2U SteelFusion Edge Appliances
The SteelFusion Edge 3100, SteelFusion Edge 3200, and SteelFusion Edge 5100 are 2U appliances that can provide WAN optimization, BlockStream-enabled storage, and hypervisor functionality. (See
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Appliance (Front View).) They support two independent nodes with its own management and monitoring. The appliances have 12 disk drive slots that are numbered 0 to 11. (See
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Disk Slot Numbers (Front View).) The appliances also support different combinations of network interface cards (NIC) that can be installed in the back of the appliance. (See
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Appliance Port Labels (Back View).) Slots 1 to 4 are reserved for RiOS functionality while slots 5 and 6 are reserved for the hypervisor (HYP). Slot 1 ships with the NIC-2-001G-4TX-EXP-BP already installed and is used for RiOS functionality. The SteelFusion Edge is managed through the primary and auxiliary interfaces using VMware tools, such as the vSphere Client and vCenter.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Appliance (Front View)
The disk slots are numbered 0 to 11 beginning at the top left.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Disk Slot Numbers (Front View) shows the disk slot number scheme for the 2U SteelFusion Edge appliance.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Disk Slot Numbers (Front View)
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Appliance Port Labels (Back View) shows the port labels on the 2U SteelFusion Edge appliance. They are described in the following table.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge Appliance Port Labels (Back View)
Port | Description |
HYP COM | HYP serial RJ45 COM port manages the hypervisor node. Serial settings: 9600 bps, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity. |
LAN1.0, WAN1.0, LAN1.1, WAN1.1 | Provides access to the 10/100/1000 Base-TX. • The LAN port connects the system to a LAN switch. • A WAN port connects the system to the WAN router. |
Power Supply | Supplies power to the appliance. |
USB 1, USB 2 | Optional USB ports for hypervisor connectivity. |
gbe0_0, gbe0_1, gbe0_2, gbe0_3 | 1 Gbps interfaces used for hypervisor connectivity. |
VGA | DB15 connector used for hypervisor video connectivity. |
PRI
(Primary) | The management interface that connects the SteelFusion Edge to a LAN switch. This management interface enables you to connect to the Management Console and the SteelFusion Edge CLI. The primary and auxiliary ports cannot share the same network subnet. |
AUX
(Auxiliary) | An optional port that provides an additional management interface for a secondary network. The primary and auxiliary ports cannot share the same network subnet. |
eth0_0, eth0_1 | Data interfaces that support the use of iSCSI, BlockStream heartbeat, and BlockStream sync. |
RiOS COM | RiOS serial RJ45 COM port manages the RiOS node. Serial setting: 9600 bps, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity. |
2U SteelFusion Edge LEDs
This section describes the ports and LEDs for the SteelFusion Edge 3100, SteelFusion Edge 3200, and SteelFusion Edge 5100 appliances.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge LEDs (Front View) shows the LEDs for the 2U SteelFusion Edge appliances.
Figure: 2U SteelFusion Edge LEDs (Front View)
The following table summarizes the LEDs and buttons.
LEDs and Buttons | Status |
STAT (Status) | Button (not an LED) |
PRI (Primary) | Link and Traffic = Blinking blue |
AUX (Auxiliary) | Link and Traffic = Blinking blue |
BYP/BLK
BYP (Bypass)
BLK = (Block) (Disconnect) | Normal = No light
Bypass or Block (Disconnect) = Solid orange |
LAN | Link and Traffic = Blinking blue |
WAN | Link and Traffic = Blinking blue |
PWR (Power) | Button (not an LED) |
SYS (System) | Powering up = Solid red
BIOS POST = Solid orange
Normal = Blue |
HYP (Hypervisor) | Hypervisor On = Solid blue
Hypervisor Off = No light |
