F5 ARX 6000 Manual

ARX®6000 Hardware Installation Guide
810-0001-00

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Publication Date
This manual was published on September 28, 2010.
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RF Interference Warning
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 adequate measures.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This unit generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Any modifications to this device, unless expressly approved by the manufacturer, can void the user's
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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
Information Technology products at the time of manufacture.

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Export of this software from the United States of America may require a specific license from the United
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should be inferred.
Revision History
June 2004 - Rev A
July 2004 - Rev B
September 2004 - Rev C
October 2004 - Rev D
October 20, 2004 - Rev E
December, 2004 - Rev F
March 2005 - Rev G
October 2005 - Rev H - updates to support Software Release 2.0/2.1
March 2006 - Rev J - updates to support Software Release 2.3
August 2006 - Rev K, updates for Software Release 2.4
September 2006 - Rev L, change User-Guide links for Software Release 2.4.1
October 2006 - Rev M, updated Related-Books links
March 2007 - Rev N, minor updates for Software Release 2.5.0
May 2007 - Rev P, clarified LED status for Software Release 2.5.1
December 2007 - Rev Q, updates for Software Release 3.0.0
February 2008 - Rev R, clarified Console-cable pinouts for Release 2.7.1
October 2008 - Rev S, re-brand the OS
June 2009 - Rev T, move the software version up to the doc-set index
November 2009 - Rev U, change chassis names
September 2010 - Rev V, updates for Software Release 5.2.0

Table of Contents

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1
Introduction
Audience for this Manual ..............................................................................................................1-3
Document Conventions ................................................................................................................1-3
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................1-4
Safety and Regulatory Notices .....................................................................................................1-5
Class A ITE Label ...................................................................................................................1-5
Qualified Personnel Warning ..............................................................................................1-5
Environmental .........................................................................................................................1-6
Power .......................................................................................................................................1-7
Laser Product Notice ........................................................................................................ 1-10
Contacting Customer Service ................................................................................................... 1-11
2
Product Overview
The ARX®.........................................................................................................................................2-3
Redundancy Features .....................................................................................................................2-4
Switch Management ........................................................................................................................2-4
Supported Protocols ......................................................................................................................2-5
Network ..................................................................................................................................2-5
File Services .............................................................................................................................2-5
Security and Authentication ................................................................................................2-5
Management ............................................................................................................................2-6
3
Chassis Hardware
Chassis Components ......................................................................................................................3-3
Power Supply ..........................................................................................................................3-3
Disk Drives ..............................................................................................................................3-4
Fan Tray Module ....................................................................................................................3-5
Chassis Configurations ..................................................................................................................3-6
Redundant Pairs ...............................................................................................................................3-7
Resilient Overlay Network (RON) ............................................................................................3-7
4
Hardware Modules
System Control Module (SCM) ...................................................................................................4-3
Features ....................................................................................................................................4-4
Dual-Channel SCM ................................................................................................................4-4
Adaptive Services Module (ASM) ................................................................................................4-5
Features ....................................................................................................................................4-5
Network Services Module (NSM) ...............................................................................................4-5
NSM-TX ...................................................................................................................................4-6
NSM-FX ...................................................................................................................................4-7
Features ....................................................................................................................................4-7
5
System Specifications
System Specifications ......................................................................................................................5-3
System Power Requirements .......................................................................................................5-4

