F5 ARX 1000 Use and care manual

ARX 1000 RMA4 Replacement
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March 9, 2011
Version 1.02
Platform C101

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Contents
ARX1000 Chassis Overview –Front with Bezel ...................................................................................2
ARX 1000 Chassis Replacement..........................................................................................................5
PREPARATION - VERIFY CHASSIS IS BACKUP SWITCH ................................................................5
STEP 1 TAG ALL CABLES...................................................................................................................5
STEP 2 POWER DOWN CHASSIS......................................................................................................5
STEP 3 REMOVE DUST COVERS......................................................................................................6
STEP 3 REMOVE MOUNTING SCREWS............................................................................................7
STEP 4 REMOVE CHASSIS ................................................................................................................8
STEP 5 REPLACE CHASSIS...............................................................................................................8
STEP 4 REPLACE TRANSCEIVER(S).................................................................................................8
STEP 6 RECONNECT CABLES AND POWER ON CHASSIS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
STEP 7 INITIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS, SOFTWARE RESTORATION AND LICENSING STEPS
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ARX1000 Chassis Overview –Front with Bezel

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ARX1000 Chassis Overview –Front without Bezel

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ARX1000 Chassis Overview –Back

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ARX 1000 Chassis Replacement
Preparation - Verify Chassis is backup switch
Verify that the Field Tech has a copy of this document for reference.
Verify that the Field Tech understands that he or she will be working under your direction at all
times.
Inform the Field Tech that it is very important to work on the backup switch and not to do
anything until the backup switch has been positively identified as powering off the active
switch will cause a service outage.
Verify the identity of the backup switch for the Field Tech
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Step 1 Tag all cables
Instruct the Field Tech to label each network cable with the name of the port to which it is
connected.
Fig. 21
Step 2 Power down chassis
Instruct the Filed Tech to power downthe ARX 1000 and unplug the power cord in the back of
the unit.
Fig. 22

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Step 3 Remove dust covers
Instruct the Field Tech to remove the transceiver dust covers.
Fig. 12
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Instruct the Field Tech to flip down the latches securing the transceivers and to and to pull the
transceivers straight out. Fig.14
Step 3 Remove mounting screws
Instruct the Field Tech to locate the mounting screws on the front of the ARX 1000
Instruct the Field Tech toremove the screws holding the mounting ears that secure it to the
rack.
Fig. 23

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Instruct the Field Tech to grasp the front and back end of the chassis.
Fig. 24
Step 4 Remove chassis
Instruct the Field Tech to slide and lift it out of the rack making sure it is supported underneath
so that it does not drop.
Step 5 Replace chassis
Instruct the Field Tech to slide the Replacement onto the rails and push until the ears on the
chassis meet the front of the rack and screw in the ears on both sides to the rack.
Step 4 Replace transceiver(s)
To replace, slide the transceivers into the slot.
Fig. 16

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Flip up the latches to secure them to the unit and replace the dust covers.
Step 6 Reconnect cables and power on chassis
1) Instruct the Field Tech to reconnect the tagged cables and power cords
2) Instruct the Field Tech to connect the laptop to the Console Port, using console cable
3) Set the following terminal parameters to match those on the console interface:
a) 9600 baud rate (default)
b) XON-XOFF flow control
c) 8 data bits
d) 1 stop bit parity
4) Instruct the Field Tech to launch his favorite console application
5) Instruct the Field Tech to turn on the unit by pushing the Power Button.
6) Ask the Field Technician to confirm that the tech is seeing the messages on the console
application.
In the event the field technician gets no console output after starting the replacement chassis the
tech should attempt to reboot it.
Step 7 Ensure Replacement Functional
Instruct the Field Tech to standby while you ensure that the Replacement is functional.
Step 8 Replace front bezel
Once you are satisfied that the Replacement is working, instruct the Field Tech to re-install the
front bezel.
Step 9 Initial Interview Process, Software Restoration and Licensing Steps
From this point on, all steps are executed by the NSE. Technician should be instructed to remain
onsite just in case if he is needed for troubleshooting.