Juniper NFX350 User manual

NFX350 Network Services Platform

Hardware Guide

Published

2020-03-23

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NFX350 Network Services Platform Hardware Guide

The information in this document is current as of the date on the title page.

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Table of Contents

About the Documentation | x

Documentation and Release Notes | x

Using the Examples in This Manual | x

Merging a Full Example | xi

Merging a Snippet | xii

Documentation Conventions | xii

Documentation Feedback | xv

Requesting Technical Support | xv

Self-Help Online Tools and Resources | xvi

Creating a Service Request with JTAC | xvi

Overview

1

NFX350 Network Services Platform Overview | 18

NFX350 Hardware | 19

System Software | 19

Junos OS Releases Supported on NFX Series Hardware | 19

NFX350 Device Models | 20

Benefits and Uses of NFX350 | 23

NFX350 Chassis | 24

Front Panel of an NFX350 Device | 24

Rear Panel of an NFX350 Device | 24

LED Details of an NFX350 Device | 25

Chassis Status LEDs | 25

Network Port and Uplink Port LEDs | 27

Management Port LEDs | 27

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LTE Module LEDs | 29

NFX350 Interface Modules | 30

LTE on NFX350 Devices | 30

Overview | 30

Features Supported on the LTE Module for NFX Devices | 31

Understanding the LTE Physical Interface | 32

Understanding the LTE Logical Interface | 32

LTE Expansion Module (NFX-LTE-AE and NFX-LTE-AA) | 33

NFX350 Cooling System | 35

NFX350 Power System | 36

Power Supply in NFX350 Devices | 36

Power Supply Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 36

AC Power Cord Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 38

Site Planning, Preparation, and Specifications

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Site Preparation Checklist for NFX350 Devices | 42

NFX350 Site Guidelines and Requirements | 43

General Site Guidelines | 44

Chassis Physical Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 44

Environmental Requirements and Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 44

Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines | 45

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an NFX350 Device | 46

Rack Requirements for NFX350 Devices | 47

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Cabinet Requirements for an NFX350 Device | 49

NFX350 Network Cable and Transceiver Planning | 50

Pluggable Transceivers Supported on NFX350 Devices | 50

SFP+ Direct Attach Cables for NFX350 Devices | 51

Cable Specifications | 52

Standards Supported by DAC Cables | 52

Understanding NFX350 Devices Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and

Dispersion | 53

Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cables | 53

Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable | 53

Calculating the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget for an NFX350 Device | 54

Calculating the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin for an NFX350 Device | 55

NFX350 Cable Specifications and Pinouts | 57

Cable Specifications for Console and Management Connections for the NFX350 Devices | 57

Mini-USB Type-B Console Port Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 58

Console Port Connector Pinouts for NFX350 Devices | 58

USB Port Specifications for an NFX350 Device | 59

Management Port Connector Pinout Information for an NFX350 Device | 60

Network Port Connector Pinout Information for an NFX350 Device | 61

RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Port Adapter Pinout Information for an NFX350 Device | 62

Initial Installation and Configuration

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NFX350 Installation Overview | 64

Unpacking and Mounting the NFX350 | 64

Unpacking an NFX350 Device | 65

Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an NFX350 Device | 65

Registering Products—Mandatory for Validating SLAs | 66

Mounting an NFX350 Device | 67

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Mounting an NFX350 Device on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet | 67

Connecting the NFX350 to Power | 71

Connecting Earth Ground to an NFX350 Device | 71

Parts and Tools Required for Connecting an NFX350 Device to Earth Ground | 72

Connecting Earth Ground to an NFX350 Device | 72

Connecting AC Power to an NFX350 Device | 73

Connecting DC Power to an NFX350 Device | 75

Connecting the NFX350 to the Network | 80

Connecting an NFX350 Device to a Network for Out-of-Band Management | 80

Connecting an NFX350 Device to a Management Console | 81

Connecting an NFX350 Device to a Management Console Using Mini-USB Type-B Console

