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Page 1: ...BNT Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide...

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Page 4: ...ndix C Notices on page 65 and read the IBM Safety Information and the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide on the IBM Documentation CD Second Edition November 2010 Copyright IBM Corporatio...

Page 5: ...al port interface 31 Configuring the switch module through the switch module browser based interface 32 Initial configuration 33 Logging in to the switch module 33 Chapter 7 Updating the software 35 D...

Page 6: ...n EMVG bzw der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EG f r Ger te der Klasse A 69 People s Republic of China Class A warning statement 69 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement 69 Ko...

Page 7: ...uotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Prima di installare q...

Page 8: ...f a caution statement is labeled Statement 1 translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under Statement 1 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this...

Page 9: ...quipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instruc...

Page 10: ...ain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the...

Page 11: ...s the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you s...

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Page 13: ...I O card in each blade server that you want to communicate with the switch module In this environment the expansion card operates as a host channel adapter HCA For additional information see Chapter...

Page 14: ...ion to the serial port interface v A Web browser based interface BBI connection to the switch module For more information see Chapter 6 Configuring the switch module on page 27 Record information abou...

Page 15: ...g Guide v BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Installation Guide or BladeCenter T Advanced Management Module Installation Guide v IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Command Line Interface R...

Page 16: ...ument The following notices and statements are used in this document v Note These notices provide important tips guidance or advice v Important These notices provide information or advice that might h...

Page 17: ...his document might differ slightly from your hardware and your switch module might have labels that are not shown in the illustrations in this document For more information about the components of the...

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Page 19: ...bay 10 I O module bay 5 Power connector 2 Power connector 1 Management module 1 Management module bay 2 Blower module 1 Blower module 1 error LED Blower module 2 error LED Blower module 2 Rear system...

Page 20: ...module blade server or BladeCenter unit indicates that the component can be hot swapped which means that if the BladeCenter unit and operating system support hot swap capability you can remove or inst...

Page 21: ...or exposed printed circuitry v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it v While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal surface of the...

Page 22: ...d metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds 5 If the removed filler module from step 3 occupied two bays v Remove...

Page 23: ...e switch module For information and instructions see Chapter 3 Installing and removing a 10 Gb SFP module on page 15 and the documentation that comes with the SFP module 13 Attach any cables that are...

Page 24: ...e cables and the optional network devices to which the cables have been connected For the locations of the connectors on the BladeCenter unit see the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit...

Page 25: ...eCenter unit see the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit Then continue with Chapter 3 Installing and removing a 10 Gb SFP module on page 15 Chapter 2 Installing and replacing a switch m...

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Page 27: ...e it also applies to the 1 Gb small form factor pluggable SFP module 3 The switch module also supports MSA compliant copper direct attach cables DAC up to 7 m 23 ft in length Handling an SFP module Be...

Page 28: ...or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser di...

Page 29: ...2 seconds 3 Read the information in Handling an SFP module on page 15 4 Remove the SFP module from its static protective package 5 Remove the protective cap if one is installed from the SFP module po...

Page 30: ...see Disconnecting the SFP module cable on page 20 Attention To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP module make sure that you disconnect the fiber optic cable before you remove the SFP module 4 Unloc...

Page 31: ...ware Connecting the serial console cable To connect the serial console cable to the switch module connect the serial cable to the RS 232 serial console port of the switch module and the other end of t...

Page 32: ...nt Make sure that the cable is well supported To connect the SFP module cable complete the following steps 1 Remove the protective caps from the end of the fiber optic cable Protective cap Fiber optic...

Page 33: ...e RJ 45 cable connector into the port connector until it clicks into place as shown in the following illustration Disconnecting the RJ 45 cable To disconnect the RJ 45 connector squeeze the release ta...

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Page 35: ...o the switch module For further details about LEDs see Information LEDs on page 24 v Ten SFP port connectors to attach SFP modules These connectors are identified as ports EXT1 through EXT10 in the I...

Page 36: ...stem log v An LED test occurs whenever the switch module is turned on All LEDs are lit and remain lit during POST and then all the LEDs except the OK LED turn off Any errors that are detected during P...

Page 37: ...Link Activity LED Ports 1 through 10 This green LED is on ports 1 through 10 It indicates whether the corresponding port link is up or down and the status of the link activity for the corresponding p...

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Page 39: ...ffic This mode enables the use of additional switch module IP addresses on different IP subnets than the management modules This is useful when the switch modules are to be managed and controlled as p...

Page 40: ...for logging on to interfaces or programs v The screens that are described or referenced in this document might differ slightly from the screens that are displayed by your system Screen content varies...

Page 41: ...t be managed through the management module Data traffic is allowed on external ports Enabled Disabled The switch can be managed through the management module or a blade server No traffic is allowed on...

Page 42: ...IP subnet If you have to obtain the IP address for the switch module or establish a network connection contact your system or network administrator Be sure to use the correct IP address in the require...

Page 43: ...d of the specifically designed serial cable that comes with your device into the RS 232 port and connect the other end to the management station For additional information see Connecting the serial co...

