F5 i2000 Series, Platform Manual

Page 1: ...Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Series MAN 0640 02 ...

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Page 3: ...erfaces 17 About 1GbE SFP 10GbE SFP interfaces 17 About managing interfaces 17 About interface media type and duplex mode 18 About network interface LED behavior 20 About Always On Management 20 Access the AOM Command Menu from the serial console 20 AOM Command Menu options 20 Create an AOM admin user account 21 Configure the AOM management network 22 Access the AOM Command Menu using SSH 22 Platf...

Page 4: ... operating specifications 49 Power specifications i2000 i2600 i2800 Series 49 Power specifications i4000 i4600 i4800 Series 49 Safety requirements 50 EMC requirements 50 Acoustic and altitude specifications 51 Airflow specifications 51 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS for China 51 Repackaging Guidelines 53 About repackaging the platform 53 Repackage the platform 53 Returned Mater...

Page 5: ...orm you can use the LCD touchscreen to view information about manage and reset the system You can also use the front panel LEDs to assess the condition of the system Figure 1 Front view of the i2000 Series platform 1 10 100 1000 BaseT capable management port 2 Hi Speed USB port 3 Console serial port 4 Serial hard wired failover port 5 1GbE SFP ports 4 6 10GbE SFP ports 2 7 Indicator LEDs 8 2 2 inc...

Page 6: ...e power cable types if product is delivered outside of the US Canada By default these platforms include one power supply and power cable i2000 i4000 Series 2 DC ring terminals DC power only By default these platforms include one power supply and two ring terminals i2000 i4000 Series 1 RJ45 to RJ45 failover cable CAT 5 crossover blue 1 RJ45 to DB9 console port cable beige 1 RJ45F to RJ45M rolled ad...

Page 7: ...y is lost temporarily Management workstation on the same IP network as the platform You can use the default platform configuration if you have a management workstation set up About LCD menus The touchscreen LCD provides the ability to manage the unit without attaching a console or network cable You can configure the display options to meet your needs There are four menu options available on the LC...

Page 8: ...lect from these options Type indicates whether to use an IPv4 or IPv6 address DHCP indicates whether DHCP is enabled or disabled default IP Address sets the management interface IP address and routing prefix You can use an IPv4 or IPv6 address Gateway sets the default route for the management interface This route is necessary if you plan to manage the unit from a different subnetwork AOM Managemen...

Page 9: ...rted from a powered off state Note When using the LCD to configure the unit be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings Reboot the unit You can use the touchscreen LCD to perform a soft reboot of the unit 1 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus 2 Tap System The System screen displays 3 On the System screen tap Soft Reboot 4 Tap Confirm to reboot the unit Reset the unit You can use t...

Page 10: ...d Reset 4 Tap Confirm to reset the unit Halt the unit You can use the touchscreen LCD to halt the unit 1 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus 2 Tap System The System screen displays 3 On the System screen tap Halt 4 Tap Confirm to halt the unit Platform Overview 10 ...

Page 11: ...CD menus 2 Tap System The System screen displays 3 On the System screen swipe up to scroll down and tap Power Off or Power On 4 Tap Confirm to power off on the unit Clear alerts You can use the touchscreen LCD to clear alerts from the LCD 1 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Series 11 ...

Page 12: ...tap Clear All To clear only alerts of only a specific priority tap the priority name to view alerts with that priority and then tap Clear Configure LCD brightness You can use the touchscreen LCD to adjust the brightness of the display 1 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus 2 Tap Options The Options screen displays Platform Overview 12 ...

Page 13: ...ck Back to return to the previous screen Enable Disable the chassis locator LED You can use the touchscreen LCD to enable and disable the chassis locater LED 1 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus 2 Tap Options The Options screen displays 3 Click Locator LED The Locator LED screen displays Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Series 13 ...

Page 14: ... System might be in a state in which a software or hardware problem is interfering with control of the LCD or communication is lost between the system and the LCD Alarm LED The alarm LED indicates system alarm conditions and the severity of the alarm condition There are five levels of messages Note The alarm LED remains lit until you have used the LCD panel to clear alerts above an informational l...

Page 15: ... OV UV green solid amber blinking Warning VOUT OC VOUT OV UV Fault VSB OC VSB SC green blinking amber solid Fault Input OV green blinking amber blinking Warning Input OV Input UV green blinking off Not valid green solid green blinking PS_ON_L is high green solid off PS_KILL PSU not inserted OV Over Voltage OTP Over Temperature Protection UV Under Voltage OC Over Current VSB Standby Voltage DC powe...

