F5 BIG-IP 11050, Manual

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Page 3: ...eiver specifications 19 Cable pinout specifications 23 Always On Management 24 AOM Command Menu options 24 Accessing the AOM Command Menu from the serial console 25 Setting up Always On Management SSH access 25 Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH 25 Chapter 2 Platform Installation 27 About platform installation 28 Determining which rack mounting kit to use 28 About general recommendations for...

Page 4: ...al Guidelines 51 General environmental and installation guidelines 52 Guidelines for AC powered equipment 53 Guidelines for DC powered equipment 53 NEBS platform guidelines 54 Platform airflow diagram 54 Appendix B Platform Specifications 57 General specifications for system features 58 Platform hardware specifications 58 Platform operating specifications 59 Safety requirements 60 EMC requirements...

Page 5: ...teway 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 Ex...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...Chapter 1 The 11050 Platform About the 11050 Platform Components provided with the platform Peripheral hardware requirements LCD panel Indicator LEDs Platform interfaces Always On Management ...

Page 8: ... buttons 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 Serial hard wired failover port 5 SFP ports 6 LCD display 7 LCD control buttons 8 Indicator LEDs Figure 1 Front view of the platform The back of the platform includes two power suppl...

Page 9: ... helpful to have a workstation already connected to the same subnet as the management interface Description Type of hardware You must provide networking 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 ca...

Page 10: ...n use the LCD config menu to adjust the display properties of the LCD panel Description Option Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option Select from the following options Backlight ON enables the backlight GRAY enables the software to specify when the backlight is illuminated OFF disables the backlight Sets the contrast of the LCD Contrast Adjusts LCD backlight brightness On Brightness Controls ...

Page 11: ...w options for rebooting halting and netbooting the hardware This menu also provides options for configuring the management interface Description Option Changes the management interface information Select from the following options Management Mgmt IP sets the management interface IP address You can use only an IPv4 address Mgmt Mask sets the netmask for the management interface IP address Mgmt Gate...

Page 12: ...ing the unit We recommend that you halt the unit before you power it down or reboot it using the LCD menu options 1 Press the X button then use the arrow keys to navigate to the System menu 2 Press the Check button 3 Navigate to the Halt menu 4 Press the Check button 5 Press the Check button again at the confirmation screen Wait 30 seconds before powering the machine off or rebooting it Putting th...

Page 13: ...ight sometimes appear solid Intermittent Status LED When the unit is in a standard operating state the Status LED behaves in a defined manner Description State System is halted and powered down off none System is running in normal mode Also indicates that the system is in an Active state of a device group green solid System is running in an impaired mode The condition is not considered to be signi...

Page 14: ...rgency Red solid Alert or Critical Yellow blinking Error Defining custom alerts The etc alertd alert conf and the config user_alert conf files on the BIG IP 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 Note You should edit only the config user_alert conf file 1 Open...

Page 15: ...o a software or hardware problem that interferes with the host s control of the LED Green Yellow solid Status LED indicator When the Status LED indicator is solid yellow or green it indicates that the 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 It displays yellow if th...

Page 16: ... Out sions 1 2 up 191 4K 0 0 0 374 0 0 Viewing the status of all interfaces using tmsh You can use tmsh to view the status of all interfaces on the platform 1 Open the Traffic Management Shell tmsh tmsh 2 Change to the network module net The system prompt updates with the module name user bigip01 Active Common tmos net 3 Display the current status of all interfaces show interface The following is ...

Page 17: ...uto If the media type does not accept the duplex mode setting a message appears If media type is set to auto or if the interface does not accept the duplex mode setting the duplex setting is not saved to the config bigip_base conf file Important If you manually configure the platform to use specific speed and duplex settings on interfaces Auto MDI MDIX functionality is disabled by default When an ...

Page 18: ... net The system prompt updates with the module name user bigip01 Active Common tmos net 3 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 The following is an example of the output you might see when you issue this command on interface 1 3 net inter...

Page 19: ...d LED Link Not lit Not lit No link Yellow solid Yellow blinking 10 Mbit s half duplex Green blinking Yellow blinking 10 Mbit s full duplex Yellow blinking Yellow solid 100 Mbit s half duplex Green blinking Yellow solid 100 Mbit s full duplex Yellow blinking Green solid 1 Gbit s half duplex Green blinking Green solid 1 Gbit s full duplex Optical transceiver specifications The following tables list ...

