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Page 1: ...Platform Guide VIPRION MAN 0311 02...

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Page 3: ...18 Platform Interfaces 18 About blade interfaces 18 Viewing the status of a specific interface 18 Viewing the status of all interfaces 19 About interface media type and duplex mode 19 Valid media type...

Page 4: ...power supplies 41 Installing a DC power supply 41 About the fan tray 42 Replacing the fan tray 42 About the front bezel with LCD component 43 Replacing the front bezel 43 Appendix A Environmental Gui...

Page 5: ...er requirements 56 DC power redundancy provisioning 56 DC platform power consumption 57 Safety requirements 57 EMC requirements 57 Appendix D China RoHS Requirements 59 Hazardous Substance Levels for...

Page 6: ...6 Platform Guide VIPRION Table of Contents...

Page 7: ...Reduction TDR VIPRION WANJet WAN Optimization Module WOM WebAccelerator WA and ZoneRunner are trademarks or service marks of F5 Networks Inc in the U S and other countries and may not be used without...

Page 8: ...ropean Union ANSI UL and Canadian CSA standards applicable to Information Technology products at the time of manufacture VCCI Class A Compliance This is a Class A product In a domestic environment thi...

Page 9: ...onents the chassis which houses the components and blades which reside within the chassis and provide the hardware and software needed to manage network traffic Important The chassis and blades are sh...

Page 10: ...em ID card This configuration allows for an extremely robust and flexible system that can manage large amounts of application traffic and remain operational even if one of its components goes offline...

Page 11: ...lanks in the slots where blades are not installed Blanks must be installed in all unused slots as they help ensure proper airflow within the chassis and EMC compliance of the unit 1 Compression screw...

Page 12: ...affect the failover mechanism of the system Heartbeat Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option Select from the following options Backlight ON enables the backlight GRAY enables the software to spec...

Page 13: ...can use the Screens menu to view various statistics and information about the system Description Option Displays the date and time DateScreen Displays the information screen menu InfoScreen Displays...

Page 14: ...on to access the LCD panel menus 2 Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button 3 Use the arrow keys to select System and press the Check button 4 Use the arrow keys to select Cluste...

Page 15: ...d management IP address Configuring the management IP address of a cluster member You can use the LCD panel to configure the management IP address of a cluster member 1 Press the X button to access th...

Page 16: ...dicator LED types There are several types of indicator LEDs on VIPRION blades Each indicator LED serves a specific function Description Function Reports the state of the system Active Standalone Green...

Page 17: ...lert or Critical yellow blinking Error yellow solid Warning Defining custom alerts The etc alertd alert conf and the config user_alert conf files on the VIPRION system define alerts that cause the ind...

Page 18: ...ation tasks such as displaying interface status and settings and setting the media type using the Traffic Management Shell tmsh When using the tmsh interface command you can either apply the command t...

Page 19: ...ollowing is an example of the output you see when you issue this command Net Interface Name Status Bits Bits Errs Errs Drops Drops Colli In Out In Out In Out sions 1 1 down 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 up 191 4K...

Page 20: ...ple switches or routers Be sure to use the correct cable type straight through or crossover if you manually set interface speed and duplex settings Valid media types This table lists the valid media t...

Page 21: ...peed LED Link Blade type Not lit Not lit No Link PB100 PB200 Yellow with traffic Yellow blinking 10Mbps half duplex PB100 Green with traffic Yellow blinking 10Mbps full duplex PB100 Yellow with traffi...

Page 22: ...c interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity interface speed and interface duplexity Activity LED Speed LED Link Blade type Not lit Not lit No Link PB200 Not supported Not supported 10Mbps half...

Page 23: ...ommend that you install the VIPRION chassis into a rack before you install any blades This ensures that the weight of the unit remains manageable as you install the unit into a rack Additional equipme...

Page 24: ...ring grounding terminal lug 5 8 inch 1 59 cm holes on 1 25 inch 3 18 cm centers 1 5 1 18 Keps nuts for the ground 2 terminal block plugs for attaching leads to the platform 2 mounting brackets 2 mount...

