 45: System Specifications
System Specifications This chapter describes technical system specifications, power requirements, ® and cable requirements for the ARX and its components. This chapter also describes regulatory information. Topics include: • System Specifications • System Power Requirements • Power Cord and Cable Requirements •... -
Page 47: System Specifications
System Specifications System Specifications ® Table 5.1 describes the ARX system specifications. Component Specification Chassis Dimensions Height: 22.75 in. (includes fan tray and front bezel) Width: 19.00 in. (including the fixed mounting ears) Depth: 23.00 in. Chassis Weight 150 lb (68.04 kg) (includes fan tray, 2 disk drives, 1 power supply, 3 modules) Chassis / Power Supply... -
Page 48: System Power Requirements
Chapter 5 System Specifications Component Specification Hardware module dimensions (SCM, Height: 15.25 in. (38.74 cm) ASM, NSM) Width: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) Depth: 20 in. (50.8 cm) Hardware module power Input voltage: -48 Vdc (SCM, ASM, NSM) (See Table 5.2 for power consumption information.) Table 5.1 System and Module Specifications (Continued) System Power Requirements... -
Page 49: Power Cord And Cable Requirements
Power Cord and Cable Requirements Where n is the number of installed ASMs m is the number of installed NSMs The division by 0.88 accounts for the 88% efficiency of the power supply. If you want to plan for future expansion, you can budget for a total of 1704 Watts power dissipation. -
Page 50: Regulatory Compliance
Chapter 5 System Specifications Regulatory Compliance ® The ARX 6000 switch complies with the following agency requirements: Category Compliance Safety UL 60950 cUL listed to CSA C22.2 No. 950 IEC950 (EN60950) CE Marking Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A CISPR22 Class A (EN55022) CE Marking EN 55024 VCCI Class A FCC Compliance... -
Page 51: Unpacking And Installing The Chassis
Unpacking and Installing the Chassis This chapter describes the following topics and tasks: • Safety Instructions • Required Tools and Equipment • Verifying Shipment • Unpacking the Chassis • Removing the Fan Tray • Rack-Mounting the Chassis • Installing the Front Bezels •... -
Page 53: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Observe the following safety guidelines to avoid personal injury or damage to equipment when installing or operating the switch: DANGER The chassis is both heavy and difficult to maneuver. Two or more people are required to move and lift the chassis. DANGER Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit;... -
Page 54: Verifying Shipment
Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Verifying Shipment ® The ARX 6000 shipment includes: • Chassis and hardware components • Accessory kit Check the contents of the shipping crate and any additional boxes to verify complete shipment. Table 6.1 lists the contents you should receive. Box/Crate Contents Chassis... -
Page 55: Unpacking The Chassis
Unpacking the Chassis Unpacking the Chassis The chassis is shipped with all ordered components installed. The chassis shipping carton is attached to a reinforced pallet for easy transfer (using a handcart or pallet jack) to the installation site. The accessory kit is packaged with the chassis. - Page 56 Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis 5. Remove the small box inside. This contains the accessories described in Table 6.1. 6. Slowly slide/lift the outer carton up and away from around the chassis, which sits in foam packaging on the pallet. 7.
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Page 57: Removing The Fan Tray
Removing the Fan Tray Removing the Fan Tray The fan tray is accessible from the front of the chassis. It is located at the top of the switch. 1. Loosen the captive screws on either side of the fan tray, grasp the handle, and slowly pull the fan tray toward you (see Figure 6.2). - Page 58 Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Power Supply A (the top one) corresponds to the power plug labeled “Primary” on the back panel. Power Supply B corresponds to the plug labeled “Redundant” on the back panel. 1. In the utility bay, remove a power supply by carefully inserting a flat-head screwdriver into the center notch and pulling up and out.
