F5 8900, Platform Manual

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Page 3: ...vior 19 Transceiver module specifications 20 Cable pinout specifications 20 Always On Management 21 AOM Command Menu options 21 Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console 22 Setting up Always On Management SSH access 22 Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH 22 Platform Installation 25 About platform installation 25 Determining which rack mounting kit to use 25 About general recommen...

Page 4: ...elines 45 General environmental and installation guidelines 45 Guidelines for AC powered equipment 46 Guidelines for DC powered equipment 46 Platform airflow diagram 47 Platform Specifications 49 General specifications for system features 49 Platform hardware specifications 49 Platform environmental operating specifications 50 Platform power specifications 51 Safety requirements 51 EMC requirement...

Page 5: ...Removing sensitive data from storage drives 58 Removing IP address data from Always On Management 59 Removing sensitive data from an internal hardware security module HSM 59 5 Table of Contents ...

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Page 7: ...ateway iControl iHealth iQuery iRules iRules OnDemand iSession L7 Rate Shaping LC Link Controller Local Traffic Manager LTM LineRate LineRate Systems DESIGN LROS Message Security Manager MSM OneConnect Packet Velocity PEM Policy Enforcement Manager Protocol Security Manager PSM Real Traffic Policy Builder ScaleN Signalling Delivery Controller SDC SSL Acceleration StrongBox SuperVIP SYN Check TCP E...

Page 8: ...ct the interference Any modifications to this device unless expressly approved by the manufacturer can void the user s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules 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 In...

Page 9: ...s and view the indicator LEDs for hard disk access You can also use the front panel LEDs to assess the condition of the unit On the back you can power off the unit 1 Management port 2 USB ports 3 Console port 4 Hard wired failover port 5 10 100 1000 interfaces 6 SFP ports 7 SFP ports 8 Indicator LEDs 9 LCD display 10 LCD control buttons Figure 1 Front view of the platform The back of the platform ...

Page 10: ...g devices that are compatible with the network interface cards installed in the platform Network hubs switches or connectors to connect to the platform network interfaces You can use either 10 100 1000 Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches You can use any USB certified CD or DVD mass storage device for installing upgrades and for system recovery Note External CD DVD drives must be externally po...

Page 11: ...ntrast Adjusts LCD backlight brightness On Brightness Controls the brightness of the LCD when the backlight is off Off Brightness Screens menu You can use the Screens menu to specify the information that is displayed on the default screens Description Option Displays the date and time DateScreen Displays the information screen menu InfoScreen Displays the MAC addresses on the unit MACscreen Displa...

Page 12: ...m a different subnetwork Commit saves your changes Changes the baud rate of the serial port Select from the following options Serial Speed 9600 19200 default 57600 115200 Reboots the unit Reboot Halts the unit Halt Boots the unit over an IP network Select this option if you are installing software from a PXE server Netboot Using LCD menus Press the X button to put the LCD in Menu mode The Left Arr...

Page 13: ...ur seconds to put the unit in standby mode and power off the host subsystem F5 Networks recommends that you halt the system before you power off the system in this manner Rebooting the unit Hold the Check button for four seconds to reset the unit You should only use this option after you halt the unit Clearing alerts Press the Check button to clear any alerts on the LCD screen You must clear any a...

Page 14: ... device group The system is not under host computer control This might be due to the host being halted or due to a software yellow blinking or hardware problem that interferes with the host s control of the LED Power supply LEDs The power supply LEDs indicate the operating state of the power supplies Description Power 2 state Power 1 state Power supply is present and operating properly green solid...

Page 15: ...e file alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_DOWN Pool member monitor status down snmptrap OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 3375 2 4 0 10 lcdwarn description Node down priority 1 alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_NODE_ADDRESS_MON_DOWN Node monitor status down snmptrap OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 3375 2 4 0 12 lcdwarn description Node address down priority 1 alert BIGIP_MCPD_MCPDERR_POOL_MEMBER_MON_UP Pool member monitor status up s...

Page 16: ...he system depends on the platform type Each interface on the platform has a set of properties that you can configure such as enabling or disabling the interface setting the requested media type and duplex mode and configuring flow control About managing interfaces You can use tmsh or the Configuration utility to configure platform interfaces Viewing the status of a specific interface using tmsh Yo...