Page 25: ...platform About installing the chassis You should select a location for installing the VIPRION chassis that is easy to access for adding or removing power supplies the fan tray or blades The location...

Page 26: ...s are in an accessory box that is included with the chassis 2 Attach the mounting brackets to the appropriate location front middle or rear using a Phillips screwdriver and the provided screws After y...

Page 27: ...brackets Two screws are provided for each handle Ensure the screws are tightened to 12 to 14 inch pounds 1 4 to 1 6 Newton meters 3 Mount the two back handles using the mounting holes provided on the...

Page 28: ...The front bezel includes an LCD component which enables you to access several functions associated with the platform such as configuring the management port for the system The front bezel is located...

Page 29: ...ddition to protecting the chassis from dust a blank must be installed in each empty slot to ensure proper airflow in the chassis To add a new blade you first remove the blank from the corresponding sl...

Page 30: ...which you want to insert the blade 2 Turn the compression screws located on either side of the blank until the locking indicator changes from green locked to red unlocked 3 Grasp the two eject levers...

Page 31: ...uide grooves on either side with the corresponding grooves on the interior of the slot Important Verify that the blade is aligned with these grooves otherwise the blade does not seat correctly in the...

Page 32: ...rm at the same level as the PB100 blades Removing all PB100 blades from a mixed cluster leaving only PB200 blades enables the PB200 blades to perform at their maximum capacity Blade software versions...

Page 33: ...rs If you replace a PB100 blade with a PB200 blade in a cluster that uses one or more trunks across the blades you must adjust the trunk configuration to match the desired PB200 external interfaces Fo...

Page 34: ...for the facilities where the DC powered platform will be installed Additional equipment for powering the DC platform In addition to the equipment supplied with the standardAC platform the DC platform...

Page 35: ...ounding conductors to a grounding connector provided a reliable bond between the connector and the equipment is not disturbed during installation service or maintenance of the platform Note The VIPRIO...

Page 36: ...terminals on theVIPRION system are in an isolated DC return DC I configuration Connecting DC power to the platform After the unit is installed in the rack and before you provide power to the system y...

Page 37: ...is point you have successfully installed the VIPRION platform powered it assigned it an IP address and licensed it for use Now you need to ensure that the blades you installed are recognized by the so...

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Page 39: ...the entire system This platform contains the following replaceable components Topics About AC power supplies About DC power supplies AC power supply About the fan tray DC power supply About the front...

Page 40: ...e the power supply Installing an AC power supply If a power supply is already installed in the bay where you are installing the replacement supply disconnect the AC power cord for the corresponding po...

Page 41: ...t them with an antioxidant before you connect them Note The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network CBN Note The battery return terminals on the platform are in an isolated DC return DC...

Page 42: ...that when you install or maintain the unit you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment Figure 9 An example of a fan tray in a platform Replacing the fan tray You can replace the fan tray as...

Page 43: ...ush with the other chassis components About the front bezel with LCD component The LCD component on the front bezel enables you to access several functions associated with the platform such as configu...

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Page 45: ...Topics General environmental guidelines Guidelines for AC powered equipment Guidelines for DC powered equipment Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation NEBS platform guidelines Platform Guide...

Page 46: ...t remain unobstructed The platform must have adequate ventilation around the unit at all times Do not allow the air temperature in the room to exceed 104 F 40 C Note NEBS certified units can withstand...

Page 47: ...VIPRION DC platform installation Important The VIPRION platform must be installed in a restricted access location such as a central office or customer premises environment Note The power supply for th...

Page 48: ...only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends The intra building ports of the equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant OSP or its wiring Note...

Page 49: ...low When you install a VIPRION platform into a rack it is important to understand the unit s airflow direction so that you can ensure proper cooling Topics Platform Airflow Diagram Platform Guide VIPR...

Page 50: ...negative pressure fan system which draws cold air in from the front and right sides of the chassis and exhausts hot air out the back and left sides of the chassis Figure 10 Airflow in the VIPRION plat...

Page 51: ...fications for system features Blade hardware specifications Chassis hardware specifications Chassis operating specifications AC power requirements DC power requirements Safety requirements EMC require...