Page 16: ...t conf file defines custom settings You should edit only this file 1 Open a command prompt on the system 2 Change to the config directory cd config 3 Using a text editor such as vi or Pico open the config user_alert conf file 4 Edit the file as needed For example add these lines to the end of the file to create a custom alert in which the front panel LEDs indicate when a node is down alert BIGIP_M...

Page 17: ...forms are not backwards compatible with SFP transceiver modules About managing interfaces You can use the TMOS Shell tmsh or the Configuration utility to manage platform interfaces View the status of a specific interface using tmsh You can use tmsh to view the status of a specific interface on a platform 1 Open the TMOS Shell tmsh tmsh 2 Change to the network module net The system prompt updates w...

Page 18: ...duplex settings We recommend that you also configure any network equipment that you plan to use with the system to auto negotiate speed and duplex settings If you connect the 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 Important If the system is attempting to auto negoti...

Page 19: ...mode is full duplex This is an example of the output that you might see when you run this command on a specific interface net interface 2 0 media capabilities sfp none auto 1000SX FD 1000LX FD 1000CX FD 1000T FD 10000SR FD 10000LR FD 10000ER FD Valid media types This table lists the valid media types for the tmsh interface command Note This platform might not support all of the media type options ...

Page 20: ...n if the host is powered down The AOM Command Menu operates independently of the Traffic Management Operating System TMOS You can use the command menu to reset the unit if TMOS has locked up or get access to TMOS directly so that you can configure it from the command line interface Access the AOM Command Menu from the serial console You can access the AOM Command Menu after connecting to the front...

Page 21: ...ver Sets a session idle timeout in seconds for the AOM SSH server Available values are 0 no timeout default value or between 30 and 86400 one day A Reset AOM Resets the AOM subsystem In this case the system is reset with a hardware reset Important F5 does not recommend using this option under normal circumstances It does not allow for graceful shutdown of the system Q Quit menu and return to conso...

Page 22: ...i to verify the assigned addresses Access the AOM Command Menu using SSH Before you access the AOM Command Menu using SSH you must assign a management IP address netmask and gateway for AOM You can assign the addresses manually or with DHCP You must also create an AOM admin user account You can access the AOM Command Menu remotely using SSH from a management workstation that is connected to the sa...

Page 23: ...em using the serial console 2 Open the AOM Command Menu Esc 3 Type n to open the AOM management network configurator 4 When prompted about using DHCP type n 5 At the IP address prompt type 0 0 0 0 A confirmation message displays the configured management IP address netmask and gateway 6 Optional Type i to verify that network configuration is disabled Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Series 23 ...

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Page 25: ...nstalled in other cabinet styles such as round hole cabinets using the screws provided The rails are easily converted to mount to either cabinet style Figure 5 Quick install rails For information about installing the platform using the quick install rails see the instruction guide provided by the manufacturer which is included with the rail hardware Caution Be sure that the rotating mount brackets...

Page 26: ... each side of the unit using one of the 8 32 pan head screws that are provided with the kit Use 14 to 16 inch pounds 1 6 to 1 8 Newton meters of torque on these screws About grounding the platform You must 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 gro...

Page 27: ...re After you have installed the unit into the rack connect the cables and other hardware Important In the event that network access is impaired or not yet configured the serial console might be the only way to access the unit You should perform all installations and upgrades using the serial console as these procedures require reboots in which network connectivity is lost temporarily 1 If you are ...

Page 28: ...nstalled power supplies and then connect the cable to the power source Note Not all country specific power cables include a locking feature Note To remove the locking power cord pull one or both of the power cord locking tabs away from the power supply For DC powered systems connect a DC cable to each power supply and then connect the cable to your DC mains power source 4 If you plan to set up dev...

Page 29: ...t such as the product license VLANs and trunks Note When using the LCD to configure the unit be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings 1 Optional Remove the protective film from the LCD panel using the small cutout on the lower right corner of the film 2 Touch the screen to activate the LCD menus 3 Tap Setup The Setup screen displays 4 Tap Management The Management screen displays Plat...

Page 30: ...figure the management IP address manually Note As of BIG IP software version 14 0 you can configure your system to be managed concurrently from an IPv4 and an IPv6 address a Tap DHCP The DHCP screen displays b Make sure that the DHCP option is set to OFF If the DHCP option was set to ON tap OFF and then tap Commit to save the change c Tap Back to return to the Management screen If you selected IPv...

Page 31: ...ix for the IPv4 or IPv6 management IP address For an IPv4 address this screen displays For an IPv6 address this screen displays f Tap Commit to save your changes g On the Management screen swipe to scroll down and tap Gateway h Use the left right up and down arrows to configure the default route for the management interface Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Series 31 ...