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Page 59: Rack-Mounting The Chassis
Rack-Mounting the Chassis Rack-Mounting the Chassis An EAI standard rack has holes that you must align with the holes in the ® chassis flange. A set of ARX 6000 rack-mount-alignment templates are included in the accessory kit to help with this alignment. These are long, white stickers with holes in the same pattern as the chassis flange. -
Page 60: Fan Tray
Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Fan Tray To install the bezel over the fan tray: 1. Align the clips (on back of bezel) with the pins on the fan tray. Figure 6.5 Fan Tray Bezel Bezel Pins (2 each side) 2. -
Page 61: Attaching The Power Cords
Attaching the Power Cords 2. Align the clips (on back of bezel) with the pins at the top and bottom on the utility bay. Bezel Pins (upper and lower, 2 each side) 3. Gently push the bezel down over the pins until it clicks into place top and bottom. -
Page 62: Powering Up The Chassis
Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis The right plug, labeled “Primary,” connects to the top power supply. show chassis This is called power supply “A” in the CLI’s command. The left plug, labeled “Redundant,” connects to the bottom power supply. -
Page 63: Cabling The Modules
Cabling the Modules Once initial boot-up has occurred, the fan speed automatically regulates for the appropriate cooling requirement based on ambient temperature. Cabling the Modules You can cable the modules before or after the switch is connected to the network. For console connection and switch-boot information, see Chapter 7, Connecting the Switch to the Network. -
Page 64: Installing The Air-Filter Panel And Cable Guide
Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Figure 6.8 shows the air filter and cable guide location on the bottom front of the chassis. Figure 6.8 Air Filter/Cable Guide Location Air filter and cable guide location Installing the Air-Filter Panel and Cable Guide WARNING Customers are required to maintain the switch’s air filter at regular intervals. -
Page 65: Connecting The Switch To The Network
Connecting the Switch to the Network ® This chapter describes how to connect the ARX to a console terminal and boot the switch for the first time. Topics and tasks include: • Management Interfaces • Connecting the Console Terminal • Booting the Switch •... -
Page 67: Management Interfaces
Management Interfaces Management Interfaces The System Control Module (SCM) provides the following management ports: • Console - a serial Console port for connecting a console terminal, and • MGMT - a 10/100 Ethernet port for an out-of-band (OOB) management station. OOB management (RJ-45) serial Console (RJ-45) During the initial-boot process described in this chapter, you can only access... -
Page 68: Booting The Switch
• this replaces a defunct switch, • this will join a running switch as its redundant peer, or • this switch is being re-installed after F5 personnel performed a “Manufacturing Installation” on a previously-running switch. Later sections discuss these contingencies and how to handle each of them. - Page 69 Booting the Switch by entering 'yes' at the next question. 1. Press <Enter> to continue. # <Enter> END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE IMPORTANT ‐ READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS PRODUCT LICENSEE AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY INSTALLING, HAVING INSTALLED, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE PRODUCT. IF LICENSEE DOES NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE PRODUCT. Scope. This License applies to the software product ("Software") you have licensed from F5 Networks, Inc. ("F5"). Certain Software is licensed for use in conjunction with F5 hardware which together with the Software will be referenced as the "Product". This License is a legal agreement between F5 and the single entity ("Licensee") that has acquired the Software from F5 under these terms and conditions. The Software incorporates certain third party software programs subject to the terms and restrictions of the applicable licenses identified herein. 2. Enter 'yes' to accept these terms and conditions in the format 'yes' or 'no'. # yes The switch's management port requires an IP address and mask. 3. Enter the management port IP address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn or 'none'. # 10.1.27.69 4. Enter the management port subnet mask in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn.(default=255.0.0.0) # 255.255.255.0 The switch's management port requires a gateway IP address. 5. Enter the gateway IP address for the management interface in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn or 'none'.(default=10.1.1.1) # 10.1.27.1 A switch replacement requires additional configuration questions. 6. Are you doing a switch replacement? in the format 'yes' or 'no'.(default=no) # no The crypto‐officer is the most privileged user in the system. 7. Enter the crypto‐officer username in the format text (1‐28 characters). # admin 8. Enter the crypto‐officer password in the format text (6‐28 characters). # mypassword Confirm the system password # mypassword A system password is required for access to the master key. 9. Enter a system password in the format text (12‐28 characters). # d0uble$ecRET Confirm the system password # d0uble$ecRET...
