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  • Page 1 Lenovo Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925. Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ....17 Installing the CN4093 ..... . . 18 Removing or Replacing the Switch .
  • Page 4 People’s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement . . . 58 Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement ....58 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Πред да инсталира овој продукт, прочитајте информацијата за безбедност. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu, należy zapoznać się z książką “Informacje dotyczace bezpieczeństwa” (Safety Information). © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Safety Information...
  • Page 6 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun. Youq mwngz yungh canjbinj neix gaxgonq, itdingh aeu doeg aen canjbinj soengq cungj vahgangj ancien suisik. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety Statements

    2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Safety Information...

  • Page 8: Ul Regulatory Information

    Statement 25 CAUTION: This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. UL Regulatory Information This device is for use only with listed Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. The Cn4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch

    Chapter 1. The CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch Introduction ® This User’s Guide provides information about the Lenovo Flex System™ Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch (referred to as CN4093 or “switch” throughout this document). Figure 1. The CN4093 Link Tx/Rx...
  • Page 10 The CN4093 provides support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, as well as a full set of converge features: • Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) over all Ethernet ports, including Omni Ports acting in Ethernet mode.

  • Page 11: Documentation

    In addition to port flexibility, you can manage and configure the CN4093 through the following interfaces: • A Secure Shell (SSH) version 2 or Telnet connection to the embedded Command-Line Interface (CLI) • A terminal emulation program connection to the serial port interface •...

  • Page 12: The Documentation Cd

    Command Reference for your specific switch and its installed firmware. See the documentation that came with your Lenovo chassis for information about the environmental conditions and specifications that are supported by the system. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installing And Removing The Cn4093

    A Lenovo Flex System network adapter must be installed in each compute node with which you want to communicate. To enable the switch to communicate with a compute node, at least one switch must be installed in the Lenovo Flex System chassis. For details about network adapter installation, configuration, and use, see the documentation that comes with the Lenovo Flex System network adapter.
  • Page 14 Note: • I/O bays 1 and 2 support any standard Lenovo Flex System switch or pass-thru module. When you install an I/O network adapter in the left-most fabric connector on the compute node, these I/O bays support any switch with the same type of network interface that is used by the corresponding network adapter.

  • Page 15: Before Installing The Cn4093

    Attention: Product information is required in order to register your CN4093, update its firmware, place a service call, or replace the unit. Some of the product information labels may be hidden from view once the CN4093 is installed. To prevent the need to remove the switch in order to read required...

  • Page 16: Installation Guidelines

    • Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the compute node or Lenovo Flex System chassis, open or close a latch, and so on. •...

  • Page 17: System Reliability Guidelines

    To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: • Each of the bays on the rear of the Lenovo Flex System chassis contains either a module or a filler module. •...

  • Page 18: Installing The Cn4093

    Installing the CN4093 Note: The following illustration shows how to install the switch in a Lenovo Flex System chassis. The appearance of your Lenovo Flex System chassis might be different; see the documentation for your Lenovo Flex System chassis for additional information.
  • Page 19 13. Make sure that the external ports on the switch are enabled through one of the Chassis Management Module (CMM) interfaces, such as the Browser-Based Interface (BBI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or the switch Command-Line Interface (CLI). © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CN4093...

  • Page 20: Removing Or Replacing The Switch

    Removing or Replacing the Switch Note: The following illustration shows how to remove and replace the switch from the Lenovo Flex System chassis. The appearance of your Lenovo Flex System chassis might be different; see the documentation for your Lenovo Flex System chassis for additional information.

  • Page 21: Connecting Switch Ports

    Table 2. Pin out for the included mini-USB-to-RJ-45 cable PIN # Function Direction Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected For additional information, see “Accessing the Switch Through the Serial-Port Interface” on page © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CN4093...

  • Page 22: The Rj-45 Management Port

    To connect the RJ-45 connector to the switch, push the RJ-45 cable connector into the port connector until it clicks into place. Disconnecting RJ-45 Cables To disconnect the RJ-45 cable, squeeze the release tab and gently pull the cable connector out of the switch connector. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Handling Transceiver Modules

    Use minimal pressure when you insert the module into the switch port. Forcing the module into the port can cause damage to the module or port. • You can insert or remove the module while the Lenovo Flex System chassis is turned on. •...

  • Page 24: Sfp+ Ports

    2. If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the SFP+ module to an unpainted metal surface of the Lenovo Flex System 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.
  • Page 25 1. Squeeze the release tabs and gently pull the fiber optic cable from the module. 2. Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber optic cable. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CN4093...

  • Page 26: Qsfp+ Ports

    The module has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the module incorrectly. 3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the module into place. 4. Connect the fiber-optic cable. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 1. Squeeze the release tabs and gently pull the fiber optic cable from the module. 2. Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber optic cable. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CN4093...

  • Page 28: Locating The Information Panels, Leds, And External Ports

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Information Panel The front panel of the switch contains a variety of ports and information LEDs. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Omni Ports Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx RS-232 serial port (management only) Link RJ-45 external Mgmt management port Tx/Rx Switch status LEDs © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CN4093...