Port | 82

Initial Configuration on NFX350 Devices | 83

Factory Default Settings | 83

Enabling Basic Connectivity | 84

Establishing the Connection | 86

Installing and Configuring the NFX350 Expansion Modules | 86

Installing the LTE Expansion Module | 87

Configuring the LTE Expansion Module | 88

Configuring the LTE Expansion Module for Primary Mode | 89

Configuring the LTE Expansion Module for Dial-on-Demand Mode | 90

Configuring the LTE Expansion Module for Backup Mode | 92

Upgrading the Modem Firmware on NFX Devices Through Over-the-Air (OTA) | 94

Maintaining Components

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Maintaining the NFX350 Cooling System | 98

Removing a Fan Module from an NFX350 Device | 98

Installing a Fan Module in an NFX350 Device | 99

Maintaining Transceivers on the NFX350 | 101

Installing a Transceiver in an NFX350 Device | 101

Removing a Transceiver from an NFX350 Device | 102

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Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables on the NFX350 | 104

Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables in an NFX350 Device | 104

Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from an NFX350 Device | 105

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to an NFX350 Device | 106

Removing the NFX350 Device from a Rack or Cabinet | 108

Powering off an NFX350 Device | 108

Removing an NFX350 Device from a Rack or Cabinet | 110

Maintaining the NFX350 SSD | 111

Removing an SSD from an NFX350 Series Device | 112

Installing an SSD in an NFX350 Series Device | 112

Troubleshooting Hardware

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Understanding Alarm Types and Severity Levels on NFX350 Devices | 115

Contacting Customer Support and Returning the Chassis or Components

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Returning the NFX350 Chassis or Components | 117

Returning a NFX350 Device or Component for Repair or Replacement | 117

Locating the Serial Number on an NFX350 Device | 118

Listing the Device and Components Details with the CLI | 118

Locating the Chassis Serial Number ID Label on an NFX350 Device | 119

Contacting Customer Support to Obtain a Return Materials Authorization for an NFX350

Device | 120

Packing NFX350 Device Components for Shipping | 121

Safety and Compliance Information

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General Safety Guidelines and Warnings | 124

Definitions of Safety Warning Levels | 125

Qualified Personnel Warning | 128

Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden | 129

Fire Safety Requirements | 129

Fire Suppression | 129

Fire Suppression Equipment | 129

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Installation Instructions Warning | 131

Chassis Lifting Guidelines for NFX350 Devices | 131

Restricted Access Warning | 133

Ramp Warning | 135

Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings | 136

Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the NFX350 Devices | 141

General Laser Safety Guidelines | 142

Class 1M Laser Product Warning | 143

Class 1M Laser Radiation Warning | 143

Class 1 Laser Product Warning | 144

Class 1 LED Product Warning | 145

Laser Beam Warning | 146

Unterminated Fiber-Optic Cable Warning | 147

Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning | 150

Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings | 151

Battery Handling Warning | 152

Jewelry Removal Warning | 153

Lightning Activity Warning | 155

Operating Temperature Warning | 156

Product Disposal Warning | 158

General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings | 159

Action to Take After an Electrical Accident | 160

Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage | 160

AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines | 162

AC Power Disconnection Warning | 163

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TN Power Warning | 164

Agency Approvals for NFX350 Devices | 164

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for NFX350 Devices | 166

Canada | 166

European Community | 167

Israel | 167

Japan | 167

Korea | 168

United States | 168

FCC Part 15 Statement | 168

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About the Documentation

IN THIS SECTION

Documentation and Release Notes | x

Using the Examples in This Manual | x

Documentation Conventions | xii

Documentation Feedback | xv

Requesting Technical Support | xv

Use this guide to install hardware and perform initial software configuration, routine maintenance, and

troubleshooting for the NFX350 Series devices. After completing the installation and basic configuration

procedures covered in this guide, refer to the How to Configure NFX350 guide for information about

further software configuration.

