F5 i10000 Series, Platform Manual

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1. Fan tray (removable)
2. Power input panel 1 (DC terminal)
3. Power input panel 2 (DC terminal)
4. Chassis ground terminal
Hardware included with the platform
This platform includes all of the hardware components listed here.
Quantity Hardware
1 or 2 Power cables (black), AC power only, per platform configuration. Might include multiple
power cable types if product is delivered outside of the US/Canada. By default, these
platforms include one power supply and power cable: i5000 Series.
2 Power cables (black), AC power only, per platform configuration. Might include multiple
power cable types if product is delivered outside of the US/Canada.
2 or 4 DC ring terminals, DC power only. By default, these platforms include one power supply
and two ring terminals: i5000 Series. By default, these platforms include two power
supplies and four ring terminals: i7000/i10000/i11000 Series.
1 RJ45 to RJ45 failover cable, CAT 5 crossover (blue)
1 RJ45 to DB9 console port cable (beige)
1 RJ45F to RJ45M rolled adapter (beige)
1 Quick-install rail kit
2 Rail lock brackets
4 M3 x 8mm flathead screws, black with patch
4 #8-32 pan head screws, steel zinc
Peripheral hardware required
For each platform, you might need to provide additional peripheral hardware. If you plan to remotely
administer the system, it would be helpful to have a workstation already connected to the same subnet as
the management interface.
Type of hardware Description
Network hubs, switches, or
connectors to connect to the
platform network interfaces You must provide networking devices that are compatible with the
network interface ports on the platform. You can use
10/100/1000/10000-Megabit switches.
External USB CD/DVD drive
or USB flash drive You can use any USB-certified CD/DVD mass storage device or a
USB flash drive for installing upgrades and for system recovery.
Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered.
Serial console You can remotely manage the platform by connecting to a serial
console terminal server through the console port.
Important: In the event that network access is impaired or not yet
configured, the serial console might be the only way to access the
Platform Guide: i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series
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