Page 17: ...e Configuration utility to view the status of all interfaces on the platform 1 On the Main tab click Network Interfaces This displays the list of available interfaces 2 Click Statistics The Statistics screen for all interfaces opens About interface media type and duplex mode All interfaces on the system default to auto negotiate speed and duplex settings We recommend that you also configure any ne...

Page 18: ...et interface speed and duplex settings Important Starting with BIG IP software versions 9 4 8 and 10 1 0 Auto MDI MDIX functionality is retained when you manually configure an interface to use specific speed and duplex settings With these versions of the BIG IP system you can use either a straight through cable or a crossover cable when media settings are forced and you will be able to successfull...

Page 19: ...pearance and behavior of the network interface LEDs on the platform indicate network traffic activity interface speed and interface duplexity RJ45 Copper interface LED behavior The appearance and behavior of the RJ45 network interface LEDs indicate network traffic activity interface speed and interface duplexity Activity LED Speed LED Link Not lit Not lit No Link Yellow solid Yellow blinking 10Mbi...

Page 20: ...ng Green solid 1 Gbit s full duplex Transceiver module specifications For current specification information for optical transceivers that are supported by this platform see F5 Platforms Accessories Cable pinout specifications The following pinouts describe how specified connectors are wired Pinouts are helpful when building and testing connectors cables and adapters RJ 45 connector pinouts for the...

Page 21: ...Menu options The AOM Command Menu provides Always On Management options for the BIG IP system Description Option Number Letter Exits the AOM Command Menu and returns to terminal emulation mode Connect to Host subsystem console 1 Reboots the host subsystem In this case the Traffic Management Operating System TMOS is rebooted Reboot Host subsystem sends reboot command 2 Resets the host subsystem In ...

Page 22: ...cluding serial number and MAC address AOM platform information P Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console You can access the AOM Command Menu through the host console shell hostconsh using the front panel serial console 1 Connect to the system using the serial console 2 Open the AOM Command Menu Esc Setting up Always On Management SSH access You can use the AOM Command Menu to set up...

Page 23: ...3 Open the hostconsh shell hostconsh 4 Open the AOM Command Menu Esc 23 Platform Guide 8900 ...

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Page 25: ... it easier for you to remove the unit from the rack if that the unit requires service A 1U space between units also provides additional cable routing options Leaving at least 100 mm spacing from the front panel of the unit to the rack front or rack door provides enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage A shelf or similar device is required to support t...

Page 26: ...ided with the platform 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other bracket 4 Secure the front mounting brackets to the rack using eight rack manufacturer provided screws The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from falling out of the rack 5 Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided N...

Page 27: ...ovided by the manufacturer which is included with the kit hardware Note Before you install this platform review the environmental guidelines to make sure that you are installing and using the platform in the appropriate environment Figure 5 An example of a platform installed using the quick install rail kit After installing the platform you should secure it to the rack using the included rail lock...

Page 28: ...t grounding the platform You should ground the platform after you install it in a rack The chassis ground lug is located on the back of the platform Do not secure multiple bonding or grounding connectors with the same bolt The grounding connectors do not need to be removed to perform service or installation procedures You can connect other bonding or grounding conductors to a grounding connector p...

Page 29: ...t into the rack connect the cables and other hardware 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the MGMT port if you are using the default network configured on the management interface Note For EMI compliance shielded cables are required for the MGMT port 2 Connect the serial console cable supplied by F5 Networks to the CONSOLE port Important In the event that network access is impaired or not yet configure...

Page 30: ...utton to activate Menu mode for the LCD 2 Use the arrow keys to select System and then press the Check button 3 Press the Check button to select Management 4 Press the Check button to select Mgmt IP 5 Enter your management IP address using the up and down arrow keys and then press the Check button 6 Use the arrow keys to select Mgmt Mask and then press the Check button 7 Enter the netmask using th...

Page 31: ...3 Follow the instructions in the Configuration utility to license the platform For more information about licensing the system click the Help tab 31 Platform Guide 8900 ...

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Page 33: ...e platform The platform supports power redundancy which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply Caution Running without power supplies installed in all available bays in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic interference EMI If you need to run the unit with fewer power supplies you must install a blank sup...

