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IBM Nortel Networks L2/3 Manual (190 pages)
Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Notices
9
Trademarks
10
Preface
11
The Team that Wrote this Redpaper
11
Become a Published Author
12
Comments Welcome
13
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
15
Chapter 2. IBM Eserver Bladecenter Overview
17
The IBM Eserver Bladecenter Product Family
18
IBM Eserver Bladecenter Storage Solutions
19
IBM Eserver Bladecenter System Management
20
IBM Eserver Bladecenter Architecture
20
The Midplane
20
Management Module Ethernet
22
Gigabit Ethernet Path
23
IBM Eserver HS20 Architecture
24
Stand-Alone Configuration Tools
26
Command Line
27
Chapter 3. Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Gbe Switch Modules
29
Product Description
30
Value Proposition
32
Supported Hardware
33
Chapter 4. Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Gbe Switch Module Architecture
35
Nortel Gbesm Architecture Overview
36
Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Block Diagram
38
Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Ports Specific Roles
39
Chapter 5. Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Management and Administration
43
Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Management Connectivity
44
Out-Of-Band Management
45
In-Band Management
46
Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm User Interface
48
IBM Eserver Bladecenter Management Module and I2C
48
Command-Line Interface
48
Configuring User Accounts
53
Browser Based Interface
54
SNMP Management - IBM Director
55
Multiple Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesms in a Bladecenter
56
Chapter 6. IBM Eserver Bladecenter System Initial Setup
57
IBM Eserver Bladecenter System
58
Management Module Firmware
58
Management Module Network Interface
59
I/O Module Management Tasks
61
Blade Server Initial Configuration
64
Firmware Update
64
Operating Systems
66
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite Installation
67
Firmware and Device Drivers Used in this Example
69
Chapter 7. Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Configuration and Network Integration
71
Standards and Technologies
72
VLAN Tagging - 802.1Q
72
Link Aggregation and LACP - 802.3Ad and 802.3-2002
72
Spanning Tree - 802.1D, 802.1W, 802.1S
72
Routing Information Protocol - RFC1058 and RFC2453
73
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) - RFC1257, RFC2328, and Others
73
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) - RFC 3768
74
Where Standards Originate and How to Get Them
74
Summary of Sample Configurations
74
Basic Layer 2 Configuration
74
Advanced Layer 2 Configurations
75
Layer 3 Configuration - Static Routing
75
Layer 3 Configurations - Dynamic Routing
75
Introduction to High Availability
76
Introduction to Trunk Failover
76
Introduction to NIC Teaming
77
Introduction to VRRP
78
Some Important Rules for Ensuring High Availability
79
Guidelines for Attaching the Bladecenter to a Network
79
Guidelines and Comments
79
Base Configurations for Examples in this Document
80
Hardware and Software Used for Lab Environment
80
Preconfiguration Preparation
81
Base Configuration Common to All Examples
82
Basic Layer 2 Entry Topology
83
Layer 2 Configuration with 802.1Q Tagging and Trunk Failover
84
Basic Topology Conclusions
94
Advanced Layer 2 Topology Sample Configurations
94
Dynamic Link Aggregation IEEE 802.3Ad (LACP)
96
Common Spanning Tree Configuration - IEEE 802.1D and PVST
98
Rapid Spanning Tree IEEE 802.1W
109
Multi-Spanning Tree IEEE 802.1S
115
Layer 3 Topology Sample Configurations
122
Layer 3 Sample Configuration with Static Routing and VRRP
123
Vrrp Configuration
129
Dynamic Routing Options OSPF/RIP
139
Configuration for Extreme Switches
157
Chapter 8. Serial over LAN Feature Description and Configuration
165
SOL Overview
166
General Rules to Establish an SOL Connection
166
Configuring SOL for Use with the Nortel Gbesm
167
SOL Use During Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Experiments
167
Chapter 9. Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Gbe Switch Module Troubleshooting
169
Basic Rules and Unique Symptoms
170
Basic Rules
170
Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Troubleshooting Methodology
171
General Comments on Troubleshooting
171
Systematic Approach
172
Problem Definition
172
Data Collection
173
Data Analysis
174
Action Plan Creation
174
Action Plan Implementation
174
Observation of Results
174
Problem Resolution
175
Troubleshooting Tools
175
Chapter 10. Service and Support
179
Placing a Call to IBM
180
Online Services
180
Ordering Information
180
Other Support Sites
181
Abbreviations and Acronyms
183
Related Publications
185
IBM Redbooks
185
Other Publications
185
Online Resources
185
How to Get IBM Redbooks
187
Help from IBM
187
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