CSX1000 Series Hardware Guide

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At a Glance

The Versa Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliances are next-generation software-defined switching platform and access layer appliances that combine an Ethernet switch chipset with an x86-based processor subsystem. CSX1000 series switches deliver carrier-grade reliability, line-rate Ethernet switching, and built-in x86-based computational power to provide enterprise-grade routing, SD-LAN services, and integrated security.

CSX1000 series appliances run Versa Operating System™ (VOS™) software, which provides comprehensive integrated security, including the following:

Next-generation firewall (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
On-premises ZTNA
Next-generation software-defined access
Fully secure software-defined perimeter
Application intelligence and application policy-based forwarding capabilities
Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding and switching
Scalable advanced routing
Genuine multitenancy
Big-data–based analytics

The CSX1000 series appliances with VOS software are ideal for enterprise branch and campus LAN edge deployments, offering natively built-in security and connectivity capabilities. The appliances enable secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise-wide LAN networking solutions.

Versa Networks management and control software, including Versa Director, Concerto orchestrator, and Versa Analytics, support CSX1000 series appliances. Versa Director and Concerto orchestrator support configuration, monitoring, and provisioning of CSX1000 series appliances. Versa Analytics provides device, network, and security analytics. Managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprises of all sizes can deploy CSX1000 series appliances for scalable managed services.

CSX1000 series appliances deliver carrier-grade reliability, high performance, line-rate Ethernet switching, and high computational capacity for enterprise-grade routing, ZT-LAN, next-generation security, on-premises ZTNA, and inline device auto discovery scenarios. They are designed for deployment in small to medium size enterprise branches, campus sites, and data centers that require advanced secure SD-WAN along with comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises.

CSX1000 series appliances offer LAN edge or access and high-speed uplink ports to provide non-blocking, high-performance LAN solutions. CSX1000 switching ports are highly scalable, and the Ethernet switch chipset provides single-rate Gigabit Ethernet and multi-rate Gigabit Ethernet ports with built-in Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) capabilities. CSX1000 LAN edge Ethernet switches offer 25/10 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet to provide high-speed connectivity to other network elements in the LAN environment.

CSX1000 series appliances have x86 processor computational capacity and high-capacity memory and storage that allow you to run VOS stateful functions in highly scalable forms. You can use the built-in computational capacity to host third-party virtual machines (VMs) and simplify network deployments, eliminating the need for consolidating multiple appliances and functions, such as additional compute blades, other standalone hardware platforms, and separate firewalls.

CSX1000 series appliances integrate a TPM chip with cryptographic acceleration to ensure the integrity and security of data, such as encryption and authentication keys. CSX1000 series appliances have a secure BIOS and secure boot capabilities.

CSX1000 series appliances provide the following networking and management interface features:

Networking interfaces

Ethernet switching
12 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces for CSX1100
24 1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports for LAN edge/access interfaces for CSX1200
Four multi-rate 5/2.5/1-Gigabit Ethernet ports
Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports

Management interfaces

One Gigabit Ethernet-over-copper dedicated management port
One RJ45 RS232 console port
One USB port
PoE source support on all copper ports
Fixed, single AC power supply
Side-to-side cooling

CSX1000 Appliance Models

The CSX1000 series appliances are available in CSX1100 and CSX1200 models.

Chassis Views

Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and rear panels of the CSX1100 appliance.

Figure 1: Front Panel of the CSX1100 Appliance

Figure 2: Rear Panel of the CSX1100 Appliance

Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the front and rear panels of the CSX1200 appliance.

Figure 3: Front Panel of the CSX1200 Appliance

Figure 4: Rear Panel of the CSX1200 Appliance

CSX1000 Series Appliance Specifications

This article lists the chassis and regulatory compliance specifications for the Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliances. It also lists the certifications and export control classification numbers (ECCNs) for the appliances.

Chassis Specifications

CSX1100 Appliance

Table 1 lists the chassis specifications for a CSX1100 appliance.

