Manual Chapter :
Platform Maintenance
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Platform Maintenance
About maintaining the platform
The VIPRION® 2200 platform contains several components that you can replace individually without exchanging the entire system. This platform contains these replaceable components:
- AC power supply
- DC power supply
- Fan tray
- Storage drive assembly
Note: Applies only to the B2100 blade with hard disk drive (HDD).
- Blades
About AC power supplies
The VIPRION® 2200 platform supports one to two hot swappable AC power supplies. The power supplies are auto-ranging 100-240VAC input.
The platform supports power redundancy, which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply.
A power supply partially removed from the platform
CAUTION:
Running without all power supplies
installed in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic interference
(EMI). If a power supply fails, you can leave it installed in the chassis and
remove the power cord until you receive a replacement supply; the system,
however, will continue to log errors.
CAUTION:
The power socket outlet should be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). F5® recommends that you use
proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain
the unit.
Note: Depending on the model and revision type of the power supply,
you might need either a Phillips or a slotted screwdriver to replace the power
supply.
Removing a power supply
Before you can replace a power supply, you must remove the existing
supply from the chassis, if one is installed.
Important: If the chassis has at least one blade operating and you
would like uninterrupted operation, make sure that one of the power
supplies remains installed and operational during the replacement process.
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Loosen the captive screw on the power supply eject lever with a
#1 Phillips screwdriver, if necessary.
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Extend the power supply eject lever and pull straight toward you to
eject the power supply from the power supply bay.
Installing a power supply
If a power supply is already installed in the bay where you are installing
the replacement supply, disconnect power from the power supply prior to
removing the supply. When you face the front of the chassis, power supply 1 is
on the left, and power supply 2 is on the right.
You can add or replace a power supply as part of routine maintenance or
in the event of a power supply failure.
Important: If the chassis has at least one blade operating and you
would like uninterrupted operation, make sure that one of the power
supplies is installed and operating during the replacement process.
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With the power supply eject lever fully extended, slide the new power
supply into the empty power supply bay.
Make sure that the tab on the left side of the power supply catches properly as you insert it into the chassis.
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Press the front of the power supply and then close the power supply
eject lever to fully seat the power supply in its bay.
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Secure the power supply in its bay by tightening the screw on the
power supply eject lever.
Note: The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly.
After you install the power supply, you can apply power to it.
About DC power supplies
The VIPRION® 2200 platform supports up to two hot swappable DC power supplies.
The platform supports power redundancy, which ensures that the system is unaffected if a single power supply fails in a system containing more than one power supply. The DC power supply includes a DC input connector.
The DC power supply does not have an on/off switch. You can control the power from the rack switch or the DC power source.
CAUTION:
Before installing a DC power supply,
be sure that the DC power source for the rack is powered off.
CAUTION:
Running without all power supplies
installed in the platform can affect cooling and electromagnetic interference
(EMI). If a power supply fails, you can leave it installed in the chassis and
remove power from the power supply until you receive a replacement supply; the
system, however, will continue to log errors.
CAUTION:
Before you begin to work with one of these platforms, refer
to the DC-powered equipment environmental warnings for this platform and
review any safety requirements for the facilities where the DC-powered
platforms will be installed.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). F5® recommends that you use
proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain
the unit.
Important: The platform must be installed in
a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a central office or customer premises
environment.
Note: All copper grounding cable must meet all appropriate safety
standards and local electric codes.
Note: You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant
compound before you make crimp connections. You should bring all unplated
connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish and then coat them
with an antioxidant before you connect them.
Note: The platform must be grounded to a common bonding network (CBN).
Note: The battery return terminals on the platform are in an isolated
DC return (DC-I) configuration.
Removing a power supply
Before you can replace a power supply, you must remove the existing
supply from the chassis, if one is installed.
Important: If the chassis has at least one blade operating and you
would like uninterrupted operation, make sure that one of the power
supplies remains installed and operational during the replacement process.
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Loosen the captive screw on the power supply eject lever with a
#1 Phillips screwdriver, if necessary.
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Extend the power supply eject lever and pull straight toward you to
eject the power supply from the power supply bay.
Installing a power supply
If a power supply is already installed in the bay where you are installing
the replacement supply, disconnect power from the power supply prior to
removing the supply. When you face the front of the chassis, power supply 1 is
on the left, and power supply 2 is on the right.
You can add or replace a power supply as part of routine maintenance or
in the event of a power supply failure.
Important: If the chassis has at least one blade operating and you
would like uninterrupted operation, make sure that one of the power
supplies is installed and operating during the replacement process.
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With the power supply eject lever fully extended, slide the new power
supply into the empty power supply bay.
Make sure that the tab on the left side of the power supply catches properly as you insert it into the chassis.
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Press the front of the power supply and then close the power supply
eject lever to fully seat the power supply in its bay.
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Secure the power supply in its bay by tightening the screw on the
power supply eject lever.
Note: The screw that holds the ejector handle in place is captive and cannot be removed from the assembly.
After you install the power supply, you can apply power to it.
Wiring the DC connector
You will need these components to wire the DC power supply:
- Wire stripping tool
- Two 6 AWG copper wires long enough to reach from the platform to the DC power source
The DC power supply for the VIPRION® 2200 platform includes a DC connector. You need a
wire stripping tool to wire the DC connector.
VIPRION 2200 DC power supply and connector
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Insert the exposed red (+) and black (-) conductors into the
appropriate connectors on the DC plug.
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the corresponding release hole on the DC plug to allow the conductor to be freely inserted into the contact opening.
Connecting DC power to the platform
Important: Be sure that the DC power source is off and the
ground lug is connected to the ground terminal before you connect the
platform to the DC power source.
After you have assembled the DC input connector, you can connect the
platform to the DC power source. When you connect the DC power source, you
should also follow the safety requirements defined for your network operations
center (NOC).
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Plug the assembled DC input connector into the outlet on the back of
the chassis and then press firmly until the connector is fully seated.
If the connector does not readily insert into the power supply, you might need to manually align it.
About the fan tray
The VIPRION® 2200 platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to maintain airflow throughout the chassis. You can change or replace the fan tray as part of the routine maintenance of the unit, or in the event of a fan failure. The fans in the fan tray run constantly while the unit is on. Over time, the fans can wear out, requiring you to replace the fan tray.
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). F5® recommends that you use
proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain
the unit.
The VIPRION 2200 platform fan tray
Replacing the fan tray
You can replace the fan tray as part of routine maintenance or in the
event of a fan tray failure. You do not need special tools to replace the fan
tray. You do not need to power down the unit when replacing the fan tray;
however, do not leave the unit operating without a fan tray for longer than 30
seconds.
CAUTION:
Operating the unit without a fan tray
for more than 30 seconds might cause permanent damage.
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Extend the fan tray handles and remove the fan tray from the chassis
by pulling straight toward you.
About the storage drive assembly
By default, VIPRION® B2000 Series blades contain one storage drive assembly that contains either one hard disk drive (HDD) or one solid-state drive (SSD).
Important: This product is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). F5® recommends that you use
proper ESD grounding procedures and equipment when you install or maintain
the unit.
Replacing a storage drive assembly
You can change or replace a storage assembly that contains a storage
drive (hard disk drive or solid-state drive) in a VIPRION®
B2000 Series blade as part of the routine maintenance of the unit or in the
event of a drive failure.
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Remove the existing drive assembly, if one is installed:
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Slide the new drive assembly into the bay.
Be sure to place the bottom of the assembly under the cable connectors.