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Page 70: Preparing For Switch Replacement
Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network Management Gateway 10.1.27.1 Power Configuration 220 Private IP Subnet 169.254.6.0 Private IP Mask 255.255.255.0 Private VLAN 1008 Private Metalog VLAN 1009 Chassis GUID 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f Switch Password ####### Switch Master Key generate Crypto‐officer Username admin Crypto‐officer Password ####### Enter 'yes' to load configuration or 'r' to restart #yes You have completed the switch startup configuration. The switch will now initialize the local database. When the login prompt appears, log into the switch using the crypto‐officer's username and password. Closing configuration file. Processing configuration file. (boot‐config) The boot-up prompts continue until you reach the “Username” prompt. Confirm that an administrator can log in by using the Crypto-Officer username and password that you entered in the initial-boot script. - Page 71 Booting the Switch differences between replacing a single switch and replacing a member of a redundant pair is that for a single switch, a re-import is required at the appropriate point during configuration. Since with a single switch installation, the configuration is not saved on a backup switch, you have to manage what you do with these key pieces of configuration data prior to the switch’s failing.
- Page 72 UUID or it rejects all of the shares used by its predecessor. You also need to set the UUID if the switch is brought back to its factory defaults; a “Manufacturing Installation” by F5 personnel resets the switch and its UUID.
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Page 73: Installing A Redundant Peer Or Cluster
Booting the Switch prtlndA(cfg)# show ron Switch Name HA Peer Switch Uptime Status UUID Management Addr ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ bstnA (None) 0 days, 02:07:57 ONLINE d9bdece8‐9866‐11d8‐91e3‐f48e42637d58 10.1.1.7 gffstnA (None) 0 days, 01:59:42 ONLINE e5d870ae‐571e‐1352‐916b‐ef324fbc05a2 10.1.49.60 minturnA (None) 0 days, 02:00:16 OFFLINE 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f 10.1.27.69 provA (None) 0 days, 02:08:11 ONLINE db922942‐876f‐11d8‐9110‐8dtu78fc8329 10.1.38.19 prtlndA prtlndB 0 days, 02:07:59 ONLINE 876616f6‐79ac‐11d8‐946f‐958fcb4e6e35 10.1.23.11 prtlndB prtlndA 0 days, 00:18:55 ONLINE 64dcab94‐a2b6‐11d8‐9d25‐bf2c991c83f9 10.1.23.12 prtlndA(cfg)# ... Applying the UUID The next prompt in the initial-boot script asks for the UUID. Enter the UUID of the failed switch. For example, The UUID should only be entered if this chassis is replacing a failed chassis and the entered UUID should match the UUID of the failed chassis. - Page 74 Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network Redundant switches must use the same master key because they share the same users, groups, and passwords. In the case of of a DR configuration, all four ARXs must be configured with a common master key. show master-key At the switch that is currently installed, use the command...
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Page 75: Sample: Replacing A Redundant Peer
Booting the Switch Sample: Replacing a Redundant Peer This sample script uses the private subnet, the UUID, and the master key to replace a failed peer. F5 ARX Switch Startup This F5 ARX switch does not currently have critical system information programmed. The following wizard prompts you for this information. You can connect to the switch through the out‐of‐band management interface when you finish. To restart the configuration program, enter 'r' at any prompt. Acknowledge acceptance of the following terms and conditions by entering 'yes' at the next question. 1. Press <Enter> to continue. # <Enter> LICENSE AGREEMENT 2. Enter 'yes' to accept these terms and conditions in the format 'yes' or 'no'. # yes The switch's management port requires an IP address and mask. 3. Enter the management port IP address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn or 'none'. # 10.1.27.69... - Page 76 Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network in the format integer [1‐4095].(default=1003) # 1009 <Enter> The UUID should only be entered if this chassis is replacing a failed chassis and the entered UUID should match the UUID of the failed chassis. 11. Enter the chassis's UUID in the format xxxxxxxx‐xxxx‐xxxx‐xxxx‐xxxxxxxxxxxx.(default=d4ukjce8‐1854‐11d8‐91e3‐f48e42637d58) # 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f The crypto‐officer is the most privileged user in the system. 12. Enter the crypto‐officer username in the format text (1‐28 characters).(default=admin) # admin 13. Enter the crypto‐officer password in the format text (6‐28 characters). # mypassword Confirm the system password # mypassword A system password is required for access to the master key. 14. Enter a system password in the format text (12‐28 characters). # d0uble$ecRET Confirm the system password # d0uble$ecRET This is the master-key question, where you use the encrypted master key and the wrapping password from the redundant peer: The master key is used to encrypt critical security parameters.
