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  • Page 1 Platform Guide: WANJet ® MAN-0230-01...

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    FirePass, TrafficShield, Swan, WANJet, WebAccelerator, and TMOS are registered trademarks or trademarks, and Ask F5 is a service mark, of F5 Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. F5 Networks'...
  • Page 4 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. VCCI Class A Compliance 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 corrective actions.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introducing the WANJet 500 Platform Overview of the WANJet 500 platform ..................1-1 Getting started with the WANJet 500 platform ..............1-2 Components provided with the WANJet 500 ...............1-2 Peripheral hardware that you provide ................1-4 Familiarizing yourself with the WANJet 500 ................1-5 Using the WANJet 500 hardware ..................1-5...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit Installing the rail-mount kit ......................A-1 Installing the kit hardware ....................A-1 Installing the unit into a rail-mount rack .................A-5 Connecting cables and other hardware ................A-5 Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China WJ500, WA4500, and EM3000 platforms ................

  • Page 9: Introducing The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Introducing the WANJet 500 Platform • Overview of the WANJet 500 platform • Getting started with the WANJet 500 platform • Familiarizing yourself with the WANJet 500 • About this guide...

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Transparent Data Reduction™, adaptive TCP optimization, site-to-site encryption, and quality of service, that are applied to application streams. Figure 1.1 shows the WANJet 500 platform. For details on configuring and ® maintaining the WANJet 500, see the WANJet Appliance Administrator Guide.

  • Page 12: Getting Started With The Wanjet 500 Platform

    WANJet 500, following, and Peripheral hardware that you provide, on page 1-4. • Install the WANJet 500 hardware and connect it to the network, and optionally connect the peripheral hardware. For more information on mounting the hardware and attaching cables, see Installing the hardware, on page 2-1.
  • Page 13 Introducing the WANJet 500 Platform Figure 1.2 Components included with the WANJet 500 platform Important The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used with other electrical appliances. The unit handles may look different from those shown in the figure.

  • Page 14: Peripheral Hardware That You Provide

    If you want direct administrative access to the WANJet 500, you need standard input/output hardware. This requires a serial console or a PC with a serial connector. (You connect it to the WANJet 500 using the serial port console cable that comes with the WANJet appliance.) ◆...

  • Page 15: Familiarizing Yourself With The Wanjet 500

    You need to be familiar with both the front and back panels of the WANJet 500. Figure 1.3 illustrates the front of a WANJet 500. On the front of the unit, you can connect a console, connect a USB keyboard, and view the indicator lights for hard disk access.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Figure 1.4 illustrates the back of a WANJet 500. 1. Failover port (not used) 2. Fans 3. Power supply alarm mute switch 4. Power switch 5. Power supply 1 6. Power supply 2 Figure 1.4 Back view of the WANJet 500 platform Note that the failover port, labeled 1 in the figure, is not used.

  • Page 17: About This Guide

    • Installing a rail-mount kit Learn how to install a rail-mount kit into a rack so the installed WANJet 500 can slide in and out of the rack. For more information, see Appendix A, Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit.

  • Page 18: Finding Additional Information And Technical Support

    Technical support through the World Wide Web The F5 Networks Technical Support web site, http://tech.f5.com, provides the latest release notes, technical notes, answers to frequently asked questions, updates to the guides (if available), and the Ask F5 search engine. Stylistic conventions To help you easily identify and understand important information, our documentation uses the stylistic conventions described below.
  • Page 19 Introducing the WANJet 500 Platform Identifying references to objects, names, and commands We apply bold formatting to a variety of items to help you easily pick them out of a block of text. These items include web addresses, IP addresses, utility names, and portions of commands, such as variables and keywords.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 1 - 10...

  • Page 21: Installing The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Installing the WANJet 500 Platform • Installing the hardware • Powering up the WANJet 500 platform • Configuring the addresses • Connecting the cables...

  • Page 23: Installing The Hardware

    Two types of mounts are available for the WANJet 500: the standard front-rack mount that comes with the WANJet 500, and a rail mount that allows you to slide the unit in and out as needed. The installation of the WANJet 500 hardware differs depending on which type of mount you decide to use.

  • Page 24: Installing The Wanjet 500 Hardware

    Installing the WANJet 500 hardware To use the standard front mount to hold the WANJet 500 unit, follow the procedure in this section. You may need a shelf or similar device to support the unit if a single person is installing the unit.
  • Page 25 Installing the WANJet 500 Platform Figure 2.1 shows the orientation of the WANJet 500 and the mounting screws for installation into a standard 19" rack. Figure 2.1 Platform orientation for rack mounting ® Platform Guide: WANJet 2 - 3...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Figure 2.2 shows the WANJet 500 after it has been installed in the rack. Figure 2.2 Platform installed in a 19" rack Regardless of which mount type you use, complete the installation in this order: • Power on the unit •...

