--- title: "Infoblox 4000 Series Hardware Components" canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/4000SeriesInstallGuide/36739036/Infoblox%204000%20Series%20Hardware%20Components" format: markdown --- The Infoblox 4000 Series are 2-U appliances that you can efficiently mount in a standard equipment rack. For information about rack mounting, see *[Infoblox 4000](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[Series](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[Rack](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[Installation](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143)*[ .](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143) The front panel comes with a removable cover. --- **Note**: If you wish to run the Infoblox 4000 Series in a NEBS-3 configuration, remove the front panel of the appliance as shown in *[Figure 2](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark9)* (for DC only). --- *Figure* *1 Infoblox* *4000* *Series Front* *View* > Macro (inline-media-image) # > Macro (anchor) Appliance Front Panel Removing the front panel cover reveals front panel components, including the hard disk drives and indicator lights, illustrated in *[Figure 2](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark9)* and described in *[Table 1](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark10)*. For explanations of Ethernet port LEDs, and console and Ethernet port connector pin assignments, see *[Ethernet](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[Port LEDs](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark13) and *[Interface](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[Connector](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[Pin](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*[Assignments](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark18)*. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *2 Infoblox* *4000* *Series* *with* *Front* *Panel* *Cover* *Removed* > Macro (inline-media-image) **rive** **3** *[Table 1](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark10)* describes front panel components for the Infoblox 4000 Series appliance. > Macro (anchor) *Table 1* *Front Panel* *Components for Infoblox 4000 Series* | **Component** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | UID LED and Button | The unit identification button and LED. The UID feature enables easier location of a server when moving from the front and rear of the rack.
Blue = UID is activated Dark = UID is deactivated | | System Health LED | This LED identifies the overall health of the system.
Green = Normal Amber = System is degraded Red = System is in critical condition | | Power On/ Standby Button and Power LED | This LED indicates whether the power is on.
Green = System is on Amber = System is in standby mode
Dark = System has no power supply | | Disk Drives (all systems use hot-swappable hard disks) | The** Infoblox-4010** uses four (4) hard disk drives configured in a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) 10 array. The **Advanced Appliance PT-400**0 uses four (4) hard disk drives in a RAID 10 array. The **Trinzic Reporting TR-4000** appliance uses four (4) hard disk drives in a RAID 6 array.
The **Network Insight ND-4000** uses eight (8) hard disk drives in a RAID-10 array. | | Drive LEDs | Each disk drive has one Fault/UID LED (green/amber) that indicates the connection of the disk drive, and a circular Online/Activity LED (green) that goes around the Fault/UID LED to indicate read/write activity status of the disk drive. | | VGA Port | The VGA port is not supported. Use the console port or LAN1 port for initial setup. | # > Macro (anchor) Disk Drive Front Panel LEDs Disk drives are located on the appliance front panel. To the right of each drive, two LEDs display connection and activity status. *[Table](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark12)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark12)*[2](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark12)* lists the disk drive LED combinations and the states they represent. > Macro (anchor) *Table 2* *Disk Drive* *LED Combinations* | **Online/Activity LED (Green)** | **Fault/UID LED (Amber/Blue)** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | Off or circulating green | Steady green | The drive is operating normally. | | Off or circulating green | Steady amber | The drive has failed, or it has received a predictive failure alert. | # > Macro (anchor) Ethernet Port LEDs View the Activity and Link LEDs to see link activity and connection speeds on Ethernet ports. *[Figure 3](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark14)* describes the status conveyed by Ethernet port LEDs through their color and illumination (steady glow or blinking). > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *3 