F5 ARX-500 Manual

ARX®–500 Hardware Installation Guide
810-0039-00

ARX-500 Hardware Installation Guide iii
Publication Date
This manual was published on August 30, 2012.
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Trademarks
3DNS, Access Policy Manager, Acopia, Acopia Networks, Advanced Client
Authentication, Advanced Routing, APM, Application Security Manager,
ARX, AskF5, ASM, BIG-IP, Cloud Extender, CloudFucious, Clustered
Multiprocessing, CMP, COHESION, Data Manager, DevCentral,
DevCentral [DESIGN], DSI, DNS Express, DSC, Edge Client, Edge
Gateway, Edge Portal, ELEVATE, EM, Enterprise Manager, ENGAGE, F5,
F5 [DESIGN], F5 Management Pack, F5 Networks, F5 World, Fast
Application Proxy, Fast Cache, FirePass, Global Traffic Manager, GTM,
GUARDIAN, IBR, Intelligent Browser Referencing, Intelligent
Compression, IPv6 Gateway, iApps, iControl, iHealth, iQuery, iRules,
iRules OnDemand, iSession, IT agility. Your way., L7 Rate Shaping, LC,
Link Controller, Local Traffic Manager, LTM, Message Security Module,
MSM, Netcelera, OneConnect, OpenBloX, OpenBloX [DESIGN], Packet
Velocity, Protocol Security Module, PSM, Real Traffic Policy Builder,
Rosetta Diameter Gateway, ScaleN, Signaling Delivery Controller, SDC,
SSL Acceleration, StrongBox, SuperVIP, SYN Check, TCP Express, TDR,
TMOS, Traffic Management Operating System, TrafficShield, Traffix
Diameter Load Balancer, Traffix Systems, Traffix Systems (DESIGN),
Transparent Data Reduction, UNITY, VAULT, VIPRION, vCMP, virtual
Clustered Multiprocessing, WA, WAN Optimization Manager, WANJet,
WebAccelerator, WOM, and ZoneRunner, are trademarks or service marks
of F5 Networks, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries, and may not be used
without F5's express written consent.
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Patents
This product may be protected by U.S. Patents 7,877,511; 7,958,347. This
list is believed to be current as of August 30, 2012.

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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 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 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 Information Technology products at the time of
manufacture.
Acknowledgments
This product includes software from several third-party vendors. Each
vendor is listed below with the applicable copyright.
Copyright (c) 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995 The Regents of the University of
California. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2000 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All Rights
Reserved.
Export of this software from the United States of America may require a
specific license from the United States Government. It is the responsibility
of any person or organization contemplating export to obtain such a license
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Revision History
October 2005 - Rev A
November 2005 - Rev B - minor CLI changes
March 2006 - Rev C - change to ‘show chassis’ and update Supported
Protocols for 2.3
August 2006 - Rev D, updates for Software Release 2.4
October 2006 - Rev E, new links to multiple Users Guides
March 2007 - Rev F, streamline list of hardware features
May 2007 - Rev G, clarification of LED states
February 2008 - Rev H, clarification of allowable port usage and
serial-console cabling
March 2008 - Rev J, updates for new control-plane vendor; change to F5
format
June 2008 - Rev K, updates for 4.00.000
October 2008 - Rev L, re-brand the OS
June 2009 - Rev M, move software version number up to doc-set index
November 2009 - Rev N, change chassis names
September 2010 - Rev P, updates for Software Version 5.02.000
December 2010 - Rev Q, minor updates for Software Version 5.03.000

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June 2011 - Rev R, minor updates for Software Version 6.00.000
September 2011 - Rev S, updates for Software Version 6.1.0
July 2012 - Rev T, updates for Software Version 6.2.0

Table of Contents

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1
Introduction
Audience for this Manual ..............................................................................................................1-3
Document Conventions ................................................................................................................1-3
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................1-3
Safety and Regulatory Notices .....................................................................................................1-4
Class A ITE Label ...................................................................................................................1-4
Qualified Personnel Warning ..............................................................................................1-4
Environmental .........................................................................................................................1-5
Power .......................................................................................................................................1-6
Contacting Customer Service ......................................................................................................1-8
2
Unpacking and Installing the Switch
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................................2-3
Recommended Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................2-3
Verifying Shipment ..........................................................................................................................2-4
Unpacking the Switch .....................................................................................................................2-5
Installing the Slide (Rack-Mount) Rails .......................................................................................2-6
Installing the Rack Handles ...........................................................................................................2-6
Rack-Mounting the Switch ............................................................................................................2-7
Securing the Chassis to the Rack (optional) .............................................................................2-7
Installing the Bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................2-8
Attaching the Power Cord ...........................................................................................................2-8
Powering On the Switch ...............................................................................................................2-9
Cabling ...............................................................................................................................................2-9
3
Connecting the Switch to the Network
Identifying the Management Interfaces .......................................................................................3-3
Connecting the Console Interface ..............................................................................................3-3
Booting the Switch ..........................................................................................................................3-4
Booting a Non-Replacement Switch .................................................................................3-4
Preparing for Switch Replacement .....................................................................................3-6
Installing a Redundant Peer or Cluster .......................................................................... 3-10
Replacing a Redundant Peer ............................................................................................. 3-11
Connecting the Out-of-Band Management Port .................................................................. 3-18
4
Maintenance
Powering Down the ARX-500 .....................................................................................................4-3
POST Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................................4-3
Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................................4-5
Rear Panel LEDs ..............................................................................................................................4-6
Port LEDs ................................................................................................................................4-6
ACM Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................4-6
Index

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1
Introduction
•Audience for this Manual
•Document Conventions
•Related Documents
•Safety and Regulatory Notices
•Contacting Customer Service

Audience for this Manual
ARX-500 Hardware Installation Guide 1 - 3
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.
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.
Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following F5 Data Solutions documentation is
also available:
•ARX® CLI Reference
•ARX® CLI Network-Management Guide
•ARX® CLI Storage-Management Guide
•ARX CLI Maintenance Guide

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Safety and Regulatory Notices
Important
The maximum ambient room temperature that the unit can operate in is
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.

Safety and Regulatory Notices
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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 95° F (35° 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
Electric Shock Warning
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply cord
before servicing the unit.
AT T E N T I O N
Pour éviter les risques d'électrocution, débrancher le cordon 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.

Safety and Regulatory Notices
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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).
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.
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.

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Contacting Customer Service
You can use the following methods to contact F5 Networks Customer
Service:
F5 Networks Online
Knowledge Base
Online repository of answers
to frequently-asked questions.
http://support.f5.com
F5 Networks Services
Support Online
Online customer support
request system
https://websupport.f5.com
Telephone Follow this link for a list of Support
numbers:
http://www.f5.com/support/support-serv
ices/contact/