Page 34: ...ent process 1 Disconnect the AC power cord or DC terminal block from the power supply 2 Loosen the power supply screw by turning it counterclockwise with an appropriate screwdriver if necessary Note The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly 3 Grasp the ejector handle and rotate it downward to eject the power supply from the system 4 Remove ...

Page 35: ...ingle power supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply Figure 8 The 8900 platform DC power supply and terminal block Figure 9 DC terminal block components Caution Before installing a DC power supply be sure that the DC power source for the rack is powered off Caution Running without power supplies installed in all available bays in the platform can affect cooling and electromag...

Page 36: ... are in an isolated DC return DC I configuration Wiring the DC power supply terminal block You will need the following tools to assemble and wire the DC terminal block Wire stripping tool Small Phillips screwdriver Small flat head screwdriver The DC power supply for the 8900 platform includes a DC terminal block You connect the wires to the terminal block and then insert the terminal block into th...

Page 37: ...minal block you can install the DC power supply into the platform and connect the platform to the DC power source 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 Important When you connect the DC power source F5 Networks recommends that you follow the safety requirements defined for the facilities where the DC powered platfor...

Page 38: ... supply slot 6 Connect the terminal block that you assembled earlier to the DC power source and be sure to connect the ground wire to a common bonding network CBN 7 Power on the DC power source If the system does not boot after you power on the DC power source press the Check button on the LCD panel to begin booting the system About the fan tray The 8900 platform has a removable fan tray that is d...

Page 39: ...y from the system by pulling straight toward you 5 Ensure that the handle on the new fan tray is in the down position and slide the fan tray into the fan tray slot until the latch engages 6 Rotate the handle upward to fully seat the fan tray 7 Tighten the screws into place The fan tray is connected to the system when you tighten the screws completely Once seated the fan tray automatically powers u...

Page 40: ... the disk located in the 9 x right hand bay fails you have two options For more information see About hard disk drive replacement on a 10 0 or 9 x system About hard disk drive replacement on a 10 1 and later system If you are running a manufacturing installation of BIG IP software version 10 1 or later your system supports hard disk drive mirroring using RAID You can install the replacement drive ...

Page 41: ...107 yes ok HD2 WD WCAT1E477614 yes failed 3 Make note of the bay number and serial number for the faulty hard disk drive Note You can also locate the last seven digits of the serial number on the front of the drive The serial number is printed in its entirety on the labels on top of the drive 4 Before you physically remove the hard disk drive from the system type the following command to remove th...

Page 42: ... torque on the screw The hard disk drive is connected to the system when you tighten the screw completely 6 Type the following command to see the status of the hard disk drives tmsh show sys raid disk A disk summary similar to the following displays Sys Raid Disk Name Serial Number Array Member Array Status CF1 C932427402720909XX02 no undefined HD1 WD WCAT1E420107 yes ok HD2 WD WCAT10944438 yes un...

Page 43: ...Loosen the hard disk drive screw for the primary drive located in the right hand bay by turning it counterclockwise with an appropriate screwdriver if necessary Note The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly b Grasp the ejector handle and pull straight toward you to eject the hard disk drive from the system c Move the primary hard drive fro...

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Page 45: ...ional cable routing options Leaving at least 100 mm of space from the front panel of the unit to the rack front or rack door provides enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage Do not allow the air temperature in the room to exceed 104 F 40 C Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more electronic equipment than the circuit is designed to ma...

Page 46: ...E PERSON shall check whether or not the socket outlet from which the equipment is to be powered provides a connection to the building protective earth If not the SERVICE PERSON shall arrange for the installation of a PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTOR from the separate protective earthing terminal to the protective earth wire in the building Note High leakage current Earth connection essential before c...

Page 47: ...gram The platform employs a negative pressure fan system which draws cold air in from the front of the chassis and exhausts hot air out the back of the chassis Figure 14 Airflow in the 8900 platform 47 Platform Guide 8900 ...

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Page 49: ...sfer using SSH monitor BIG IP Network management and monitoring system network monitoring utilities and additional contributed software SNMP gets and traps iControl API using CORBA and SOAP XML ASP VB ActiveX 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...