Page 20: ...ms Operating distance cable specifications Connector type Laser emitter Module 1500 1600 3400 3600 LC 850 nm multi mode 1000Base SX Short Range Ethernet Transceiver 220 meters maximum of 62 5um MMF that meets type A1a defined in IEC 60793 2 1992 3900 6400 6800 6900 8400 8800 500 meters maximum of 50 0um MMF that meets type 8900 8950 11050 A1b defined in IEC 60793 2 1992 VIPRION 4400 Series B4100 B...

Page 21: ...modules comply with IEEE standards 802 3ae 10GBASE LR LW 10GBASE SR 10G Ethernet Supported platforms Operating distance cable specifications Connector type Laser emitter Module 8900 8950 11000 11050 VIPRION LC 850 nm multi mode 10GBase SR Short Range 10G Ethernet Transceiver 26 meters maximum for type 160MHz km 62 5um MMF 4400 Series B4100 B4200 B4300 VIPRION 2400 B2100 33 meters maximum for type ...

Page 22: ...d 802 3ae Note F5 10GE optical modules comply with IEEE Std 802 3ae Supported platforms Operating distance cable specifications Connector type Laser emitter Module 8400 8800 VIPRION 4400 Series B4100 LC 850 nm multi mode 10GBASE SR Short Range Ethernet Transceiver 26 meters maximum for type 160MHz km 62 5um MMF 33 meters maximum for type OM1 200MHz km 62 5um MMF 66 meters maximum for type 400MHz k...

Page 23: ...fications 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 console port This table lists the pinouts for the RJ 45 console upper port Name Pin number RTS 1 DTR 2 TX 3 GND 4 GND 5 RX 6 DSR no connect 7 CTS 8 RJ 45 connector pinouts for the failover port This table lists the ...

Page 24: ... In this case TMOS is halted Important We do not recommend using this option under normal circumstances It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system Reset Host subsystem issues hardware reset USE WITH CARE 3 Resets the AOM subsystem In this case the system is reset with a hardware reset Important We do not recommend using this option under normal circumstances It does not allow for gracef...

Page 25: ...emote SSH access to the system and then connect remotely using an SSH client 1 Connect to the system using the serial console 2 Open the AOM Command Menu Esc 3 Type n to open the AOM network configuration utility 4 Configure an IP address and gateway for the AOM subsystem Accessing the AOM Command Menu using SSH You can access the AOM Command Menu through the host console shell hostconsh remotely ...

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Page 27: ...ack mounting kit to use About general recommendations for rack mounting About the front mounting kit About the four point rack mounting kit About the center mounting kits About the quick install rail kit Connecting the cables and other hardware Configuring a management IP address ...

Page 28: ...ng the platform into all other types of racks or cabinets you should use the quick install rail kit The tasks required to install the platform differ depending on the type of rack mount you decide to use or which type of cabinet unit you are installing into single two post cabinet or four post cabinet About general recommendations for rack mounting Although not required a 1U space between units ma...

Page 29: ...head screws 10 M4 finishing washers 4 Installing using a front mounting 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 This platform includes front mounting brackets which you can use to attach the unit directly to the rack Caution Due to the weight of this platform two people are r...

Page 30: ...e to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers If the rack you have does not provide adequate support for the unit you might need a shelf kit We recommend that you use a shelf kit created by the rack manufacturer if available About the four point rack mounting kit You can use the four point rack mounting kit if you are installing the 11050 NEBS platform into a four post rack or cabinet ...

Page 31: ...d a rear mount support bracket which you can use to attach the unit directly to the rack 1 Align the holes on the front mounting bracket with the holes on the side of the unit 2 Secure the front bracket to the unit using two of the SEMS screws and three of the flat head screws provided with the kit Use 18 to 20 inch pounds 2 0 to 2 3 Newton meters of torque on these screws 3 Adjust the rear bracke...

Page 32: ...meters of torque on these screws 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for to attach the front and rear mounting brackets to the other side of the unit 6 Attach the rear mount support with the shorter flange on top to the back of the rack cabinet using four rack manufacturer provided screws on each side of the bracket 32 Platform Installation ...

Page 33: ...facturer 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 11 Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided Note Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers About the center mounting kits You can use a center mounting kit if y...

