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SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch User Guide for HP c-Class BladeSystems PNs: SX1018HP Rev 1.0 www.mellanox.com...
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SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Table of Contents Revision ..............6 Documentation Feedback .
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Rev 1.0 List of Figures Figure 1: SX1018HP Ethernet Switch ........9 Figure 2: HP BLade System Onboard Administrator .
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SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 List of Tables Table 1 Document Revision History ........6 Table 2 Reference Documents and Web Sites .
Rev 1.0 Revision Table 1 - Document Revision History Date Revision Description of changes April 2013 Initial release Documentation Feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the doc- umentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback@hp.com).
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 About this Manual This manual describes the installation and basic use of the Mellanox SX1018HP switch which is based on the SwitchX-2 switch device. Related Documentation Additional Documentation available from Mellanox: Table 2 - Reference Documents and Web Sites Document Name Description...
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Rev 1.0 The following icons are used throughout this document to indicate information that is important to the user. This icon indicates information that is helpful to the user. This icon indicates a situation that can potentially cause damage to hardware or soft- ware.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Preparing for Installation Audience This document is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware options in HP BladeSystem configurations. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and others.
Rev 1.0 Preparing for Installation Figure 2: HP BLade System Onboard Administrator 40GbE is supported in interconnect bays 3 to 8 only. Your screen image might vary by switch type. You can install up to 18 cables in the uplink ports on the SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch Connector Bays Figure 3: QSFP Connectors ellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch...
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 port is split into 2 10Gb/s ports, then only SFP+ connectors #1 and #2 are used. Connectors #3 and #4 are left unconnected. Figure 4: Breakout or Fanout Cable Figure 5: Port Splitting Options This port is split-able into 4 10Gb/s SFP+ ports This port is split-able into 2 10Gb/s SFP+ ports This port is unmapped...
Rev 1.0 Preparing for Installation Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch LEDs Figure 6: Switch LEDs ellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch L/A P L/A P L/A P L/A P L/A P Table 3 - LED Assignments Item Description Status Unit ID LED Blue = Activated Off = Deactivated Internal health LED Green = Normal...
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Hardware Installation This chapter contains the following sections: • Installing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch • Installing and removing cables in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch Installing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch All panels and doors should be in place and securely fastened while the unit is in opera- tion for proper cooling and for EMI emissions control.
Rev 1.0 Hardware Installation 2.1.2 Install the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch into the HP BladeSystem Enclo- sure To install the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclo- sure, follow these steps: 1. Slide the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch all the way into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure (see Figure 8).
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Figure 9: QSFP+ Cable Connector 72 mm 18.35 Table 4 - QSFP Cable Connector Description Cable QSFP+ connector release pull tab QSFP+ connector The cables are not included in this kit and must be purchased separately. 2.2.1 Installing a Cable in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch ...
Rev 1.0 Hardware Installation Figure 11: Cable Connected Cable installed in port 1 of the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. You can install up to 18 cables in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. It is not necessary to install the cables in any particular order.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time The procedures described in this chapter assume that you have already installed and powered-on your switch according to the instructions in this document. If you are not already connected to the Onboard Administrator, connect to the Onboard Admin- Step 1.
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Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time Table 6 - Configuration Wizard Session - DHCP (Sheet 2 of 2)Configuration (Example) Wizard Session Display Comments Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 Perform this step to obtain an IP address for the switch. interface? [no] yes (mgmt0 is the management port of the switch.) If you wish the DHCP server to assign the IP address,...
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Table 7 - Configuration Wizard Session - Static IP Configuration Wizard Session Display - Static IP Configuration (Example) Mellanox configuration wizard Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes Step 1: Hostname? [switch] Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [yes] no Step 3: Use zeroconf on mgmt0 interface? [no]...
Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time Table 8 - Configuration Wizard Session - Zeroconf Configuration Wizard Session Display - IP Zeroconf Configuration (Example) Mellanox configuration wizard Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes Step 1: Hostname? [switch] Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [yes] no Step 3: Use zeroconf on mgmt0 interface? [no] yes Step 4: Default gateway? [For example:192.168.10.1]...
Rev 1.0 Removing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for Service Removing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for Service Put the HP 10K series rack and the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure into a safe and stable state for component removal and bring the component to an appropriate state for removal. You must ensure that you can reach the component easily and handle it safely.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Figure 13: For EU harmonized telecommunications products Figure 14: For EU non-harmonized telecommunications products Please refer to the regulatory label provided on the product. The point of contact for regulatory matters is Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Dept./MS: HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, GERMANY. Mellanox Technologies...
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