Documentation and Release Notes

To obtain the most current version of all Juniper Networks

®

technical documentation, see the product

documentation page on the Juniper Networks website at https://www.juniper.net/documentation/.

If the information in the latest release notes differs from the information in the documentation, follow the

product Release Notes.

Juniper Networks Books publishes books by Juniper Networks engineers and subject matter experts.

These books go beyond the technical documentation to explore the nuances of network architecture,

deployment, and administration. The current list can be viewed at https://www.juniper.net/books.

Using the Examples in This Manual

If you want to use the examples in this manual, you can use the load merge or the load merge relative

command. These commands cause the software to merge the incoming configuration into the current

candidate configuration. The example does not become active until you commit the candidate configuration.

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If the example configuration contains the top level of the hierarchy (or multiple hierarchies), the example

is a full example. In this case, use the load merge command.

If the example configuration does not start at the top level of the hierarchy, the example is a snippet. In

this case, use the load merge relative command. These procedures are described in the following sections.

Merging a Full Example

To merge a full example, follow these steps:

1. From the HTML or PDF version of the manual, copy a configuration example into a text file, save the

file with a name, and copy the file to a directory on your routing platform.

For example, copy the following configuration to a file and name the file ex-script.conf. Copy the

ex-script.conf file to the /var/tmp directory on your routing platform.

system {

scripts {

commit {

file ex-script.xsl;

}

interfaces {

fxp0 {

disable;

unit 0 {

family inet {

address 10.0.0.1/24;

}

2. Merge the contents of the file into your routing platform configuration by issuing the load merge

configuration mode command:

[edit]

user@host# load merge /var/tmp/ex-script.conf

load complete

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Merging a Snippet

To merge a snippet, follow these steps:

1. From the HTML or PDF version of the manual, copy a configuration snippet into a text file, save the

file with a name, and copy the file to a directory on your routing platform.

For example, copy the following snippet to a file and name the file ex-script-snippet.conf. Copy the

ex-script-snippet.conf file to the /var/tmp directory on your routing platform.

commit {

file ex-script-snippet.xsl; }

2. Move to the hierarchy level that is relevant for this snippet by issuing the following configuration mode

command:

[edit]

user@host# edit system scripts

[edit system scripts]

3. Merge the contents of the file into your routing platform configuration by issuing the load merge

relative configuration mode command:

[edit system scripts]

user@host# load merge relative /var/tmp/ex-script-snippet.conf

load complete

For more information about the load command, see CLI Explorer.

Documentation Conventions

Table 1 on page xiii defines notice icons used in this guide.

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Table 1: Notice Icons

DescriptionMeaningIcon

Indicates important features or instructions.Informational note

Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware

damage.

Caution

Alerts you to the risk of personal injury or death.Warning

Alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser.Laser warning

Indicates helpful information.Tip

Alerts you to a recommended use or implementation.Best practice

Table 2 on page xiii defines the text and syntax conventions used in this guide.

Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions

ExamplesDescriptionConvention

To enter configuration mode, type

the configure command:

user@host> configure

Represents text that you type.Bold text like this

user@host> show chassis alarms

No alarms currently active

Represents output that appears on

the terminal screen.

Fixed-width text like this

•

A policy term is a named structure

that defines match conditions and

actions.

•

Junos OS CLI User Guide

•

RFC 1997, BGP Communities

Attribute

•

Introduces or emphasizes important

new terms.

•

Identifies guide names.

•

Identifies RFC and Internet draft

titles.

Italic text like this

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Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions (continued)

ExamplesDescriptionConvention

Configure the machine’s domain

name:

[edit]

root@# set system domain-name

domain-name

Represents variables (options for

which you substitute a value) in

commands or configuration

statements.

Italic text like this

•

To configure a stub area, include

the stub statement at the [edit

protocols ospf area area-id]

hierarchy level.

•

The console port is labeled

CONSOLE.

