Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; Preface; Product Overview; Preparing for Installation
iii Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Audience vii Organization viii Related Documentation viii Conventions ix Obtaining Documentation xiv Cisco.com xiv Product Documentation DVD xiv Ordering Documentation xv Documentation ...
Page 4 - Troubleshooting the AVS 3120 Hardware
Contents iv Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 General Precautions 2-4 Maintaining Safety with Electricity 2-4 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 2-5 Preparing Your Site for Installation 2-6 Environmental Requirements 2-7 Choosing a Site for In...
Page 5 - Specifications; Open Source License Files
Contents v Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 5-1 Maintaining Your Site Environment 5-1 Temperature 5-2 Humidity 5-2 Altitude 5-2 Dust and Particles 5-3 Corrosion 5-3 Electrostatic Discharge 5-3 Electromagnetic...
Page 7 - Audience
vii Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface This guide describes how to install your Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System and get it ready for operation. It describes how to prepare your site for installation, how to install the AVS in an equi...
Page 8 - Organization; Related Documentation
viii Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Organization Organization This publication is organized as follows: Related Documentation In addition to this document, the AVS documentation set includes the following: Chapter/Appendix Description Chapt...
Page 9 - Conventions
ix Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Conventions Conventions This publication uses the following conventions: • Bold text indicates a command in a paragraph. • Courier text indicates text that appears in a command line, including the CLI promp...
Page 14 - Obtaining Documentation; Product Documentation DVD
xiv Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains the product documentation resources that Cisco offers. Cisco....
Page 15 - Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback
xv Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Documentation Feedback The Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. DVDs are available singly or by subscription. Registered Cisco.com users can order a Product Documentation DVD (produc...
Page 16 - Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products; Product Alerts and Field Notices
xvi Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Product Alerts and Field Notices Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to cor...
Page 17 - Obtaining Technical Assistance; Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
xvii Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on ...
Page 18 - Submitting a Service Request; Definitions of Service Request Severity; Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
xviii Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests...
Page 21 - Introduction
C H A P T E R 1-1 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 1 Product Overview This chapter provides a basic functional overview of the Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System and describes the hardware, major components, and front and rear panel indicator...
Page 22 - System Hardware Features; Front Panel Features
1-2 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview System Hardware Features System Hardware Features The AVS 3120 is designed for AC-input power and has a single AC-input power supply. The AVS 3120 includes the following: • An integrated...
Page 23 - Rear Panel Features; Ports and Connectors
1-3 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Ports and Connectors Rear Panel Features The rear panel contains the AC power receptacle, power switch, Ethernet connectors, and the console/serial connector. Figure 1-2 illustrates the ...
Page 26 - Console Port
1-6 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Ports and Connectors Console Port The AVS 3120 has one serial port located on the rear panel that operates as the console port. The integrated serial port uses a RJ-45 connector. Figure ...
Page 29 - Safety; Warnings and Cautions
C H A P T E R 2-1 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 2 Preparing for Installation This chapter contains important safety information that you should review before working with the AVS 3120. Use the following guidelines to ensure your own personal safet...
Page 32 - General Precautions; Maintaining Safety with Electricity
2-4 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Safety General Precautions Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your AVS 3120: • Keep your AVS 3120 components away from radiators and heat sou...
Page 33 - Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
2-5 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Safety • Use the correct external power source. Operate the product only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the typ...
Page 34 - Preparing Your Site for Installation
2-6 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Preparing Your Site for Installation Figure 2-1 Chassis ESD Wrist Strap Ground Example Step 4 Connect the work surface to the chassis using a grounding cable and alligator clip...
Page 35 - Environmental Requirements; Choosing a Site for Installation; Ensuring Overcurrent Protection
2-7 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Preparing Your Site for Installation Environmental Requirements When planning your site layout and equipment locations, remember the precautions described in this section to he...
Page 36 - Creating a Safe Environment; Power Supply Guidelines
2-8 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Preparing Your Site for Installation Creating a Safe Environment Follow these guidelines to create a safe operating environment: • Keep tools and chassis components off of the ...
Page 37 - Precautions for Rack-Mounting
2-9 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Precautions for Rack-Mounting Precautions for Rack-Mounting Note Component refers to any server, storage system, or appliance, and to various peripherals or supporting hardware...