Table 1: CSX1100 Appliance Chassis Specifications

Item	Specification
Services and Slot Density
1-RJ-45 RS232 serial console port	1
1-Gigabit Ethernet copper management port	1
1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports	12
5/2.5/1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports	4
10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports	2
External USB ports (USB 2.0)	1
TPM	Yes
Secure Boot	Yes
Crypto Acceleration	Built-in hardware crypto offload engine
Power supply	Fixed, single 550 W (90 VAC) PSU
Cooling	Side-to-side airflow.
Mounting	Rack mountable unit
Power Specifications
AC input voltage	100–240 Volts
AC input line frequency	50–60 Hz
Maximum power rating	550 W
Power supply efficiency rating	Platinum (80 Plus) or better
Chassis Physical Specifications
Height	1.71" (43.5 mm)
Width	13.38" (340 mm)
Depth	12.79" (325 mm)
Weight	8.81 lb (4 kg)
Operating Conditions
Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) at sea level
Humidity	5% to 90% non-condensing
System cooling	Left-to-right cooling, 2 built-in fans provided
Acoustic noise level	Less than 30 dBA at 1m distance.
Storage Conditions
Temperature	–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) at sea level
Humidity	5% to 90%

CSX1200 Appliance

Table 2 lists the chassis specifications for a CSX1200 appliance.

Table 2: CSX1200 Chassis Specifications

Item	Specification
Services and Slot Density
1RJ-45 RS232 serial console port	1
1-Gigabit Ethernet copper management port	1
1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports	24
5/2.5/1-Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (30 W) ports	4
10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports	2
External USB ports (USB 2.0)	1
TPM	Yes
Secure Boot	Yes
Crypto Acceleration	Built-in hardware crypto offload engine
Power supply	Fixed, single 650 W (90 VAC) PSU
Cooling	Side-to-side airflow
Mounting	Rack mountable unit
Power Specifications
AC input voltage	100–240 Volts
AC input line frequency	50–60 Hz
Maximum power rating	650 W
Power supply efficiency rating	Platinum (80 Plus) or better
Chassis Physical Specifications
Height	1.71" (43.5 mm)
Width	13.38" (340 mm)
Depth	12.79" (325 mm)
Weight	9.36 lb (4.25 kg)
Operating Conditions
Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) at sea level
Humidity	5% to 90% non-condensing
System cooling	Left-to-right cooling, 3 built-in fans provided
Acoustic noise level	Idle: 52.3 dBA Full load: 66.8 dBA
Storage Conditions
Temperature	–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) at sea level
Humidity	5% to 90%

Regulatory Compliance

Table 3 lists the regulatory compliance specifications for the CSX1000 series appliances.

Table 3: CSX1000 Series Regulatory Compliance Specifications

Item	Specification
Safety	UL/CSA62368-1 IEC62368-1
Security	TPM
EMC	FCC Part 15, Class A (US), CE (EU), CB (IEC)
Environmental	RoHS compliant

Certifications

CSX1000 series appliances comply with the certificates listed in Table 4.

Table 4: CSX1000 Series Certifications

Region	Certifications
North America	UL/CSA 62368-1:2018
European Union	CE Declaration of Conformity (CENELEC Europe) with EU directive 2023/1542, battery directive
China	CCC/CNCA Certification GB4943-CBCA Certification
India	BIS, MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment)

Front and Rear Panel Components

This article describes the front and rear panel components of a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance.

Front Panel

The front panel of a CSX1100 series appliance has a power button, a reset button, and four status LEDs for power, status, cloud, and GPS as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Front Panel of a CSX1100 Appliance

Figure 2 shows the front panel of a CSX1200 appliance.

Figure 2: Front Panel of a CSX1200 Appliance

LEDs

Status LEDs provide the operational status of the appliance, interfaces, WLAN, and LTE connections.

Table 1 lists the LEDs, their colors and states, and the status they indicate.

Table 1: Front Panel LEDs in a CSX1000 Series Appliance

LED	Color	Status
Power	Green	Off—Appliance is not powered on. Green—Appliance is powered on.
Status	Green, Red	Off—Appliance hardware is up, but there is a problem with the configuration or software. Solid green—Controller connection is up and running, probes and control plane packets are being transmitted. Blinking green—Controller connection is in the process of being established. Solid red—Controller node or CA has rejected this appliance, there is a certificate mismatch, or the appliance is unreachable. Blinking red—Controller node is unreachable or unresponsive.
Cloud	Green, Red	Off—Cloud module is not installed. Green—Cloud module is up and running. Appliance is connected to Versa Director. Red—Appliance is not connected to Versa Director.
GPS	White	Off—GPS is not installed or not connected. On—GPS is installed and connected.

