IBM 4002AC2, 4002-X2A, 4002AX2 Installation And User Manual
IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-X2A, 4002AX2
GC27-2267-00
IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-X2A, 4002AX2
GC27-2267-00
Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on
page 51.
The following paragraph does not apply to any country (or region) where such provisions are inconsistent with local
law.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION ″AS IS″ WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states (or regions) do
not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply
to you.
Order publications through your IBM representative or the IBM branch office serving your locality.
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Figures ...........................vii
Tables ............................ix
Preface ............................xi
Safety notices .........................xi
Safety notices and labels ....................xi
Notes ..........................xii
Attention notices ......................xii
Caution notices .......................xii
Danger notices .......................xiii
Safety labels .......................xvi
Rack safety.........................xviii
Rack installation ......................xviii
Rack relocation (19″ rack)...................xix
Product recycling and disposal ...................xix
Product documents .......................xx
Software documents .......................xx
Accessibility features for the IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches .......xxii
Accessibility features .....................xxii
Keyboard navigation .....................xxii
Vendor software .......................xxii
Related accessibility information .................xxii
IBM and accessibility .....................xxiii
Getting help .........................xxiii
Taiwan Contact Information ...................xxiii
How to send your comments ...................xxiii
About This Document ......................xxiii
Audience .........................xxiv
Supported hardware and software ................xxiv
Document conventions ....................xxiv
Text formatting ......................xxiv
Command syntax conventions .................xxiv
Chapter 1. Product Overview ...................1
Software features........................1
Hardware features ........................1
Control features .........................2
Serial management interface (Console port)..............2
Management port.......................2
Network interfaces ........................2
Viewing the media types installed in the ports .............3
10 Gbps ports.........................3
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
10GbE SFP+ transceiver.....................4
LEDs for network interfaces and power supplies .............4
Power supplies .........................6
Chapter 2. Installing the B24X ...................9
Unpacking a system .......................9
Package contents .......................9
General requirements ......................9
Summary of installation tasks ....................9
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 iii
...................4
Installation precautions ......................10
General precautions ......................11
Power precautions ......................11
Preparing the installation site....................12
Cabling infrastructure .....................12
Installation location ......................12
Installing the device .......................12
Desktop installation ......................12
Rack mount installation .....................12
Powering on the system .....................14
Powering off the system ....................14
Verifying proper operation .....................14
Observing the power status LEDs .................15
Attaching a PC or terminal ....................15
Chapter 3. Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity ...19
Assigning permanent passwords ..................19
Recovering from a lost password .................20
Configuring IP addresses .....................20
Devices running Layer 2 software .................21
Connecting network devices ....................21
Connectors and cable specifications ................21
Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs .............21
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers ............23
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection ................23
Connecting a network device to a fiber port ............23
Testing connectivity .......................24
Pinging an IP address .....................24
Observing LEDs .......................24
Tracing a route ........................25
Troubleshooting network connections.................26
Support for digital optical monitoring ................26
Chapter 4. Managing the B24X ..................27
Managing temperature settings ...................27
Using the temperature sensor ..................27
Displaying the temperature ...................27
Displaying temperature messages .................27
Changing the temperature warning level ..............28
Changing the device temperature polling interval ...........28
Removing MAC address entries ..................28
Chapter 5. Maintaining the B24X Hardware .............31
Hardware maintenance schedule ..................31
Replacing a fiber optic module ...................31
Removing a fiber optic module ..................31
Installing a new fiber optic module .................32
Cabling a fiber optic module ...................32
Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors ................33
Replacing a power supply .....................33
Installation precautions and warnings................33
Determining which power supply failed ...............33
Replacing AC power supplies ..................34
Removing an AC power supply
Installing an AC power supply .................35
Removing the battery ......................38
iv IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
.................34
Replacing the fan tray ......................39
Installation precautions and warnings................39
Removing the fan tray .....................40
Appendix A. Hardware Specifications................43
Device specifications.......................43
Physical dimensions and weight .................43
Environmental considerations ..................43
Operating environment ....................43
Storage environment .....................44
Cooling...........................44
Power source interruptions ...................44
Pinouts and signalling .....................45
Serial (Console) port pinouts ..................45
10/100/1000 Gigabit port pinouts ................46
Cable specifications ......................46
Power cords .........................48
Power supply specifications ....................48
Overview ..........................48