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Power Cord and Cable Requirements .......................................................................................5-5
Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................................5-6
FCC Compliance .............................................................................................................................5-6
6
Unpacking and Installing the Chassis
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................................6-3
Required Tools and Equipment ...................................................................................................6-3
Verifying Shipment ..........................................................................................................................6-4
Unpacking the Chassis ...................................................................................................................6-5
Removing the Fan Tray ..................................................................................................................6-7
Removing the Power Supplies ............................................................................................6-7
Rack-Mounting the Chassis ...........................................................................................................6-9
Installing the Front Bezels .............................................................................................................6-9
Fan Tray ................................................................................................................................ 6-10
Utility Bay ............................................................................................................................. 6-10
Attaching the Power Cords ....................................................................................................... 6-11
Powering Up the Chassis ........................................................................................................... 6-12
Cabling the Modules .................................................................................................................... 6-13
Air Filter and Cable Management ............................................................................................ 6-13
Installing the Air-Filter Panel and Cable Guide ............................................................ 6-14
7
Connecting the Switch to the Network
Management Interfaces ..................................................................................................................7-3
Connecting the Console Terminal ..............................................................................................7-3
Booting the Switch ..........................................................................................................................7-4
Sample: Booting a Non-Replacement Switch ..................................................................7-4
Preparing for Switch Replacement .....................................................................................7-6
Installing a Redundant Peer or Cluster .............................................................................7-9
Sample: Replacing a Redundant Peer .............................................................................. 7-11
Connecting the Ethernet Management Port .......................................................................... 7-14
8
Maintenance
Powering Down the ARX®6000 .................................................................................................8-3
POST Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................................8-3
LED Status Indicators .....................................................................................................................8-5
Module Status LEDs ..............................................................................................................8-6
Ethernet-Port Link Status LEDs .........................................................................................8-7
Disk Drive LEDs ....................................................................................................................8-7
Fan Tray LEDs ........................................................................................................................8-7
A
Cable Connectors
ARX®6000 Connectors ................................................................................................................A-3
Console Connector and Pinouts ................................................................................................A-4
SFP Optical Connector .................................................................................................................A-5
B
Removing and Replacing FRUs
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................... B-3

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Removing and Replacing Modules .............................................................................................. B-3
Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive ...................................................................................... B-4
Silencing the RAID Alarm ................................................................................................... B-5
Replacing the Disk Drive .................................................................................................... B-6
Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray ...................................................................................... B-6
Removing and Replacing a Power Supply ................................................................................. B-7
Removing and Replacing the Air Filter ...................................................................................... B-7

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1
Introduction
This manual describes F5’s Adaptive Resource Switch 6000 (ARX®6000)
and its hardware components. It also describes how to install the switch and
connect it to the network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Audience for this Manual
• Document Conventions
•RelatedDocuments
• Safety and Regulatory Notices
• Contacting Customer Service

Audience for this Manual
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Audience for this Manual
This manual is intended for field engineers and network administrators
responsible for setting up and connecting the switch to a network at the
enterprise data center facility.
Document Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions, when applicable:
•courier text represents system output
•bold text represents user input
•italic text appears for emphasis, new terms, and book titles
Note
Notes provide additional or helpful information about the subject text.
Important
Important notices show how to avoid possible service outage or data loss.
WARNING
Warnings are instructions for avoiding damage to the equipment.
DANGER
Danger notices help you to avoid personal injury.

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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following F5 Data Solutions documentation is
also available:
• ARX
®6000 Quick Installation
•ARX®500 Hardware Installation Guide
•ARX®1000 Hardware Installation Guide
•ARX®2000 Hardware Installation Guide
•ARX®4000 Hardware Installation Guide
•ARX®GUI Quick Start: Network Setup
•ARX®CLI Reference
•ARX® CLI Network-Management Guide
•ARX® CLI Storage-Management Guide
•ARX CLI Maintenance Guide

Safety and Regulatory Notices
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Safety and Regulatory Notices
Important
The ambient room temperature range that the unit can operate in is
5–35° C.
Important
Do not block power supply vents or otherwise restrict airflow when
installing unit in rack.
WARNING
Mechanical loading of rack should be considered so that the rack remains
stable and unlikely to tip over.
Class A ITE Label
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If
this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may
occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Qualified Personnel Warning
WARNING
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace,
or service this equipment.
AT T E N T I O N
Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la
maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés.

