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Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch

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Chapter 1. The Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch

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Summary of Contents for Flex System EN2092

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Page 4: ...nformation document that comes with the product First Edition May 2015 Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the U S other countries or both Printed in USA Copyright Lenovo 2015 Portions Copyright IBM Corporation 2013 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subje...

Page 5: ... an SFP module 13 Removing an SFP module 13 Locating the information panels LEDs and external ports 14 Information panel 14 Information LEDs 16 Switch status LEDs 16 Port status LEDs 17 Configuring the switch 17 Establishing a TCP IP session through the management module 18 Enabling management through external ports 19 Configuring the switch through the Telnet interface 20 Connecting to the switch...

Page 6: ...s 38 Federal Communications Commission FCC statement 38 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement 38 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d Industrie Canada 38 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement 38 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 38 Germany Class A statement 39 Japan VCCI Class A statement 40 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associat...

Page 7: ...Safety Safety statements Lenovo 2015 Portions IBM Corp 2013 v ...

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Page 10: ...UL Regulatory Information This device is for use only with Listed Flex System Enterprise Chasses viii 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch User s Guide ...

Page 11: ...l devices see http www ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us You can obtain up to date information about the switch at http www ibm com supportportal Notes 1 The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware 2 The screens that are described or referenced in this document might differ slightly from the screens that are displayed by your system Screen content varie...

Page 12: ...with twenty eight 1Gb ports down twenty RJ 45 1Gb ports up and four 1Gb 10Gb SFP uplink ports up See Acquiring feature licenses on page 25 for information on how to upgrade the switch with optional licenses You can manage and configure the switch through the following interfaces v A SSHv2 Telnet connection to the embedded command line interface CLI v A terminal emulation program connection to the ...

Page 13: ...art number _____________________________________________ Media access control MAC address for switch _____________________________________________ MAC addresses for other components _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Chapter 1 The Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch 3 ...

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Page 15: ... of a Flex System chassis with the I O bays identified I O module bay 1 I O module bay 3 I O module bay 2 I O module bay 4 To enable the switch to communicate with a compute node at least one switch must be installed in the Flex System chassis For details about network adapter installation configuration and use see the documentation that comes with the network adapter Installing a second switch en...

Page 16: ...vironment v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place v Blue on a component indicates touch points where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the blade server or Flex System chassis open or close a latch and so on v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component on the switch blade serv...

Page 17: ...try 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 Flex System chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack that you are installing the device in for at least 2 seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your bod...

Page 18: ...ainted metal surface of the Flex System chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds 6 If the removed filler module from step 4 occupied two bays v Remove the single high filler module from its static protective package v Install the single high filler module into the unused bay 7 Remove the switch from its static protective package 8 Make sure ...

Page 19: ...rts on the switch are enabled through one of the management module interfaces such as the Web based interface or the CLI Removing or replacing a switch Note The following illustration shows how to remove and replace a switch from a Flex System chassis The appearance of your Flex System chassis might be different see the documentation for your Flex System chassis for additional information To repla...

Page 20: ...on describes cable connections for the switch module For more information about these component part numbers see the section Parts Listing in this document Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware Connecting the serial console cable To connect the serial console cable to the switch connect the serial cable to the mini USB serial console port of the switch an...

Page 21: ...14 Disconnecting the SFP module cable To disconnect the SFP module cable complete the following steps 1 Squeeze the release tabs and gently pull the fiber optic cable from the SFP module 2 Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber optic cable Connecting the RJ 45 cable To connect the RJ 45 connector to the switch push the RJ 45 cable connector into the port connector until it clicks int...

Page 22: ...llowing information v The module housing of the SFP has an integral guide key that is designed to prevent you from inserting the module incorrectly v Use minimal pressure when you insert the module into the port Forcing the module into the port can cause damage to the module or the module port v You can insert or remove the module while the Flex System chassis is turned on v You must first insert ...

Page 23: ...chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the switch for at least 2 seconds 3 Read the information in Handling an SFP module on page 12 4 Remove the SFP module from its static protective package 5 Remove the protective cap if one is installed from the SFP module port where you are installing the SFP module and store it in a s...

Page 24: ...aight out as shown in the following illustration 5 Grasp the wire tab on the SFP module and pull it out of the port 6 Replace the protective cap on the SFP module and the SFP module port 7 Place the SFP module into a static protective package Locating the information panels LEDs and external ports This section describes the information panels and LEDs on the switch and identifies the external port...

Page 25: ...mation panel contains the following components v LEDs that display the following information The status of the switch and its network connection The status of the external connections to the switch For further details about LEDs see Information LEDs on page 16 Chapter 2 Installing the switch 15 ...

Page 26: ...anagement module event log If a hardware error such as a current fault occurs the management module displays it If a firmware error occurs the management module displays the Module did not complete POST message and a post error code that indicates the test that was running when the error was detected Note You can also use the management module to make sure that the switch is operating correctly Fo...

Page 27: ...nt module The Internet protocol IP addresses and SNMP parameters of the switches can be automatically assigned by the Lenovo Director Flex System Deployment wizard when available or you must assign them through the Flex System Management and Configuration program This mode enables you to provide a secure LAN for management of the Flex Systems subsystems that is separate from the data network See E...