Key features .........................48
Physical dimensions and weight .................48
Environmental considerations ..................48
Operating environment ....................49
Storage environment .....................49
Power supply consumption ...................49
Input connector and plug ....................49
Electrical specifications .....................50
Appendix B. Notices ......................51
Trademarks ..........................52
Electronic emission notices ....................52
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement .....52
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement ........53
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........53
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.......53
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........53
People’s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement ....54
Japan VCCI Class A ITE Electronic Emission Statement.........54
Korea Class A Electronic Emission Statement ............54
Contents v
vi IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
Figures
1. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X............................1
2. Console and Management ports..........................2
3. 24 10-GbE ports ...............................4
4. AC power supply front panel ...........................6
5. Attaching the short mounting brackets .......................13
6. Installing the device in a rack ..........................13
7. Attaching the AC power cord ..........................14
8. Serial port pin and signalling details ........................17
9. Serial port pin assignments showing cable connection options to a terminal or PC .......17
10. 10 UTP crossover cable ............................22
11. Cat-5 crossover cable for 1000Base-T .......................22
12. Disconnecting a fiber optic module latch ......................32
13. Removing a fiber optic module ..........................32
14. AC power supply ...............................34
15. Releasing the power supply ...........................35
16. Removing the power supply ...........................35
17. Releasing the cover plate............................36
18. Removing the cover plate ...........................36
19. Installing the power supply ...........................37
20. Securing the power supply in the device ......................37
21. Connecting the power cord ...........................38
22. Removing the battery .............................39
23. B24X Fan Tray ...............................40
24. B24X fan tray location .............................40
25. Removing the fan tray .............................40
26. Inserting a replacement fan tray .........................41
27. Device air flow................................44
28. Serial port pin and signalling details ........................45
29. Serial port pin assignments showing cable connection options to a terminal or PC .......46
30. Pin assignment and signalling for 10/100/1000 ports ..................46
31. AC power cord plug and input connector ......................50
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 vii
viii IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
Tables
1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products. ......................xx
2. Formatting conventions ............................xxiv
3. Command syntax conventions .........................xxiv
4. Network interfaces...............................2
5. LEDs ...................................4
6. Summary of installation tasks...........................9
7. Power LEDs ................................15
8. Network connection-related LED states ......................25
9. Physical dimensions and weight of the B24X and modules ...............43
10. Operating environmental conditions for the device ..................43
11. Storage environmental conditions for the device ...................44
12. Device power surge and drop protection ......................44
13. Cable length summary .............................47
14. Physical dimensions and weight of power supplies ..................48
15. Operating environmental conditions for power supplies .................49
16. Storage environmental conditions for power supplies .................49
17. Input connector for power supplies ........................49
18. Power supply electrical specifications .......................50
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 ix
x IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
Preface
Safety notices
This publication is provided for use with your particular IBM®Ethernet switch or
router product or product family. It provides information on installing, configuring,
maintaining, and using your product. Please retain this publication and the
accompanying documentation CD in a convenient location for easy reference and
future use.
The following sections provide information on safety and environmental
considerations, related publications and resources, as well as how to get
assistance, and how to send IBM feedback on this publication.
v “Safety notices”
v “Product recycling and disposal” on page xix
v “Product documents” on page xx
v “Getting help” on page xxiii
v “How to send your comments” on page xxiii
This section contains important safety information that should be read before
starting any installation or service procedure.
v “Safety notices and labels,” including:
– “Notes” on page xii
– “Attention notices” on page xii
– “Caution notices” on page xii
– “Danger notices” on page xiii
– “Safety labels” on page xvi
v “Rack safety” on page xviii
Safety notices and labels
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices
contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the
severity of the safety condition. The danger and caution notices are listed in
numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for
example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of
these danger and caution notices in the IBM Systems Safety Notices (G229–9054)
publication, which is on the product documentation CD that accompanies this
product.
The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed
below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for more
detailed descriptions and examples of the notes, attention notices, caution, and
danger notices in the sections that follow.
v “Notes” on page xii: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v “Attention notices” on page xii: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v “Caution notices” on page xii: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 xi
v “Danger notices” on page xiii: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached
directly to products to warn of these situations.
v In addition to these notices, “Safety labels” on page xvi may be attached to the
product to warn of potential hazards.
