The Infoblox 2200 Series are 2-U appliances that you can efficiently mount in a standard equipment rack. For rack mounting information, see Infoblox 2200 Series Rack Mounting Procedures.
Appliance Front Panel
Infoblox 2200 Series front panel components include the LCD (liquid crystal display) panel and navigation buttons, communication ports, and hard disk drives, as shown in Figure 2 and described in Table 1 . For explanations of Ethernet port LEDs, and console and Ethernet port connector pin assignments, see Ethernet Port LEDs and Interface Connector Pin Assignments.
Figure 1 Infoblox 2200 Series, Front View without the Drive Bay Door
The hard disk drives are concealed under a removable drive bay door. You must remove the door to access the hard disk drives, as shown in Figure 2 . For explanations of the Ethernet port LEDs, and console and Ethernet port connector pin assignments, see Ethernet Port LEDs and Interface Connector Pin Assignments.
Figure 2 Removing the Infoblox 2200 Series Drive Bay Door
Table 1 describes the Infoblox 2200 Series front panel components.
Table 1 Front Panel Components
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Hard Disk Drives | Four hot-swappable Infoblox data storage devices configured in a RAID 10 (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) array. Each disk drive has LEDs on the far left side of each drive carrier, that indicate the connection and activity status on the disk drive. The top LED flickers green when the disk drive is operational and performing read-write operations. The lower LED is dark (inactive) during all operations. Both drive LEDs are dark when the disk drive is not connected. You must use the Grid Manager UI or the NIOS CLI to verify disk operation. For more information, see Evaluating the Status of the Disk Subsystem. |
On/Off Switch | A power switch to turn the power supply of the appliance on and off. The switch is hidden. Use a small blunt object, such as a paper clip, to gently push the switch. |
USB Ports | Reserved for future use. |
IPMI Port | Dedicated Ethernet port used for LOM (Lights Out Management) with specific releases of NIOS. The IPMI/LOM Port supports 10/100 operation only. Ensure that the IPMI port is properly connected to the network before you configure LOM through the Grid Manager for remote management. The IPMI port auto-negotiates up to Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX speeds; ensure that the switch port to which the IPMI port connects will auto-negotiate to 100Mbps operation. Follow best practices for IPMI usage in the network by not allowing the IPMI port to connect to the general-use data center network or to 1 Gbps/10 Gbps switch interfaces. |
MGMT Port | A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port for appliance management, or for appliance services on the network. You enable the MGMT port and define its use through the Grid Manager after the initial setup. |
LAN1 Port | A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that connects the appliance to the network. You use the LAN1 port for initial appliance setup. The LAN1 port carries all traffic if you do not enable the MGMT and LAN2 ports. The passive node in an HA pair (supported in the Trinzic 2210 and 2220 appliances) uses this port to synchronize the database with the active node. |
Console Port | A male DB-9 serial port for a console connection to change basic configuration settings and view basic system functions through the CLI (command line interface). |
HA Port (Active for high availability in the TE-2200 appliances and | A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port through which the active node in an HA (high availability) pair connects to the network using a VIP (virtual IP) address. HA pair nodes also use their HA ports for VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) advertisements. |
LAN2 Port | A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that connects the appliance to the network. The LAN2 port is disabled by default. You enable the LAN2 port and define its use through the Grid Manager after initial setup. |
UID Button | The unit identification button. When you press the UID button, the LCD panel on the front panel blinks and the UID LED on the rear panel glows blue. In a rack environment, the UID feature enables easier location of a server when moving between the front and rear of the rack. You can also identify the appliance through the Grid Manager and CLI command. |
LCD Panel | An LCD screen that displays HA (high availability) status, network settings, software version number, hardware serial number, and software licenses. You can view and configure the IP address, netmask, and gateway for the LAN1 port. |
Navigation Buttons | Buttons that allow you to enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway of the LAN1 port through the LCD. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to specify numbers and the Left and Right buttons to navigate across digits. You must specify whether to save input (Accept) or discard it (Cancel). Selecting Cancel at any time returns you to the previous entry. Entering Accept on the third screen returns you to the system status screen. |
Ethernet Port LEDs
To see the link activity and connection speed of an Ethernet port, you can look at its Activity and Link LEDs. Figure 3 shows the status the LEDs convey through their color and illumination (steady glow or blinking).
Figure 3 Ethernet Port LEDs (inc. SFP+ interfaces where noted)
In some of the TE-2200 appliance models, you can look at its Link/Act and Speed LEDs to see the link activity and connection speed of an Ethernet port.
SFP/SFP+ Interface Support
All models in the Infoblox 2200 Series support optional interfaces to accept SFP transceiver modules, for 1GbE optical connectivity.
To support connectivity to 10 Gigabit networking infrastructure, Infoblox also offers versions of the Trinzic TE-2210, Trinzic TE-2220, Network Insight ND-2200 and Trinzic Reporting TR-2200 that provide 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) interfaces accepting SFP+ transceiver modules, for 10GbE RJ-45 copper or optical connectivity. Figure 4 shows an example with optical transceivers.
