IBM J58S User manual

IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S
Getting Started Guide
April 2010
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This document describes how to install the IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S.
Contents About This Guide .............................................................................................3
Step 1: Prepare the Site ...................................................................................4
Rack-Mounting Requirements ...................................................................4
Required Tools ..........................................................................................5
Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware ............................................................6
Install the Mounting Hardware in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet .................6
Install the Mounting Hardware in an Open-Frame Rack ............................7
Step 3: Install the Device .................................................................................8
Install the Device Using a Lift ....................................................................9
Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift ...........................................10
Remove Components .......................................................................11
Lift the Chassis into the Rack ............................................................12
Reinstall Components ......................................................................13
Step 4: Connect External Devices and IOC Cables .........................................13
Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management ...............................14
Connect a Management Console .............................................................14
Connect the IOC Cables ..........................................................................14
Step 5: Connect Ground and Power Cables ...................................................15
Connect the Grounding Cable .................................................................15
Connect Power to an AC-Powered Ethernet Appliance ............................16
Connect Power to a DC-Powered Ethernet Appliance .............................17
Step 6: Perform Initial Software Configuration ..............................................19
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................24
Compliance Statements for NEBS ..................................................................25
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Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements ............................................25
Canada ...................................................................................................25
European Union ......................................................................................26
Hardware and Software Documentation for IBM Ethernet Appliances
J58S ........................................................................................................27
Requesting Technical Support .......................................................................28
Revision History ............................................................................................28
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IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S Getting Started Guide

About This Guide
This guide contains information you need to install and configure the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J58S quickly. For complete installation instructions, see the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J58S Hardware Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking .
WARNING: This guide contains a summary of safety warnings in “Safety Warnings”
on page 24. For a complete list of warnings for this device, including translations,
see the IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S Hardware Guide at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking .
The IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S is a high-performance, highly-scalable, carrier-class
security device with multi-processor architecture. The Ethernet appliance has a
capacity of up to 120 gigabits per second (Gbps), full duplex. The device is 16 rack
units (U) tall. Three devices can be stacked in a single floor-to-ceiling rack, for
increased port density per unit of floor space. The device provides 14 slots that can
be populated with up to 12 Services Processing Cards (SPCs) and I/O cards (IOCs)
and 2 Switch Control Boards (SCBs) in nonredundant fabric configurations.
By installing different combinations of IOCs and SPCs, you can tailor both the number
of gigabit ports and the maximum security processing capacity to suit your network.
Table 1 on page 3 describes the minimum system configuration for the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J58S.
Table 1: Minimum System Configuration for the IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S
MinimumComponent
1SPC
1IOC
2SCB
1Routing Engine
Fully populated, the device provides up to 440 Gigabit Ethernet or up to 44 10-Gigabit
Ethernet ports. Two types of IOC interface cards are available, each of which consists
of four Packet Forwarding Engines and enables a throughput of 10 Gbps. You can
install any combination of IOC types in the Ethernet appliance.
The IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S provides redundancy and resiliency. The hardware
system is fully redundant, including power supplies and SCBs.
The Ethernet appliance is shipped in a cardboard box strapped securely to a wooden
pallet. Plastic straps secure the top and bottom in place. The device chassis is bolted
to this pallet. A printed copy of this document and a cardboard accessory box are
also included in the shipping container.
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About This Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Site
Figure 1: Rack Clearance and Chassis Dimensions for the IBM Ethernet Appliance
J58S
Rack-Mounting Requirements
■You can install the device in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame rack.
■The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the device chassis's
external dimensions: 27.75 in. (70.49 cm) high, 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) deep, and
17.37 in. (44.11 cm) wide. The outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the
width to 19 in. (48.3 cm).
■The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured
device, up to 350 lb (158.76 kg). If you stack three fully configured devices in
one rack, it must be capable of supporting about 1,050 lb (476.3 kg).
■For service personnel to service the device, there must be adequate space at the
front and back of the device. Allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front of the device
and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the device.
■The rack or cabinet must have an adequate supply of cooling air.
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■Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit the cabinet
without recirculating into the device.
■The device must be installed into a rack that is secured to the building structure.
■The device should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in
the rack.
