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ARX -1000 Quick Installation
This ARX®-1000 Quick Installation provides instructions for installing an
F5 Data Solutions ARX-1000 in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack and
connecting the switch to the network.
The audience for this card is a network technician who is responsible for installing
network equipment in an enterprise data center.
Important
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
your FCC-granted authority to operate this equipment.
Recommended Tools
Recommended Tools and Equipment
utility knife (optional, for the packaging)
Phillips-head screwdriver for #10 screws
a laptop or PC to use as a serial console
19-inch (48.3 cm) EIA equipment rack
Accessory Kit Items
Item
1 15-Amp AC power cord with 8-ft. (2.4384-Meter) cable
1 250V locking power cord (an alternative to the above)
1 8-ft. (2.4384-M) rollover cable (for the Console) with RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter
2 mounting rails, 1 left and 1 right
2 sets of screws for mounting the rails to the rack: 12 #8 screws and 12 #10
screws
2 sets of Tinnerman nut retainers: 12 for one rack type and 12 for another.
ARX®-1000 Hardware Installation Guide.
ARX®-1000
Attaching the Power Cord
Before you install the switch, you must first assemble and install the rack-mount
rails used to support the switch in a standard EIA rack. The rails are shipped with
the switch unit.
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Locate the power ON/OFF toggle switch on the back of the switch and ensure it is
set to the OFF position.
Align each rail edge flush against the rack, aligning the screw holes.
If necessary, adjust the depth of the rails by loosening or tightening the
locking screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Secure the rails in place on both ends of the rack with the rack-mount screws
(4 per rail) shipped in the accessory kit.
If the rack rails are not threaded, thread the screws through the
Tinnerman nut retainers provided in the Accessory Kit.
The ARX-1000 weighs approximately 35 pounds (15.88 Kg) without any packing
materials.
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Quick Installation Card (this card).
Installing the Rack-Mount Rails
Unpacking the Chassis
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Firmly grip the switch edges and slide the switch into place on the rails.
Then attach the power cord to the connector below the power switch.
DANGER
First inspect the box for any shipping damage.
Open the box (top flaps) and remove the Accessory Kit.
Check the ‘shock watch’ sticker on the inside of the packaging. If it is red, the
equipment may be damaged from some physical shock (such as a drop).
Verify the contents of the Accessory Kit (see “Accessory Kit Items” below).
Carefully lift the switch and separate rack-mount rails out of the box.
rack-mount screws
In the event that AC power must be removed from the system, disconnect
the power cord before servicing the unit to avoid electric shock.
Connecting the Console Terminal
To configure and connect a console terminal to the switch:
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Rack-Mounting the Switch
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Holding the switch firmly, align the switch (front panel view) with the rack
rails.
Carefully slide the switch into place on the rails.
Secure the switch to the rails by putting a screw through each ear on the front
of the ARX®. This guards against the switch sliding out in the event of an
extreme earthquake.
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3.
Set the following console-terminal parameters to match those on the switch:
• 9600 baud rate (default)
• XON-XOFF flow control
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit parity
Connect the console terminal to the serial Console port (RJ-45) on the front
panel.
Power on the switch, as shown below.
Powering Up the Switch
WARNING
Before applying power, ensure that the AC outlet to the switch is properly
grounded.
To power up the switch, turn the ON/OFF toggle switch(es) to the ON position.
Initial Boot for the Switch
When you first power up the switch, the boot wizard runs automatically. It prompts
for basic configuration and security information. Before you begin, ensure your
console terminal settings are configured properly (see previous section).
At the console terminal, boot the switch, as follows:
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Power-on the switch.
The system boots from the disk drives in the switch. After some boot-up
messages, the following prompt appears:
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Press <Enter> to start the Switch Configuration Wizard.
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Press <Enter> to start the script.
Complete the steps in the boot wizard.
Part Number: 810-0021-00, Rev. M
If this is a redundant peer, an additional peer in a network of ARXes, or a
replacement switch, some of the boot-wizard questions require answers from the
other ARX®(es). See the ARX-1000 Hardware Installation Guide for details. For
instructions on adding the ARX® to your network, see the ARX® GUI Quick Start:
Network Setup or the ARX® CLI Network-Management Guide on your CD-ROM.
For detailed instructions on configuring storage and storage policies, see the ARX®
CLI Storage-Management Guide
ARX®-1000 Quick Installation
Installing the ARX®-1000 Switch