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Lists the Arista 5310 and 5510 Enterprise WAN Routers covered in this guide.
Instructions for inspecting router packaging and contents upon arrival to check for damage.
Outlines the essential steps for installing the router in a Data Center environment.
Provides critical safety warnings and guidelines, including laser product handling and user serviceability.
Details methods for customers to obtain technical support, including email, web, and phone contact.
Lists detailed physical, environmental, and power specifications for the Arista 5000 Series WAN Routers.
Provides criteria for selecting an appropriate installation site in a Data Center, focusing on ventilation and rack space.
Lists the necessary tools and parts for router installation, including rack mounting hardware.
Outlines essential guidelines to prevent ESD damage during router installation and servicing.
Instructions for mounting the router in a standard four-post equipment rack.
Step-by-step guide to attaching the mounting brackets to the router chassis.
Detailed instructions for assembling the slide rails onto the equipment rack posts.
Steps to slide and secure the router onto the assembled rails within the rack.
Optional instructions for mounting the router in a two-post equipment rack.
Instructions for attaching mounting brackets to the router chassis for two-post rack installations.
Steps to insert the router into a two-post rack after bracket attachment.
Provides instructions for connecting the grounding cable to the router's grounding pad socket.
Guides on connecting power cables to the router's power supplies, including redundancy.
Lists the specific AC power supply models supported for the Arista routers.
Details how to connect console (serial) and Ethernet management cables to the router.
Provides SKU numbers and detailed product descriptions for the Arista 5000 series routers.
Describes the key components and layout of the Arista 5310 Enterprise WAN Router front panel.
Describes the key components and layout of the Arista 5510 Enterprise WAN Router front panel.
Details the key components and layout of the Arista 5310 Enterprise WAN Router rear panel.
Details the key components and layout of the Arista 5510 Enterprise WAN Router rear panel.
Describes the physical hardware and port layout of the Arista 5310 Enterprise WAN Router.
Explains interface capabilities like speed and Forward Error Correction (FEC) for the 5310.
Details how to configure interface speed and auto-negotiation settings on the 5310.
Lists show commands to check interface status, speed, and auto-negotiation on the 5310.
Lists the supported transceiver modules for the SFP ports on the Arista 5310.
Describes the physical hardware and port layout of the Arista 5510 Enterprise WAN Router.
Explains interface capabilities like speed and auto-negotiation for the 5510.
Refers to Arista 5310 section for speed configuration details on the 5510.
Lists show commands to check interface status, speed, and auto-negotiation on the 5510.
Lists supported transceiver modules for the SFP ports on the Arista 5510.
Details command support differences for transceivers on the first eight ports of the 5510.
Describes the behavior of front panel port LEDs on the 5510, including locator functionality.
Discusses auto-negotiation parallel detection on ports 1-8 of the 5510 router.
Identifies the components of the LCD screen and the physical buttons on the router.
Explains the functionality of the top and bottom LCD buttons based on press duration.
Describes the LCD display during the router's boot process.
Displays an example of the home screen shown on the LCD after successful router booting.
Explains how to navigate through various menu options using the LCD buttons.
Describes how to view detailed information on the LCD, including scrolling capabilities.
Details the specific information presented in the "System Info" menu item on the LCD.
Shows examples of data displayed on the LCD screen during operation.
| Form Factor | Modular Chassis |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Series | 5000 Series |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, Web UI |
| CPU | Multi-core x86 |
| Memory | Varies by model |
| Flash Storage | Varies by model |
| Cooling | Redundant, Hot-swappable fan modules |
| Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable |