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  • Page 1 IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User's Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch User's Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 39, the Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Notices for Network Devices CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    UL Regulatory Information..... viii Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch ......1 Related documentation .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....37 IBM Taiwan product service ....37 Appendix B.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...

  • Page 8: Safety Statements

    Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the system or optional device before you install the device. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Ul Regulatory Information

    Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. UL Regulatory Information This device is for use only with Listed IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. viii CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. The Ibm Flex System Fabric Cn4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch

    Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch. For information about configuration and management of the converged switch, see the Command Reference for the IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch and the product release notes. The switch provides support for L2 and L3 switching, Converged Enhanced Ethernet (PFC, ETS, DCBX), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), NPV Gateway and Full Fabric Fibre Channel Forwarder (FCF).

  • Page 12: Notices And Statements In This Document

    IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch ISCLI—Industry Standard CLI Command Reference v IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch BBI Quick Guide v IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch Release...
  • Page 13 A SSHv2/Telnet connection to the embedded command-line interface (CLI) v A terminal emulation program connection to the serial port interface v A Web browser-based interface (https/http) connection to the switch Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System Fabric CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch...
  • Page 14 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installing And Removing The Switch Module

    I/O bay locations and the components that can be installed in them that is specific to your IBM Flex System chassis type. You can install up to four I/O modules in the IBM Flex System chassis, including Ethernet switches, Fibre Channel switches, Infiniband, and pass-thru modules.

  • Page 16: Before Installing The Switch Module

    I/O bays 3 and 4 support any standard IBM Flex System switch or pass-thru module. When you install an I/O network adapter in the right-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 17: Installation Guidelines

    You do not have to turn off the IBM Flex System chassis to install or replace any of the hot-swap modules on the front or rear of the IBM Flex System chassis.

  • Page 18: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the IBM Flex System chassis without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package.
  • Page 19 7. 2. Verify that the switch is compatible with the chassis. For a list of supported optional devices for the IBM Flex System chassis and other IBM products, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 3. Select I/O bay in which to install the switch.

  • Page 20: Removing Or Replacing The Switch

    “Cabling the switch and the SFP+ and QSFP+ modules” on page 14, the documentation that comes with the cables. For the locations of the connectors on the IBM Flex System chassis, see the documentation that comes with the IBM Flex System chassis. Then, continue with the next step.

  • Page 21: Installing And Removing Sfp+ And Qsfp+ Modules And Dacs

    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 IBM Flex System chassis is turned on.

  • Page 22: Installing The Sfp+ Module

    7. 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 IBM 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 23: Installing The Qsfp+ Module

    7. Connect the fiber optic cable (see “Connecting the SFP+ or QSFP+ module cable” on page 15) and any cables that you disconnected earlier. Installing the QSFP+ module The QSFP+ ports accept supported QSFP+ modules. The QSFP+ module provides an MTP cable connector for connecting to external ports. To install the QSFP+ module in the QSFP+ port, complete the following steps.

  • Page 24: Cabling The Switch And The Sfp+ And Qsfp+ Modules

    Pin out of the 90Y9338 cable is as follows: Table 1. Pin out for 90Y9338 cable Pin # Function Direction For additional information, see “Accessing the switch through the serial-port interface” on page 25. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Disconnecting The Serial Console Cable

    Disconnecting the serial console cable To disconnect the serial console cable, grasp the connector and gently pull the cable from the switch. Connecting the SFP+ or QSFP+ module cable Attention: To avoid damage to the fiber optic cables, follow these guidelines: v Do not route the cable along a folding cable-management arm.

  • Page 26: Disconnecting The Rj-45 Cable

    The front panel of the switch contains information LEDs, two SFP+ module port connectors, two QSFP+ module port connectors, twelve Omni ports, one RS-232 serial port connector, and one Ethernet port connector. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...
  • Page 27 Link SFP+ ports Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx 10Gb 40Gb QSFP+ module ports Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx 10Gb 9 10 40Gb Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Omni Ports Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx Link Tx/Rx...

  • Page 28: Information Leds

    Notes: v A yellow LED on the IBM Flex System chassis is lit when a system error or event has occurred. To identify the error or event, check the IBM Flex System management-module event log or the switch system log.