Page 44: ...efore you can access and start the browser based interface make sure that you have completed the following procedures v Install the switch module in the BladeCenter unit v Make sure that the switch mo...

Page 45: ...BNT Command Reference for the switch module Logging in to the switch module The switch module supports user based security that enables you to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the switch or c...

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Page 47: ...number of the I O module bay that contains the switch module that you installed then note the corresponding level of the software for the switch module Obtaining the latest level of switch software T...

Page 48: ...dress Mask TFTP server 192 168 2 178 255 255 255 0 Management module eth0 192 168 2 237 255 255 255 0 Switch module current IP configuration 192 168 2 51 255 255 255 0 Note With this configuration you...

Page 49: ...just installed 3 Click Power Off Module s 4 Select the I O module bay on which the software update was just installed 5 Click Power On Module s Wait 60 seconds for POST to be completed 6 Click Monito...

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Page 51: ...ervice technicians For information about the terms of the warranty see Appendix B Warranty on page 45 The replaceable components in the following table are Tier 1 CRUs If other BladeCenter components...

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Page 53: ...e management module The specific failure is displayed on the system status I O module panel of the management module Note For the locations and descriptions of the switch module LEDs see Chapter 5 Inf...

Page 54: ...ode and corresponding failure You might have to provide this information when you call for service For details see Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance on page 43 Diagnostic indicator in h...

Page 55: ...following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documentation that is provided with your IBM product The documentation that comes with IBM systems also describ...

Page 56: ...ry or region see http www ibm com services sl products For more information about Support Line and other IBM services see http www ibm com services or see http www ibm com planetwide for support telep...

Page 57: ...not for resale The term Machine means an IBM machine its features conversions upgrades elements or accessories or any combination of them The term Machine does not include any software programs whethe...

Page 58: ...ing from misuse including but not limited to use of any Machine capacity or capability other than that authorized by IBM in writing accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment o...

Page 59: ...wing the instructions that IBM provides You may request IBM to install Machine Code changes however you may be charged for that service Some parts of IBM Machines are designated as Customer Replaceabl...

Page 60: ...ided by IBM with the Machine and data including without limitation the following 1 information about identified or identifiable individuals or legal entities Personal Data and 2 your confidential or p...

Page 61: ...regard to conflict of law principles THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION Jurisdiction All...

Page 62: ...rty and tangible personal property caused by IBM s negligence and b the amount of any other actual direct damages up to the greater of 100 000 00 or the charges if recurring 12 months charges apply fo...

Page 63: ...MBODIA AND LAOS Governing Law The following replaces laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine in the first sentence laws of the State of New York United States of America CAMBODIA INDONES...

Page 64: ...Code and Licensed Internal Code LIC Arbitration The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled by...

Page 65: ...this section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply...

Page 66: ...cancy occurred If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other party appoints its the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitr...

Page 67: ...ros Congo Republic Djibouti Democratic Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea Bissau Ivory Coast Lebanon Libya Madagascar Mali Mauritania Mauriti...

Page 68: ...9 in Liechtenstein all of our rights duties and obligations are settled exclusively by the competent court of Zurich and 10 to the competent courts of Czech republic Arbitration The following is added...

Page 69: ...and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries...

Page 70: ...cept as otherwise provided by mandatory law a IBM s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statemen...

Page 71: ...limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty will not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty The following sentence is adde...

Page 72: ...e amount you paid for the Machine directly relating to the Default Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability referred to in item a above under no circumstances is IBM its su...

Page 73: ...ages for any one Default will not in any event except as provided in items a and b above exceed the greater of 1 Pounds Sterling 75 000 or 2 125 of the total purchase price payable or the charges for...

Page 74: ...6 CRU and Courier or Depot Service At IBM s discretion you will receive CRU service or you will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by IBM IBM will provide you with a shipping conta...

Page 75: ...t Business Day Warranty Service NBD is based on commercially reasonable effort IBM encourages you to use available remote support technologies Failure to install and use available remote connectivity...

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Page 77: ...TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could...

Page 78: ...service marks of others Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance CD or DVD drive speed is the variabl...

Page 79: ...d connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part...

Page 80: ...warning statement Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt ents...

Page 81: ...igung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten EMVG bzw der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EG f r Ger te der Klasse A Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung...

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Page 83: ...h the browser based interface 32 through the serial port interface 31 through the Telnet interface 30 33 country unique warranty terms 49 courier or depot service 62 critical errors 41 CRU service 62...

Page 84: ...SFP module port 25 switch module status 23 24 25 switch module error 23 24 25 system status 23 24 25 system error 23 24 liability limitation of 48 limitation of liability 48 link activity status port...

Page 85: ...net switch module 23 24 switch module or SFP module port 25 port link Ethernet switch module 23 24 switch module or SFP module port 25 system 23 24 25 subnet masks 30 support web site 43 switch module...

Page 86: ...r documentation 3 9 compatible BladeCenter options 8 IBM product information 1 IBM ServerProven list 1 8 product registration 2 Web based network management 32 74 BNT Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module...

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Page 88: ...Part Number 81Y1115 Printed in USA 1P P N 81Y1115...

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