- Page 77 Booting the Switch Closing configuration file. Processing configuration file. (boot‐config) User Access Authentication Username: admin Password: mypassword SWITCH> The switch is now ready for configuration through the GUI or CLI. To join it with its redundant peer, you can use the standard practice of copying and applying the failed switch’s running config: SWITCH> enable SWITCH# copy ftp://juser:jpasswd@ftp.wwmed.com/feb6config scripts running SWITCH# show scripts...
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Page 78: Connecting The Ethernet Management Port
Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network See the ARX® CLI Network-Management Guide for detailed configuration instructions. Connecting the Ethernet Management Port After you boot the switch, you can connect the Ethernet out-of-band management port on the SCM to a management station or network. You can use this interface to access the Graphical User Interface (GUI) or the Command Line Interface (CLI). -
Page 79: Maintenance
Maintenance ® This chapter addresses the ARX 6000 manual power-down sequence as well as describing the hardware power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics and module status indicators (LEDs) and their associated conditions. ® • Powering Down the ARX 6000 • POST Diagnostics •... - Page 81 ® This prepares the ARX pair for a planned power outage. For power outages of greater than 72 hours, contact F5 Support. POST Diagnostics When the switch reboots and the modules power-up, POST (power-on self-test) diagnostics run on each module to verify their basic hardware integrity.
- Page 82 Chapter 8 Maintenance Figure 8.2 Show Chassis Sample minturnA> show chassis Identification: Hostname UUID ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ minturnA 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f Chassis: Chassis Type Model Number HW Ver. Serial ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ARX‐6000 ARX6 A 01 0216030011 Private Subnet: VLAN Subnet Subnet Mask ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1008 169.254.17.0 255.255.255.0 Chassis Environment: Base MAC Address Power Fan(setting) Temperature ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 00:0a:49:00:0b:00 Online Partial Online (low) Normal 27 C Power Details: Power State ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ A Absent Logical Disk Details: Disk Status Verification Mode Verification Rate ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 Optimal Automatic 10 % Disk Details: Disk Size State Transfer Rate Model ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Bay 1 68.50G Online 320MB/sec ATLAS10K4_73SCA Bay 2 68.50G Online 320MB/sec ATLAS10K4_73SCA RAID Controller Details: Rebuild Rate Max Transfer Rate Firmware RAID Alarm ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐...
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Page 83: Led Status Indicators
LED Status Indicators Slot MAC Address HW Version Rework Deviation ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 000A49000B09 to 000A49000B09 D 20 2 000A49000B15 to 000A49000B16 C 16 4 000A49000B27 to 000A49000B32 B 22 Slot Reset CPLD Keeper CPLD ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 1 3 2 0 N/A 4 13 N/A Slot Boot Version Diag Version BootLdr Version ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 2.03.000.09144 3.01.000.10731 3.01.000.10731 2 2.03.000.09144 3.01.000.10731 3.01.000.10731 4 5.01.000.11898 5.01.000.11898 5.01.000.11898 Slot SSB ver NVR ver Speed MTL Ver Speed ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 67 24 10 Gbps N/A 2 67 N/A 20 10 Gbps 4 67 N/A N/A Port Media Details: Slot/Port Type Vendor Status ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Disk Usage: Name Total MB Used MB Free MB Used% ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ System 3173 1401 1610 47% Releases 5285 2681 2335 54% Logs 30037 56 28455 1% Cores; DiagInfo; Lists 8458 162 7866 3% Scripts 3172 178 2833 6% Reports 8458 33 7994 1% Temperature Details: Sensor 1 (C) Sensor 2 (C) Sensor 3 (C) Sensor 4 (C) Slot Module Local Remote Local Remote Local Remote Local Remote ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 SCM 25 26 27 32 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 ASM 32 27 28 27 21 22 24 22 4 NSM 28 57 30 49 24 49 N/A N/A NVR:... -
Page 84: Module Status Leds
Chapter 8 Maintenance • Disk-drive LEDs • Fan tray LEDs Module Status LEDs Each module front panel provides the following LED status indicators: ALERT — Illuminates Red to indicate an operational failure STATUS — Illuminates Green or Yellow based on the current operational state During various module operations, module LEDs display Green, Yellow, or Red with intermittent blinking patterns, depending on the state. -
Page 85: Ethernet-Port Link Status Leds
• Temperature >50 degrees C, or • Temperature sensor open. Contact F5 Support; you may need to replace the entire fan tray, as described in an appendix of this manual. Table 8.2 Fan Tray Status LEDs ® 6000 Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 86 Chapter 8 Maintenance ALERT STATUS Condition Yellow Multiple-fan failure. Replace the fan tray as described in the appendix. Green SCM-to-fan tray communication failure. This indicates a failure of the fan controller in the fan tray. Replace the fan tray as described in the appendix. Table 8.2 Fan Tray Status LEDs (Continued) 8 - 8...