  • Page 29: Port Status Leds

    When this LED is lit, it indicates a POST failure or critical alert. Note: When this LED is lit, the system-error LED on the IBM Flex System chassis is also lit. v When this LED is not lit and the green LED is lit, it indicates that the switch is working correctly.
  • Page 30 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Configuring The Switch

    192.168.70.122, or 192.168.70.123 depending on the switch bay where it is installed. v If you change the IP address of the switch and restart the IBM Flex System chassis, the switch maintains this new IP address as its default value.

  • Page 32: Establishing A Tcp/Ip Session Through The Management Module

    Establishing a TCP/IP session through the management module To establish a TCP/IP session for the switch through the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM), complete the following steps. 1. Log on to the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) CLI as described in the User’s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide for...

  • Page 33: Enabling Management Through External Ports

    3. Execute the ifconfig command to configure the IP parameters you want to use to manage the switch through CMM. For example, ifconfig -i 192.168.70.1 -s 255.255.255.0 -g 192.168.70.100 4. You should now be able to ping the switch from the CMM using this address: system:switch[1]>...

  • Page 34: Accessing The Switch Through The Sshv2/Telnet Interface

    To enable management through external ports, complete the following steps. 1. Log on to the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) CLI as described in the User’s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide for the CMM. If necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator.

  • Page 35: 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: v Install the switch in the IBM Flex System chassis. v Make sure that the switch firmware is installed on the switch.

  • Page 36: Initial Configuration

    O). The main-menu window opens. After you log on to the switch, you must set the date and time. See the Command Reference for the switch to perform this task and others as needed. CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Updating The Firmware And Licensing

    Command Reference for the switch. Determining the level of switch firmware After you install the switch in the IBM 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 38: Upgrading The Switch Firmware

    Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The procedure for locating firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this document. Upgrading the switch firmware You can upgrade the switch firmware by using a TFTP or SFTP server application.

  • Page 39: Resetting And Restarting The Switch

    To activate the new image or images, you must reset the switch. To reset the switch, complete the following steps. 1. Log on to the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) CLI as described in the switch's User's Guide or CLI Reference Guide for the CMM. If necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator.

  • Page 40: Installing Feature Licenses

    Find help for the Features on Demand feature activation process v Provide feedback to IBM about the Features on Demand process Note: Your IBM ID and password are required to log into the Features on Demand website. If you are not registered with IBM, go to http://www.ibm.com/ systems/x/fod/ and click My IBM registration in the left navigation pane.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    OK LED is lit. However, if the switch fails POST, the yellow switch error LED and the system-error LED on the IBM Flex System chassis are lit. An event is stored in the event log in the system status panel of the management module.
  • Page 42 Diagnostic indicator (in Failing functional area Failure criticality hex) 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 43: Chapter 6. Parts Listing

    Replaceable components are of three types: v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
  • Page 44 Description CRU number (Tier 1) Cables 1 m IBM passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) SFP+ 90Y9427 3 m IBM passive DAC SFP+ 90Y9430 5 m IBM passive DAC SFP+ 90Y9433 1 m 40 Gb QSFP+ to four 10Gb SFP+ 49Y7886...

  • Page 45: Appendix A. 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 sources available from IBM to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 46: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

  • Page 47: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 49: Appendix B. Notices

    The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 50: Important Notes

    “total bytes written” (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM 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 51: Particulate Contamination

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

  • Page 52: Documentation Format

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 53: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance 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 IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 54: Deutschland: Einhaltung Des Gesetzes Über Die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit Von Geräten

    Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc) Statement

    Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. 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...
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  • Page 57: Index

    24 assistance, getting 35 electronic emission Class A notice 42 enabling management over external ports 10 enabling the external ports 10 error bay locations, IBM Flex System chassis 5 critical 31 noncritical 31 Ethernet network requirements 10 cables...
  • Page 58 18 resetting the switch module 29 LED location 16 restarting the switch module 29 login window RJ-45 cable Telnet interface 26 connecting 15 disconnecting 16 main menu Telnet interface 26 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...
  • Page 59 28 description 11 handling 11 installation procedure 12 installing 12 Web site removing 13 IBM Flex System documentation 8 small form-factor pluggable module website removing 13 personalized support 36 software service and support 36 publication ordering 36...
  • Page 60 CN4093 10 Gb Converged Scalable Switch: User's Guide...
  • Page 62 Part Number: 00AY505 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00AY505...

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