Page 38 - Required Tools and Equipment
2-10 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options • Baffles can help to isolate exhaust air from intake air, which also helps to draw coo...
Page 40 - Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3120; If the Product is Damaged
3-2 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3120 Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3120 The AVS 3120 shipment contains the following items: • One RJ-45 to female 25-pin sub-d connector • One ...
Page 41 - Attaching a Two-Post Rack Bracket to the AVS 3120
3-3 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Installing Your AVS 3120 This section contains the following procedures: • Attaching a Two-Post Rack Bracket to the AVS 3120 • Installing the AVS 3120 on a Workbench or Tabletop A...
Page 43 - Installing the AVS 3120 on a Workbench or Tabletop
3-5 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Installing Your AVS 3120 Figure 3-2 Installing the AVS 3120 in a Two-Post Rack To remove the appliance from the rack, remove the screws that attach the appliance to the rack, and ...
Page 44 - Connecting Cables
3-6 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Installing Your AVS 3120 Connecting Cables Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 To connect networ...
Page 45 - Connecting AC Power
3-7 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Connecting AC Power Figure 3-4 Console Connection Connecting AC Power Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the ab...
Page 46 - Booting with a Console Connected
3-8 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Booting the AVS 3120 5. Power up all externally-connected devices. 6. Switch on the power switch on the rear of the AVS 3120. Booting the AVS 3120 When you power up the AVS 3120, ...
Page 47 - Establishing a Serial Console Connection
3-9 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Establishing a Serial Console Connection Establishing a Serial Console Connection Before you can configure the AVS 3120 by using the command line interface (CLI), you must establi...
Page 48 - Configuring Network Settings
3-10 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Configuring Network Settings Configuring Network Settings After you have installed the AVS 3120, you must configure the basic network settings by using the set command in the CLI...
Page 50 - Setting the Time
3-12 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Setting the Time Step 8 We also recommend that you change the account password from its default. To do this, use the edit admin command: velocity> edit admin current-name fgn ...
Page 51 - Checking the Front Panel LEDs
3-13 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Checking the Front Panel LEDs Checking the Front Panel LEDs When the AVS 3120 is up and operational, observe the front panel LEDs to monitor the AVS 3120 operating status. Figure...
Page 52 - Removing or Replacing an AVS 3120
3-14 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3120 Removing or Replacing an AVS 3120 Removing or Replacing an AVS 3120 Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. St...
Page 53 - Checking the Basics
C H A P T E R 4-1 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 4 Troubleshooting the AVS 3120 Hardware If your AVS 3120 is not working as expected, begin troubleshooting by using the procedures in this chapter. This chapter guides you through some initial checks...
Page 54 - Checking Connections
4-2 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the AVS 3120 Hardware Checking Connections 4. Did the AVS 3120 complete the boot routine? – Yes . The AVS 3120 configuration information was correct. – No . Call your service representati...
Page 55 - Maintaining Your Site Environment
C H A P T E R 5-1 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Proper use of preventive maintenance procedures can ensure that the AVS 3120 operates properly and can minimize the need for time-consuming service procedures. This chapte...
Page 56 - Temperature
5-2 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Maintaining Your Site Environment Temperature Temperature extremes can cause a variety of problems, including premature aging and failure of chips or mechanical failure of devic...
Page 57 - Dust and Particles; Electrostatic Discharge
5-3 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Maintaining Your Site Environment Dust and Particles A clean operating environment can greatly negate the effects of dust and other particles, which act as insulators and interf...
Page 58 - Power Source Interruptions
5-4 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Maintaining Your Site Environment To reduce the possibility of EMI and RFI, follow these guidelines: • Operate the AVS 3120 only with its cover installed. • Ensure that the scre...
Page 59 - Using Power Protection Devices; Surge Protectors
5-5 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Using Power Protection Devices Using Power Protection Devices A number of devices are available that protect against power problems such as power surges, transients, and power f...
Page 67 - I N D E X
IN-1 Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide OL-11805-01 I N D E X A AC power 2-8 connecting to AVS 3120 3-7 cord, connecting 3-7 line conditioners 5-5 power source interruptions 5-4 protection devices 5-5 receptacle 1-3 site installation preparation 2-8 uninterruptibl...