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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Table of Contents | 3 Table of Contents Legal Notices................................7 Chapter 1: The VIPRION platform...............9 About the chassis............................10 About the blades.............................11 LCD panel..............................12 About LCD menus........................12 Using LCD menus........................13 About cluster management......................14 About configuring cluster members...................15 Indicator LEDs............................15...
  • Page 4 4 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Table of Contents Attaching the front bezel......................28 About installing blades...........................29 Removing a blank........................30 Installing a blade........................31 PB100 and PB200 blade compatibility..................32 About powering the VIPRION AC platform..................33 Powering the AC platform......................33 About powering the VIPRION DC platform..................34 Additional equipment for powering the DC platform..............34...
  • Page 5 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Table of Contents | 5 AC power redundancy provisioning...................55 AC platform power consumption (low-line input)..............55 AC platform power consumption (high-line input)..............56 DC power requirements..........................56 DC power redundancy provisioning...................56 DC platform power consumption....................57 Safety requirements..........................57 EMC requirements..........................57 Appendix D: China RoHS Requirements............59...
  • Page 6 6 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Legal Notices

    Copyright 2011, 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.
  • Page 8 8 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Legal Notices Canadian Regulatory Compliance This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Standards Compliance This product conforms to the IEC, European Union, ANSI/UL and Canadian CSA standards applicable to Information Technology products at the time of manufacture.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: The Viprion Platform

    VIPRION platform, see Repackaging Guidelines. The VIPRION chassis and the PB100 and PB200 blades are available in Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) compliant versions. For a system to be completely NEBS-compliant, you must use a NEBS-compliant chassis and blades.

  • Page 10: About The Chassis

    The VIPRION chassis is the housing unit that contains all of the components necessary for the VIPRION platform to operate effectively. One of the most powerful features of the VIPRION platform is that you can add, remove, or change any or all of the essential components of the platform. These components include blades, power supplies, the fan tray, the front bezel (with LCD panel), and the System ID card.

  • Page 11: About The Blades

    A blade is the primary component that handles the traffic management within the VIPRION platform. You can install up to four blades in a VIPRION chassis. These blades comprise a group, known as a cluster. The chassis includes blanks 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.

  • Page 12: Lcd Panel

    12 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform 4. USB ports 5. Console port 6. Hard-wired failover port 7. 10/100/1000 interfaces 8. SFP+ ports Figure 5: Front view of the PB200 blade LCD panel The LCD panel provides the ability to manage the unit without attaching a console or network cable.

  • Page 13: Using Lcd Menus

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform | 13 Option Description Suboptions • 9600 • 19200 • 57600 • 115200 Cluster Changes the baud rate of the serial port. Cluster Mgmt Select from the following suboptions: • Cluster IP - Configure the cluster IP address.

  • Page 14: About Cluster Management

    You must clear any alerts on the screen before you can use the LCD panel. About cluster management You can use the LCD panel in the VIPRION platform to manage clusters and blades. The options for cluster and blade management are located in the Cluster menu item under the System menu.

  • Page 15: About Configuring Cluster Members

    The system saves the new IP address for the blade. Indicator LEDs The VIPRION platform has LED displays in two locations: on the LCD panel and on the individual blades. On the LCD panel, the LEDs provide information about platform power, blade alarms, and status.

  • Page 16: Chassis Indicator Led Types

    16 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform Chassis indicator LED types There are several types of indicator LEDs on the VIPRION chassis. Each indicator LED serves a specific function. Function Description Power Reports that a power supply is present and operational (green), present but non-functioning (yellow), or does not have a power supply connected (off).

  • Page 17: Chassis Standard Operating States

    Defining custom alerts The /etc/alertd/alert.conf and the /config/user_alert.conf files on the VIPRION system define alerts that cause the indicators to change. The /etc/alertd/alert.conf file defines standard system alerts, and the /config/user_alert.conf file defines custom settings. You should edit only the /config/user_alert.conf file.

  • Page 18: Additional Indicator Led Status Conditions

    Green/Yellow solid Status LED indicator When the Status LED indicator is solid yellow or green, it indicates that the VIPRION system is in a Standby state (yellow) or an Active state (green). It displays solid green if the unit is Standalone or if it is the Active unit of a redundant system configuration.