Power Button

Pressing the power on/standby button on the front panel of a CSX1000 series appliance turns on the power.

To turn the power off, use one of the following methods:

Press and release the power on/standby button. This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the operating system before the appliance enters standby mode.
Press and hold the power on/standby button for 4 seconds or more. This method forces the appliance to enter standby mode without exiting the application and the operating system. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.

Reset Button

The Reset button on the front panel of a CSX1000 series appliance resets the appliance to the factory-default settings. The reset functionality depends on the number of times you press the button within a span of 30 seconds, as described in Table 3. In between each press of the reset button, you must pause for a second for the key press to register.

The Reset button is recessed so that it is not accidentally pressed while the appliance is operational. To press the Reset button, use a sharp, narrow tool.

Table 3: Reset Button Press Behavior

Number of Presses	Behavior
2	Reset the appliance to the factory-default snapshot.
4	Reset the appliance to the branch prestaging configuration.
6	Reset the appliance to the branch staging configuration.
8	Reset the appliance to the branch post-staging configuration.

Reset the Appliance from the CLI

You can reset the appliance to the factory-default configuration by issuing the request system reset CLI command. To do this, you first connect to the appliance through the serial console port or by using SSH.

The factory-default reset procedure can take up to 20 minutes to complete. Do not power off the appliance during this time.

To reset an appliance to the factory-default configuration:

Connect to the appliance using one of the following methods:
- To connect to the appliance through the serial console port, see Configure a Management Console to Connect to a CSX1000 Appliance.
- To connect to the appliance using SSH:
  1. Connect your PC to the management port of the appliance. The management port has the default static IP address 10.10.10.10/24.
  2. Configure the PC IP address to any IP from this segment, for example, 10.10.10.1/24.
  3. Open an SSH session to the appliance using its IP address, 10.10.10.10.
Log in to the appliance. Please consult Versa Networks technical support for default credentials.
Start the CLI:
```
$ cli
```
Enter the configure command to switch to configuration mode. The prompt changes to %.
Issue the following command to reset the configuration to the factory default. If the current software version on the appliance is the same as that of the factory reset snapshot, the procedure takes about 10 minutes to complete. If the software versions are different, the procedure takes about 20 minutes to complete. Do not power off the appliance during the process.
```
 % request system reset
```

Verify that all Versa services are running by issuing the vsh status command from the Linux bash CLI. The following is a sample output of this command. If all the services are shown as stopped, issue the vsh start command from the Linux bash CLI to start them manually.

# vsh status
versa-service    is Running, [*] process 6784
versa-infmgr     is Running, [-] process 5623
versa-rfd        is Running, [-] process 5838
versa-vmod       is Running, [-] process 5839
versa-ip2user    is Running, [-] process 5844
versa-imgr       is Running, [-] process 5848
versa-acctmgrd   is Running, [-] process 5845
versa-fltrmgr    is Running, [-] process 5648
versa-vstated    is Running, [-] process 5625
versa-addrmgrd   is Running, [-] process 5857
versa-rt-cli-xfm is Running, [-] process 5798
versa-rtd        is Running, [-] process 5827
versa-dhcpd      is Running, [-] process 5620
versa-eventd     is Running, [-] process 5843
versa-vrrpd      is Running, [-] process 5643
versa-dnsd       is Running, [-] process 5646
versa-ppmd       is Running, [-] process 5793
versa-snmp-xform is Running, [-] process 5800
versa-certd      is Running, [-] process 5849
versa-ntpd       is Running, [*] process 5612
versa-dhclient6  is Running, [-] process 5807
versa-redis      is Running, [-] process 6927
versa-av-redis   is Running, [-] process 5003
versa-spackmgr   is Running, [-] process 5832
versa-monit      is Running, [*] process 6078
versa-confd      is Running, [*] process 4798
versa-fail2ban   is Running, [*] process 6093
versa-auditd     is Running, [*] process 6116
versa-nodejs     is Running, [-] process 5775

Power off the appliance:
```
# sudo poweroff
```

Rear Panel

The rear panel of a CSX1000 series appliance has a C14 AC inlet. Figure 3 shows the rear panel of a CSX1000 series appliance.

Figure 3: Rear Panel of the CSX1000 Series Appliance

Power Supply and Airflow

This article describes the AC power supply and airflow requirements for Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliances.