Page 28: ...ce to update the switch configuration the management module firmware saves the new configuration in internal nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM If the switch restarts the management module applies the saved configuration to the switch For more information see the Application guide and Command Reference v For switch communication with a remote management station such as a Director management se...

Page 29: ...r system application requires that you use the Web interface program see Configuring the switch through the switch browser based interface on page 21 for additional information v If your system application requires that you use the Telnet program see Configuring the switch through the Telnet interface on page 20 for additional information Enabling management through external ports To access and ma...

Page 30: ...from an external management station or the management module to access and control the switch The management station and the switch must be on the same IP subnet If you have to obtain the IP address for the switch or establish a network connection contact your system or network administrator Be sure to use the correct IP address in the required command as specified in Accessing the main menu Acces...

Page 31: ...ter UART protocol The mini USB serial port is enabled by default Configuring the switch through the switch browser based interface Note HTTP is disabled by default HTTPS is not disabled by default Before you can access and start the browser based interface make sure that you have completed the following procedures v Install the switch in the Flex System chassis v Make sure that the switch firmware...

Page 32: ...ration file but are components of the firmware When you restore the management module to factory defaults the original configuration is restored For more information about configuring and managing the switch through the management module see the Command Reference for the switch Logging in to the switch The switch supports user based security that enables you to prevent unauthorized users from acce...

Page 33: ... of the firmware that is installed complete the following steps 1 Log on to the management module CLI as described in the switch s User s Guide or CLI Reference Guide If necessary obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator 2 Set the environment to the bay where you installed the switch For example system env T system switch 1 3 Issue the info command to display s...

Page 34: ...e TFTP server Examples of IP addresses and masks are described in the following table Network entity IP address 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 IF 128 192 168 2 51 255 255 255 0 Note With this configuration you can ping the switch from the TFTP server Access the switch command line interface CLI ...

Page 35: ...throughput arranged as twenty eight 1 Gb ports down and twenty RJ 45 1 Gb ports up v Upgrade 2 Adds eighty eight 1 Gb full duplex throughput arranged as twenty eight 1 Gb ports down and twenty RJ 45 1 Gb ports up and four 1 Gb or 10 Gb SFP uplink ports up Upgrade licenses are unique to each switch and are nontransferable To acquire an upgrade license activation key purchase the Authorization Code ...

Page 36: ...licenses Once Features on Demand FoD activation key files have been acquired they must be installed on the switch The example below illustrates use of the switch Command Line Interface CLI but other interfaces may also be used such as BBI or SNMP For more information about using SNMP see the Application and ISCLI guide s for the switch module When installing licenses please note the following requ...

Page 37: ...oncritical error applies to one port and the switch is operational You can continue to operate the switch however you must replace it as soon as possible When critical errors occur the switch does not operate To view POST results complete the following steps 1 Log on to the management module as described in the Lenovo Flex System Chassis Management Module Command Line Interface Reference Guide If ...

Page 38: ... indicator in hex Failing functional area Failure criticality A0 AF External interface errors Noncritical B0 FE Reserved Noncritical FF Switch good indicator Operation 28 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch User s Guide ...

Page 39: ...er 1 CRU at your request without a service contract you will be charged for the installation v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it at no additional charge under the type of warranty service that is designated for your compute node For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance see the Warranty In...

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Page 41: ...oftware firmware and operating system device drivers for your Lenovo product The Lenovo Warranty terms and conditions state that you the owner of the Lenovo product are responsible for maintaining and updating all software and firmware for the product unless it is covered by an additional maintenance contract Your service technician will request that you upgrade your software and firmware if the p...

Page 42: ...r system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates To access these pages go to http www ibm com su...

Page 43: ...e configuration and software problems with your Lenovo 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 telephone numbers In the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 Hardware service and support IBM is Lenovo s preferred service provider for the System x Flex System and NeXtScale System...

Page 44: ... this information to contact IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F No 7 Song Ren Rd Taipei Taiwan Telephone 0800 016 888 34 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch User s Guide ...

Page 45: ...ain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without n...

Page 46: ...ble read rate Actual speeds vary and are often less than the possible maximum When referring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for 1 024 bytes MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user ac...

Page 47: ... the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility Table 3 Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particu...

Page 48: ...and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and 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 49: ...Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichke...

Page 50: ...pflichtig Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben Japan VCCI Class A statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio interference may occur in which case the user may be required to ...

Page 51: ...Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A statement People s Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B Notices 41 ...

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Page 53: ...de server and high speed switch modules 5 network requirements 5 external ports enabling 9 enabling management 9 Ethernet cable requirements 9 10 operating speeds on switch 6 F FCC Class A notice 38 fiber optic cables installing 10 removing 11 filler module installation requirements 8 firmware updates 23 G gaseous contamination 37 Germany Class A statement 39 guidelines handling an SFP module 12 h...

Page 54: ...odule cable connecting 10 cable disconnecting 11 description 12 handling 12 installation procedure 13 installing 13 removing 13 small form factor pluggable module removing 13 software service and support telephone numbers 33 solving problems 27 static sensitive devices handling 7 support web page custom 33 switch connection through the Telnet interface 22 high speed 5 I O bay locations 5 installin...

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