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Note

The 6900/8900 platform must be grounded to a common bonding network

(CBN).

Note

The battery return terminals on the 6900/8900 system are in an isolated DC

return (DC-I) configuration.

Note

The 6900/8900 platform must be installed in a restricted access location

such as a central office or customer premises environment.

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Table of Contents7
The 6900/8900 Platform11
About the 6900/8900 Platform13
- Getting Started with the 6900/8900 Platform14
Technical Support Resources17
Installing the 6900/8900 Platform19
Installing and Connecting the Hardware21
- General Recommendations for Mounting a Unit in a Rack22
- Attaching the Front Bezel to the Unit22
- Installing the Unit Using a Front-Mounting Kit23
- Installing the Unit Using a Rail-Mounting Kit25
- Connecting the Cables and Other Hardware30
Operating the LCD Panel31
Introducing the LCD Panel33
Using the LCD Panel34
- Pausing on a Screen34
- Using LCD Menus34
- Powering up the Unit34
- Halting the Unit34
- Powering down the Unit35
- Rebooting the Unit35
- Clearing Alerts35
Navigating through the LCD Menus36
- LCD Config Menu36
- Screens Menu37
- System Menu38
Using Additional 6900/8900 Platform Functionality39
Understanding Indicator LED Behavior41
- Indicator LED Behavior41
- Standard Operating States41
- Alert Conditions Indicated by the Alarm LED42
- Specific Status Indicated by the Indicator Leds43
Working with Interfaces44
- Status and Settings for Interfaces44
- Status and Settings for Interfaces45
- Network Interface LED Behavior47
- SFP Port LED Behavior47
Using Always-On Management49
Introducing Always-On Management51
Accessing the AOM Command Menu52
- Options for Accessing the AOM Command Menu52
- Setting up Always-On Management SSH Access53
- Using the AOM Command Menu53
Configuring and Maintaining a FIPS Security Domain55
Understanding the FIPS Implementation57
Installing the BIG-IP Systems and Connecting a Serial Console57
Creating the FIPS Security Domain58
- Initializing the First Unit in a Redundant System58
- Initializing the Peer System58
Running the Configuration Utility59
Running the Fipscardsync Utility to Synchronize the FIPS Hsms59
Managing FIPS Keys60
Planning for System Recovery62
- Configuring a Redundant System62
- Configuring an Additional Unit for Recovery62
- Saving Keys on a Disk62
Recovering FIPS Information after a System Failure63
Replacing AC Power Supplies65
About the AC Power Supply67
Replacing a Power Supply68
Replacing DC Power Supplies71
About the DC Power Supply73
- About the DC Power Supply and Wiring Block75
- Guidelines for Installing the System in a Rack76
- Wiring the DC Power Supply Wiring Block76
- Connecting the DC Power Supply77
- Replacing a Power Supply78
Guidelines for DC-Powered Equipment80
Replacing the Fan Tray81
About the Fan Tray83
Replacing the Fan Tray84
Replacing Hard Drives85
About the Hard Drives87
If a Hard Drive Fails88
Hard Drive Replacement on a BIG-IP 10.1.0 System89
- Identifying the Faulty Hard Drive90
- Replacing the Hard Drive90
Hard Drive Replacement on a BIG-IP 10.0.1 System92
- Replacing the Primary Hard Drive with the Spare Hard Drive93
- Adding the Replacement Hard Drive94
- Creating a Spare Disk94
- Halting the System95
Working with Environmental Guidelines for the 6900/8900 Platform97
Environmental Requirements99
- General Environmental Guidelines99
Understanding Platform Airflow101
Reviewing Platform Airflow Information103
- Airflow for the 6900/8900 Platform103
Reviewing Hardware Specifications105
General Specifications for System Features107
6900 Platform Hardware and Operating Specifications108
8900 Platform Hardware and Operating Specifications110
Acoustic, Airflow, and Altitude Specifications112
Platform-Specific Hazardous Substance Levels for China113
6900 Platform115
8900 Platform116
Glossary117
Index121

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