AC Power Supply

By default, CSX1100 series appliances ship with a fixed, single 550 W (90 VAC) AC power supply unit (PSU) and CSX1200 series appliances ship with a fixed, single 650 W (90 VAC) AC PSU.

Table 1 describes the AC power supply specifications for the PSU.

Table 1: CSX1000 AC Power Supply Specifications

Item	Specification
AC input voltage	100 – 240 W
AC input line frequency	50 – 60 Hz
PSU	CSX1100—Fixed, single 550 W (90 VAC) CSX1200—Fixed, single 650 W (90 VAC)

Item

Specification

AC input voltage

100 – 240 W

AC input line frequency

50 – 60 Hz

PSU

CSX1100—Fixed, single 550 W (90 VAC)

CSX1200—Fixed, single 650 W (90 VAC)

Airflow Requirements

CSX1000 appliances have built-in fans, not redundant fans. The CSX1100 appliances have 2 built-in fans and CSX1200 appliances have 3 built-in fans.

Installation Guidelines

This article provides general safety standards and warnings related to installing or connecting a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance.

General Safety Guidelines

Caution: Before installing or removing a CSX1000 series appliance, ensure that the appliance chassis is electrically connected to ground. When you are installing or removing an appliance, ensure that you wear an ESD grounding wrist strap. To put the ESD grounding strap on properly, attach it to an ESD point and then place the other end of the strap around your bare wrist, making good skin contact. Failure to use an ESD grounding strap could damage the appliance.

Install the CSX1000 series appliance in compliance with the following local, national, and international electrical codes:
- United States—National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), United States National Electrical Code.
- Other countries—International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) 60364, Part 1 through Part 7. Evaluated to the TN power system.
- Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
Locate the emergency power-off switch in the installation area. In case of an electrical accident, turn off the power quickly.
Disconnect power to the appliance before installing or removing it.
Disconnect power from the circuit that is being used for the appliance.
If hazardous conditions exist, do not work alone.
If you are working under conditions that might be hazardous to the eyes, wear safety glasses or goggles.

POE and Ethernet Ports Usage

Warning: This equipment is intended for indoor use only and must not be metallically connected to cables routed outdoors.

Avertissement: Cet équipement est destiné à un usage intérieur uniquement et ne doit en aucun cas être connecté électriquement à des câbles installés à l’extérieur.

Electrical Safety Warning on Built-in Power Supply Module

This equipment contains hazardous voltages inside. Servicing and maintenance shall be performed by qualified service personnel only.

Cet équipement contient des tensions dangereuses à l’intérieur. L’entretien et les réparations doivent être effectués uniquement par du personnel qualifié.

Warning: Risk of electric shock. Do not open the enclosure.

Avertissement: Risque de choc électrique. Ne pas ouvrir le boîtier.

Coin Cell Battery

Caution

Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Disposal of a battery into ﬁre or a hot oven, or mechanical crushing or cutting of a battery, can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of ﬂammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of ﬂammable liquid or gas.

Attention

Existe riesgo de incendio o explosión si se reemplaza la batería por una de tipo incorrecto. Deseche las baterías usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones.
La mise au feu d’une batterie ou d’un four chaud, ou l’écrasement ou la coupure mécanique d’une batterie, pouvant entraîner une explosion.
Laisser une batterie dans un environnement ambiant à température extrêmement élevée pouvant entraîner une explosion ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammables.
Une batterie soumise à une pression d’air extrêmement basse qui peut entraîner une explosion ou la fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable.

CE EMC Class A Product Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate corrective measures.

FCC Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with CE and FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (8") between the radiator and your body.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Warning: Operation of this equipment is for indoor use only.

Prepare the Site for Installation

To prepare your site for installing a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance, follow the guidelines and requirements listed in this article.

Site Preparation Guidelines

Install the appliance in an enclosed and secure environment, and allow only authorized personnel to access the device.
Keep the area around the appliance free from dust.
Follow ESD prevention procedures to avoid any damage to the appliance.
When planning your site for installing a CSX1000 series appliance in a 19-inch rack, keep in mind that the front side of the rack is the cool area, and the rear side is where hot air exits from the fan. Ensure that there is space on the rear side of the appliance to allow air to exit from the fan.