■When mounting the device in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom
to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
Required Tools
To unpack the Ethernet appliance and prepare for installation, you need the following
tools:
■A mechanical lift
■Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2
■2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver
■3/8-in. nut driver
■1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the
shipping pallet
■Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap (provided)
■Antistatic mat
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Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware
To install the mounting hardware in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame
rack, perform one of the following procedures:
■Install the Mounting Hardware in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 6
■Install the Mounting Hardware in an Open-Frame Rack on page 7
Install the Mounting Hardware in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet
To install the mounting shelf:
1. On the front rack rails, install cage nuts in the holes specified for the large shelf
in Table 2 on page 6.
2. On the front of each front rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the
hole containing the lowest cage nut.
3. Install the large shelf on the front rack rails. Rest the bottom slot of each ear on
a mounting screw.
4. Partially insert a mounting screw into the top hole in each ear of the large shelf.
5. Tighten all the screws completely.
6. On the rear rack rails, install cage nuts in the holes specified for the small shelf
in Table 2 on page 6.
7. On the back of each rear rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the hole
containing the lowest cage nut.
8. Install the small shelf on the back rack rails. Rest the bottom slot of each ear on
a mounting screw. The small shelf installs on the back of the rear rails, extending
toward the center of the rack. The bottom of the small shelf should align with
the bottom of the large shelf.
9. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the ears of the small shelf.
10. Tighten all the screws completely.
Table 2: Four-Post Rack or Cabinet Mounting Hole Locations
Small
Shelf
Large
ShelfDistance Above “U”DivisionHole
X
0.86 U1.51 in. (3.8 cm)3
XX
0.50 U0.88 in. (2.2 cm)2
X
0.14 U0.25 in. (0.6 cm)1
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Figure 2: Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet
Four-post open rack
Small mounting shelf
Large mounting shelf
Install the Mounting Hardware in an Open-Frame Rack
1. On the rear of each rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the highest
hole specified in Table 3 on page 7.
2. Install the large shelf on the rack. Hang the shelf over the mounting screws using
the keyhole slots located near the top of the large shelf flanges.
3. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the ears of the large shelf.
4. Tighten all the screws completely.
Table 3: Open-Frame Rack Mounting Hole Locations
Distance Above “U”DivisionHole
9.86 U17.26 in. (43.8 cm)30
8.86 U15.51 in. (39.4 cm)27
7.86 U13.76 in. (34.9 cm)24
6.86 U12.01 in. (30.5 cm)21
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Table 3: Open-Frame Rack Mounting Hole Locations (continued)
Distance Above “U”DivisionHole
5.86 U10.26 in. (26.0 cm)18
4.86 U8.51 in. (21.6 cm)15
3.86 U6.76 in. (17.1 cm)12
2.86 U5.01 in. (12.7 cm)9
1.86 U3.26 in. (8.3 cm)6
0.86 U1.51 in. (3.8 cm)3
0.50 U0.88 in. (2.2 cm)2
Figure 3: Mounting Hardware for an Open-Frame Rack
Step 3: Install the Device
Because of the device's size and weight, you must install the device using a mechanical
lift. The procedure for installing the device depends on whether you use a mechanical
lift:
■Install the Device Using a Lift on page 9
■Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift on page 10
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Install the Device Using a Lift
1. Ensure the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure
that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and
maintenance. For details, see the IBM Ethernet Appliance J58S Hardware Guide.
2. Load the device onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform
(see Figure 4 on page 9).
Figure 4: Load the Device onto the Lift
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3. Using the lift, position the device in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in
front of the mounting shelf.
4. Lift the chassis approximately 0.75 in. above the surface of the mounting shelf
and position it as close as possible to the shelf.
5. Carefully slide the device onto the mounting shelf so that the bottom of the
chassis and the mounting shelf overlap by approximately two inches.
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6. Slide the chassis onto the mounting shelves until the mounting brackets or
front-mounting flanges contact the rack rails. The shelves ensure that the holes
in the mounting brackets and the front-mounting flanges of the chassis align
with the holes in the rack rails.
7. Move the lift away from the rack.
8. Install a mounting screw into each of the open mounting holes aligned with the
rack, starting from the bottom.
9. Visually inspect the alignment of the device. If the device is installed properly in
the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack should be aligned with
the mounting screws on the opposite side and the device should be level.
Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift
To install the device without a mechanical lift:
■Remove Components on page 11
■Lift the Chassis into the Rack on page 12
■Reinstall Components on page 13
Figure 5: Components to Remove from the Front of the Device
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