Set up Preparation

This chapter contains 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 that these guidelines are met:
    • Clearance areas to the front and rear panels allow for unrestricted cabling.
    • All front and rear panel indicators are visible.
    • Power cords can reach from the power outlet to the connector on the rear panel.
Note: Remove all power connections to de-energize the unit.
Note: You can install this unit 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 are in pristine condition in transit, unpack them carefully. You do not discard 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

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

  • Assemble or disassemble equipment only in a static-free work area.
  • Use a conductive work surface (such as an anti-static mat) to dissipate 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.
  • Use 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, make sure that it is aligned properly with the slot on the enclosure
  3. Install the system in the enclosure.
  4. Turn on the enclosure.
    Note: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you select 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) configures on the CMC.

DMF Service Node Physical Appliance Setup

You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:

  • Key to the system keylock.
  • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Wrist grounding strap connected to ground.
  • Rack mount kit instructions are 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 keylock at the left end of the bezel.
  2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
  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 DMF Service Node 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 DMF Service Node Appliance Worksheet.

 

Figure 2. Locating the MAC Address of your System

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

Rear Panel Ethernet Connections

Locate the Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors on the back panel of the DMF Service Node appliance.

Figure 3. Rear Panel Ethernet Connections

DNS Entries

To manage your DMF Service Node cluster, it is often easier to connect to them by hostname instead of IP address. Allocate Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) to:
  • Each of the DMF Service Node Appliance host machines.
  • Each of the DMF Service Node Appliance iDRAC interfaces.

Contact your DNS zone administrator for assistance.

DMF Service Node Appliance IP Configuration

You can allocate the DMF Service Node Appliance Host and iDRAC IP addresses in two ways:

Option 1: Using an available DHCP server

Option 2: Manual configuration (Requires terminal connected to VGA port)

Manual IP Address Setup

Direct IP Address Setup requires a terminal connected to the appliance's VGA port. Refer to Setting Up and Using iDRAC in the DMF Deployment Guide.