CSX4000 Appliance Models

The CSX4000 series appliances are available in the following models:

• CSX4300—Powerful appliance for deployment in large enterprise branch or campus sites for networks that require advanced switching and routing, secure SD-WAN, and comprehensive application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises. The CSX4300 appliance has 64 GB of SSD storage.
• CSX4500—Higher-performance appliance for deployment in large enterprise branch, campus, or data center locations for networks that require advanced switching and routing, secure SD-WAN, and comprehensive advanced application and cloud-intelligent SD-WAN services on-premises. The CSX4500 appliance has 128 GB of SSD storage.

Chassis Views

The CSX4300 and CSX4500 series appliances are physically identical. The front panel is the side of the appliance with LEDs for status and power, a soft reset button, and ports. It also has integrated rack-mount ears for installation in standard 19-inch racks. This is the side that is visible when you install the appliance in an office environment. The rear panel has the hot-swappable power supply units, ground contact, and cooling fans. This is the rear side when you mount the appliance in a 19-inch rack.

Chassis Specifications

Front Panel

The front panel of a CSX4000 series appliance has a power button, a reset button, and six status LEDs located in two rows.

% cli

# request system reset

# 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

# sudo poweroff​​​

Rear Panel

The rear panel of a CSX4000 series appliance has the following components:

• Two hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs), each 1000 W (115 VAC) or 1200 W (230 VAC), that provide 1+1 redundancy with front-to-back airflow.
• Front-to-back cooling with three FRU fans that provide 2+1 redundancy
• One ground contact

AC Power Supply

By default, CSX4000 series appliances ship with field-replaceable, redundant, and hot-swappable 1000 W (115 VAC) or 1200 W (230 VAC) AC power supply units (PSUs). The power supplies are modular and can be removed from the appliance.

Table 1 describes the AC power supply specifications for each power supply unit.

Table 1: CSX4000 AC Power Supply Specifications

Airflow Requirements

The CSX4000 series appliances have 2+1 redundant fans, which are hot swappable in the field. The fans provide front-to-back cooling.

General Safety Guidelines

• Install the CSX4000 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.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 different from that 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.

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 CSX4000 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 CSX4300 or CSX4500 series appliance in a 19-inch, four-post rack using slide rails. Table 1 lists the rack requirements.

Table 1: Rack Requirements for a CSX4000 Series Appliance

Airflow Requirements

When planning your site for installing a CSX4000 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 CSX4000 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.

Unpack a CSX4000 Series Appliance

The CSX4000 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 CSX4000 series appliance:

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

Packing List for a CSX4000 Series Appliance

The cardboard carton in which a CSX4000 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 CSX4300 or CSX4500 appliance.

Table 1: Parts Shipped with a CSX4300 or CSX4500 Appliance

Mount a CSX4300 or CSX4500 Appliance in a Rack

You can mount a CSX4300 or CSX4500 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 CSX4300 or CSX4500 appliance in a four-post, 19-inch rack:

1. Place the appliance chassis on a flat, stable surface.
2. Check the internal dimensions of the rack with a tape measure. The appliance is 43.8 mm wide (about 17.24 inches) and must fit within the mounting posts.
3. 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 CSX4000 Series Appliance

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

Step 1: Connect AC Power to a CSX4000 Series Appliance

Before you begin connecting AC power to a CSX4000 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 appropriate NEMA 5-15 local plug.

To connect a CSX4000 series appliance to an AC power source:

1. Attach one end of the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end to the ESD point on the rack.
2. Plug the C13 end of the AC power cord into the CSX4000 series appliance power supply (C14).
   
   
3. Plug the NEMA 5-15 end of the AC power cord into an AC power source outlet.
   
   

Step 2: Configure a Serial Management Console to Connect to a CSX4000 Series Appliance

The CSX4000 series appliances are equipped with an RJ45 serial console port.

To connect to the console port, use the RJ45-to-USB serial console supplied with the appliance:

1. Plug the RJ45 end of the console cable into the console port located on the rear panel of the CSX4000 series appliance.
2. 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 CSX4000 series appliance:

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

• In the Speed (Baud) field, enter the digital transmission speed. For CSX4000 series appliance, 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.

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

Step 3: Connect a CSX4000 Series Appliance to a Network Management Console

You can deploy and manage a CSX4000 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 CSX4000 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 CSX4000 series appliance, and plug the other end of the cable into the console server or into a management console.