  • Page 19: Viewing The Status Of All Interfaces

    All interfaces on the VIPRION system default to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. We recommend that you also configure any network equipment that you plan to use with the VIPRION system to auto-negotiate speed and duplex settings. If you connect the VIPRION system to network devices with forced speed and duplex settings, you must force the speed and duplex settings of the system to match the settings of the other network device.

  • Page 20: Valid Media Types

    20 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform By default, the media type on interfaces is set to automatically detect speed and duplex settings, but you can specify a media type. Use the following syntax to set the media type: tmsh modify net interface <interface_key> media <media type>...

  • Page 21: Network Interface Led Behavior

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform | 21 3. Use the following syntax to display the valid media types for a specific interface: show running-config interface <interface_key> media-capabilities Important: In all Gigabit Ethernet modes, the only valid duplex mode is full duplex.
  • Page 22 22 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | The VIPRION platform Blade type Link Speed LED Activity LED PB100 1000Mbps, full duplex Green solid Green (with traffic) XFP port LED behavior The appearance and behavior of the XFP optic interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity, interface speed, and interface duplexity.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Platform Installation

    Components provided with the the VIPRION platform, you can install the unit. VIPRION DC platform Note: We highly recommend that you install the VIPRION chassis into • Additional equipment for installing a rack before you install any blades. This ensures that the weight of the the VIPRION DC platform unit remains manageable as you install the unit into a rack.

  • Page 24: Components Provided With The Viprion Ac Platform

    24 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation Components provided with the VIPRION AC Platform When you unpack the VIPRION AC platform chassis, you should make sure that the following components are included. Quantity Hardware power cables (C19 to NEMA 6-20P)

  • Page 25: Components Provided With Blades

    After you have identified the intended location for the platform, you can install the chassis into the rack. The VIPRION chassis includes a rack mount kit and a handle installation kit. The rack mount kit consists of two mounting brackets that you can attach at either the front, middle, or back of the platform, using the screws provided with the unit.

  • Page 26: Installing The Rack Mount Kit

    26 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation Caution: Do not power on a VIPRION platform until the management serial console and/or the management network is connected to the unit. Installing the rack mount kit Before you install this platform, review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment.
  • Page 27 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation | 27 2. Mount the two front handles on the screw holes in the rack mounting 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).

  • Page 28: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    28 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation After the handles are installed, the chassis is ready to be installed in a rack. Installing the chassis into a rack Verify that the handles are securely installed. 1. Using two or more people, lift the chassis to the appropriate location on the rack.

  • Page 29: About Installing Blades

    About installing blades The VIPRION chassis supports up to four blades. When you initially receive the platform, the slots that can contain these blades are filled with blanks. Blanks protect the unit from dust and other particles when a slot is not in use. In addition to protecting the chassis from dust, a blank must be installed in each empty slot to ensure proper airflow in the chassis.

  • Page 30: Removing A Blank

    30 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation Removing a blank If a blank is installed in the slot in which you want to install a blade, you must first remove it. If the slot does not have a blank, you can skip this procedure.

  • Page 31: Installing A Blade

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Installation | 31 Installing a blade If a blank is installed in the slot in which you want to install a blade, you must first remove it. 1. Fully extend the eject levers, located on each side of the blade, into the open position.

  • Page 32: Pb100 And Pb200 Blade Compatibility

    About cluster management. PB100 and PB200 blade compatibility You can use both PB100 and the newer PB200 blades in a VIPRION system that is running BIG-IP version 10.1 or later. Blade performance in mixed clusters If you choose to create a mixed cluster, a system that includes both blade types, any PB200 blades will perform at the same level as the PB100 blades.

  • Page 33: About Powering The Viprion Ac Platform

    Before you begin to work with one of these platforms, see the environmental warnings in Environmental Guidelines. Important: Do not use any power cords other than those specifically designed for the VIPRION platform. Powering the AC platform You can connect the power cables to the platform after you install it in a rack.

