--- title: "Hardware Components" canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/IIGFIAIA/14385186/Hardware%20Components" format: markdown --- The Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE are 2-U platforms that you install in a seismic equipment rack using mounting rails and materials that ship with each appliance. For information about rack mounting, see [ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[Installing](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[the](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176) [ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[Infoblox-4030](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[and](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*[Infoblox-4030-10GE](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385176)*. The Infoblox-4030 front panel comes with an optional front cover that you can install when you first set up the appliance. For information about how to install the front cover, refer to the installation instructions that ship with it. --- **Note**: (DC Systems only) If you want your appliance to be NEBS Level 3 compliant, DO NOT install the front cover. --- *Figure* *1* *Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GE, Front* *View with Cover* > Macro (inline-media-image) # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) Front Panel After you remove the front panel cover, front panel components include the hard disk drives and indicator lights. Front panel components are illustrated in [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)*[Figure](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)*[2](#HardwareComponents-bookmark4)*. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *2* *Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GE* *with* *Front Panel* *Cover* *Removed* ![image](media://812727e1-96ef-4dbe-881a-126c24e088e5) The front panel components are described in [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[Table](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[1](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*. > Macro (anchor) *Table 1* *Front* *Panel* *Components* | **Component** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | UID Button and LED | The unit identification button and LED. Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs on the front and rear panels. In a rack environment, the UID feature enables easier location of a server when moving between the front and rear of the rack. Blue = UID is activated Dark = UID is deactivated | | System Health LEDs | These LEDs identify 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 | Four (4) hot-swappable hard disk drives configured in a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) 10 array. For information about RAID 10 array, see [ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)*[Managing the Disk](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260) [ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)*[Subsystem](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260)[ .](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385260) | | 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 | This port is not supported. Use the console port or LAN1 port for initial setup. | # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) Disk Drive LEDs The disk drives are located on the appliance front panel. [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)*[Table](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)*[2](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark7) 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 (Green/Amber)** | **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) > Macro (anchor) Rear Panel The Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances offer a choice of dual AC power supplies or dual DC power supplies. Power supplies are hot swappable; any single power supply can be replaced without disrupting appliance operations. The Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE provide four (4) active SFP Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that operate as Infoblox MGMT, LAN1, HA, and LAN2 ports in the Infoblox system. Port assignments are from left to right and reflect stand> Macro (anchor) ard Infoblox port assignments as shown in [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[Figure 3](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10) and listed in [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[Table 3](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *3* *Infoblox-4030-10GE,* *Rear* *View* > Macro (inline-media-image) --- **Note**: The SFP/SFP+ MGMT, LAN1, HA, and LAN2 ports operate as described in [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[Table 3](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark10). The RJ-45 ports on the rear of the Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE chassis are deactivated. You can only use the SFP/SFP+ ports. Also see [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[10-Gigabit](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[Ethernet](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[Connectivity](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark13) for specific guidelines on setting up Infoblox-4030-10GE 10-Gigabit interfaces and network connections. [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[Table 5](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19) summarizes SFP/SFP+ connectivity for the Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances. --- *Table 3* *Rear* *Panel Components* | **Component** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | MGMT Port | A port for use with appliance management or DNS service. You can enable the MGMT port and define its use through the Infoblox GUI. | | LAN1 Port | A port that connects a NIOS appliance to the network. You must use the LAN1 port to set up the appliance initially. It handles all traffic if you do not enable the MGMT and LAN2 ports. The appliance uses its LAN1 port for DNS service traffic. The LAN1 and HA ports must be set to run at the same line speed. | | HA Port | 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-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances. If the appliance operates as a standalone appliance, the HA port may not be used for DNS service traffic and remains inactive. From NIOS 8.6.x onwards, hybrid HA is supported. A hybrid HA pair can comprise a physical appliance and a virtual appliance, two physical appliances, or two virtual appliances. For more information on limitations of using HA pair combinations, see [*Limitations of Using a Combination of a Physical Appliance and a Virtual Appliance for