  • Page 27: Powering Up The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Installing the WANJet 500 Platform Powering up the WANJet 500 platform After you have installed the WANJet 500 platform, you can power it up. Two power cords provide a redundant power supply. To power up the WANJet platform 1. Insert the two power cords into the two power supplies (numbers 5 and 6 in Figure 1.4, on page 1-6) on the back of the WANJet...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Addresses

    PC, on page 2-7. To set the addresses using the LCD keypad 1. Locate the LCD display on the front of the WANJet 500 platform. It should show the default IP address.
  • Page 29 To set the addresses using a serial console or PC 1. Connect the PC or serial terminal to the WANJet platform using the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port console cable supplied by F5 Networks. a) Connect the DB-9 end to the PC or serial console.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 4. Log in as admin with the default password of admin. A message displays a list of commands that you can use from the command line. 5. To start configuring the addresses, type config. 6. At the Set WANJet IP prompt, type the IP address of the WANJet appliance (default is 192.168.168.100).

  • Page 31: Connecting The Cables

    Installing the WANJet 500 Platform Connecting the cables After you have configured the WANJet addresses, you can connect the network cables. Note that you need to follow this procedure regardless of the type of mount you installed (front mount or rail mount).
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 2 - 10...

  • Page 33: Using The Wanjet 500 Lcd And Leds

    Using the WANJet 500 LCD and LEDs • Operating the LCD panel • Understanding LED behavior...

  • Page 35: Operating The Lcd Panel

    Using the WANJet 500 LCD and LEDs Operating the LCD panel The liquid crystal display, or LCD panel, lets you control the WANJet 500 without attaching a serial or network cable. The LCD panel provides menus with options to configure certain features on the system. The following options are available on the LCD panel under the Admin menu: •...
  • Page 36 Also available on the Shutdown & Restart screen in the System settings of the Web UI. Exit Exit Now? Not applicable Ends the session and returns to the initial menu. Table 3.1 WANJet 500 LCD menus and options (Continued) 3 - 2...

  • Page 37: Configuring The Wanjet 500 Using The Lcd

    You can use the Configure menu on the LCD to perform initial configuration of the WANJet 500 platform. Initial configuration includes setting the WANJet 500 IP address, netmask, gateway. For information on initial setup, see Chapter 2, Installing the WANJet 500 Platform.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 To send a snapshot of the WANJet appliance to an email address Before you can use the LCD to take a snapshot of the WANJet appliance, you must set up an email address on the Email Alert screen in the Configuration settings of the Web UI.

  • Page 39: Understanding Led Behavior

    Using the WANJet 500 LCD and LEDs Understanding LED behavior This section describes the behavior of the LED indicators and the network interface card LEDs on the WANJet 500 platform. LED indicators There are three LED indicators on the faceplate of each unit, as shown in Figure 3.1.

  • Page 40: Network Interface Card Leds

    Chapter 3 Network interface card LEDs The WANJet 500 has four network interface card (NIC) ports, each of which have two LEDs. Figure 3.2 shows the ports and shows where the LEDs are located on the Management port. Link activity Speed Figure 3.2 Network interface card LEDs...

  • Page 41: Maintaining The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Maintaining the WANJet 500 Platform • Reviewing maintenance options • Changing a power supply • Replacing a hard drive...

  • Page 43: Reviewing Maintenance Options

    Maintaining the WANJet 500 Platform Reviewing maintenance options The WANJet 500 platform contains several field replaceable units (FRUs). The FRUs provide the ability to replace parts of the system without replacing the complete system. The FRUs currently available for this platform are: •...

  • Page 44: Replacing A Hard Drive

    WANJet 500 platform. Replacing a hard drive The WANJet 500 platform includes one hot swappable hard drive and has a slot for an optional second hot swappable hard drive. You can change or replace a hard drive tray as part of the routine maintenance of the unit, or in the event of a drive failure.
  • Page 45 Maintaining the WANJet 500 Platform Figure 4.2 Removable drive tray and hard drive Figure 4.2 shows a picture of the drive tray assembly partially removed from the WANJet appliance. To replace a hard drive After you remove a hard drive using the procedure To remove a hard drive, on page 4-2, you can replace a hard drive using the following procedure.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 4 - 4...

  • Page 47: Understanding Environmental Guidelines For The Wanjet 500 Platform

    Understanding Environmental Guidelines for the WANJet 500 Platform • Environmental requirements...