Ethernet Port LEDs* ![image](media://26f7f0de-51a9-4fd1-82f7-cfe8a0fd6779) # > Macro (anchor) SFP/SFP+ Interface Support The Infoblox 4000 Series appliances support optional interface configurations to accept SFP transceiver modules, for 1GbE optical and copper connectivity. To support connectivity to 10 Gigabit (10GbE) networking infrastructure, Infoblox also offers versions of the Infoblox IB-4010, Network Insight ND-4000, Advanced Appliance PT-4000 and Trinzic Reporting TR-4000 that provide 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) interfaces accepting SFP+ transceiver modules. An example showing optical port configuration appears in *[Figure 7](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark24)*. --- **Note**: The IB-4010, IB-4020, and Advanced Appliance PT-4000 support four (4) active interfaces in the optional 1GbE SFP and 10GbE SFP+ configurations. Other appliances in the Infoblox 4000 Series, specifically the ND-4000 and TR-4000, support three active interfaces in the optional 1GbE SFP or 10GbE SFP+ configurations. The port designated HA is inactive for these models. Order of ports from left to right is otherwise the same. For details on Advanced Appliance PT-4000-10GE support, see *[Infoblox](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[PT-4000-10GE](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[10-Gigabit Ethernet](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)* *[Connectivity](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[.](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16) --- In optional configurations for the Infoblox 4000 Series, the Infoblox 1GbE SFP or 10GbE SFP+ ports replace the functionality in the original system MGMT, LAN1, HA and LAN2 ports, thereby disabling the original system MGMT, LAN1, HA and LAN2 ports. 10GbE interfaces accept 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., two copper interfaces and two fiber interfaces). SFP and SFP+ transceivers may be used in a mixed configuration in the offered 4-Port 10GbE configuration. One possible use case involves installing 10GbE SR SFP+ transceivers in the LAN1 and LAN2 ports for an Infoblox-4010 appliance, and installing 1GbE SFP copper transceivers in the MGMT and HA interfaces. --- **Note**: For ND-4000 and TR-4000 appliance models configured with 1GbE SFP or 10GbE SFP+ interfaces, the HA port is reserved for future use and otherwise unused. Order of ports from left to right is otherwise identical. --- See the section *[Infoblox](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[4000](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[Series](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[Field](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[Replaceable](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*[Units](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/36643291)*, for specific information on part numbers, availability, and device compatibility. # > Macro (anchor) Infoblox PT-4000-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity --- **Note**: Guidelines described in this section apply only to the PT-4000-10GE Advanced Appliance with its 10GbE configuration. --- When you install the PT-4000-10GE Advanced Appliance, some installation guidelines must be followed: - *Install* *all* *transceivers into* *the* *ports* *for* *your appliance* *before* *turning* *the* *system* *on* *for* *the* *first* *time.* - The LAN1 and HA ports must be set to the same line speed. In the expected 10-Gigabit deployment, LAN1 will be set to run to 10GbE line speed. If you are running HA with a second appliance, the HA interface must be set to the same line speed as the LAN1 port by using the same transceiver type. This requirement applies to both RJ-45 and optical interfaces. - The MGMT, LAN1 and LAN2 interface line speeds may be set independently. - The 10-Gigabit Ethernet option also supports mixed mode configurations, in which RJ-45 and optical transceivers may be used in the same appliance. *[Figure 4](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark17)* summarizes the requirements and port order for the PT-4000-10GE Advanced Appliance. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *4* *PT-4000* *Appliance* *10GbE Port Setting* *Requirements* ![image](media://508f5e73-effd-40e9-b3a9-d1b75d1283bd) # > Macro (anchor) Interface Connector Pin Assignments An Infoblox 4000 Series appliance provides four types of ports on its rear panel: - USB port (reserved for future use) - Male DB-9 console port - RJ-45 100Base-T/1000Base-T auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet ports - Active 10/100/1000 iLO/IPMI port *[Figure 5](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark19)* describes DB-9 and RJ-45 connector pin assignments. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *5 DB-9 Console* *Port* *and* *RJ-45* *Port* *Pinouts* ![image](media://957facff-04b8-4f18-950b-1b1fe1cbea9b) 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. # > Macro (anchor) SFP/SFP+ Ports The Infoblox 4000 series appliances ship with three or with four (4) SFP or SFP+ transceivers, depending on the appliance model and the ordered configuration. Depending on the options you have selected, Infoblox 4000 series appliances support the following Infoblox-sold transceivers shown in *[Table](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark21)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark21)*[3](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark21)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark21) (other supported third-party transceivers are listed in *[Transceivers for](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37486602/Infoblox+4000+Series+SFP+SFP+Transceivers#Infoblox4000SeriesSFP/SFP+Transceivers-bookmark81)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37486602/Infoblox+4000+Series+SFP+SFP+Transceivers#Infoblox4000SeriesSFP/SFP+Transceivers-bookmark81)*[1GbE SFP and 10GbE SFP+ Support](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37486602/Infoblox+4000+Series+SFP+SFP+Transceivers#Infoblox4000SeriesSFP/SFP+Transceivers-bookmark81)*). > Macro (anchor) *Table 3* *SPF/SFP+ Interface* *Modules Specifications* | **SFP/SFP+ Interface** | **Specifications** | | --- | --- | | RoHS 6 Compliant 1000 BASE-T Copper SFP Transceiver Infoblox part number: IB-SFP-CO | - Up to 1.25Gb/s bi-directional data links - Hot-pluggable SFP footprint - Extended case temperature range (0°C to +85°C) - Fully metallic enclosure for low EMI - Low power dissipation (1.05 W typical) - Compact RJ-45 connector assembly - RoHS 6 compliant and Lead Free - Access to physical layer IC via 2-wire serial bus - 1000 BASE-T operation in host systems with SGMII interface | | RoHS 6 Compliant 2Gb/s 850nm SFP Transceiver
Infoblox part number: IB-SFP-SX | - Up to 2.125 Gb/s bi-directional data links - Hot-pluggable DFP footprint - Commercial operating temperature range: 0°C to 70°C - 850nm Oxide VCSEL laser transmitter - Duplex LC connect - RoHS 6 Compliant and Lead-Free - Up to 500m on 50/125μm MMF,300m on 62.5/125μm MMF - Metal enclosure, for lower EMI - Single 3.3V power supply - Low power dissipation | | Infoblox SFP+ Long Range 10GbE LR fiber Transceiver
Infoblox part number: IB-SFPPLUS-LR | - Hot-pluggable SFP+ footprint - Supports 9.95 to 10.5Gb/s bit rates - Power dissipation < 1W - RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free) - Commercial temperature range -5°C to 70°C - Single 3.3V power supply - Maximum link length of 10km - Uncooled 1310nm DFB laser - Receiver limiting electrical interface - Duplex LC connector | | Infoblox SFP+ Short Range 10GbE SR fiber Transceiver
Infoblox part number: IB-SFPPLUS-SR | - Hot-pluggable SFP+ footprint - Supports 9.95 to 10.5 Gb/s bit rates - Power dissipation < 1W - RoHS-6 compliant (lead-free) - Commercial temperature range 0°C to 70°C - Single 3.3V power supply - Maximum link length of 300m on 2000 MHz-km MMF - Uncooled 850nm VCSEL laser - Receiver limiting electrical interface - Duplex LC connector | # > Macro (anchor) Infoblox 4000 Series Appliance Rear Panel The Infoblox 4000 Series appliances offer a choice of dual AC power supplies, or dual DC power supplies with or without NEBS-3 compliance. In all cases, power supplies are hot swappable; any single power supply can be replaced without disrupting the operations of the appliance. The Infoblox 4000 Series provides four (4) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that operate as the MGMT port, LAN1 port, High Availability (HA) port and LAN2 port in the Infoblox system. The four port assignments are from left to right and reflect standard Infoblox port assignments as shown in *[Figure 4](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark17)* and listed in *[Table 4](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark26)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark26). *[Figure 7](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark24)* illustrates the optional system configuration with optical interfaces. *Figure** 6*> Macro (anchor) *Infoblox** 4000** Series Rear** View with RJ-45 Gigabit **Ethernet** Ports* > Macro (inline-media-image) For information on installing an earth ground connector to the chassis for DC-based 4000-Series systems, see*[ Ground Lug](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40)*[Installation](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40)*[(DC Systems Only)](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/4000SeriesInstallGuide/pages/37290143/Infoblox+4000+Series+Rack+Installation#Infoblox4000SeriesRackInstallation-bookmark40) of this guide. > Macro (anchor) *Figure** 7 Infoblox** 4000** Series, **Rear** View** with