HA*](https://docs.infoblox.com/space/nios90/156697214/About+HA+Pairs#Limitations-of-Using-a-Combination-of-a-Physical-Appliance-and-a-Virtual-Appliance-for-HA). | | LAN2 Port | A port that connects a NIOS appliance to the network. The LAN2 port is not enabled by default. You can enable the LAN2 port and define its use through the Infoblox GUI after the initial setup. The appliance may use its LAN2 port for DNS service traffic. | | 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). Only a properly grounded USB-to-Serial dongle is allowed to connect to the serial console port. If the dongle is connected to a laptop, this laptop must also be properly grounded. Failure to do so may result in damage to the serial console port of the Infoblox appliance. Infoblox is not responsible for such damage. For DB-9 pin assignments, see [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[Figure](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[6](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17). | | 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 blue to indicate that the appliance is currently being identified. This LED illuminates when you press the UID button on the front panel. For information about the UID button, see [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[Table](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[1](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark5). | # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) Ethernet Port LEDs View the Activity and Link LEDs to see link activity and connection speeds on Ethernet ports. [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark12)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark12)*[Figure 4](#HardwareComponents-bookmark12)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark12)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark12) describes the status conveyed by Ethernet port LEDs through their color and illumination (steady glow or blinking). > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *4 Ethernet Port LEDs* ![image](media://e8b6eff2-73bb-4ee3-87eb-a1062a15c36a) # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) 10-Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity --- **Note**: [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[Table 5](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19) summarizes SFP/SFP+ usage for the Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances. --- When you install the Infoblox-4030-10GE, 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 by using the same transceivers. 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 inserting a second transceiver of the same type. This requirement applies to both RJ-45 and optical interfaces. Otherwise, for a standalone appliance, you can leave the HA port without an installed transceiver, as the port will be inactive. --- **Note**: If the LAN1 and HA ports have different-speed SFPs installed (LAN1=10GbE, HA=1GbE) , both ports will be set to 10GbE and the port containing a 1GbE transceiver will not pass traffic. --- - 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. [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark15)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark15)*[Figure 5](#HardwareComponents-bookmark15)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark15)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark15) summarizes the requirements and port order for the Infoblox-4030-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet configuration. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *5 10GbE* *Port Setting* *Requirements* ![image](media://724a3adb-056c-4e7b-b694-13e98ba08817) --- **Note**: [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[Table 5](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark19) summarizes SFP and SFP+ support for Infoblox appliance models. --- # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) Connector Pin Assignments As noted, the Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances provide the following ports on the rear panel: - USB ports (reserved for future use) - Male DB-9 console port - Four (4) active RJ-45/SFP/SFP+ 1000Base-T/10000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet ports, depending on ordered appliance configuration - Active 10/100/1000 iLO/IPMI port [ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[Figure 6](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)*[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17)[ ](#HardwareComponents-bookmark17) describes standard DB-9 connector pin assignments. DB-9 pin assignments follow the EIA232 standard. > Macro (anchor) *Figure* *6 DB-9 Pin Assignments* > Macro (inline-media-image) # > Macro (anchor) > Macro (anchor) SFP/SFP+ Interfaces --- **Note**: In Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances, always install your transceivers in the ports before turning your system on for the first time. Install the same transceiver type in both the LAN1 and HA ports. If you are not using HA, the HA port can be left without a transceiver. --- The Infoblox-4030 and Infoblox-4030-10GE appliances ship with four (4) SFP or SFP+ Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and matching transceivers, depending on the appliance model and the ordered configuration. Depending on chosen options, SFP and SFP+ interfaces support the following Infoblox-sold transceivers (other supported third-party transceivers are listed in [ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)*[Infoblox](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)*[Appliance SFP/SFP+ Transceivers](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)*[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)[ ](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFIAIA/pages/14385244/Infoblox-4030+Infoblox-4030-10GE+Field+Replaceable+Unit+Part+Numbers#Infoblox-4030/Infoblox-4030-10GEFieldReplaceableUnitPartNumbers-bookmark73)). *Table 4* *SPF/SFP+ Transceiver* *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) *Table 5* *SFP/SFP+* *Appliance Support* *Summary* | **Infoblox appliance Model** | **SFP/SFP+ ** **Support** | **# of active SFP/ SFP+ ports** | **10GbE ** **Support** | **Accelerated 10 GbE Support** | **HA** | **Disabled internal RJ-45 ports** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IB-4030 | Y**¹** | 4**²** | N | N/A | Y | Y | | IB-4030-10GE | Y**³** | 4**²** | Y**³** | Y**³** | Y | Y | ¹ – 1GbE SFP support only. Uses 1GbE hardware acceleration for DNS query caching applications. ² – In both models, MGMT and HA ports do not carry DNS query traffic. The LAN1 and LAN2 interfaces are used for DNS query traffic only. ³ – Uses 10GbE hardware acceleration for DNS query caching applications.