  • Page 49: Environmental Requirements

    • Install the rack according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and check the rack for stability before placing equipment in it. • Build and position the rack so that after you install the WANJet 500, the power supply and the vents on both the front and back of the unit remain unobstructed.
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 5 - 2...

  • Page 51: Reviewing Hardware Specifications

    Reviewing Hardware Specifications • WANJet 500 platform specifications...

  • Page 53: Wanjet 500 Platform Specifications

    Reviewing Hardware Specifications WANJet 500 platform specifications The following specifications apply to the WANJet 500 platform. Item Specification Dimensions 550mmH x 431mmW x 88mmD (3.5"H x 17"W x 22"D) per unit 2U industry standard rack-mount chassis Weight 14.0 kilograms (30.87 lbs.) per unit Processor ®...
  • Page 54 Chapter 6 6 - 2...

  • Page 55: Installing The Wanjet Appliance Using The Rail-Mount Kit

    Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit • Installing the rail-mount kit...

  • Page 57: Installing The Rail-Mount Kit

    Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit Installing the rail-mount kit The WANJet 500 platform includes two types of mounting devices: • Rack-mount ears • Rail-mount kit The rack-mount ears are suitable for a standard type of mount. With rack-mount ears, you can bolt the unit directly into the rack.
  • Page 58 Figure A.2 shows the unit with an inner rail attached to one side. Figure A.2 An inner rail attached to the WANJet 500 To attach the inner rails and stops to the unit 1.
  • Page 59 Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit Attaching the outer rail mounts The second task in installing the rail-mount kit involves attaching four mounting brackets to the rack. The mounting brackets provide support for the outer rails. After you have installed the inner rails and stops to the unit, you can attach the four mounting brackets to the rack.
  • Page 60 Appendix A Attaching the outer rails After you have installed the inner rails and stops to the unit, you can attach the two outer rails to the rack. Each outer rail fits into the bracket attached to each post. Use the pan head screws and flanged nuts to attach the outer rail to the mounting brackets.

  • Page 61: Installing The Unit Into A Rail-Mount Rack

    Installing the WANJet Appliance Using the Rail-Mount Kit Figure A.5 Attaching the outer rail after extending the rail slide Installing the unit into a rail-mount rack After you have attached the inner rails to the device, and mounted the outer rails in the rack using the mounting brackets, you can install the device.
  • Page 62 Appendix A A - 6...

  • Page 63: Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, For China

    Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China • WJ500, WA4500, and EM3000 platforms...

  • Page 65: Wj500, Wa4500, And Em3000 Platforms

    Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China WJ500, WA4500, and EM3000 platforms This table lists hazardous substances controlled by China, and shows how ® the F5 Networks WJ500, WA4500, and EM3000 platform components conform to the standards. ® Platform Guide: WANJet...
  • Page 66 Appendix B B - 2...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 69 LCD stands for liquid crystal display. An LCD panel is available on the front of the WANJet 500 platform. You can use the LCD and its associated keypad to configure the LAN, WAN, and Management ports on the unit and perform basic administration tasks.
  • Page 70 See Layer 1 through Layer 7. Peer port The Peer port on the front of the WANJet 500 is an Ethernet port that can connect using a crossover cable to a second WANJet 500 to form a redundant system. See also redundant system.
  • Page 71 Glossary standby unit A standby unit in a redundant system is a unit that is always prepared to become the active unit if the active unit fails. Transparent Data Reduction™ (TDR) TDR technology provides a dramatic reduction in the amount of bandwidth consumed by repeated data transfers across a WAN link.
  • Page 72 Glossary Glossary - 4...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index...
  • Page 75 4-1 and environmental guidelines 5-1 Application QoS 1-8 connecting peripherals 1-4 Ask F5 search engine 1-8 of rail-mount kit A-1 Auto Sense setting 2-8, 3-1 unpacking shipping box 1-2 viewing back panel 1-6 viewing front panel 1-5...
  • Page 76 Index LED indicators power supply and functions 3-5 and alarm 4-1 and network interface card 3-6 replacing 4-1 locating status indicators 1-5 setting up redundant 2-5 link activity and speed 3-6 power-up process 2-5 liquid crystal display See LCD keypad. lithium battery, warning 5-2 Quick Start Card 1-8 Management port 1-4, 1-5, 2-9...
  • Page 77 Index stylistic conventions 1-8 subnet mask 2-6 switches 1-4 syntax, command 1-9 system snapshot 3-4 technical support 1-8 Transparent Data Reduction (TDR) 1-1, 1-8 Type of Service (ToS) 1-8 USB keyboard 1-5 USB port 1-5 ventilation 5-1 WAN port 1-5, 2-9 warnings, environmental 5-1 See also China material content listing.

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