  • Page 34: About Powering The Viprion Dc Platform

    4. Repeat this process for each power supply in the chassis. About powering the VIPRION DC platform The VIPRION platform is available with DC power supplies. Before you begin to work with one of these platforms, see the environmental warnings in Guidelines for the VIPRION DC platform.

  • Page 35: About Grounding The Dc Platform

    Note: The VIPRION platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN). Important: All copper grounding cable compression-type terminal lugs used for grounding must meet all appropriate UL standards.

  • Page 36: About Connecting The Dc Power Source

    Use the group of leads on the left rear of the chassis labeled PWR 4 and PWR 3 for power supplies 4 and 3. Figure 8: DC terminal block plug Note: The battery return terminals on the VIPRION 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, you need to connect the grounding hardware.

  • Page 37: Licensing The Platform

    Verifying blade availability At this 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 software and available for processing network traffic.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Platform Maintenance

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Maintenance | 39 Chapter Platform Maintenance ® Topics: The VIPRION platform contains several replaceable components, which can be replaced individually without exchanging the entire system. This platform • About AC power supplies contains the following replaceable components: •...

  • Page 40: About Ac Power Supplies

    The VIPRION platform supports both symmetric and asymmetric power redundancy. Symmetric redundancy requires an even number of power supplies, with half supplied by one power feed and half by another. If one power feed fails, the system is unaffected because the remaining supplies are sufficient for the entire load.

  • Page 41: About Dc Power Supplies

    The BIG-IP VIPRION platform supports DC power supplies, which are hot swappable if at least two power supplies are installed in the system. The DC power supply does not have an on/off switch. You can control the power from the rack switch or the DC power source.

  • Page 42: About The Fan Tray

    The BIG-IP VIPRION platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to maintain airflow throughout the chassis. You can change or replace the fan tray as part of the routine maintenance of the unit, or in the event of a fan failure. The fans in the fan tray run constantly while the unit is on.

  • Page 43: About The Front Bezel (With Lcd Component)

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Maintenance | 43 3. Grasp the ejector handle and remove the fan tray from the chassis by pulling straight toward you. 4. Place the new fan tray into the fan tray bay. 5. Remove the fan tray from the system by pulling straight toward you.

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Environmental Guidelines

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Environmental Guidelines | 45 Appendix Environmental Guidelines Topics: • General environmental guidelines • Guidelines for AC-powered equipment • Guidelines for DC-powered equipment • Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation • NEBS platform guidelines...

  • Page 46: General Environmental Guidelines

    46 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Environmental Guidelines General environmental guidelines The VIPRION platform is an industrial network appliance that is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch EIA rack. Follow these guidelines to adhere to safety precautions: •...

  • Page 47: Guidelines For Ac-Powered Equipment

    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 the VIPRION DC Platform does not have an on/off switch. You control the power from the DC power source.
  • Page 48 48 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Environmental Guidelines This equipment is suitable for installation in the following: • Network Telecommunication Facilities • Locations where the National Electrical Code (NEC) applies Important: The intra-building interfaces of this platform, including Ethernet, are suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends.

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Platform Airflow

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Airflow | 49 Appendix Platform Airflow Topics: 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. • Platform Airflow Diagram...

  • Page 50: Platform Airflow Diagram

    50 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Airflow Platform Airflow Diagram The platform employs a 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.

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Platform Specifications

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Specifications | 51 Appendix Platform Specifications Topics: • General specifications for system features • Blade hardware specifications • Chassis hardware specifications • Chassis operating specifications • AC power requirements • DC power requirements • Safety requirements •...

  • Page 52: General Specifications For System Features

    Any IP-based web or application server Routing protocols RIP, OSPF, and BGP with optional ZebOS Advanced Routing Modules Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. Blade hardware specifications This table lists hardware specifications for VIPRION performance blades. Specification PB100 PB200 Dimensions...

  • Page 53: Chassis Hardware Specifications

    Important: F5 Networks only provides support for F5-branded optics. Important: The XFP ports on the PB100 blade are inverted. Insert XFP optics upside down. Chassis hardware specifications This table lists hardware specifications for the VIPRION platform chassis. Item Specification Dimensions H: 12.2 inches (30.9 cm) x W: 17.4 inches (44.2 cm) x D: 21 inches (53.3...