Page 32: ...IP address that you assigned https mgmt_ip_address For example type an IPv4 management IP address like this https 192 168 0 22 For an IPv6 management address of 2001 0DB8 f5f5 64 type the address like this https 2001 0DB8 f5f5 2 Type admin as the user name and admin as the password If this is the first time you have accessed the Configuration utility the first screen you see is the Introduction sc...

Page 33: ... only PSUs of the same wattage and part number Important You should use only one power supply unit PSU type AC or DC in a platform AC and DC interoperability is not supported Important This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD F5 recommends that you use proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain the unit Note Be sure to use only the power supply unit ...

Page 34: ... the part number PWR 0334 XX on the top of the supply This supply also has a horizontal pull handle and hexagon shaped perforations in the power cord face Figure 8 The 250W AC power supply Platform i800 i2000 i4000 Part number PWR 0334 xx Figure 9 Example of label to check PWR XXXX part number Caution As a safety precaution the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and be easily acces...

Page 35: ...e power cord face to verify the correct PSU for your platform 1 Prepare the system for PSU replacement For a single supply system use the touchscreen LCD to halt and power off the system For a dual supply system make sure that you have an operational supply already installed in your system if you want to hot swap a supply while the system is running If you do not want to hot swap you can perform t...

Page 36: ... to reinstall it 4 If a connector protective cap is installed on your new PSU remove it before installing the PSU into your system 5 Inspect the new PSU especially the connector area for any damage that might have occurred during shipment 6 Slide the new PSU into the empty slot and push it in until the ejector latch engages and clicks Note While installing the supply use care to ensure that the su...

Page 37: ... without powering down the system if there are two installed and one remains installed and operational during the replacement process 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 Important Your platform must be running BIG IP software versions 12 1 1HF2 12 1 2 or later to support ...

Page 38: ...se tools and components 12 AWG copper cable long enough to reach from the platform to the DC power source Flat head or Philips head screwdriver In the event of a power supply unit PSU failure you can replace a DC PSU in your system For a dual supply system you can perform the replacement without powering down the system provided that there is at least one PSU operating during the replacement proce...

Page 39: ...G copper cables 7 Remove the terminal cover 8 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the DC power terminals 9 Connect the ring terminal for the positive DC wire typically red to the left terminal and the ring terminal for the negative DC wire typically black to the right terminal 10 After you have attached the ring terminals to the terminals secure them using a screwdriver Use 13 5 inch pound...

Page 40: ...t come into contact with the rear of the chassis 15 Ensure that the PSU is fully seated in the chassis by making sure it does not come out when gently pulled 16 Reapply input power from DC mains power source by switching the circuit breaker back on 17 Use the LCD touchscreen to clear any alert messages that might have resulted from performing the PSU replacement Platform Maintenance 40 ...

Page 41: ... or rack door provides enough room for you to route the cables without excessive bending or insulation damage Do not plug the unit into a branch circuit shared by more electronic equipment than the circuit is designed to manage safely at one time Route and secure power cords so that they do not obstruct removal of the fan tray Important This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD F5 r...

Page 42: ...Figure 11 Rack mounting spatial requirements for the i2000 i4000 Series platform Environmental Guidelines 42 ...

Page 43: ...both supplies must be of the same type To verify this make sure that the supplies have matching base part numbers PWR XXXX You can find the base part number printed on the label on top of the individual power supply Note The full part number is a nine digit number PWR XXXX YY The base part number is seven digits and must match but the suffix YY does not need to match Platform Guide i2000 i4000 Ser...

Page 44: ...CATION such as a central office or customer premises environment Note The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit and should not be used with other electrical appliances Note These guidelines apply to STATIONARY PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT TYPE A with simultaneous multiple connections to the AC MAINS SUPPLY The building installation shall provide a means for connection to...

Page 45: ...red equipment only in restricted access areas such as dedicated equipment rooms equipment closets or similar locations Avertissement Installer le matérial alimenté par courant continu uniquement dans des zones à accès reglementé telles que des salles de matériel des armoires de materiel ou tout emplacement similaire Platform airflow diagram When you install the platform into a rack it is important...

Page 46: ...Figure 14 Airflow in iSeries platforms Environmental Guidelines 46 ...

Page 47: ...unning a high performance license x800 Also TurboFlex Profile availability varies depending on the platform series tier For more information see F5 Platforms TurboFlex Profiles at support f5 com kb en us products big ip_ltm manuals product f5 platform turboflex profiles Hardware specifications i2000 i2600 i2800 Series This table lists hardware specifications for i2000 i2600 i2800 Series platforms ...