Four SFP+ Interfaces* > Macro (inline-media-image) *[Figure 8](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark25)* shows the rear view of the Infoblox PT-4000-10GE appliance. > Macro (anchor) *Figure** 8** Infoblox** PT-4000-10GE** appliance,** Rear** View **with Four** SFP/SFP+ Interfaces* > Macro (inline-media-image) See the preceding section, *[SFP/SFP+ Interface](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark15)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark15)*[Support](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark15)*, for details on optical interface configuration. Also see*[ Infoblox](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[PT-4000-10GE](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[10-Gigabit](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[Ethernet Connectivity](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark16) for details on transceiver usage in the PT-4000-10GE appliance. For a complete summary of 1GbE and 10GbE support on all Infoblox 4000 Series appliances, see [Table](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark27)[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark27)[5](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark27). *[Table 4](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark26)* provides more-specific information for each interface on the Infoblox 4000 Series rear panel. > Macro (anchor) *Table 4* *Infoblox* *4000 Series Rear* *Panel* *Components* | **Component** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | MGMT Port | A 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. You must manage the Advanced Appliance PT-4000/PT-4000-10GE through the MGMT port. | | LAN1 Port | LAN1 connects the NIOS appliance to the network. You use the LAN1 port for initial appliance setup. It handles all traffic if you do not enable the MGMT and LAN2 ports. | | HA Port (*inactive* *and* *reserved* *for* *future* *use* *in* *the* *ND-4000* *and* *TR-4000*) | A 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 use their HA ports for VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) advertisements. *HA* *is* *supported* *in* *the* *Infoblox-4010* *and* *PT-4000* *appliances*. **ND-4000** and **TR-4000 Reporting**: HA Port inactive and reserved for future use. | | LAN2 Port | LAN2 connects a NIOS appliance to the network. LAN2 is disabled by default. You enable the LAN2 port and define its use through the Grid Manager after the initial setup. | | 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). If your system lacks a DB-9 serial port, use a properly grounded USB-to-Serial dongle for connection to the serial console port. If the dongle is connected to a laptop, the laptop also must be properly grounded. Failure to do so may cause damage to the serial console port of the Infoblox appliance. Infoblox is not responsible for such damage. For DB-9 pin assignments, see *[Figure](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[ ](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[5](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark19)*. | | iLO/IPMI Port | Dedicated Ethernet port used for LOM (integrated Lights Out Management) with specific releases of NIOS. Ensure that the iLO/IPMI port is properly connected to its dedicated IPMI network before you configure LOM through the Grid Manager for remote management. The IPMI/LOM port supports up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Follow best practices for IPMI usage in the network by not allowing the LOM port to connect to the general-use data center network. | | VGA Port | This port is not supported. Use the console port or LAN1 port for initial setup. | | USB Ports | Reserved for future use. | | Power Supplies | Each of the two redundant power supplies has a power outlet for connecting the appliance to a standard DC (Direct Current) or AC power source. | | Power Supply LEDs | Green = Normal Off = System is off or power supply has failed. | | UID LED | Turns on blue to indicate device that is currently being interacted with in the rack. Turned on by pressing the UID button on the front panel. See *[Table 1](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[.](#Infoblox4000SeriesHardwareComponents-bookmark10) | > Macro (anchor) *Table 5* *SFP/SFP+* *Appliance Support* *Summary* | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Infoblox 4000 Series Model | SFP/SFP+ Support | # of active SFP/ SFP+ ports | 10 GbE Support? | Accelerated 10 GbE Support? | HA? | | IB-4000 | Y¹ | 4 | Y¹ | N | Y | | ND-4000 | Y¹ | 3 | Y¹ | N | N | | TR-4000 | Y¹ | 3 | Y¹ | N | N | | PT-4000 | Y | 4 | N | N | Y | | PT-4000-10GE | Y | 4 | Y | Y² | Y | ¹ – Optional 1GbE or 10GbE line card. ² – PT-4000-10GE uses 10GbE hardware acceleration for DNS security threats targeting DNS caching and authoritative applications.