Environmental Requirements

Ensure that the area in which you operate the appliance has adequate air circulation so that the cooling system functions normally. Ambient air temperature may not be sufficient to cool the chassis to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation.
Avoid temperature extremes.
High-humidity conditions can cause moisture to penetrate into the chassis. The appliance can operate in relative humidity of 10 percent to 85 percent, non-condensing.

Rack Requirements

You can mount a CSX1000 series appliance in a 19-inch, four-post rack using slide rails. Table 1 lists the rack requirements.

Table 1: Rack Requirements for a CSX1000 Series Appliance

Requirement	Guideline
Rack size	Comply with the size and strength standards of a 19-inch rack. Ensure that the rack rails are spaced wide enough to accommodate the external dimensions of the appliance chassis. Ensure that the spacing of the rails and the adjacent racks allow for proper clearance around the appliance and the rack.
Rack firmly secured to building structure	Secure the rack to floor brackets and to ceiling brackets to ensure maximum stability.
Rack type	Use a 19-inch four-post rack that has bracket holes spaced at 1-RU (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) increments and that has panels strong enough to support the weight of the appliance.

Airflow Requirements

When planning your site for installing a CSX1000 series appliance in a 19-inch rack, keep in mind that the front side of the rack is the cool area, and the rear side is where hot air exits from the fan. Ensure that there is space on the rear side of the appliance to allow air to exit from the fan.

When placing a CSX1000 series appliance on a desk, ensure that there is space on the rear side of the appliance to allow air to exit from the fan. Also ensure that the vents on the side of the unit are never blocked, to allow hot air to flow out of the appliance. Covering the vents prevents heat from dissipating out of the appliance, which can cause the chassis to overheat and then shut down.

CSX1000 series appliances use internal fans with side-to-side cooling. These fans are not redundant, and the system will detect and shut down upon any fan failure.

Install a CSX1000 Series Appliance

This article provides instructions about how to unpack a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance and how to install it.

CSX1000 series appliances have integrated faceplate rack-mount ears for installation into standard 19-inch racks. When you install a CSX1000 series appliance in a 19-inch rack, allow a minimum of 1-RU space on each side of the appliance to allow hot air to flow out of the appliance.

When placing a CSX1000 series appliance on a desk, ensure that the vents on the side of the unit are never blocked, to allow hot air to flow out of the appliance. Covering the vents prevents heat from dissipating out of the appliance, which can cause the chassis to overheat and then shut down.

Unpack a CSX1000 Series Appliance

The CSX1000 series appliance is packed in a plastic bag, and it is shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box. It is recommended that you unpack the appliance only when you are ready to install it.

To unpack a CSX1000 series appliance:

Open the top flaps of the cardboard carton.
Remove from the box the foam packing material holding the appliance and the accessories in place.
Remove the accessory box and the appliance from the foam packing material.
Remove the accessories from the accessories box.
Verify the components against the packing list that is included in the box.

Note: It is recommended that you save the shipping carton and packing material when unpacking the appliance, in case you need to later move the appliance or return it. See How To Return Hardware.

Packing List for a CSX1000 Series Appliance

The cardboard carton in which a CSX1000 series appliance is shipped contains a packing list. Check the packing list against the parts that you receive in the shipping carton.

Table 1 lists the parts that are shipped with a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance.

Table 1: Parts Shipped with a CSX1100 or CSX1200 Appliance

Components	Quantity
CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance chassis	1
Internal power cable (U.S. only)	1 AC power cord
External power cable	1
Rear-post brackets	2
Rear-post bracket ears	2
Screws for ear locking	2
Screws for rack mounting	4 (size M6)
Screws	20 (size M4)

Warning: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are present.

Mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 Appliance in a Rack

You can mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance in a four-post, 19-inch rack.

To mount the appliance, ensure that you have the following tools:

Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
Tape measure

To mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance in a four-post, 19-inch rack:

Place the appliance chassis on a flat, stable surface.
Check the internal dimensions of the rack with a tape measure. The appliance is 340 mm wide (about 13.38 inches) and must fit within the mounting posts.
Attach the two rear post brackets to the appliance chassis using a minimum of six M4 screws that are shipped with the appliance. Use the rack screws to secure the switch in the rack.