Page 50: ...SFP port 1 x 10 100 1000 Ethernet Management port 2 x 320 GB Hard drive capacity 16 GB RAM 2 x 850 W 90 125 VAC 10 or 200 240 VAC 10 AUTO Switching 2 x NEMA 5 15P power cords AC power supply 2 x 850W DC Operating range 44 to 72 VDC DC power supply Minimum start up voltage 44 VDC Note Power supply will not start below 44 VDC Important Specifications are subject to change without notification Import...

Page 51: ...536 BTU hour Typical heat generated AC power 220VAC input 1604 BTU hour 48VDC input 1337 BTU hour Typical heat generated DC power 1826 BTU hour Maximum heat generated AC power 1487 BTU hour Maximum heat generated DC power Important Specifications are subject to change without notification Safety requirements This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 ...

Page 52: ...rs per as applicable Required Limits Directive 300 386 V1 3 3 2005 04 ESTI EN Class A 55022 2006 C1 2006 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 6 kV Direct 8 kV Air IEC61000 4 2 3 V m 80 1000MHz 10 V m 800 960 MHz and 1400 2700 MHz IEC61000 4 3 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines 0 5 kV Signal Lines IEC61000 4 4 2 kV AC Line Gnd 1 kV AC Line Line and Outdoor Signal Lines 0 5 kV Indoor Signa...

Page 53: ...ont Acoustic 1 72 dBA Left 61 dBA Right 64 dBA Rear Top 67 13 000 Feet Operational Altitude 2 40 000 Feet Non operational 260 max CFM Open air Airflow 3 Important Specifications are subject to change without notification 1 All measurements taken at 0 6 meter with one power supply operational and fans at 75 duty cycle Measurements recorded in Decibels A weighting 2 Per BELCORE GR 63 CORE section 4 ...

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Page 55: ...na RoHS Requirements Hazardous substance levels for China This table shows how the F5 Networks 8900 platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS standards for China ...

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Page 57: ... contains a coin battery for maintaining BIOS settings and the system clock All data maintained by the coin battery is used only for system specific tasks No customer data is maintained by the battery backed volatile memory No further action is required by customers for equipment that includes volatile memory Non volatile memory F5 platforms include various non volatile memory components These non...

Page 58: ...ssing or customer action Yes FIPS security domain and private keys FIPS card if present About removing data from F5 components For components that contain sensitive customer data and cannot be removed from your F5 Networks system you can take optional steps to remove the data from these components before you return the system to F5 for processing Removing sensitive data from storage drives The har...

Page 59: ...ses type n when prompted about using DHCP At the prompts type values for IP address required netmask required and gateway optional A confirmation message displays the configured management IP address netmask and gateway 4 Optional Type i to verify the assigned addresses Removing sensitive data from an internal hardware security module HSM You can remove the sensitive customer data from the hardwar...

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Page 61: ...tform 47 CPU usage screen 11 D data communications equipment DCE 17 data terminal equipment DTE 17 Date and Time screen 11 DC powered equipment guidelines 46 DC power supply connecting the DC power source 37 hot swapping 35 terminal block 36 wiring the DC power supply terminal 37 wiring the DC terminal block 36 DC terminal block assembling and preparing 36 device redundancy 49 device service clust...

Page 62: ...plex mode 17 media type 17 viewing status of all interfaces using Configuration utility 17 viewing status of all interfaces using tmsh 17 viewing status of a specific interface using tmsh 16 viewing valid media types 18 Internet Intranet protocol support 49 J jumbo frames 49 L LCD config menu 11 LCD menus 11 using 12 LCD panel 10 backlight option 11 brightness option 11 contrast option 11 control ...

Page 63: ...ail mount continued quick install rail kit 26 rebooting 12 redundancy system 29 redundant system configuration 16 29 See also device service clustering remote administration 10 replaceable components 33 AC power supply 33 DC power supply 35 37 fan tray 38 hard disk drive HDD 39 reset operation 13 returned material data security about 57 accessible non volatile memory 58 battery backed volatile mem...

Page 64: ...ic Management Operating System TMOS tmsh See Traffic Management Shell Traffic Management Operating System TMOS relation to AOM 21 Traffic Management Shell 16 two post rack 25 U USB port supported CD DVD ROM drives 10 V ventilation 47 W warnings environmental 45 Web server application compatibility 49 64 Index ...