Represents names of configuration

statements, commands, files, and

directories; configuration hierarchy

levels; or labels on routing platform

components.

Text like this

stub <default-metric metric>;Encloses optional keywords or

variables.

< > (angle brackets)

broadcast | multicast

(string1 | string2 | string3)

Indicates a choice between the

mutually exclusive keywords or

variables on either side of the symbol.

The set of choices is often enclosed

in parentheses for clarity.

| (pipe symbol)

rsvp { # Required for dynamic MPLS

only

Indicates a comment specified on the

same line as the configuration

statement to which it applies.

# (pound sign)

community name members [

community-ids ]

Encloses a variable for which you can

substitute one or more values.

[ ] (square brackets)

[edit]

routing-options {

static {

route default {

nexthop address;

retain;

}

Identifies a level in the configuration

hierarchy.

Indention and braces ( { } )

Identifies a leaf statement at a

configuration hierarchy level.

; (semicolon)

GUI Conventions

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Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions (continued)

ExamplesDescriptionConvention

•

In the Logical Interfaces box, select

All Interfaces.

•

To cancel the configuration, click

Cancel.

Represents graphical user interface

(GUI) items you click or select.

Bold text like this

In the configuration editor hierarchy,

select Protocols>Ospf.

Separates levels in a hierarchy of

menu selections.

> (bold right angle bracket)

Documentation Feedback

We encourage you to provide feedback so that we can improve our documentation. You can use either

of the following methods:

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Online feedback system—Click TechLibrary Feedback, on the lower right of any page on the Juniper

Networks TechLibrary site, and do one of the following:

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Click the thumbs-up icon if the information on the page was helpful to you.

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Click the thumbs-down icon if the information on the page was not helpful to you or if you have

suggestions for improvement, and use the pop-up form to provide feedback.

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E-mail—Send your comments to [email protected]. Include the document or topic name,

URL or page number, and software version (if applicable).

Requesting Technical Support

Technical product support is available through the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC).

If you are a customer with an active Juniper Care or Partner Support Services support contract, or are

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covered under warranty, and need post-sales technical support, you can access our tools and resources

online or open a case with JTAC.

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JTAC policies—For a complete understanding of our JTAC procedures and policies, review the JTAC User

Guide located at https://www.juniper.net/us/en/local/pdf/resource-guides/7100059-en.pdf.

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Product warranties—For product warranty information, visit https://www.juniper.net/support/warranty/.

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JTAC hours of operation—The JTAC centers have resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

365 days a year.

Self-Help Online Tools and Resources

For quick and easy problem resolution, Juniper Networks has designed an online self-service portal called

the Customer Support Center (CSC) that provides you with the following features:

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Find CSC offerings: https://www.juniper.net/customers/support/

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Search for known bugs: https://prsearch.juniper.net/

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Find product documentation: https://www.juniper.net/documentation/

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Find solutions and answer questions using our Knowledge Base: https://kb.juniper.net/

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Download the latest versions of software and review release notes:

https://www.juniper.net/customers/csc/software/

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Search technical bulletins for relevant hardware and software notifications:

https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/

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Join and participate in the Juniper Networks Community Forum:

https://www.juniper.net/company/communities/

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Create a service request online: https://myjuniper.juniper.net

To verify service entitlement by product serial number, use our Serial Number Entitlement (SNE) Tool:

https://entitlementsearch.juniper.net/entitlementsearch/

Creating a Service Request with JTAC

You can create a service request with JTAC on the Web or by telephone.

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Visit https://myjuniper.juniper.net.

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Call 1-888-314-JTAC (1-888-314-5822 toll-free in the USA, Canada, and Mexico).

