This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference. If so, the user may be required to take adequate measures. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void your
FCC-granted authority to operate this equipment.
Recommended Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are recommended for unpacking,
rack-mounting, and installing the switch.
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure (for rack-mount procedure)
• Laptop or PC to use as a serial console connected to the serial-console port
• Customer-supplied standard 19-inch EIA rack
Unpacking the ARX-2500
After unpacking, retain all packing materials. Product returns are acceptable only
in the original packaging or in packaging obtained from F5 Networks.
Apply the following unpacking instructions:
1. Inspect the box for any shipping damage.
2. Open the box (top flaps) and carefully remove the protective foam, the power
cords (2), the ARX-2500, and the Accessory Kit. To verify the contents of the
Accessory Kit, see Verifying the Accessory Kit Contents.
If you need to return a component, consult the instructions, The F5 Return
Materials Authorization (RMA) Process, located on the AskF5 website:
http://www.f5.com/pdf/customer-support/rma-process.pdf
Verifying the Accessory Kit Contents
Verify the contents of the Accessory Kit against the following list:
• Slide-rail kit (pre-packaged, includes instructions) (1)
• Rack-mounting ear bracket kit (1)
• Bubble bag, containing:
Rail-locking brackets (2)
#6-32 pan head screws (4)
#8-32 pan head screws (2)
RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter (1)
Power cord retention clips (2)
Cross-over cable (8-ft. / 2.4384-M) (1)
ARX-2500 Quick Installation card
ARX-2500 Hardware Installation Guide
If you ordered the (optional) optic transceivers, they are located in a separate
box inside the Accessory Kit.
In addition to the installation card and the installation guide, consult the ARX
Hardware Reference Guide, which includes system specifications and
requirements and details about the LEDS, cables, external interfaces, power
supplies, internal disk drives, and many other hardware details.
Determining Which Rail Kit to Use
The ARX-2500 platform comes with two types of rack mounting kits: stationary
rack-mounting ear bracket and slide-rail mounting. An advantage of installing the
slide-rail mounting kit is that you can then slide the ARX-2500 in and out of the
rack as needed.
The tasks you need to perform to install the platform differ, depending on the type
of rack mount you decide to use and the type of cabinet you are installing into
(single two-post cabinet or four-post cabinet). To determine which rail kit to use,
see the Determining Which Rail Kit to Use section in the ARX-2500 Hardware
Installation Guide.
As you inspect the Accessory Kit contents, you can determine which rack kit is
rack-mounting (black rails) and which kit is slide-rail mounting (no black rails)
based on Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.1 Rack-smounting kit
Figure 1.2 Slide-rail mounting kit
Installing the Rails and the Chassis
Once you have determined which rail kit to use, go to the ARX-2500 Hardware
Installation Guid for detailed instructions on installing the rail kit of your choice.
