ARX®6000 Hardware Installation Guide 810-0001-00
Publication Date This manual was published on September 28, 2010. Legal Notices Copyright Copyright 2004-9/28/10, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) believes the information it furnishes to be accurate and reliable. However, F5 assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction Audience for this Manual ..............................................................................................................1-3 Document Conventions ................................................................................................................1-3 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................1-4 Safety and Regulatory Notices ..............................
Table of Contents Power Cord and Cable Requirements .......................................................................................5-5 Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................................5-6 FCC Compliance .............................................................................................................................5-6 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis Safety Instructions ..........................
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 ..................................................................................
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1 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.
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.
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 • ARX® GUI Quick Start: Network Setup • ARX® CLI Reference • ARX® CLI Network-Management Guide • ARX® CLI Storage-Management Guide • ARX CLI Maintenance Guide 1-4
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.
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. ATTENTION Pour éviter une surchauffe du commutateur, ne pas le faire fonctionner dans un local dont la température ambiante dépasse le maximum recommandé de 40 \xb0 C (104 F).
Safety and Regulatory Notices • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. ATTENTION Attention Pour éviter toute blessure corporelle pendant les opérations de montage ou de réparation de cette unité en casier, il convient de prendre des précautions spéciales afin de maintenir la stabilité du système.
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. Pour éviter les risques d'électrocution, débrancher les deux cordons d'alimentation avant de réparer l'unité.
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.
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. These lasers are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation. WARNING Do not stare into the beam or view the beam with optical instruments.
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2 Product Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the F5 ARX®6000.
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 ARX® aggregates multiple disparate storage into a unified global file system, eliminating stranded capacity and employing intelligent policies to optimize costly storage resources.
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: • For multiple NSMs in a single chassis, if a one fails the other provides connectivity for all other modules.
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 • 802.1D and Rapid Spanning Tree Note In 802.1D mode, the switch executes the 802.1S protocol in 802.1D compatibility mode. This allows inter operability with legacy 802.
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: – File Transfer Protocol (FTP) – Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) – Secure Copy (SCP) – NFS, for transfers to or from an ARX volume – CIFS, for transfers to or from an ARX volume – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), f
3 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.
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. • Slot 1 is reserved for the System Control Module (SCM) which provides switching and management functions. • Slots 2 through 6 are available for all service modules in a system configured for 220V power.
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.
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. Figure 3.
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 • Two LEDs on the fan-tray front panel indicate operational status (see Chapter 8, Maintenance for LED descriptions) • Failure indi
Redundant Pairs Basic System Slot Maximum Capacity 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. For in-chassis high availability, redundant modules are installed in adjacent slots, for example, ASMs in slots 3 and 4, and NSMs in slots 5 and 6.
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4 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.
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. The SCM also provides switch fabric functionality in the chassis. Figure 4.1 SCM Front Panel Alert and Status LEDs (See Chapter 8 for LED information.
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 • 9K jumbo frames Chassis Management • RS232/Console serial interface for local switch management • 10/100 Management Ethernet interface for local/remote switch management • Mirror port for monito
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.
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.
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.
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 • NFS-client connection aggregation to direct network-attached storage (NAS) 4-8
5 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 • Regulatory Compliance • FCC Compliance See Appendix A for cable-connector diagrams and pinouts.
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 (includes fan tray, 2 disk drives, 1 power supply, 3 modules) 150 lb (68.04 kg) Chassis / Power Supply Altitude: -200 ft. (-60 m) min. to 8000 ft. (2500 m) max. Environmental Requirements Humidity — Operating: 5 % min.
Chapter 5 System Specifications Component Specification Hardware module dimensions (SCM, ASM, NSM) Height: 15.25 in. (38.74 cm) Width: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) Depth: 20 in. (50.8 cm) Input voltage: -48 Vdc Hardware module power (SCM, ASM, NSM) (See Table 5.2 for power consumption information.) Table 5.1 System and Module Specifications (Continued) System Power Requirements The ARX®6000 chassis uses one or two power supplies. When two power supplies are installed, the power load is shared.
