F5 BIG-IP 8950, Platform Manual

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The 8950 Platform
Before you install the 8950 platform, you may want to quickly review information about the controls and
ports on both the front and the back of the platform.
On the front of the 8950 platform, you can reset the unit using the LCD panel and view the indicator LEDs
for hard disk access. You can also use the front-panel LEDs to assess the condition of the unit. On the back
of the unit, you can power the unit on and off.
1. Management port
2. USB ports
3. Console port
4. Hard-wired failover port
5. 10/100/1000 interfaces
6. SFP ports
7. SFP+ ports
8. Indicator LEDs
9. LCD display
10. LCD control buttons
Figure 1: Front view of the platform
The back of the platform includes two power supplies.
1. Power input panel (power switch and power receptacle)
2. Power input panel (power switch and power receptacle)
3. Fan tray
Figure 2: Back view of the platform
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About the 8950 platform