Notes
Notes can provide tips, guidance, suggestions, or advice for simplifying procedures,
clarifying information, or avoiding potential problems. A sample note follows.
Note: The POE LEDs work only when POE is enabled on your device.
Attention notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or
system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an attention
notice, but is not required. A sample attention notice follows:
Attention: Do not bend a fibre cable to a radius less than 5 cm (2 in.); you can
damage the cable. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they
can be easily overtightened, causing damage to the cable.
ESD precautions: Attention: Many of the field replaceable units (FRUs) are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), and can potentially be damaged by
improper handling. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the
device is plugged in) or a bench ground. Store all ESD-sensitive components in
antistatic packaging.
Caution notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people
because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied by
different symbols, as in the examples below:
If the symbol
is... It means....
A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than electrical danger.
A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety symbols.
A specification of product weight that requires safe lifting practices. The
weight range of the product is listed below the graphic, and the wording
of the caution varies, depending on the weight of the device.
55 kg ( 121.2 lbs)
>55kg (121.2 lb)
P/N 18P5850-B
svc00169
A potential hazard of pinching the hand or other body parts between
parts.
SJ000752
A hazardous condition due to moving parts nearby.
xii IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
If the symbol
is... It means....
A hazardous condition due to the use of a laser in the product. Laser
symbols are always accompanied by the classification of the laser as
defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (for
example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).
Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing this
device.
CAUTION:
Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and
possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before
servicing. (C001)
CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductors and ground)
power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly
grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018)
CAUTION:
Servicing of this product or unit is to be performed by trained
service personnel only. (C032)
Danger notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to
represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and comply with the following
danger notices before installing or servicing this device.
DANGER
To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with
different protective ground (earth), use one hand, when possible,
to connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a
shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards,
ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed
branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information
that is provided with your device or the power rating label for
electrical specifications. (D002)
Preface xiii
DANGER
If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until
you have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper
wiring or grounding could place dangerous voltage on the metal
shell. If any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure
the improper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected
before proceeding. (D003)
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices
that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer
to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to
prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
The following general electrical danger notice provides instructions on how to avoid
shock hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise, follow the
procedures in this danger notice.
xiv IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following
precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and
communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power
cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other
product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product
during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To
remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded
electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage
and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to
properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect
signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire,
water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems before you open the device
covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and
configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described below when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)
If the weight of the product is greater than 227 kg (500 lb), the following statement
and notice apply. This could apply if multiple products are installed in a single
cabinet, and that cabinet and products needs to be moved.
Preface xv
Delivery and subsequent transportation of the equipment: The customer
should prepare his environment to accept the new product based on the installation
planning information provided, with assistance from an IBM Installation Planning
Representative (IPR) or IBM authorized service provider. In anticipation of the
equipment delivery, the final installation site should be prepared in advance such
that professional movers/riggers can transport the equipment to the final installation
site within the computer room. If for some reason, this is not possible at the time of
delivery, the customer will need to make arrangements to have professional
movers/riggers return to finish the transportation at a later date. Only professional
movers/riggers should transport the equipment. The IBM authorized service provider
will only perform minimal frame repositioning within the computer room, as needed,
to perform required service actions. The customer is also responsible for using
professional movers/riggers in the case of equipment relocation or disposal.
DANGER
Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might
>(>)500 lbs. 227 kg.
result if mishandled. (D006)
a69i0333
Safety labels
As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products or
product components to warn of potential hazards. These can be either danger or
caution notices, depending upon the level of the hazard.
The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels:
DANGER
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside
any component that has this label attached. Do not open any
cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work
space. (L002)
DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with
multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords. (L003)
xvi IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
DANGER
Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock
hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004)
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might
cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in
splattered metal, burns, or both. (L005)
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts nearby (L008)
P/N 18P5850-B
CAUTION:
Pinch hazard. (L012)
SJ000752
Preface xvii
Rack safety
Rack installation
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if
mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install
the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and
optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not
place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect
all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during
servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the
same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack
cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on
the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
CAUTION:
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will
exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your
rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air
flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow
through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or
overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to
the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power
requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack
stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one
drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one
drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for
servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer
partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or
cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001 part 2 of 2)
xviii IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
Rack relocation (19″ rack)
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves
rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you
relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:
v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at
the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is
not known, you must do the following:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the
rack cabinet below the 32U level.
