F5 8400 - Introducing the IP Application Switch Platform

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Introducing the IP Application Switch

Platform

• Working with the IP Application Switch platform

• Getting started with the 8400 and 8800 platforms

• Familiarizing yourself with the IP Application Switch

• About this guide

• Finding help and technical support resources

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Legal Notices3
Table of Contents7
Introducing the IP Application Switch Platform9
Working with the IP Application Switch Platform11
Getting Started with the 8400 and 8800 Platforms12
- Components Provided with the IP Application Switch12
- Peripheral Hardware that You Provide13
Familiarizing Yourself with the IP Application Switch14
- Using the IP Application Switch Hardware14
About this Guide16
- Finding Additional Information17
- Stylistic Conventions18
Finding Help and Technical Support Resources20
Installing the IP Application Switch Platform21
Installing and Connecting the Hardware23
- General Recommendations for Mounting a Unit in a Rack23
- Installing the IP Application Switch Hardware24
- Connecting the Cables and Other Hardware26
Operating the LCD Panel29
Introducing the LCD Panel31
Using the LCD Panel32
- Pausing on a Screen32
- Accessing LCD Menus32
- Powering up the Unit32
- Halting the Unit32
- Powering down the Unit33
- Rebooting the Unit33
- Clearing Alerts33
Navigating through the LCD Menus34
- Information Menu34
- System Menu35
- Screens Menu36
- Options Menu37
Using Additional IP Application Switch Functionality39
Understanding LED Behavior41
- Indicator LED Functions41
- Indicator LED Actions41
- Standard Operating States42
- Alert Conditions Indicated by the Alarm LED42
- Configuring Indicator Leds to Display Node Status42
- Specific Status Indicated by the Leds43
Working with Interfaces45
- Displaying Status and Settings for Interfaces45
- Media Type and Duplex Mode46
Hardware Acceleration47
Maintaining the IP Application Switch Platform49
Reviewing Maintenance Options and Operations51
Changing the Fan Tray and Filter51
- Replacing the Fan Tray and Filter51
Changing a Power Supply53
- Replacing the Power Supply53
Changing the Drive Tray55
- Replacing the Drive Tray55
Working with Environmental Guidelines for the IP Application Switch Platform57
Environmental Requirements59
- General Environmental Guidelines59
- Guidelines for DC-Powered Equipment60
Understanding Platform Airflow61
Reviewing Platform Airflow Information63
- Airflow for the 8400/8800 Platform63
Reviewing Hardware Specifications65
8400 Specifications68
8800 Specifications69
Additional Acoustic, Airflow, and Altitude Specifications70
Installing the Optional Rail-Mount Kit73
- Removing Standard Mount Hardware from the Unit73
- Installing the Kit Hardware74
- Installing the Unit into a Rail-Mount Rack77
- Connecting Cables and Other Hardware77
Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels, for China79
8400 Platform81
8800 Platform82
Glossary83
Index87

F5 8400 - Introducing the IP Application Switch Platform

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