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Nortel 10 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix A, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the GbE switch module using Telnet . Connecting to the GbE switch module . Accessing the main menu Configuring the GbE switch module using the serial-port interface . Configuring the GbE switch module using the switch-module Browser Based Interface .
  • Page 6 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement . Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Index . Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide . 31 . 32 . 33 . 33 .

  • Page 7: Safety

    Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation 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.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The product name and serial number are on the identification label on the GbE switch module. You will need this information when you register your GbE switch module with IBM. The media access control (MAC) address is on a separate label on the information panel under the external Ethernet port connectors.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Guide This application document contains software configuration information for the GbE switch module. v Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Browser Based Interface Quick Guide This Quick Guide contains information about software configuration using the Nortel Browser Based Interface.

  • Page 13: Notices And Statements Used In This Document

    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 Reference Guide This document contains information for configuring your GbE switch module using the management-module CLI.

  • Page 14: Major Components Of The Gbe Switch Module

    BladeCenter unit power is turned on. See Chapter 3, “Installing and removing options,” on page 15 for more information about installing and removing a GbE switch module. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide Information panel RS232 serial...

  • Page 15: Information Panel Overview

    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.

  • Page 16: 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.
  • Page 17 The flashing frequency is proportional to the amount of traffic on the network link. Chapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing And Removing The Gbe Switch Module

    If you plan to install a GbE switch module in I/O-module bay 3 or 4 of the BladeCenter unit, you must also install an I/O expansion card in the blade server to support the GbE switch modules in these bays.

  • Page 20: System Reliability Considerations

    BladeCenter unit. 3. Select an I/O-module bay in which to install the GbE switch module. Note: For details about I/O-module bay requirements, see the BladeCenter documents for your BladeCenter unit. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 2 seconds. 6. Remove the GbE switch module from its static-protective package. 7. Make sure that the release latch on the GbE switch module is in the open position (perpendicular to the module). 8. Slide the GbE switch module into the applicable I/O-module bay until it stops.

  • Page 22: Removing The Gbe Switch Module

    7. If you placed another GbE switch module in the bay, reconnect any cables that you disconnected. For more information about cabling the 10GbE switch module, see Chapter 4, “Cabling,” on page 21. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide L IN L IN...
  • Page 23 8. Replace the acoustic-attenuation module, if you removed it in Step 2 on page 10. Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Installing And Removing Options

    The SFP module provides an RJ-45 port for external connections. The GbE switch module ships with the SFP module installed. For additional information about the location of the GbE switch module, the network interface requirements, and expansion options, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit.

  • Page 26: Installing An Xfp Module

    There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Removing An Xfp Module

    1. Read the information in “Safety” on page v. 2. Remove the SFP module from its static-protective package. 3. Lock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out and down as shown in the following illustration. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide module...

  • Page 29: Removing An Sfp Module

    “Connecting the SFP module cable” on page 24. Removing an SFP module To remove an SFP module from the GbE switch module, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”...
  • Page 30 SFP module 5. Grasp the wire tab on the SFP module and pull it out of the SFP module port. 6. Place the SFP module into a static-protective package. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide Wire tab...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Cabling

    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.

  • Page 32: Disconnecting A Cx4 Module Cable

    Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point. Make sure that the cable is well supported. To connect the XFP module cable, complete the following steps: Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 L I N L I N 3. Check the LEDs on the GbE switch module. When the GbE switch module is operating correctly, the green link LED is lit. For information about the status of the switch module LEDs, see “LEDs” on page 6.

  • Page 34: Disconnecting The Xfp Module Cable

    Disconnecting an SFP module cable To remove an RJ-45 cable from an SFP module, gently grasp the tab on the connector of the cable and pull the cable out of the SFP module. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Configuring The Gbe Switch Module

    Ethernet connector on the management module. The IP addresses and SNMP parameters of the GbE switch modules can be automatically assigned by the IBM Director BladeCenter Deployment wizard (when available), or you must assign them through the BladeCenter Management and Configuration Program.
  • Page 36 192.168.70.128, 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 address of the GbE switch module and restart the BladeCenter unit, the GbE switch module maintains this new IP address as its default value.

  • Page 37: Establishing A Tcp/Ip Session Using The Management Module

    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.

  • Page 38: Enabling Management Over External Ports

    GbE switch module over the network using the Telnet program. You can use the CLI to perform many basic network management functions. In addition, you can configure the GbE switch module Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide External ports Disabled...

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Gbe Switch Module

    This command stores the current switch configuration and all changes in non-volatile memory. For more information about configuring using the CLI, see the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Command Reference guide.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Gbe Switch Module Using The Switch-Module Browser Based Interface

    This section describes how to use the GbE switch module Browser Based Interface (BBI) to access and configure the internal switching software. For more information on the BBI, see the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Browser Based Interface Quick Guide.

  • Page 41: Initial Configuration

    To start the Browser based interface, complete the following steps: 1. Start a Web browser. The Web-browser window opens. 2. In the URL field, enter the IP address of the GbE switch module, in the following format http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The login window opens.

  • Page 42: Logging In To The Gbe Switch Module

    The main-menu window opens. After you log on to the GbE switch module, you must set the date and time. See the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Command Reference guide to perform this task and others as needed.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6. Updating The Software

    If firmware and documentation updates are available you can locate them at http://www.ibm.com/support/. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. 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.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Gbe Switch Module Software

    Typically, this software runs as an application under your operating system. Make sure that this software is installed on your server; then, download the software images from the IBM Web site http://www.ibm.com/support/ into a directory on your TFTP server. Enable the TFTP server and set its default directory to the one where the image is.

  • Page 45: Resetting And Restarting The Gbe Switch Module

    5. Repeat step3. Resetting and restarting the GbE switch module To activate the new image or images, you must reset the GbE switch module. To reset the GbE switch module, complete the following steps: 1. From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Admin/Power/Restart. The management module window opens.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 7. 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.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 8. Solving Problems

    This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some problems that might occur while you are setting up the GbE switch module. The Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM Bladecenter Application Guide provides more details about troubleshooting the GbE switch module.
  • Page 50 Diagnostic indicator (in hex) 00 - 7F 80 - 9F A0 - AF B0 - FE Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide Failing functional area Base internal functions Internal interface failures External interface errors Reserved GbE switch module “good”...

  • Page 51: Chapter 9. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    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 sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for...

  • Page 52: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM BladeCenter systems, optional devices, services, and support at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. For service information, click Support.

  • Page 53: Appendix A. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 54 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 55 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 56 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 responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 57: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 58 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 59 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 60 Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this section: Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 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 Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 62 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 IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 63 Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
  • Page 64 Machine from the IBM entity within the country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service on that Machine in that country. Warranty service in Africa is available within 50 kilometers of an IBM approved service provider.
  • Page 65 Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 66 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this...
  • Page 67 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those...
  • Page 68 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as...
  • Page 69 In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged). GERMANY What this Warranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first...
  • Page 70 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 71 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 72: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 73 IBM at any time on your request. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine.
  • Page 74 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 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.
  • Page 75 Italy -- +39-800-820-094 Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004...
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  • Page 77: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites 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 78: Trademarks

    Red Hat, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY...

  • Page 79: Important Notes

    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 may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 80 EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Battery Return Program

    In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 82: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM 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 83: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
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  • Page 85: Index

    28 enabling the external ports 28 error critical 39 LED 6 noncritical 39 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 Ethernet TX/RX LED 6 Ethernet link, OK LED 6 external ports enabling 28 enabling management 28 remote management 25...
  • Page 86 3 OK LED 6 options, installing 9 password rules Telnet interface 31 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide real-time information-panel display 31 related documentation 2 remote access 25 removing an SFP module 18...
  • Page 87 United States FCC Class A notice 71 updating the software 33 Web interface main menu 31 requirements 31 starting 31 Web site IBM products 2 Planning and Installation Guide 3 Web-based network management 30 World Wide Web 2 XFP module cabling 22 description 15...
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  • Page 90 Part Number: 31R1719 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1719...

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