– If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
– Inspect the route that you plan to take when moving the rack to
eliminate potential hazards.
– Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the
loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that came with your
rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
– Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2030 mm (30 x 80 in.).
– Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
– Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
– Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet
during movement.
– Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
– Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
- Lower the four leveling pads.
- Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
- If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
– If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack
cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the
leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack
cabinet to the pallet.
(R002)
Product recycling and disposal
Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for
translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling
and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the
product documentation CD.
See “Removing the battery” on page 38 for battery removal instructions, if needed
to meet environmental regulations.
Preface xix
Product documents
The following documents contain information related to this product. The
documentation may be printed material or may be on the documentation CD that is
shipped with the product. Newer versions of product documentation may be
available through the IBM Publications Center web site www.ibm.com/shop/
publications/order or through the IBM Systems Networking Support web site
www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking. Search by product, publication title, or
publication number.
v IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide, GC27-2267 (this
document)
v IBM Systems Safety Notices, G229–9054
v IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125-5823
v IBM Warranty
Software documents
IBM Ethernet switch and router products use software licensed from Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc. You can find software publications that support your
product on the CD-ROM supplied with this product.
The software publications associated with this product are:
v FastIron and TurboIron 24X Configuration Guide
v IronWare MIB Reference
These software publications reflect only the original Brocade products names. Use
the cross-reference of products in Table 1 to assist you when determining which
information in those publications applies to your product. Brocade products with no
IBM equivalents are not listed in the table. Note that the IBM products can be
ordered with additional features, while Brocade products with those additional
features may be offered as separate models.
Table 1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products.
IBM model
IBM
product
name
Ethernet
Router
B04M
Ethernet
Router
B08M
Ethernet
Router
B16M
Ethernet
Router
B32M
Ethernet
Switch
B04R
IBM
machine
type
4003 M04 4U modular Ethernet router with 4
4003 M08 7U modular Ethernet router with 8
4003 M16 14U modular Ethernet router with
4003 M32 33U modular Ethernet and IP
4003 R04 4U modular Ethernet switch with 4
(HVEC/XCC
model in
parentheses) Brief product description
interface slots
interface slots
16 interface slots
router with 32 interface slots
interface slots
Brocade
Brocade product
name
NetIron MLX-4 NI-MLX-4-AC
NetIron MLX-8 NI-MLX-8-AC
NetIron MLX-16 NI-MLX-16-AC
NetIron MLX-32 NI-MLX-32-AC-A
BigIron RX-4 BI-RX-4-AC
product part
number
xx IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
Table 1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products. (continued)
IBM model
IBM
product
name
Ethernet
Switch
IBM
machine
type
(HVEC/XCC
model in
parentheses) Brief product description
4003 R08 7U modular Ethernet switch with 8
interface slots
B08R
Ethernet
Switch
4003 R16 14U modular Ethernet switch with
16 interface slots
B16R
Ethernet
Switch
4003 R32 33U modular Ethernet switch with
32 interface slots
B32R
Ethernet
Switch
4003 S08 6U modular Ethernet switch with 8
interface slots
B08S
Ethernet
Switch
4003 S16 14U modular Ethernet switch with
16 interface slots
B16S
Ethernet
Switch
B24X
4002 X2A (4002AX2) 1U Ethernet switch with
twenty-four 10/1 GbE SFP+/SFP
ports plus four 10/100/1000 MbE
RJ45 ports
Ethernet
Switch
B24C (C)
4002 C2A (4002AC2) 1U Ethernet switch with
twenty-four 10/100/1000 MbE
RJ45 ports including four
combination 100/1000 MbE SFP
ports and one module slot for
optional 2-port 10 GbE XFP
module
Ethernet
Switch
B24C (F)
4002 C2B (4002BC2) 1U Ethernet switch with
twenty-four 100/1000 MbE SFP
ports including four combination
10/100/1000 MbE RJ45 ports and
one module slot for optional 2-port
10 GbE XFP module
Ethernet
Switch
B48C (C)
4002 C4A (4002AC4) 1U Ethernet switch with forty-eight
10/100/1000 MbE RJ45 ports
including four combination
100/1000 SFP ports
Ethernet
Switch
