F5 Viprion - Getting Started with VIPRION Platform

Chapter 1
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Getting started with the VIPRION platform
There are several basic tasks you must complete to get the VIPRION
platform installed and set up:
• Review the hardware requirements. For more information about the
hardware requirements, read the following sections, Components
provided with the VIPRION platform, following, and Peripheral
hardware that you provide, on page 1-5.
• Familiarize yourself with the VIPRION hardware. For more information,
see About the VIPRION platform, on page 1-1.
• Connect the VIPRION platform to the network, and optionally connect
the peripheral hardware. For more information, see About VIPRION
platform installation, on page 2-1.
• Understand the environmental guidelines. For more information, see
Environmental requirements, on page 8-1.
The VIPRION platform comes with the hardware that you need for
installation. However, you must provide standard peripheral hardware, such
as a serial terminal, if you want to administer the VIPRION platform
directly.
Components provided with the VIPRION platform
When you unpack the VIPRION platform, you should make sure that the
following components are included:
• Four power cables (C19 to NEMA 6-20P)
• Two mounting brackets
• Four mounting handles
• Eight rack mount screws
• LCD component
• One electrical static discharge (ESD) strap
The power cables included with this unit are for exclusive use with this unit
and should not be used with other electrical appliances.