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Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the general information in Appendix A, “IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 43, and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 67. First Edition (May 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government[...]

Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . .3 Major components of the GbE switch [...]

Initial configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1 Logging in to the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Chapter 6. Updating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 3 Determining the level of GbE switch module software . . . . . . . .3 3 Obtaining the latest level of switch software . . . . . . . . . . .3 3 Upgrading the Gb[...]

Safety Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produkt u si prectete pr írucku bezpecnostních inst rukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit pr oduct installeert eerst de veiligheids[...]

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobr e Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här pr odukten. vi Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide[...]

Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v [...]

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Chapter 1. Introduction The Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM ® BladeCenter ® is an I/O module that is installed into a BladeCenter unit. This Installation Guide contains information about installing and configuring the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter . Note: Throughout this document, the [...]

Yo u can obtain up-to-date information about the BladeCenter and other IBM server products at http://www .ibm.com/support/. Record information about your GbE switch in the following table: Product name Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Serial number _________________________________________________ Media access con[...]

v User’ s Guide that comes with your management module. This document contains information for configuring your GbE switch module using the management-module user interface. v IBM BladeCenter Management Module Command Line Refer ence Guide This document contains information for configuring your GbE switch module using the management-module CLI. I[...]

Major components of the GbE switch module Orange on the release latch on the GbE switch module indicates that the device can be hot-swapped, which means that you can install or remove this component while the BladeCenter unit power is turned on. See Chapter 3, “Installing and removing options,” on page 15 for mor e information about installing [...]

Information panel overview The information panel provides LEDs, which display the status of the GbE switch module and the network (see “LEDs” on page 6) and external connections for the GbE switch module. The following illustration shows the information panel of the GbE switch module. RS232 RS232 serial por t TX/RX LINK 1 TX/RX LINK 2 TX/RX LIN[...]

LEDs In addition to the OK and GbE switch module error LEDs on the information panel, each external port on the GbE switch module has a TX/RX LED and a LINK LED. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the GbE switch module. A description of each LED follows the illustration. RS232 TX/RX LINK 1 TX/RX LINK 2 TX/RX LINK 3 TX/RX LINK 4 3 4 Link T[...]

that port and another device on the network link. The flashing frequency is proportional to the amount of traf fic on the network link. Chapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 7[...]

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Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module See the Installation and User ’ s Guide for your BladeCenter unit for information about the I/O-module bay locations in the BladeCenter unit and specific requir ements for installing I/O modules in your BladeCenter unit. Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, each I/O-module bay must[...]

System reliability considerations To help ensure pr oper cooling and system reliability , make sur e that: v Each of the I/O-module bays on the r ear of the BladeCenter unit has either a module or a filler module installed. v A r emoved hot-swap module or blade server is replaced with another module or filler module within 1 minute of removal. Hand[...]

4. Remove the filler module fr om the selected bay . Store the filler module for future use. 5. If you have not alr eady done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the GbE switch module to any unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack-component for at least 2 seconds. 6[...]

12. Attach any cables that ar e requir ed by the GbE switch module, see Chapter 4, “Cabling,” on page 21. For the locations of the connectors on the BladeCenter unit, see the documents that came with the BladeCenter unit. 13. Replace the acoustic-attenuation module, if you r emoved it in Step 2. Removing the GbE switch module To remove the GbE [...]

8. Replace the acoustic-attenuation module, if you r emoved it in Step 2 on page 10. Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module 13[...]

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Chapter 3. Installing and removing options The GbE switch module supports the 10 Gigabit small-form-factor pluggable (XFP) module and the small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) module. The XFP module is a laser product that is used to convert electrical signals to optical signals. The SFP module provides an RJ-45 port for external connections. The GbE s[...]

DANGER Some laser products contain 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 beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 ` Instal[...]

DANGER Some laser products contain 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 beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 ` 3. Rem[...]

5. Connect the fiber -optic cable (see “Connecting an XFP module cable” on page 22 and any cables you disconnected earlier). Removing an XFP module To remove an XFP module, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 9. 2. Read the information in “Handling an XFP o[...]

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ fr om your device. SFP module Wire tab 4. Insert the SFP module into the SFP module port until it clicks into place. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ fr om your device. RS232 TX/RX LINK 1 TX/RX LINK 2 TX/RX LINK 3 TX/RX LINK 4 3 SFP module Attention: To avoid damage to the c[...]

2. Read the information in “Handling an XFP or SFP module” on page 15. 3. Remove any cables attached to the SFP module. 4. Unlock the SFP module by pulling the wir e tab straight out and up as shown in the following illustration. SFP module Wire tab 5. Grasp the wir e tab on the SFP module and pull it out of the SFP module port. 6. Place the SF[...]

Chapter 4. Cabling This chapter describes how to cable the GbE switch module and its options. Connecting the serial console cable To connect the serial console cable to the GbE switch module, connect the serial cable to the RS-232 serial console port of the GbE switch module and the other end of the cable to the console device. Note: The illustrati[...]