4002 C4B,
(4002BC4)
1U Ethernet switch with forty-eight
100/1000 MbE SFP ports
B48C (F)
Ethernet
Switch
B50C (C)
Ethernet
Switch
B50C (F)
4002 C5A,
(4002AC5)
4002 C5B,
(4002BC5)
1U Ethernet switch with forty-eight
10/100/1000 MbE RJ45 ports plus
two 10 GbE XFP ports
1U Ethernet switch with forty-eight
100/1000 MbE SFP ports plus two
10 GbE XFP ports
Brocade
Brocade product
name
product part
number
BigIron RX-8 BI-RX-8-AC
BigIron RX-16 BI-RX-16-AC-A
BigIron RX-32 I-RX-32-AC-A
FastIron SX 800 FI-SX800-AC
FastIron SX 1600 FI-SX1600-AC
Ethernet Switch
TI-24X-AC
B24X
NetIron CES 2024C NI-CES-
2024C-AC
NetIron CES 2024F NI-CES-
2024F-AC
NetIron CES 2048C NI-CES-
2048C-AC
NetIron CES 2048F NI-CES-
2048F-AC
NetIron CES
2048CX
NetIron CES
2048FX
NI-CES-
2048CX-AC
NI-CES-
2048FX-AC
Preface xxi
Table 1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products. (continued)
IBM model
IBM
product
name
Ethernet
Switch
B48G
Ethernet
Switch
B50G
IBM
machine
type
4002 G4A,
4002 G5A,
(HVEC/XCC
model in
parentheses) Brief product description
(4002AG4)
(4002AG5)
1.5U Ethernet switch with
forty-eight 10/100/1000 MbE RJ45
(PoE capable) ports including four
combination 100/1000 MbE SFP
ports and one module slot for
optional 2-port 10 GbE (XFP or
CX4) module
1.5U Ethernet switch with
forty-eight 10/100/1000 MbE RJ45
(PoE capable) ports including four
combination 100/1000 MbE SFP
ports plus 2-port 10 GbE CX4
module supporting stacking
Brocade
Brocade product
name
FastIron GS FGS648P
FastIron GS-STK FGS648P-STK
product part
number
Accessibility features for the IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches
Accessibility features help users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or
limited vision, to use information technology products successfully.
Accessibility features
Use and operation of this device is accomplished primarily through external devices
which may provide different accessibility features.
The following list includes the major accessibility features in the product either
directly or through external devices or interfaces:
v Keyboard-only operation
v Interfaces that are commonly used by screen readers
v Keys that are discernible by touch but do not activate just by touching them
v Industry-standard devices for ports and connectors
v The attachment of alternative input and output devices
Keyboard navigation
This product uses standard Microsoft®Windows®navigation keys.
Vendor software
These products include certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM
license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of
these products. Contact the vendor for the accessibility information about its
products.
Related accessibility information
You can view the publications for these products in Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The PDFs are provided on a CD
that is packaged with the product. An accessible HTML version of this document is
also included on the documentation CD for this product.
xxii IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide
IBM and accessibility
See the IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center for more information about the
commitment that IBM has to accessibility: www.ibm.com/able.
Getting help
For the latest version of your product documentation, visit the web at
www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order. Search by form number or title.
For more information about this and other IBM products, visit the IBM web site:
www.ibm.com/
For support information for this product and other IBM products, see the following
web site: www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Select your product family, and follow the
web navigation to your specific product.
You can also contact IBM within the United States at 1-800-IBMSERV
(1-800-426-7378). For support outside the United States, you can find the service
number at: www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
Visit www.ibm.com/contact for the contact information for your country or region.
Taiwan Contact Information
IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Info:
IBM Taiwan Corporation
3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan
Tel: 0800-016-888
How to send your comments
Your feedback is important in helping us provide the most accurate and high-quality
information. If you have comments or suggestions for improving this document,
send us your comments by e-mail to starpubs@us.ibm.com.
Be sure to include the following:
v Exact publication title
v Publication form number (for example, GC26-1234-02)
v Page, table, or illustration numbers
v A detailed description of any information that should be changed
About This Document
This guide describes the IBM x-series of Ethernet Switch products from IBM. It
provides procedures for installing the IBM Ethernet Switch B24X switch, cabling,
and performing a basic configuration of the switch. This guide also provides
information on managing and maintaining the switch. When reference to a specific
model is not required, the general terms switch, product,ordevice will be used to
Preface xxiii
Loading...