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IBM BladeCenter Management Module Installation And User Manual (184 pages)

4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module

Brand: IBM | Category: Network Router | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

11
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Bladecenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module

19
Chapter 2. Installing and Removing a Switch Module

25
Chapter 3. Information Panel Leds and External Ports

33
- Information Panel
  33
- Leds
  33
Chapter 4. Switch Management and Operating Concepts

35
- Ethernet Switch Subsystem Overview
  35
  - Bladecenter Chassis Configuration and Operation
    35
  - Switch Management and Control
    36
- IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names
  37
- Traps
  38
- Mibs
  39
- Snmp
  40
- Authentication
  40
- Packet Forwarding
  41
- Spanning Tree Protocol
  41
- Vlans
  42
  - Notes about Vlans on IBM Bladecenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module
    42
  - IEEE 802.1Q Vlans
    42
  - 802.1Q VLAN Packet Forwarding
    43
  - 802.1Q VLAN Tags
    44
  - Port VLAN ID
    45
  - Tagging and Untagging
    46
  - Ingress Filtering
    47
  - Vlans
    47
- Dhcp
  47
Chapter 5. Web-Based Network Management

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- Introduction
  49
- Remotely Managing the Ethernet Switch Module
  49
- Getting Started
  50
- Configuration
  52
  - Switch Information
    53
  - IP Setup
    54
  - Port Setting
    56
    
    Configure Ports
    56
    
    Display Ports
    56
  - Switch Settings
    57
  - Telnet Settings
    58
  - Vlans
    58
    
    Edit 802.1Q Vlans
    58
    
    802.1Q Vlans Entry Settings -- Add
    59
    
    802.1Q Vlans Entry Settings -- Edit
    60
    
    Port VLAN ID (PVID)
    60
    
    Port Priority
    61
    
    Port Ingress Filter
    62
    
    Port GVRP Settings
    63
  - Multicasting
    63
    
    IGMP Snooping
    63
    
    IEEE 802.1Q Multicast Setting
    64
  - Mirroring
    65
  - Spanning Tree
    66
    
    Configure Spanning Tree
    66
    
    STP Port Settings
    67
  - Class of Service
    68
  - Link Aggregation
    70
    
    Distribution Method
    71
    
    Port Trunking
    72
    
    Setup IEEE 802.3Ad Link Aggregation
    73
  - Forwarding
    74
- Remote Management Setup
  75
- Network Monitoring
  80
  - Statistics
    80
    
    Port Utilization
    80
    
    Port Error Packets
    80
    
    Port Packet Analysis
    82
  - Address Table
    83
  - Applications
    84
    
    Gvrp
    84
    
    LACP Aggregator
    84
    
    IGMP Snooping
    85
    
    Switch History
    85
- Maintenance
  86
  - Using TFTP Server
    86
  - Download Configuration File
    86
  - Upgrade Firmware
    87
  - Upload Configuration File
    88
  - Save Log
    88
  - Using the Browser
    89
    
    Upgrade Firmware/Configuration File
    89
    
    Download Configuration/Log Files
    90
  - Saving Changes
    90
  - Restoring the Default Configuration Parameters
    91
  - Restarting the Switch
    91
Chapter 6. Configuring the Switch Module through the Telnet Interface

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- Remotely Managing the Ethernet Switch Module
  93
- Connecting to the Switch Module
  94
- Assigning Root, User+, and User Privileges
  97
- Saving Changes
  98
  - Restoring Default Configuration Values
    99
  - Logging Onto the Switch Module
    100
  - Viewing Current User Accounts
    100
  - Updating a User Account
    100
  - Deleting a User Account
    101
- Basic Setup
  102
  - Switch Information
    102
  - IP Setup
    102
  - Remote Management Setup
    104
  - Switch Settings
    106
    
    Telnet Settings
    106
  - Configure Ports
    107
  - Utilities
    107
    
    Upgrade Firmware from TFTP Server
    108
    
    Download Configuration File from TFTP Server
    108
    
    Upload Configuration File to TFTP Server
    109
    
    Save Log to TFTP Server
    109
    
    Ping Test
    110
  - Network Monitoring
    110
    
    Port Utilization
    111
    
    Port Error Packets
    111
    
    Port Packet Analysis
    112
    
    Browse MAC Address Table
    112
    
    Gvrp
    113
    
    IGMP Snooping
    113
    
    LACP Aggregator
    114
    
    Switch History
    114
  - Restarting the Switch Module
    115
  - Logging out
    116
- Advanced Setup
  117
  - Spanning Tree
    117
  - STP Port Settings
    118
  - Forwarding
    119
  - Class of Service
    119
    
    Class of Service Configuration
    120
    
    802.1P Priority Mapping
    120
    
    Diffserv Mapping
    121
  - Mirroring
    121
  - Multicasting
    122
    
    IGMP Snooping
    123
    
    Setup IEEE 802.1Q Multicast Settings
    124
    
    Vlans
    125
    
    VLAN Menu
    125
    
    Edit 802.1Q Vlans
    125
    
    Configure 802.1Q Port Settings
    127
  - Link Aggregation
    128
    
    Port Trunking
    130
    
    IEEE 802.3Ad Link Aggregation
    130
Appendix A. RJ-45 Pin Specifications

133
Appendix B. Run-Time Switching Software Default Settings

135
Appendix C. Cable Lengths

137
Appendix D. Understanding and Troubleshooting the Spanning Tree Protocol

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- STP Operation Levels
  139
- Bridge Protocol Data Units
  140
- Creating a Stable Topology
  140
  - STP Port States
    140
  - Setting User-Changeable STP Parameters
    142
  - Illustration of STP
    143
- Blocking State
  145
- Listening State
  146
- Learning State
  147
- Forwarding State
  148
- Disabled State
  150
- Troubleshooting STP
  151
  - Spanning Tree Protocol Failure
    151
  - Full/Half Duplex Mismatch
    151
  - Unidirectional Link
    152
  - Packet Corruption
    153
  - Resource Errors
    153
  - Identifying a Data Loop
    154
  - Avoiding Network Problems
    154
Appendix E. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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- Before You Call
  159
- Using the Documentation
  159
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  159
- Software Service and Support
  160
- Hardware Service and Support
  160
Appendix F. Warranty Information

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- Warranty Period
  161
  - Problem Determination
    161
    
    Running Diagnostics
    161
    
    Checking Software
    161
  - Warranty Service and Support
    162
  - International Warranty Service
    162
  - Purchasing Additional Services
    163
- IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
  164
  - Part 1 - General Terms
    164
  - Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
    166
Appendix G. Notices

173

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Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Bladecenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module

Chapter 2. Installing and Removing a Switch Module

Chapter 3. Information Panel Leds and External Ports

Chapter 4. Switch Management and Operating Concepts

Chapter 5. Web-Based Network Management

Chapter 6. Configuring the Switch Module through the Telnet Interface

Appendix A. RJ-45 Pin Specifications

Appendix B. Run-Time Switching Software Default Settings

Appendix C. Cable Lengths

Appendix D. Understanding and Troubleshooting the Spanning Tree Protocol

Appendix E. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix F. Warranty Information

Appendix G. Notices

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Appendix B. Notices

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Notices & Trademarks

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Chapter 2. Installing and Removing a Management Module

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Appendix C. Notices

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing and Removing Components

Chapter 3. Information Panel Leds and External Ports

Chapter 4. Updating the Software and Configuring the Switch Module

Chapter 5. Solving Problems

Chapter 6. Parts Listing

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

Index

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