Page 52: ...eX Java VRML CGI Cool Talk Net Meeting Real Audio Real Video Netshow QuickTime PointCast or any HTTP encapsulated data Dynamic content support Watchdog timer failsafe cable primary and secondary Devic...

Page 53: ...nsert XFP optics upside down Chassis hardware specifications This table lists hardware specifications for the VIPRION platform chassis Specification Item H 12 2 inches 30 9 cm x W 17 4 inches 44 2 cm...

Page 54: ...tform power consumption high line input See DC platform power consumption Typical Maximum power draw DC power 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Operational temperature 23 to 131 F 5 to 55 C Operational temperatur...

Page 55: ...ations 1 1 redundancy No redundancy Supplies high line Supplies low line Supplies high line Supplies low line Blade quantity 2 2000W available 2 1200W available 1 2000W available 1 1200W available 1 6...

Page 56: ...1025W 2 x PB200 4 1725W 1400W 3 x PB200 4 2125W 1725W 4 x PB200 DC power requirements When working with a DC powered VIPRION platform it is important to understand the DC power options and requirement...

Page 57: ...0W 3 x PB200 4 1750W 1550W 4 x PB200 Safety requirements This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC Type Examination Certificates EN 60950 1 200...

Page 58: ...000 4 6 Pass IEC 61000 4 11 As Information Technology Equipment ITE Class A per as applicable Class A 55022 2006 C1 2006 Class A EN Pass 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2000 A2 2005 EN Required Limits 55024 1998 A1...

Page 59: ...Appendix D China RoHS Requirements Topics Hazardous Substance Levels for China Platform Guide VIPRION China RoHS Requirements 59...

Page 60: ...Levels for China This table shows how the F5 Networks VIPRION platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous substances Directive RoHS standards for China 60 Platform Guide VIPRION China...

Page 61: ...Platform Guide VIPRION China RoHS Requirements 61...

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Page 63: ...ng a blade Important Before returning any equipment contact F5 Networks to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA case number Important You must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5...

Page 64: ...led to help ease removal of the chassis from the rack 3 Place the empty chassis onto the shipping pallet 4 Secure the shipping brackets to both sides of the chassis and ensure that the brackets are se...

Page 65: ...andles from the chassis if installed 6 Place the foam insert including the two accessory boxes on top of the chassis 7 Place the outer cardboard box over the chassis Platform Guide VIPRION Repackaging...

Page 66: ...8 Place the outer metal brace over the outer cardboard box and secure it to the pallet Use a 3 8 inch drive socket to secure the outer metal brace 66 Platform Guide VIPRION Repackaging Guidelines...

Page 67: ...ion screws located on either side of the blade until the locking indicator changes from green locked to red unlocked 3 Grasp the two eject levers on the front of the blade and pull toward you 4 Fully...

Page 68: ...into the black conductive wrapper sheet Note Use the printed guidelines inside the black wrapper sheet to orient the blade properly 6 Close the black wrapper sheet by securing the tabs on the left an...

Page 69: ...7 Place the foam cover on top of the blade box 8 Close the blade box Platform Guide VIPRION Repackaging Guidelines 69...

Page 70: ...ll the foam end caps onto the outside edges of the blade box and then place the blade box into the outer shipping box 10 Close and seal the outer shipping box 70 Platform Guide VIPRION Repackaging Gui...

Page 71: ...24 components provided 24 chassis DC 24 additional equipment required 24 components provided 24 Check button 14 clearing alerts and 14 China material content listing See China RoHS Requirements China...

Page 72: ...ace mode 19 interfaces 18 19 20 duplex mode and 19 media type and 19 viewing status of all interfaces 19 viewing status of a specific interface 18 viewing valid media types 20 Internet Intranet protoc...

Page 73: ...y agency approvals 57 Screens menu 13 serial terminal 25 hardware installation and 25 server node operating system compatibility 52 SFP interface LEDs 22 SFP hot swap 52 SFP interface LEDs 21 specific...

Page 74: ...74 Platform Guide VIPRION Index...

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