Setup Preparation

This chapter discusses the following topics:

Site Selection

Before you begin, read the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet.

Consider the following criteria when selecting a site to install the appliance:
  • Before you begin, review the safety instructions located at https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation.
  • Begin installing the rails in the allotted space closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.
  • Other Requirements: Select a site where liquids or objects cannot fall onto the equipment and foreign objects are not drawn into the ventilation holes. Verify these guidelines are met:
    • Clearance areas to the front and rear panels allow for unrestricted cabling.
    • All front and rear panel indicators can be easily read.
    • Power cords can reach from the power outlet to the connector on the rear panel.

       

Note: All power connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.

 

 

Note: This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas.

 

Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment

Upon receiving the appliance, inspect the shipping boxes and record any external damage. Retain packing materials if you suspect that part of the shipment is damaged; the carrier may need to inspect them.

If the boxes were not damaged in transit, unpack them carefully. Ensure you do not discard any accessories packaged in the same box as the main unit.

Inspect the packing list and confirm that you received all listed items. Compare the packing list with your purchase order. The Appendix provides a list of components included with the appliance.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Adhere to these guidelines to avoid ESD damage when installing or servicing the appliance.

  • Assemble or disassemble equipment only in a static-free work area.
  • Select a conductive work surface (such as an anti-static mat) that dissipates static charge.
  • Wear a conductive wrist strap to dissipate static charge accumulation.
  • Minimize handling of assemblies and components.
  • Keep replacement parts in their original static-free packaging.
  • Remove all plastic, foam, vinyl, paper, and other static-generating materials from the work area.
  • Select tools that do not create ESD.

Setting up Your System

Complete the following steps to set up your system:

  1. Unpack the system.
  2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the system connectors.

     

    Note: While installing the system, ensure it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure to prevent damage to the system connectors.

     

     

  3. Install the system in the enclosure.
  4. Turn on the enclosure.

     

    Note: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you press the power button.

     

     

  5. Press the power button on the system.

    Alternatively, you can also turn on the system by using:

    • The system iDRAC. For more information, see Web Access into iDRAC (System IPMI).
    • The enclosure Chassis Management Controller (CMC), after the system iDRAC (IPMI) is configured on the CMC.

       

CloudVision AGNI Appliance Setup

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
  • Key to the system key lock.
  • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Wrist grounding strap connected to ground.
  • The rack mount kit instructions are located in the shipping box.

     

Before Working Inside your System

Follow these safety guidelines: Safety Information.
  1. Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
  2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
  3. Remove the system cover.

     

Front Bezel

Complete the following tasks to remove the front bezel.

 

Figure 1. Front Bezel


 

  1. Unlock the key lock at the left end of the bezel.
  2. Lift the release latch next to the key lock.
  3. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel.
  4. Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system.

     

Locate the MAC Addresses for the AGNI Appliance

The information tag is a slide-out label that contains system information such as Service Tag, NIC, and MAC address for your reference. Record the MAC addresses in the CloudVision Worksheet.

 

Figure 2. Locating MAC Address of your System

 
1 Information tag (front view) 2 Information tag (back view) 3 OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label
4 iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label 5 Service Tag    

Rear Panel Ethernet Connections

On the back panel of the CloudVision AGNI appliance, locate the Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors.

Figure 3. Rear Panel

 

iDRAC is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that provides a GUI-based out-of-band interface for monitoring the hardware appliance.

Record the IP address and Host name information on the CloudVision AGNI Worksheet.

 

Note: iDRAC may also be referred to as a Life cycle Controller.

DNS Entries

To manage your CloudVision AGNI, connecting to them by host name is easier than by IP address. Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) should be allocated to:
  • Each of the CloudVision AGNI Appliance host machines.
  • Each of the CloudVision AGNI Appliance iDRAC interfaces.

     

Contact your DNS zone administrator for assistance.

CloudVision AGNI Appliance IP Configuration

The CloudVision AGNI Appliance Host and iDRAC IP addresses are allocated in either of two ways:

Option 1: Using an available DHCP server
Option 2: Manual configuration (Requires terminal connected to VGA port)

Setting up Manual IP Address

To setup manual IP address:

 

  1. Turn on the managed system.
  2. Press <F2> during the Power-on Self-test (POST).
     
    Figure 4. Power-On Self-Test
     
  3. In the System Setup Main Menu, click iDRAC Settings.
     
    Figure 5. System Setup Main Menu

     

    The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

  4. Click Network.
     
    Figure 6. iDRAC Settings page

     

    The Network page is displayed.

     

    Figure 7. iDRAC Settings Network

     

    Scroll down in the iDRAC Settings Network page to the Common Settings section.

     
  5. Note: If a network infrastructure has a DNS server, register iDRAC on the DNS. The following are the initial setting requirements for advanced features such as Directory services—Active Directory or LDAP, Single Sign On, and smart card.

     

    To register iDRAC:
    1. Enable Register DRAC on DNS.
    2. Enter the DNS DRAC Name.
    3. Enable Auto Config Domain Name to automatically acquire the domain name from the DHCP. Alternatively, provide the Static DNS Domain Name.
  6. Configure the IPv4 Settings:
    1. Enable IPv4 option.
    2. Enable DHCP to automatically assign the IP Address, Gateway, and Subnet Mask to iDRAC. Alternatively, disable the DHCP and enter the values:
    3. Alternatively, disable the Enable DHCP option and enter the values for:
      1. Static IP Address
      2. Static Gateway
      3. Static Subnet Mask
     
    Figure 8. iDRAC Settings: Common & IPv4 Settings
     
  7. Click the Back button.
  8. Click the Finish button. The Save Changes pop-up window is displayed:
     
    Figure 9. Save Changes Window
     
  9. Click the Yes button to save the changes. The network information is saved, and the system reboots.
     
    Figure 10. Save Settings window
     
    Note:

    Direct IP Address Setup requires a terminal connected to the appliance's VGA port.

    This section is skipped if the Host and iDRAC IP addresses are configured with a DHCP server.