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CHAPTER

Overview

NFX350 Network Services Platform Overview | 18

NFX350 Chassis | 24

NFX350 Interface Modules | 30

NFX350 Cooling System | 35

NFX350 Power System | 36

NFX350 Network Services Platform Overview

IN THIS SECTION

NFX350 Hardware | 19

System Software | 19

Junos OS Releases Supported on NFX Series Hardware | 19

NFX350 Device Models | 20

Benefits and Uses of NFX350 | 23

The Juniper Networks NFX350 Network Services Platform is a secure, automated, software-driven universal

customer premises equipment (uCPE) platform that delivers virtualized network and security services on

demand. Leveraging Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and built on the Juniper Cloud CPE solution,

NFX350 enables service providers to deploy and chain multiple, secure, high-performance virtualized

network functions (VNFs) on a single device.

The NFX350 is suited for large and extra-large deployments. The NFX350 is a high-end resilient uCPE

platform that can be used in secure SD-WAN and secure router deployments.

Figure 1 on page 18 shows the front panel of the NFX350 device.

Figure 1: Front Panel View of NFX350

Figure 2 on page 18 shows the rear panel of the NFX350 device.

Figure 2: Rear Panel View of NFX350

This topic covers:

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NFX350 Hardware

The NFX350 portfolio consists of rack-mount models, with LTE support. The NFX350 device has a 1 U

form factor and comes with built-in fans and power supply.

The NFX350 device can be used as:

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A SD-WAN solution.

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A resilient uCPE platform.

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An integrated branch router and switch, extensible with VNFs.

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A CPE for service providers.

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A secure router for distributed enterprises.

System Software

The NFX350 architecture integrates routing, switching, and security functions on a single platform that

optimizes the usage of system resources. The architecture enables unified management of all the

components through a single CLI. Key components in the NFX350 software include the Junos Control

Plane (JCP), Juniper Device Manager (JDM), Layer 2 dataplane, Layer 3 dataplane, and Virtual Network

Functions (VNFs). The JCP is the Junos virtual machine (VM) running on the host OS, Wind River Linux.

The JCP functions as the single point of management for all the components. The JCP CLI is displayed

when you log in to the NFX350 device.

Junos OS Releases Supported on NFX Series Hardware

The following table provides details of Junos OS software releases supported on the NFX Series platforms:

Table 3: Supported Junos OS Releases on NFX Series Devices

Software Downloads

PageSoftware Package

Supported

Junos OS

Release

NFX

Series

Platform

NFX150 Software

Download Page

nfx-3

jinstall-host-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>- secure-signed.tgz

install-media-host-usb-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>- secure.img

18.1R1 or

later

NFX150

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Table 3: Supported Junos OS Releases on NFX Series Devices (continued)

Software Downloads

PageSoftware Package

Supported

Junos OS

Release

NFX

Series

Platform

NFX250 Software

Download Page

nfx-2

jinstall-host-nfx-2-flex-x86-64-<release-number >-secure-signed.tgz

install-media-host-usb-nfx-2-flex-x86-64-<release-number>-secure.img

15.1X53-D45,

15.1X53-D47,

15.1X53-D470,

and

15.1X53-D471

NFX250

17.2R1

through

19.1R1

NFX250 Software

Download Page

nfx-3

jinstall-host-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>-secure-signed.tgz

install-media-host-usb-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>-secure.img

19.1 R1 or

later

NFX350 Software

Download Page

nfx-3

jinstall-host-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>-secure-signed.tgz

install-media-host-usb-nfx-3-x86-64-<release-number>-secure.img

19.4 R1 or

later

NFX350

NFX350 Device Models

The NFX350 device is available in three models, with LTE support. All models are shipped with built-in AC

power supply and have airflow-out (front-to-back) cooling.

Table 4 on page 20 lists the NFX350 Series device models with device configurations.

Table 4: NFX350 Series Device Configurations

NFX350-S3NFX350-S2NFX350-S1

16-core Intel Skylake

D-2187NT

12-core Intel Skylake

D-2166NT

8-core Intel Skylake

D-2146NT

CPU

128GB64GB32GBRAM

100 GB SSD100 GB SSD100 GB SSDStorage

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