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. This is equivalent to 5812 BTUs/hour. Power Cord and Cable Requirements Table 5.3 lists the required cables and power cords for the switch. All cables except the AC power cord and console cable are customer-supplied. Qty.
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 Important This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
6 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 • Attaching the Power Cords • Powering Up the Chassis • Cabling the Modules • Air Filter and Cable Management
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; always check. Before installing the switch, locate the power ON/OFF toggle on the back of the chassis and make sure it is set to OFF.
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.
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. Figure 6.1 Chassis Shipping Carton Unpack the chassis as follows: 1. Using a handcart or pallet jack, move the shipping carton to the installation site.
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. Remove the foam packaging from the bottom front and back of the chassis. Before you install the chassis into a rack, it is recommended that you remove the fan tray and power supplies to facilitate handling and ease rack-mounting.
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). Figure 6.2 Removing Fan Tray captive screws 2. Carefully slide the fan tray out of the top of the chassis and set aside. Removing the Power Supplies The chassis contains two power supplies that are accessible from the front panel.
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. The power supply handle will release toward you. Figure 6.
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. Line them up with the holes in the rack to create a visual target for the chassis.
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. Using two hands, gently press the bezel squarely onto the pins until the bezel clicks into place over the fan tray. Utility Bay 1. Align the bezel over the utility bay, holding the bezel by the indentation on the left side for an easier grip.
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. Attaching the Power Cords To attach the AC power cords to the chassis: 1. Locate the power ON/OFF toggle switches on the back of the chassis and ensure they are set to the OFF position. 2.
Chapter 6 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis The right plug, labeled “Primary,” connects to the top power supply. This is called power supply “A” in the CLI’s show chassis command. The left plug, labeled “Redundant,” connects to the bottom power supply. The bottom power supply is power supply “B.” 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.
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. Module cables (except the console cable) are supplied by the customer.
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. Failure to do so may damage the switch. To install the air-filter panel/cable guide: 1.
7 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.
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 the serial Console port. You configure the OOB management port (“MGMT”) as part of the procedures in this chapter.
Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network Connect the console terminal to the serial Console port (RJ-45) on the SCM. An RJ-45 to DB9 adapter is included in the installation kit if you want to connect to your management station’s serial DB9 port. Booting the Switch The initial-boot script runs automatically at switch start-up. It prompts for basic configuration and security information required to access the switch and manage it remotely. At the console terminal, boot the switch as follows: 1.
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Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network Management Gateway 10.1.27.1 Power Configuration Private IP Subnet Private IP Mask 220 169.254.6.0 255.255.255.0 Private VLAN Private Metalog VLAN 1008 1009 Chassis GUID Switch Password Switch Master Key Crypto‐officer Username Crypto‐officer Password 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f ####### generate admin ####### Enter 'yes' to load configuration or 'r' to restart #yes You have completed the switch startup configuration.
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.
Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network vlan 81 ... Entering the Private Subnet Enter the private subnet and VLAN of the failed switch, as well as the VLAN for the private metalog subnet. The VLANs must be unique in your network, shared only amongst the ARX®es in the RON. The defaults (1002 and 1003) may be sufficient for your installation. For example: ... The switch's internal subnet requires an IP address and mask. 7. Enter the switch's private IP address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn.
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 ONLINE (None) e5d870ae‐571e‐1352‐916b‐ef324fbc05a2 0 days, 01:59:42 10.1.49.60 minturnA OFFLINE (None) 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f 0 days, 02:00:16 10.1.27.
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. At the switch that is currently installed, use the show master-key command to create an encrypted copy of the master key.
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.
Chapter 7 Connecting the Switch to the Network in the format integer [1‐4095].(default=1003) # 1009 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.
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 scripts running Apr 12 17:45 2.
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). To access the GUI, direct a web browser to the interface over HTTPS (for example, “https://10.1.27.
8 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 Powering Down the ARX 6000 ® The ARX®6000 requires a manual power-down sequence, which cuts power from all systems including the NVRAM. Once the NVRAM loses power from an external source, it uses a battery backup for up to 72 hours. For details on powering down a single ARX® and a redundant pair, consult the ARX® CLI Maintenance Guide, Powering Down the ARX, on page 13-1. This prepares the ARX® pair for a planned power outage.