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Environmental
High Temperature Warning
WARNING
To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that
exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104° F (40° C).
To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance
around the ventilation openings.
AT T E N T I O N
Pour éviter une surchauffe du commutateur, ne pas le faire fonctionner dans
un local dont la température ambiante dépasse le maximum recommandé de
40 \xb0 C (104 F). Pour faciliter la circulation d'air, aménager un
dégagement d'au moins 7,6 cm (3 pouces) autour des bouches d'aération.
Restricted Area Warning
WARNING
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted
access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel
through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security,
and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
AT T E N T I O N
Cet appareil est à installer dans des zones d'accès réservé. Ces dernières
sont des zones auxquelles seul le personnel de service peut accéder en
utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout
autre moyen de sécurité. L'accès aux zones de sécurité est sous le contrôle
de l'autorité responsable de l'emplacement.
Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only
unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from
the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the
rack.

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• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers
before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
AT T E N T I O N
Attention Pour éviter toute blessure corporelle pendant les opérations de
montage ou de réparation de cette unité en casier, il convient de prendre des
précautions spéciales afin de maintenir la stabilité du système. Les
directives ci-dessous sont destinées à assurer la protection du personnel:
• Si cette unité constitue la seule unité montée en casier, elle doit être
placée dans le bas.
• Si cette unité est montée dans un casier partiellement rempli, charger
le casier de bas en haut en plaçant l'élément le plus lourd dans le bas.
• Si le casier est équipé de dispositifs stabilisateurs, installer les
stabilisateurs avant de monter ou de réparer l'unité en casier.
Power
Power Cord Usage
WARNING
Do not use the attached power supply cable for other devices or usage.
WARNING
The attached power supply cable was designed to be connected and to be
used for F5 devices, and the safety for this purpose has been confirmed.
WARNING
Please do not use it for other devices or usages. There may be danger of
causing a fire or an electric shock.

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Electric Shock Warning
WARNING
This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the
unit.
AT T E N T I O N
Il est possible que cette unité soit munie de plusieurs cordons
d'alimentation. Pour éviter les risques d'électrocution, débrancher les deux
cordons d'alimentation avant de réparer l'unité.
SELV Circuit Warning
WARNING
The ports labeled LINK, 1/1 through 1/6, CONSOLE, MGMT, MIRROR,
and DEBUG are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits
should only be connected to other SELV circuits.
AT T E N T I O N
Les ports étiquetés LINK, 1/1 through 1/6, CONSOLE, MGMT, MIRROR, et
DEBUG sont des circuits de sécurité basse tension (safety extra-low voltage
ou SELV). Les circuits SELV ne doivent être interconnectés qu'avec d'autres
circuits SELV.
Circuit Breaker (15A)
WARNING
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit
(overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger
than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase
conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
AT T E N T I O N
Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce
produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu'un fusible ou
qu'un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 15 A U.S. maximum (240 V alt., 10 A
international) est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de
charge).

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Power Supply Disconnection Warning
WARNING
Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the
power cord on AC units.
AT T E N T I O N
Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation
électrique, débrancher lecordon d'alimentation des unités en courant.
Battery Handling Warning
WARNING
There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
AT T E N T I O N
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la
remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée
par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.
International Power-Cord Requirements
International cords should have the following characteristics:
• maximum length: 4.5 m/15 feet
• Female End: IEC-320-C13
• Capacity: 10A/250V
• Nominal Conductor size(s): 1.0mm2
• Approvals: Appropriate to the country in which it is to be used.
Grounded Equipment Warning
WARNING
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is
connected to earth ground during normal use.
AT T E N T I O N
Cet équipement doit être relié à la terre. S'assurer que l'appareil hôte est
relié à la terre lors de l'utilisation normale.

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Laser Product Notice
WARNING
Class 1 laser product.
AT T E N T I O N
Produit laser de classe I.
Class 1 lasers are defined as products which do not permit human access to
laser radiation in excess of the accessible limits of Class 1 for applicable
wavelengths and durations. These lasers are safe under reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation.
WARNING
Do not stare into the beam or view the beam with optical instruments.
Harmonized IC Label Requirements: The following statement is applicable
to products that are intended for market in Canada under the harmonized
FCC-DOC EMI requirements. Equipment Requirements for units imported
into Canada shall bear both English and French translations as follows:
“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A or B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003
“Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par
le ministere des Communications du Canada.'1
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A or B est conforme a la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.