  • Page 30: Information Leds

    Notes: • A yellow LED on the Lenovo Flex System chassis is lit when a system error or event has occurred. To identify the error or event, check the Lenovo Flex System management-module event log or the switch system log.
  • Page 31 When POST errors are written to the system log, these errors are also written to the Lenovo Flex System management-module event log. If a hardware error, such as a current fault occurs, the CMM displays it. If a firmware error occurs, the CMM 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.
  • Page 32 The port pair is configured for FC mode. The port pair is configured for Ethernet mode. Flashing green One or both attached devices are not compatible with the configured mode (FC or Ethernet) for the port pair. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Configuring The Cn4093

    192.168.70.122, or 192.168.70.123 depending on the switch bay where it is installed. • If you change the IP address of the switch and restart the Lenovo Flex System chassis, the switch maintains this new IP address as its default value. •...
  • Page 34 “Related Documentation” on page Notes: • Unless otherwise stated, references to the CMM apply only to the Lenovo Flex System Chassis Management Module, which is the only type of management module that supports the switch. •...

  • Page 35: Establishing An Interface Through The Cmm

    “Accessing the Switch Through the Browser-Based Interface” on page 38 additional information. If your system application requires that you use the SSHv2/Telnet client software, “Accessing the Switch Through the SSHv2/Telnet Interface” on page 37 additional information. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 3: Configuring the CN4093...

  • Page 36: Enabling Management Through External Ports

    Note: “External management” refers to means other than by the CMM. To externally manage the switch, additional IP interfaces must be configured. For more information see the Application Guide for your specific switch and its installed firmware. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Accessing The Switch Through The Sshv2/Telnet Interface

    For more information about configuring through the CLI, see the Application Guide and Command Reference for your specific switch and its installed firmware. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 3: Configuring the CN4093...

  • Page 38: Accessing The Switch Through The Serial-Port Interface

    Before you can access and start the browser-based interface, make sure that you have completed the following procedures: • Install the switch in the Lenovo Flex System chassis. • Make sure that the switch firmware is installed on the switch.

  • Page 39: Initial Configuration

    After you log on to the switch, you must set the date and time and perform other basic configuration tasks. For more information about configuring and managing the switch, see the Application Guide and Command Reference for your specific switch and its installed firmware. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo Chapter 3: Configuring the CN4093...
  • Page 40 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Updating The Firmware And Licensing

    Command Reference for your specific switch and installed firmware. Determining the Level of Switch Firmware After you install the switch in the Lenovo Flex System chassis, make sure that the latest firmware is installed on the switch. To determine the level of the firmware that is installed, complete the following steps.

  • Page 42: Obtaining The Latest Level Of Switch Firmware

    Lenovo website into a directory on your file server. Then enable the file server and set its default directory to the directory where the switch firmware image resides.
  • Page 43 3. Execute the following command to upload the boot image to the switch. CN4093(config)# copy {TFTP|SFTP} boot addr <server address> file <boot file> {data-port|extm-port|mgt-port} Where boot file is the file name of the boot image as it appears in the file server operating-system.

  • Page 44: Resetting And Restarting The Switch

    For example: system:switch[1]> info Boot ROM Rel date: 01/18/2015 Version: 7.11.0.0 Status: Active Main application Rel date: 01/18/2015 Version: 7.11.0.0 Status: Active Main application Rel date: 01/18/2015 Version: 7.11.0.0 Status: Inactive CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Acquiring Feature Licenses

    Find help for the Features on Demand feature activation process • Provide feedback to Lenovo about the Features on Demand process Note: Your Lenovo ID and password are required to log into the Features on Demand website. © Copyright 2015 Lenovo...

  • Page 46: Installing Feature Licenses

    2. At the switch CLI prompt, type the following command. CN4093> ena CN4093# software-key CN4093(Software-Key)# enakey addr <server address> keyfile <file name> protocol {tftp|sftp} {data-port|extm-port|mgt-port} where server address is the IP address of the TFTP or SFTP file server and file name is the name of the licence key file as it appears in the file server operating-system.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    To ensure that it is fully operational, the switch processes a series of tests during power-up or a restart (power-on self-test, or POST). These tests take approximately 100 seconds to complete. The Lenovo Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) reads the test results and displays them for you. During normal operation, these tests are completed without error, and the green switch Power LED is lit.
  • Page 48 “Getting Help and Technical Assistance” on page Diagnostic Failing functional area Failure criticality indicator (in hex) 00–7F Base internal functions Critical 80–9F Internal interface failures Noncritical A0–AF External interface errors Noncritical B0–FE Reserved Noncritical Switch “good” indicator Operation CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This appendix will help you obtain additional information about Lenovo and Lenovo products, and determine what to do if you experience a problem with your Lenovo system or optional device.
  • Page 50 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 52: Trademarks

    (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 53: Recycling Information

    Lenovo makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-Lenovo products. Support (if any) for the non-Lenovo products is provided by the third party, not Lenovo. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 54: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that 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.

  • Page 55: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    Properly shielded 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.

  • Page 56: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. 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...

  • Page 57: Vcci Class A Statement

    Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022...

  • Page 58: Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association (Jeita) Statement

    This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement People’s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User’s Guide...

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