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6.3.4 Software requirements
The SP Switch Router requires an SP system operating with PSSP 2.3 (or later)
with the appropriate APAR level and AIX 4.2.1 (or later) on the primary and
backup nodes for the SP Switch and on the control workstation.
If the SP Switch Router is used in an SP partition where there are nodes
operating at lower than the required level of PSSP and AIX, you will have to
apply service updates to the software operating on those nodes.
6.4 Network interface
The RS/6000 SP Switch Router (Machine Type 9077) requires a minimum of
three connections with your SP system in order to establish a functional and safe
network. These connections are:
1. A network connection with the control workstation.
The SP Switch Router must be connected to the control workstation for
system administration purposes. This connection may be either:
•
A direct Ethernet connection between the SP Switch Router and the
control workstation.
•
An Ethernet connection from the SP Switch Router to an external
network, which then connects to the control workstation. See
Section 6.4.1, “Connecting to the control workstation” on page 190 for
more information.
2. A connection between an SP Switch Router adapter and the SP Switch.
The SP Switch Router transfers information into and out of the processor
nodes of your SP system. The link between the SP Switch Router and the SP
processor nodes is implemented by an SP Switch Router adapter (F/C 4021)
and a switch cable connecting the Switch Router adapter to a valid switch
port on the SP Switch. See Section 6.4.3, “Connecting to the SP Switch” on
page 192 for more information.
3. A frame-to-frame electrical ground.
The SP Switch Router frame must be connected to the SP frame with a
grounding cable. This frame-to-frame ground is required in addition to the SP
Switch Router electrical ground. The purpose of the frame-to-frame ground is
to maintain the SP and SP Switch Router systems at the same electrical
potential.
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