Table 2 summarizes SFP and SFP+ support for appliance models in the Infoblox 2200 Series.
Note: The Trinzic TE-2210 and Trinzic TE-2220 appliances support four active 10GbE interfaces in the optional 1GbE SFP and 10GbE SFP+ configurations.
Other appliances in the Infoblox 2200 Series, comprising the ND-2200 and TR-2200, support three active interfaces in the optional 1GbE SFP and 10GbE SFP+ configurations. The port designated HA for these three models is inactive for these appliances. Order of ports from left to right is otherwise the same.
The Advanced Appliance PT-2200 supports accelerated 10GbE connectivity in a factory-only configuration, and supports HA.
Figure 4 Infoblox 2200 Series, Front View with Four Optical (SFP or SFP+) Interfaces
In optional configurations for the Infoblox 2200 Series (any appliance that does not use the internal Ethernet ports), the Infoblox 1GbE SFP or 10GbE SFP+ ports replace the functionality in the original system MGMT, LAN1, HA and LAN2 ports, thereby disabling the built-in MGMT, LAN1, HA and LAN2 ports. 10GbE support accepts
Infoblox-provided SFP+ 10GbE Short Range and Long Range transceivers, Cisco SFP+ Direct Attach 10GSFP+Cu, or HP HPJ9283B SFP+ Direct Attach 10GSFP+Cu transceivers.
You may mix media types in the set of ports (e.g., one copper SFP in the MGMT port and two or three fiber SFPs).
SFP and SFP+ transceivers also may be used in a mixed configuration in a 4-Port 10GbE system. One example involves installing 10GbE SR SFP+ transceivers in the LAN1 and LAN2 ports for the Trinzic TE-2210 or TE-2220 appliance, and installing 1GbE SFP copper transceivers in the MGMT and HA interfaces.
Note: For ND-2200 and TR-2200 models configured with 1GbE SFP or 10GbE SFP+ interfaces, the HA port is reserved for future use and cannot be used for network applications. Order of ports from left to right is otherwise the same.
Table 2 SFP/SFP+ Interfaces Support Summary
Infoblox 2200 Series Model | SFP/SFP+ | # of active SFP/SFP+ ports | 10GbE | Accelerated 10GbE Support | HA | Disabled internal RJ-45 ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TE-2210/2220 | Y1 | 4 | Y | N | Y | Y3 |
ND-2200 | Y1 | 3 | Y | N | N | Y3 |
TR-2200 | Y1 | 3 | Y | N | N | Y3 |
PT-2200 | SFP/SFP+ only | 4 | Y | Y2 | Y | Y |
- – With optional 1GbE or 10GbE line card. Disables internal RJ-45 ports.
- – Uses 1GbE or 10GbE hardware acceleration for DNS security threats targeting DNS caching and authoritative applications.
- – Only in appliance configurations with optional SFP/SFP+ ports.
See the section Infoblox 2200 Series Field Replaceable Units for specific information on part numbers, availability, and device compatibility.
Interface Connector Pin Assignments
An Infoblox Infoblox 2200 Series appliance has three types of ports on its front panel:
- USB port (reserved for future use)
- Male DB-9 console port
- RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-T/1000Base-T auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet ports
Figure 5 describes DB-9 and RJ-45 connector pin assignments. The DB-9 pin assignments follow the EIA232 standard. To make a serial connection from your management system to the console port, you can use an RJ-45 rollover cable and two female RJ-45-to-female DB-9 adapters, or a female DB-9-to-female DB-9 null modem cable. The RJ-45 pin assignments follow IEEE 802.3 specifications. All Infoblox Ethernet ports are auto-sensing and automatically adjust to standard straight-through and cross-over ethernet cables.
Figure 5 DB-9 Console Port and RJ-45 Port Pinouts
Infoblox 2200 Series Appliance Rear Panel
The Infoblox 2200 Series appliances ship with dual AC power supplies and five fan modules. The power supplies and fan modules are field replaceable. The power supplies are also hot-swappable so you can replace any one of them at a time without disrupting the operations of the appliance.
Figure 6 Infoblox 2200 Series, Rear View
Table 3 Rear Panel Components
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Fan Modules | Five field replaceable fan modules to help maintain optimum operating temperature. Each fan has an air vent that allows warm air to flow out of the appliance. Do not obstruct. |
UID LED | Blue = UID is activated through pressing the UID button on the appliance or through the Grid Manager or CLI command |
UID Button | The unit identification button. When you press the UID button, the LCD panel on the front panel blinks and the UID LED on the rear panel glows blue. In a rack environment, the UID feature enables easier location of a server when moving between the front and rear of the rack. You can also identify the appliance through the Grid Manager and CLI command. |
Grounding Post | For DC installations, you securely connect a grounding wire to the chassis and to earth ground, which typically is the equipment rack on which you install the appliance. The mounting nut is placed on the grounding post for convenience. Remove the mounting nut, place the grounding wire connector onto the grounding post and replace the mounting nut. Ensure that it is snug. |
Power Supplies | Each of the two redundant power supplies has a three-prong power outlet for connecting the appliance to a standard AC (Alternating Current) power source. |