Introduction 16
Redundant images in firmware
The GbE2 Interconnect Switch can store up to two different software images, called
image1
and
image2
,
as well as
boot software, called
boot
.
When you download new software, you are given the ability to specify where it is to be
placed: either into
image1
,
image2
,
or
boot
.
For example, if your active image is currently loaded into
image1
,
you should probably load the new image software
into
image2
.
This lets you test the new software and revert back to the original image stored in
image1
,
if needed.
CAUTION:
Unlike the firmware that has two images, there is only one image of
boot
supported. Upgrading the
boot
image replaces the original
boot
image.
External components
This section describes the front panel of the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch, the QuadT2 Interconnect
Module Panel, and the QuadSX Interconnect Module Panel.
GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel
The front panel of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch has LEDs to indicate link activity, link speed, power status, and
management status. It has two RJ-45 connectors for 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet management ports,
one RS-232 (DB-9) serial management port, and a
power/reset (Pwr/Rst)
button.
Figure 5
GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel
Table 1
GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel
Item Description
Status
1
10G LED
Reserved for future use
2
SAN LED
Green = OctalFC Interconnect Module and Fibre Channel Signal Conditioning Card
match
Amber = OctalFC Interconnect Module and Fibre Channel Signal Conditioning Card
do not match
Off = No OctalFC Interconnect Module installed
Refer to the “HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit option” section in
the “Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch” chapter for information
about the GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit.
3
Front panel RJ-45
connector link speed LEDs
Amber = 1000 Mb/s
Green = 100 Mb/s
Off = 10 Mb/s
4
Pwr/Rst
button
Forces the GbE2 Interconnect Switch to power up or reboot
5
DB-9 connector
Used to access the local management console