Chapter 8 Maintenance Figure 8.2 Show Chassis Sample minturnA> show chassis Identification: Hostname UUID ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ minturnA 3d17e8ce‐571e‐11dc‐9852‐ef323fbb290f Chassis: Chassis Type ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ARX‐6000 Model Number ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ARX6 Private Subnet: VLAN Subnet ‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1008 169.254.17.0 HW Ver. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ A 01 Serial ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 0216030011 Subnet Mask ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 255.255.255.
LED Status Indicators Slot ‐‐‐‐ 1 2 4 MAC Address ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 000A49000B09 to 000A49000B09 000A49000B15 to 000A49000B16 000A49000B27 to 000A49000B32 Slot ‐‐‐‐ 1 2 4 Reset CPLD ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 0 13 Slot ‐‐‐‐ 1 2 4 Boot Version ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 2.03.000.09144 2.03.000.09144 5.01.000.11898 Slot ‐‐‐‐ 1 2 4 SSB ver ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 67 67 67 Rework ‐‐‐‐‐‐ Deviation ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Keeper CPLD ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3 N/A N/A Diag Version ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3.01.000.10731 3.01.000.10731 5.01.000.
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. When blinking, LEDs are on for a half second and off for a half second. Table 8.
LED Status Indicators Ethernet-Port Link Status LEDs MGMT Port on the SCM The out-of-band management port on the System Control Module (SCM), labeled “MGMT,” has two LEDs: • Top – Link-status LED: steady green indicates that the port is enabled and a link is established. • Bottom – Activity LED: blinking green indicates packet traffic. Link LED for Each NSM Port Each client/server port on the Network Services Module (NSM) has link-status LED labeled “Link.
Chapter 8 Maintenance ALERT STATUS Condition Red Yellow Multiple-fan failure. Replace the fan tray as described in the appendix. Red 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.
A Cable Connectors • ARX®6000 Connectors • Console Connector and Pinouts • SFP Optical Connector
ARX®6000 Connectors ARX 6000 Connectors ® This appendix describes the cable connectors used on the ARX®6000 modules (see Table A.1).
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. Figure A.1 RJ-45 Male Connector Figure A.2 RJ-45 to Serial DB9 Adapter Table A.
SFP Optical Connector SCM/ACM Console Port RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB9 Adapter GND 4 green 5 5 green GND 5 red 4 4 red RxD 6 black 3 3 black Console Device 5 Signal Ground 3 TxD 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. Figure A.
Appendix A Cable Connectors A-6
B 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 • Removing and Replacing a Power Supply • Removing and Replacing the Air Filter Note Other than the power supplies, these FRUs are hot-swappable components. You do not need to power off the switch before replacing them.
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). Removing and Replacing Modules Important Removing a non-NSM module (or the only NSM) causes the switch to reboot.
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 WARNING Static electricity can damage switch components.
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 toward you Keys: Notch up - drive locked Notch to the right - drive unlocked The chassis continues to run, in degraded state, with only one disk missing from the RAID.
Appendix B Removing and Replacing FRUs Username: Password: minturnA> minturnA# minturnA# admin acopia enable raid silence ... 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 up.
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.
Appendix B Removing and Replacing FRUs B-8
Index
Index A Bezel 6-9 Booting the switch 7-4 LEDs 8-7 removing 6-7 replacing B-6 File service protocols supported 2-5 Front bezel 6-9 FRUs air filter B-7 and static electricity B-3, B-4 disk drive B-4 fan tray B-6 modules B-3 power supply B-7 C H Cable connectors A-3 Cable guides 6-13 Cable management 5-5 Cable requirements 5-5 Cabling the modules 6-13 Chassis configuration slot allocations 3-3, 3-6 Chassis installation safety instructions 6-3 tools required 6-3 Compliance regulatory 5-6 Configuring the s
Index P Ports LEDs 8-7 management, console 7-3 NSM (fig.