RS232 TX/RX LINK 1 TX/RX LINK 2 TX/RX LINK 3 TX/RX LINK 4 3 3. Check the LEDs on the GbE switch module. When the GbE switch module is operating correctly , the gr een link LED is lit. For information about the status of the switch module LEDs, see “LEDs” on page 6. Disconnecting a CX4 module cable To disconnect a CX4 cable, grasp the blue relea[...]

1. Remove the pr otective caps from the end of the fiber -optic cable. Protective cap Fiber-optic cable 2. Gently slide the fiber -optic cable into the XFP module until it clicks into place. RS232 TX/RX LINK 1 TX/RX LINK 2 TX/RX LINK 3 TX/RX LINK 4 3 3. Check the LEDs on the GbE switch module. When the GbE switch module is operating correctly , the[...]

Disconnecting the XFP module cable To disconnect an XFP module cable, complete the following steps: 1. Squeeze the r elease tabs and gently pull the fiber-optic cable fr om the XFP module. 2. Replace the pr otective caps on the ends of the fiber-optic cable. Connecting the SFP module cable To connect the SFP module cable, slide an RJ-45 cable into [...]

Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module The GbE switch module has an internal Ethernet path to the management module, four external Ethernet ports, and a serial console port. The GbE switch module supports two remote-access modes for management thr ough Ethernet connections. Yo u can select the mode that is best suited for your BladeCenter env[...]

v The default IP addr ess of the GbE switch module is 192.168.70.127, 192.168.70.128, 192.168.70.129, or 192.168.70.130, depending on the switch module bay where it is installed. v If you change the IP addr ess of the GbE switch module and restart the BladeCenter unit, the GbE switch module maintains this new IP address as its default value. v The [...]

Establishing a TCP/IP session using the management module To establish a TCP/IP session for the GbE switch module using the management module, complete the following steps: 1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’ s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. If necessary , obtain the IP address[...]

Enabling management over external ports To access and manage your GbE switch module through external interfaces, you must enable the external ports and the ability to manage them. Use the information in the following table to configure your ports. External management External ports Description Disabled Disabled The switch must be managed through th[...]

for management using an SNMP-based network management system. The following sections describe how to use the T elnet interface to access the GbE switch module, change its settings, and monitor its operation. Connecting to the GbE switch module If you know the IP address for your GbE switch module and you have an existing network connection, you can[...]

2. On the management station, open a console window and make sur e that the serial port is configured with the following settings: v 9600 baud v 8 data bits v No parity v 1 stop bit v No flow contr ol 3. T ype the user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is admin . The serial port is compatible with the standard[...]

communicate directly with the switch using HTTP . Y our computer might have to access and install a Java plug-in (JRE 1.4.0) to run without errors. Later versions of the JRE might work but are not of ficially supported. Note: This interface does not accept Chinese language input (or other double-byte character-set languages). Before you can access [...]

Logging in to the GbE switch module The GbE switch module supports user-based security that allows you to prevent unauthorized users fr om accessing the switch or changing its settings. To log in to the GbE switch module, complete the following steps: 1. At the pr ompt, type your user ID and press Enter . The default user ID is admin . 2. T ype you[...]

Chapter 6. Updating the software This chapter describes how to determine the level of the software that is installed on the GbE switch module, how to obtain the latest level of switch software, how to upgrade the softwar e, and how to reset the GbE switch module to activate the software upgrade. Determining the level of GbE switch module software A[...]

Upgrading the GbE switch module software The GbE switch-module software can be upgraded using a TFTP server application. T ypically , this software runs as an application under your operating system. Make sure that this softwar e is installed on your server; then, download the software images fr om the IBM We b site http://www .ibm.com/support/ int[...]

/boot/gtimg imageX TADDR zzzzz Where imagex is the image to install and zzzzz is the operating-system image file name. 3. Reset and r estart the GbE switch module as described in “Resetting and restarting the GbE switch module.” 4. At the CLI pr ompt, type the following command and press Enter . /boot/gtimg boot TADDR yyyy Where yyyy is the boo[...]

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Chapter 7. Parts listing Replaceable components are of thr ee types: v T ier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of T ier 1 CRUs is your responsibility . If IBM installs a T ier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. v T ier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Yo u may install a T ier 2 CRU yourself or request IB[...]

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Chapter 8. Solving problems This section provides basic tr oubleshooting information to help you solve some problems that might occur while you ar e setting up the GbE switch module. The Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM Bladecenter Application Guide provides mor e details about troubleshooting the GbE switch module. If you cannot[...]

The following table describes the basic critical and noncritical failures. This abbreviated list is r epresentative; it is not intended as an exhaustive list. An error code is associated with each failur e. Error codes appear on the Management Module Switch Information window . Be sure to note the applicable error code and corr esponding failure. Y[...]

Chapter 9. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sour ces available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you[...]

information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www .ibm.com/bladecenter/, click Support , and follow the instructions. Also, some documents are available thr ough the IBM Publications Center at http://www .ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. Getting help and information from the World W ide Web On the W orld [...]

Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General T erms Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties pr ovided by IBM in this Sta[...]