Page 48: ... one power supply per unit Quick install rail kit adds 4 5 pounds 2 04 kg Optional front mount rack brackets add 2 5 pounds 1 13 kg Additional power supply adds 2 0 pounds 0 91 kg Processor 1 x Quad Core Intel Xeon processor total 8 hyperthreaded logical processing cores Communication interfaces 4 x 10GbE SFP 8 x 1GbE SFP ports 1 x 10 100 1000Base T management port 1 x RJ45 console port 1 x RJ45 f...

Page 49: ...50 load temp 25 C 110VAC input 95W 220VAC input 95W 110VAC input 100W 220VAC input 100W Typical power draw DC power 50 load temp 25 C 48VDC input 105W 48VDC input 115W Maximum power draw AC power 110VAC input 120W 220VAC input 120W 110VAC input 120W 220VAC input 120W Maximum power draw DC power 48VDC input 125W 48VDC input 140W Typical heat generated AC power 110VAC input 325 BTU hour 220VAC input...

Page 50: ...ted AC power 565 BTU hour 550 BTU hour Maximum heat generated DC power 565 BTU hour 615 BTU hour Important Specifications are subject to change without notification Safety requirements This equipment complies with these requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EC Type Examination Certificates Master Contract 252302 CB Scheme EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 IEC 60950 1...

Page 51: ...t Per Telcordia 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 level at the aisle ambient temperatures of 40 C Note NEBS certified platforms conform to NEBS specifications above 6000 feet Non operational 40 000 Feet Airflow specifications This table lists airflow movement specifications for BIG IP iSe...

Page 52: ...ectronic Products 32 the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of toxic substances or hazardous substances that may be contained in the following product relative to the standards set by the Standardization Administration of the People s Republic of China Platform Specifications 52 ...

Page 53: ...must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5 when repackaging the platform Note Be sure to 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 transceiver modules GBICs or other peripheral items if you are returning the platform to F5 Repackage the platform The iSeries platforms must be shipped in F5 p...

Page 54: ...Repackaging Guidelines 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 volatile memory components can be categorized as either user inaccessible or user accessible In...

Page 56: ... F5 reprocessing Otherwise HDD and SSD components are processed by F5 through standard processing You can perform a disk erase operation on your system to remove sensitive customer data Perform a disk erase operation using the F5 Disk Erase utility to remove all data on hard disk drives HDDs or solid state drives SSDs using a single pass zero write disk erase operation For more information about s...

Page 57: ...s indicated at https f5 com about us policies patents Export Regulation Notice This product may include cryptographic software Under the Export Administration Act the United States government may consider it a criminal offense to export this product from the United States RF Interference Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which ...

Page 58: ...homologated by ANATEL in accordance with the procedures regulated by Resolution n 242 2000 and meets the technical requirements applied including the exposure limits of the Specific Absorption Rate for electric magnetic and electromagnetic fields of radio frequency in accordance with Resolutions 303 2002 and 533 2009 This equipment is not subject to the protection from harmful interference and may...

Page 59: ...abling 13 chassis power LEDs 15 chassis ventilation diagram 45 China material content listing See China RoHS Directive standards China RoHS Directive standards 51 Configuration utility about managing interfaces 17 licensing the platform 32 viewing status of all interfaces 18 cooling system platform airflow diagram 45 D data communications equipment DCE 18 data terminal equipment DTE 18 DC power su...

Page 60: ...es 47 L LCD about using 9 putting into menu mode 9 removing the protective film 29 using to configure the management IP address 29 LCD brightness configuring 12 configuring using the LCD 8 LCD menu options 7 LCD menus about 7 Alerts menu options 7 and Options menu options 8 Setup menu options 8 System menu options 7 LED network interface 20 LEDs about 14 alarm 14 chassis power 15 defining custom a...

Page 61: ...upplies DC LEDs 15 power supply specifications 47 48 power supply units PSUs connecting DC power 38 power supply units PSUs continued replacing a DC power supply unit 38 replacing an AC power supply unit 35 powering off on the unit using the LCD 7 Q qkview utility 27 quick install rail kit mount and hardware for 25 quick install rail kits 25 R rack mount and quick install rail kits 25 general envi...

Page 62: ...rives and disk erase operation 53 removing sensitive data 56 switches 6 system resetting 20 resolving when locked up 20 system redundancy 27 T TMOS See Traffic Management Operating System TMOS Shell tmsh about managing interfaces 17 and interface command 19 viewing status of all interfaces 17 viewing the status of a specific interface 17 viewing valid media types 19 TMOS Shell tmsh interface comma...