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IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S
Getting Started Guide

April 2010
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This document describes how to install the IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S.

Contents

About This Guide .............................................................................................3
Step 1: Prepare the Site ...................................................................................5

Rack-Mounting Requirements ...................................................................5
Required Tools 
..........................................................................................5

Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware ............................................................6
Step 3: Install the Device .................................................................................7

Install the Device Using a Lift ....................................................................7
Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift ...........................................10

Remove Components .......................................................................10
Lift the Chassis into the Rack ............................................................11
Reinstall Components ......................................................................12

Step 4: Connect the External Devices and IOC Cables ...................................13

Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management ...............................13
Connect a Management Console .............................................................13
Connect the IOC Cables ..........................................................................14

Step 5: Connect the Ground and Power Cables .............................................14

Connect the Grounding Cable .................................................................15
Connect Power to an AC-Powered Ethernet Appliance ............................16
Connect Power to a DC-Powered Ethernet Appliance .............................17

Step 6: Perform the Initial Software Configuration ........................................19
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................24
Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements ............................................25

Canada ...................................................................................................25
European Union ......................................................................................25

Hardware and Software Documentation for IBM Ethernet Appliances

J34S ........................................................................................................26

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Summary of Contents for Ethernet Appliance J34S

Page 1: ...the Chassis into the Rack 11 Reinstall Components 12 Step 4 Connect the External Devices and IOC Cables 13 Connect to a Network for Out of Band Management 13 Connect a Management Console 13 Connect t...

Page 2: ...Requesting Technical Support 27 Revision History 27 2 IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S Getting Started Guide...

Page 3: ...Appliance J34S is a high performance scalable carrier class security device with multi processor architecture The Ethernet appliance has a capacity of up to 20 gigabits per second Gbps full duplex Th...

Page 4: ...Appliance J34S Table 1 Minimum System Configuration for the IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S Minimum Component 1 SFB 1 SPC 1 NPC 1 Routing Engine 1 Power Supply 1 Fan Tray Three types of IOC interface car...

Page 5: ...eep and 17 5 in 44 5 cm wide The outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in 48 3 cm The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured device up to 75 lb...

Page 6: ...rack mount brackets in the accessory kit 2 Use the screws provided to secure the rack mount brackets to the sides of the chassis For a two post rack mount the brackets at the mid mount holes as shown...

Page 7: ...ce depends on whether you use a mechanical lift Install the Device Using a Lift on page 7 Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift on page 10 Install the Device Using a Lift 1 Ensure the rack is i...

Page 8: ...ing position the device so that the bottom rear edge of the chassis rests on the support shelf you installed earlier as shown in Figure 5 on page 7 4 Install a mounting screw into each of the two alig...

Page 9: ...unting bracket 6 Move the lift away from the rack 7 Visually inspect the alignment of the device If the device is installed properly in the rack all the mounting screws on one side of the rack should...

Page 10: ...net appliance light enough to install manually you first remove most components from the chassis as shown in Figure 9 on page 10 and Figure 10 on page 11 Power supplies Switch Fabric Board SFB Routing...

Page 11: ...nce J34S Hardware Guide 3 Slide each component out of the chassis evenly so that it does not become stuck or damaged 4 Label each component as you remove it so you can reinstall it in the correct loca...

Page 12: ...4 Use the screws to attach the left and right brackets to the rack 5 Visually inspect the alignment of the chassis If the chassis is installed properly in the rack all the mounting screws on one side...

Page 13: ...s 0 1 2 3 4 g036011 RE CONSOLE 0 1 SCB FRONT 0 PWR HA REAR 1 FA N ALARM Connect to a Network for Out of Band Management 1 Plug one end of the RJ 45 Ethernet cable into the RE ETHERNET 0 port on the Sw...

Page 14: ...ving cable The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental exposure to laser light 3 Insert the cable connector into the cable connector port on the IOC faceplate CAUTION Avoid bending fib...

Page 15: ...rounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point See the instructions for your site 3 Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a brigh...

Page 16: ...out ESD see the IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S Hardware Guide 2 Locate the power cord or cords you will use to connect the device to AC power See the IBM Ethernet Appliance J34S Hardware Guide for specif...

Page 17: ...supply is correctly installed the power supply powers up automatically If the AC power supply is installed correctly the PWR LED on the SFB lights steadily If the PWR LED indicates that the power supp...

Page 18: ...ctive during installation 2 Attach an electrostatic discharge ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis For more information about ESD see th...

Page 19: ...ply is correctly installed the power supply will power up automatically If the DC power supply is installed correctly and functioning normally the PWR LED on the SFB lights steadily If the PWR LED ind...

Page 20: ...interfaces fxp0 unit 0 family inet address address prefix length 11 Configure the traffic interface edit admin set interfaces ge 0 0 0 unit 0 family inet address address prefix length admin set interf...

Page 21: ...enbert root authentication encrypted password 1 oTVn2KY3 uQe4xzQCxpR2j7sKuV Pa0 SECRET DATA login user admin uid 928 class super user authentication encrypted password 1 cdOPmACd QvreBsJkNR1EF0uurTBkE...

Page 22: ...5 1 1 2 security zones security zone trust interfaces ge 0 0 0 0 security zone untrust interfaces ge 0 0 1 0 policies from zone trust to zone untrust policy bob match source address any destination a...

Page 23: ...uration statements Then commit the changes to activate them on the device edit admin commit 20 When you have finished configuring the device exit configuration mode edit admin exit admin Step 6 Perfor...

Page 24: ...D strap to an ESD point and place the other end of the strap around your bare wrist Failure to use an ESD strap could result in damage to the device CAUTION An external Surge Protective Device SPD sho...

Page 25: ...t Wire the DC power supply using the appropriate lugs When connecting power the proper wiring sequence is ground to ground RTN to RTN then 48 V to 48 V When disconnecting power the proper wiring seque...

Page 26: ...et appliances and routing operations firewall and security services system alarms and events and network performance This guide also shows how to administer user authentication and access upgrade soft...

Page 27: ...sion 01 Initial Release Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008 2009 All rights reserved Printed in USA US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricte...

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