This warranty does not cover the following: v any softwar e programs, whether pr e-loaded or shipped with the Machine, or installed subsequently; v failur e resulting fr om 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 op[...]

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and your problem cannot be r esolved over the telephone or electronically , through your application of Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your reseller , if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will either , at its discretion, 1) r epair it to mak[...]

service locations around the world), and (c) ensur e that such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is r esponsible for the transportation charges. Neit[...]

Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpr et, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or r elating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited W arranty , without regar d to conflict of law principles. TH[...]

COLOMBIA Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the Judges of the Republic of Colombia. EQUADOR Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be [...]

Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the Courts of the Metropolitan Ar ea Of the City of Caracas. NOR TH AMERICA How to Obtain W arranty Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty service from IBM in Cana[...]

Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquir ed the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of the State or T erritory . CAMBODIA AND LAOS Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquir ed the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of the State of New Y ork, United States of Ameri[...]

1. liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to r eal property and tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by IBM’s negligence; and 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited W arranty , the[...]

NEW ZEALAND What this W arranty Covers: The following paragraph is added to this section: The warranties specified in 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 in respect of any goods which I[...]

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 arbitrator , provided that the arbitrator was validly and pr operly appointed. All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents pr esented in such proceedings,[...]

If you purchase a Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country , you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of purchase, if that IBM entity pr ovides warranty service in that country , or from an IBM r eseller , appr oved by IBM to perform warranty service on that Machine in that country . W arranty se[...]

capital city , of the country of your register ed office and/or commer cial site location only are competent; 4) in France, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape V erde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, G[...]

jointly appoint the chairman. If arbitrators cannot agree on the chairman, then the Central Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki will appoint the chairman. EUROPEAN UNION (EU) THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPL Y TO ALL EU COUNTRIES: The warranty for Machines acquired in EU countries is valid and applicable in all EU countries provided the Machines have been anno[...]

The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries (including death) and damages to real pr operty and tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable. 2. UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY : 1) LOSS OF , OR DAMAGE TO, D ATA ; [...]

What this W arranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Specifications. The following paragraphs are added to this section: The limitation period for consumers in acti[...]

In such instances, regar dless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no mor e than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged). GERMANY What this W arranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for[...]

The parties accept the limitations of liability as valid provisions and state that the Section 314.(2) of the Hungarian Civil Code applies as the acquisition price as well as other advantages arising out of the present Statement of Limited W arranty balance this limitation of liability . IRELAND What this W arranty Covers: The following is added to[...]

3. loss of pr ofits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. SLOV AKIA Limitation of Liability: The following is added to the end of the last paragraph: The limitations apply to the extent they are not pr ohibited under §§ 373-386 of the Slovak Commercial Code. SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSW ANA, LESOTHO AND SW AZILAND Limitation of Li[...]

These limits also apply to IBM’s suppliers and resellers. They state the maximum for which IBM and such suppliers and resellers ar e collectively responsible. Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability r eferred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM or any of its suppliers or r esellers liable for any of the [...]

If requir ed, IBM provides r epair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your Machine in the above table and as described below . W arranty service may be provided by your r eseller if approved by IBM to perform warranty service. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to par[...]

This type of W arranty Service is a combination of T ype 1 and T ype 3 (see above). 7. CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service This type of W arranty Service is a combination of T ype 1 and T ype 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair .[...]

Italy -- +39-800-820-094 Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 65[...]

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Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to an IBM prod[...]

T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Active Memory IBM T echConnect Active PCI IBM (logo) T ivoli Active PCI-X IntelliStation T ivoli Enterprise AIX NetBA Y Update Connector Alert on LAN Netfinity W ake on LAN BladeCenter Predictive Failur e Ana[...]

Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the micr oprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. CD drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and ar e often less than the maximum possible. When referring to pr ocessor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for [...]

Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway . This appliance is labeled in accordance with Eur opean Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Dir ective determines the framework for the return and r ecycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the Eur ope[...]

Battery return program This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery . Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly . Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on dis[...]

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential ar ea is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be requir ed to correct the interfer ence at his own expense. Properly shielded and gr ounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible fo[...]

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information T echnology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standar d EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commer cial and industrial environments to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Att[...]

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Index A accessing Gigabit Ethernet switch module through the We b interface 31 We b interface 31 C cabling 21, 37 CX4 cable 21 RJ-45 24 case-sensitive data fields accessing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 31 Class A electronic emission notice 71 components, major 4 configuring serial-port interface 29 switch module 25 T elnet interface 28 config[...]

LEDs Ethernet link OK 6 Ethernet TX/RX 6 front view 6 Gigabit Ethernet switch module error 6 indicators 6 OK 6 location media access control (MAC) address 1, 4 serial number 4 logging in 32 logging in using the We b interface 31 login window We b interface 31 M MAC address label 4 location 1 main menu We b interface 31 major components 4 management[...]

system security switch module 31 T TCP/IP session management module 27 technical specifications 2 T elnet interface configuring 28 trademarks 68 transmission rates 2 troubleshooting 39 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 71 United States FCC Class A notice 71 updating the software 33 W We b interface main menu 31 requir ements 31 sta[...]

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