Figure 1: Attach the Mounting Ears to a CSX1000 Series Appliance

Lock the position of the right and left post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. You can adjust the right and left side post bracket ears to fit different rack depths, from 56 cm to 75 cm.

Connect a CSX1000 Series Appliance

This article describes how to connect a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance to an AC power source and to a management console.

Versa Networks recommends that you use an uninterruptible power strategy (UPS) that prevents power interruptions. A UPS can isolate unpredictable power outages or blackouts, brownouts, lightning, power surges, or spikes.

Step 1: Connect Earth Ground to a CSX1000 Series Appliance

CSX1000 series appliances provide an optional screw-on point on the unit for deployments that require earth grounding. In such cases, you can use the standard grounding screw with a custom cable as outlined below. The cable can be made onsite as required. You must use barbed washers at both ends to break through painted surfaces to guarantee good electrical contact.

Figure 1: Connect Earth Ground to a CSX1000 Series Appliance

To ensure proper operation of a CSX1000 series appliance and to meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements, you must connect the appliance to earth ground before you connect power to the appliance. See Figure 1.
Ensure that the rack is properly grounded and in compliance with European Technological Standards Institute (ETSI) standard ETS 300 253. Verify that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the rack, and that the grounding point has no paint or isolating surface treatment.
Attach the grounding wire (#18 AWG) to the grounding point on the rear panel of the appliance.
Connect the other end of the wire to rack ground.

Caution: The earth ground connection must not be removed unless all supply connections are disconnected.

Step 2: Connect AC Power to a CSX1000 Series Appliance

Before you begin connecting AC power to a CSX1000 series appliance, ensure that you have the following:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
An AC power cord is shipped with the appliances only for U.S. customers. Each power supply has a C14 plug that allows you to plug in standard power cords with C13 termination. The other end of the cord must have an appropriate NEMA 5-15 local plug.

To connect a CSX1000 series appliance to an AC power source:

Attach one end of the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end to the ESD point on the rack.
Plug the C13 end of the AC power cord into the CSX1000 series appliance power supply (C14).
Plug the NEMA 5-15 end of the AC power cord into an AC power source outlet.

Step 3: Configure a Serial Management Console to Connect to a CSX1000 Series Appliance

The CSX1000 series appliances are equipped with an RJ45 serial console port.

To connect to the console port, use an RJ45-to-USB serial console cable:

Plug the RJ45 end of the console cable into the console port located on the rear panel of the CSX1000 series appliance.
Plug the USB end of the console cable into the management console (that is, the laptop).

To communicate with the appliance, you must have a terminal emulation program, such as PuTTY, running on your system. When you set up the connection, use the following default console port settings:

Speed (baud)—115200
Data bits—8
Stop bits—1
Parity—None
Flow control—None

To connect a management console to a CSX1000 series appliance:

Open the PuTTY application. The PuTTY configuration window displays.
In the Category navigation pane, click Session, and then in the Connection Type menu, click Serial.
In the Category navigation pane, click Connection > Serial. The Options Controlling Local Serial Lines page displays.
In the Serial Line To Connect To field, enter the COM port to which your device is connected. The default COM port is COM1.
In the Configure the Serial Line section, enter the following information.

In the Speed (Baud) field, enter the digital transmission speed. For CSX1000 series appliances, the speed must be 115200 baud.
In the Data bits field, enter the number of data bits used for each character. The recommended value is 8.
In the Stop bits field, enter the number of bits to send at the end of every character. The recommended value is 1.
In the Parity field, select None. This is the method of detecting errors in transmission.
In the Flow Control field, select None. This is the method of preventing data overflow.

Optionally, in the Category navigation menu, click Session, and then in the Saved Sessions field, enter a name to save the session settings.
Click Save.
To open the session, click Open.
Log in to the appliance. Please consult Versa Networks technical support for default credentials.

Step 4: Connect a CSX1000 Series Appliance to a Network Management Console

You can deploy and manage a CSX1000 series appliance from a Director or Concerto node. While you can configure and manage the appliance using a management console, it is recommended that you do so from the Director or Concerto node.

You can perform monitoring and troubleshooting from the CLI on the CSX1000 series appliance'. To access the CLI, connect the appliance to the management console using a cable with an RJ-45 connector. Plug the RJ45 connector into the console port on the CSX1000 series appliance, and plug the other end of the cable into the console server or into a management console.