Page 34: ...latform two people are required to unpack and install it Failing to use two people can result in severe personal injury or equipment damage and might violate safety regulations Caution The center mounting kits are only intended for installing the 11050 NEBS platform into a 19 inch or 23 inch telco style two post rack For installing the NEBS platform into all other types of racks or cabinets you sh...

Page 35: ...o the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided Note Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers Installing to a 23 inch rack using a center mounting 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 Caution Due to the weight of this ...

Page 36: ...Secure the unit to the rack using four rack manufacturer provided screws on each side The unit must be securely fastened to the rack to provide adequate stability and to prevent the unit from falling out of the rack 6 Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided Note Failure to use the indentations could result in pinched fingers About the...

Page 37: ...rdware After you have installed the unit 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 ...

Page 38: ...ss the Configuration utility to configure other aspects of the product such as the product license VLANs and trunks The options are located in the System menu Note When using the LCD panel to configure the unit be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings 1 Press the X button to activate Menu mode for the LCD 2 Use the arrow keys to select System and then press the Check button 3 Press th...

Page 39: ...Chapter 3 Platform Maintenance About platform maintenance ...

Page 40: ...ly 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 supply bracket into any empty power supply bays The blank supply bracket is required to maintain proper airflow in the ...

Page 41: ...wering down the system provided that there is at least one power supply operating during the replacement process 1 Disconnect the AC power cord 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 h...

Page 42: ...wer supplies The BIG IP platforms support DC power supplies You can hot swap power supplies if there are two installed in your 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 The DC power supply includes a DC terminal block that connects the power supply to the DC power source The platform supports power redundancy whi...

Page 43: ...s braided strap and bus bars to a bright finish and then coat them with an antioxidant before you connect them Note The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network CBN Note The battery return terminals on the platform 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 ...

Page 44: ...er supply After you have assembled and wired the terminal 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 def...

Page 45: ...necessary 5 Slide the DC power supply into the power 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 ...

Page 46: ...the ejector handle and rotate it downward to eject the fan tray from the system 4 Remove the fan tray 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 screw into place Use 4 to 5 inch pounds 0 45...

Page 47: ...ng displays Sys Raid Disk Name Serial Number Array Array Status Model Member CF1 CB225535315009033B03 no undefined SILICONSYSTEMS INC 8GB HD1 WD WCAT1E420107 yes ok ATA WDC WD3000BLFS 0 HD2 WD WCAT1E477614 no undefined ATA WDC WD3202ABYS 0 SSD1 CVPO014601CG160AGN no undefined ATA INTEL SSDSA2M160 SSD2 CVPO0146016R160AGN no undefined ATA INTEL SSDSA2M160 The status of the replacement drive is undef...

Page 48: ...lays Sys Raid Array MD1 Size MB 279 4K Sys Raid ArrayMembers Bay ID Serial Number Name Array Member Array Status 1 WD WCAT1E420107 HD2 yes failed 2 WD WCAT1E477614 HD1 yes ok Sys Raid Bay Bay Shelf Name Serial Number Array Member Array Status 1 1 HD2 WD WCAT1E420107 yes failed 2 1 HD1 WD WCAT1E477614 yes ok 3 4 2 SSD1 CVPO014601CG160AGN no undefined 4 1 SSD2 CVPO0146016R160AGN no undefined Sys Rai...

Page 49: ...metal grille Note The STAT LED for the failed hard disk drive will be lit solid amber 3 Remove the faulty hard disk drive a Loosen the hard disk drive 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 b Grasp the ejector handle and pull straight toward you to eje...

Page 50: ...ray by typing the following command tmsh modify sys raid array MD1 add HD2 The status of the replacement drive should change to replicating and the STAT LED should change to solid green The replication process typically takes between 15 and 45 minutes 8 Attach the front bezel to the unit by grasping the bezel on either side using the indentations provided Note Failure to use the indentations could...

Page 51: ...endix A Environmental Guidelines General environmental and installation guidelines Guidelines for AC powered equipment Guidelines for DC powered equipment NEBS platform guidelines Platform airflow diagram ...

Page 52: ...ack 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 Note NEBS certified units can withstand air temperatures up to 131 F 55 C The maximum temperature is only required to be met for a short period of time Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more elect...

Page 53: ...ICE 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...

Page 54: ...iring or cabling only with shielded and grounded cables at both ends The intra building ports of the equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant OSP or its wiring Note You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound before you make crimp connections You should bring all unplated connectors braided strap and bus bars to a bri...