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Page 87: Cable Connectors
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Page 89: Arx 6000 Connectors
® 6000 Connectors 6000 Connectors ® ® This appendix describes the cable connectors used on the ARX 6000 modules (see Table A.1). Module Connector Purpose System Control Module (SCM) RJ-45 • Ethernet management port • Mirror port for port mirroring and diagnostics •... -
Page 90: Console Connector And Pinouts
Appendix A Cable Connectors Console Connector and Pinouts The serial Console port requires a rollover cable (RJ-45 to RJ-45) that is ® included with the ARX -installation kit. This cable is sufficient for connecting to a Terminal Server. For a direct connection to the serial port on a management station (such as a laptop), an RJ-45 to DB9 adapter is also included in the kit. -
Page 91: Sfp Optical Connector
SFP Optical Connector SCM/ACM Console Console Port RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB9 Adapter Device green green Signal Ground black black Table A.2 SCM Console Port Signaling/Cabling Using a Rollover Cable (Continued) SFP Optical Connector The Network Services Module (NSM) optical version uses small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical connectors for connection to Ethernet over fiber-optic cable. - Page 92 Appendix A Cable Connectors A - 6...
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Page 93: Removing And Replacing Frus
Removing and Replacing FRUs This chapter describes how to remove and replace the following ® field-replaceable units (FRUs) in the ARX 6000 chassis: • Before You Begin • Removing and Replacing Modules • Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray •... -
Page 95: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Before You Begin WARNING Static electricity can damage switch components. Be sure to wear antistatic wrist straps before handling hardware modules and disk drives. The plug is located on the left side of the cable guide on the bottom front of the chassis (shown in Figure 6.8 on page 6-14). -
Page 96: Removing And Replacing A Disk Drive
Appendix B Removing and Replacing FRUs 5. Tighten the captive screws (top and bottom) on the new module. WARNING For modules with fiber-optic ports: Fiber-optic ports must be protected by a rubber grommet filler or a cable connector at all times to prevent dust from collecting in the transceiver. Figure B.1 Ejector Tabs on Modules down and locked Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive... -
Page 97: Silencing The Raid Alarm
Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive 2. Pull the handle (hinged) toward you and slowly slide the disk drive out of the bay. Important The drives must be locked to achieve proper seating in the drive bay. Figure B.2 Removing a Disk Drive Unlock key, then pull handle (hinged) out... -
Page 98: Replacing The Disk Drive
Appendix B Removing and Replacing FRUs Username: admin Password: acopia minturnA> enable minturnA# raid silence minturnA# ... Replacing the Disk Drive To replace the disk drive, slide it into the empty slot. Then use a key to lock the drive in place. Rotate the key counterclockwise until notch is pointing Incorporating the Disk into the RAID raid rebuild To incorporate the disk into the RAID, use the... -
Page 99: Removing And Replacing A Power Supply
Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Remove a power supply as described in Removing the Power Supplies, on page 6-7. To replace a power supply, reverse the steps. DANGER A chassis configured with two power supplies has two power cords. In the event that AC power must be removed from the system, disconnect both power cords before servicing the unit. - Page 100 Appendix B Removing and Replacing FRUs B - 8...
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- Page 103 Index LEDs 8-7 removing 6-7 Adaptive Services Module replacing B-6 features 4-5 File service protocols supported 2-5 front panel LEDs 4-5 Front bezel 6-9 Air filter 6-13 FRUs replacing B-7 air filter B-7 Audience for this manual 1-3 and static electricity B-3, B-4 disk drive B-4 fan tray B-6 Bezel 6-9...
- Page 104 Index See Also Switch boot-up. Switch management ports 7-3 Ports Switch replacement LEDs 8-7 See Switch Installation and Switch boot-up:for a management, console 7-3 replacement switch. NSM (fig.) 4-7 Switch-to-switch failover 2-4 POST diagnostics 8-3 System Control Module Power consumption 5-4 features 4-3 Power cords System power 5-3...