  • Page 54: Chassis Operating Specifications

    (NEBS-certified system) Non-operational humidity 5 to 95% at 40° C non-condensing Important: Specifications are subject to change without notification. AC power requirements When working with an AC-powered VIPRION platform, it is important to understand the AC power options and requirements.

  • Page 55: Ac Power Cables

    For 115V VAC low line input, a different cable is available which uses a NEMA 5-20P, or region-specific equivalent. Region-specific power cables are available from F5 Networks. Note: The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used with other electrical appliances.

  • Page 56: Ac Platform Power Consumption (High-Line Input)

    1725W 2125W DC power requirements When working with a DC-powered VIPRION platform, it is important to understand the DC power options and requirements. DC power redundancy provisioning The platform supports one to four DC power supplies. Each slot is provisioned to draw up to 600W; therefore, one power supply can support two blade slots with no redundancy.

  • Page 57: Dc Platform Power Consumption

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Specifications | 57 DC platform power consumption The actual amount of power draw from the DC power source depends on the type and number of blades and the redundancy configuration. This table shows several possible configurations and the typical and maximum power draw.
  • Page 58 58 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Platform Specifications 300 386 V1.3.2 (2003-05) Required Limits: 55022:2006 + C1:2006 Class A 61000-3-2:2000 Pass 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2000 Pass IEC 61000-4-2 6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air) IEC 61000-4-3 3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960...

  • Page 59: Appendix D: China Rohs Requirements

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | China RoHS Requirements | 59 Appendix China RoHS Requirements Topics: • Hazardous Substance Levels for China...

  • Page 60: Hazardous Substance Levels For China

    60 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | China RoHS Requirements Hazardous Substance 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.
  • Page 61 Platform Guide: VIPRION | China RoHS Requirements | 61...

  • Page 63: Appendix E: Repackaging Guidelines

    The VIPRION chassis and blades are designed to be shipped and packaged separately. If it becomes necessary to transport the platform to another location • Repackaging the chassis or return it to F5 Networks, the following guidelines will help ensure that you • Repackaging a blade repackage the platform properly.

  • Page 64: Repackaging The Chassis

    64 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines Repackaging the chassis The VIPRION chassis must be shipped empty (no blades installed) and in F5-provided packaging. 1. Disconnect the power cords and other cables from the platform. 2. Optionally, you can install the chassis handles if they are not already installed to help ease removal of the chassis from the rack.
  • Page 65 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines | 65 5. Remove the handles 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.
  • Page 66 66 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines 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.

  • Page 67: Repackaging A Blade

    Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines | 67 Repackaging a blade The VIPRION performance blades must be shipped in the packaging as detailed in the following steps. 1. Disconnect the network cables and other cables from the blade, and then remove any optics modules.
  • Page 68 68 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines 5. Place the blade into the antistatic bag, and then place the bagged blade into the black conductive wrapper sheet. Note: Use the printed guidelines inside the black wrapper sheet to orient the blade properly.
  • Page 69 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines | 69 7. Place the foam cover on top of the blade box. 8. Close the blade box.
  • Page 70 70 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Repackaging Guidelines 9. Install 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.
  • Page 71 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Index | 71 Index chassis, DC 24 additional equipment required 24 AC platform 33 components provided 24 powering 33 Check button 14 AC power cord 33 clearing alerts, and 14 attaching 33 China material content listing, See China RoHS Requirements...
  • Page 72 72 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Index environmental guidelines 60 Internet/Intranet protocol support 52 See also China RoHS Requirements. isolated DC return 36 ESD, See electrostatic discharge (ESD). Ethernet hub requirements 25 LCD component 43 LCD menus 12 fan tray 42...
  • Page 73 Platform Guide: VIPRION | Index | 73 PB200 32 SFP hot swap 52 BIG-IP version 10.0.x and earlier, and 32 SFP interface LEDs 21 platform 23, 39, 46, 50 specifications 52, 53, 54, 60 cooling system, and 50 for blades 52...
  • Page 74 74 | Platform Guide: VIPRION | Index...

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