Page 55: ...Figure 13 Airflow in the 11050 platform 55 Platform Guide 11050 ...

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Page 57: ...latform Specifications General specifications for system features Platform hardware specifications Platform operating specifications Safety requirements EMC requirements Acoustic airflow and altitude specifications ...

Page 58: ...P 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 Device redundancy Support for hot swap of the SFP modules SFP hot swap Any IP based web or application server Web server application compatibility RIP OSPF and BGP with optional ZebOS Advanced Ro...

Page 59: ...ault configuration is two hard drives and two blanks Hard drive capacity 32 GB RAM 2 x 850 W 90 125 VAC 10 or 200 240 VAC 10 AUTO Switching AC power supply 2 x NEMA 5 15P power cords 2 x 850W DC DC power supply Operating range 44 to 72 VDC Minimum start up voltage 44 VDC Note Power supply will not start below 44 VDC Important Specifications are subject to change without notification Important F5 N...

Page 60: ...nsing Non operational relative humidity Important Specifications are subject to change without notification Safety requirements This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC Type Examination Certificates EN 6090 1 2006 A11 2009 IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition CB Scheme Master Contract 252302 UL 60950 1 2nd Edition CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 Important ...

Page 61: ...Signal Lines IEC61000 4 4 2 kV AC Line Gnd 1 kV AC Line Line and Outdoor Signal Lines 0 5 kV Indoor Signal Lines 10m IEC61000 4 5 3 V IEC61000 4 6 IEC61000 4 11 As Information Technology Equipment ITE Class A per as applicable 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN Class A 55022 2006 C1 2006 Class A EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 4 kV Direct 8 kV Air IEC61000 4 2 3 V m I...

Page 62: ...m 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 1 3 This unit is functional when installed at elevations between 60m 197 feet below sea level and 1800m 6000 feet above sea leve...

Page 63: ...Appendix C China RoHS Requirements Hazardous substance levels for China ...

Page 64: ...dous substance levels for China This table shows how the F5 Networks 11050 platform components conform to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS standards for China 64 China RoHS Requirements ...

Page 65: ...Appendix D Repackaging Guidelines About repackaging the platform ...

Page 66: ...packaging the platform Note Be sure that you keep a record of the tracking number and ship date These will be needed to track lost shipments Note Do not include any cables removable XFP SFP modules GBICs or other peripheral items if you are returning the platform to F5 Networks Repackaging the platform The 11050 platform must be shipped in F5 provided packaging 1 Disconnect the network cables and ...

Page 67: ...5 Place the accessory box on the foam insert 6 Close and seal the shipping box 67 Platform Guide 11050 ...

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Page 69: ...tive standards 64 clear alert operation 13 cooling system platform 54 CPU usage screen 11 D data communications equipment DCE 17 data terminal equipment DTE 17 Date and Time screen 11 DC powered equipment guidelines 53 NEBS guidelines 54 DC power supply connecting the DC power source 44 hot swapping 42 terminal block 43 wiring the DC power supply terminal 44 wiring the DC terminal block 43 DC term...

Page 70: ...us of all interfaces using tmsh 16 viewing status of a specific interface using tmsh 16 viewing valid media types 18 Internet Intranet protocol support 58 J jumbo frames 58 L LCD config menu 10 LCD menus 10 using 12 LCD panel 10 backlight option 10 brightness option 10 contrast option 10 control buttons 10 menus 10 pausing on a screen 12 M MAC addresses screen 11 maintenance AC power supply 41 DC ...

Page 71: ...ack rail See rail mount rail mount quick install rail kit 36 rebooting 11 redundancy system 37 redundant system configuration 15 37 See also device service clustering remote administration 9 repackaging about 66 platform 66 replaceable components 40 AC power supply 40 DC power supply 42 44 drive options 46 fan tray 45 hard disk drive 48 reset operation 12 RJ45 interface LEDs 19 RMA 66 Rotate mode ...

Page 72: ...ing System tmsh See Traffic Management Shell Traffic Management Operating System 24 relation to AOM 24 Traffic Management Shell 15 transporting the platform 66 two post rack 29 33 U USB port supported CD DVD ROM drives 9 V ventilation 54 W warnings environmental 52 Web server application compatibility 58 X XFP port specifications fiber 22 72 Index ...