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IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalabl e Switch

User's Guide

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IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalabl e Switch

User's Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 35, 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.

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Safety ............................v

Safety statements ........................vi

UL Regulatory Information.....................viii

Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch ..1

Related documentation ......................1

Notices and statements in this document ................2

Features and specifications .....................2

Major components of the switch ...................2

Chapter 2. Installing and removing the switch module .........3

Before installing the switch module ..................4

Installation guidelines .......................5

System reliability guidelines....................5

Handling static-sensitive devices ..................6

Installing the switch module.....................6

Removing and replacing the switch module ...............8

Cabling the switch module and the SFP+ module ............9

Connecting the serial console cable.................9

Disconnecting the serial console cable ...............9

Connecting the SFP+ module cable.................9

Disconnecting the SFP+ module cable ...............10

Connecting the RJ-45 cable ...................10

Disconnecting the RJ-45 cable ..................10

Installing and removing the 10 Gb SFP+ module ...........11

Handling the SFP+ module ..................11

Installing the SFP+ module ..................12

Removing the SFP+ module ..................13

Locating the information panels, LEDs, and external ports .........13

Information panel .......................13

Information LEDs .......................15

Switch status LEDs .....................15

Port status LEDs ......................16

Chapter 3. Configuring the switch .................17

Establishing a TCP/IP session through the management module ......18

Enabling management through external ports..............19

Configuring the switch through the SSHv2/Telnet interface .........19

Connecting to the switch ....................20

Accessing the main menu ....................20

Configuring the switch through the serial-port interface ..........20

Configuring the switch through the switch browser-based interface ......21

Initial configuration .......................22

Logging in to the switch .....................22

Chapter 4. Updating the firmware and licensing ...........23

Determining the level of switch firmware ...............23

Obtaining the latest level of switch firmware ..............23

Upgrading the switch firmware ...................24

Resetting and restarting the switch .................25

Acquiring feature licenses .....................25

Installing feature licenses .....................26

Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................27

Running POST .........................27

POST errors ..........................27

Chapter 6. Parts listing .....................29

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........31

Before you call .........................31

Using the documentation .....................32

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........32

How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM ...........32

Creating a personalized support web page...............32

Software service and support ...................32

Hardware service and support ...................33

IBM Taiwan product service ....................33

Appendix B. Notices ......................35

Trademarks ..........................35

Important notes.........................36

Particulate contamination .....................37

Documentation format ......................38

Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............38

Electronic emission notices ....................38

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........38

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........39

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........39

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............39

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........39

Germany Class A statement ...................39

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische

Verträglichkeit von Geräten .................40

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die

elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC

EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A ........40

VCCI Class A statement ....................40

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement .........................40

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........41

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......41

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....41

Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............41

Index ............................43

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

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.

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.

Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.

Safety statements

Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.

For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”

Statement 1:

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.

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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.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

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 in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

Safety vii

Statement 3:

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. 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.

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.

UL Regulatory Information

This device is for use only with Listed IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

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Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch

The IBM Flex System™EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet scalable switch provides support for L2/L3 switching and routing. This switch supports IPv6 functions.

The base model of the switch supports twenty-four 1 Gb full-duplex throughput with fourteen 1 Gb ports down and ten RJ-45 1 Gb ports up. The following upgrades are available.

v Upgrade 1 - adds fourty-eight 1 Gb full-duplex throughput with twenty-eight 1 Gb

ports down and twenty RJ-45 1 Gb ports up.

v Upgrade 2 - adds eighty-eight 1 Gb full-duplex throughput with twenty-eight 1 Gb

ports down, twenty RJ-45 1 Gb ports up, and four 1 Gb or 10 Gb SFP+ uplink ports up.

This User's Guide contains information and instructions for installing the switch, updating the firmware, and solving problems.

For information about the types of compatible devices available for IBM contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. For a list of supported optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/ compat/us/.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the switch at http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/.

products,

Notes:

1. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

2. The screens that are described or referenced in this document might differ

slightly from the screens that are displayed by your system. Screen content varies according to the type of IBM chassis and the firmware versions and options that are installed.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

Features and specifications

For detailed information about the switch hardware and firmware features, specifications, and standards, see the switch Application Guide.

See the documentation that came with your IBM chassis for information about the environmental conditions and specifications that are supported by the system.

Major components of the switch

The base model of the EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet scalable switch supports twenty-four 1 Gb full-duplex throughput with fourteen 1 Gb ports down and ten RJ-45 1 Gb ports up.

See “Acquiring feature licenses” on page 25 for information on how to upgrade the switch with optional licenses.

You can manage and configure the switch through the following interfaces:

v 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

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Chapter 2. Installing and removing the switch module

This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing the switch module in the IBM Flex System chassis. See the documentation for your IBM Flex System chassis for information about 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 switch modules, Fibre Channel switch modules, Infiniband, and pass-thru modules (optical and copper).

The following illustration shows an example of a IBM Flex System chassis with the I/O bays identified.

I/O module bay 1

I/O module bay 3

I/O module bay 2

I/O module bay 4

To enable the switch to communicate with a compute node, at least one switch must be installed in the IBM Flex System chassis. For details about network adapter installation, configuration, and use, see the documentation that comes with the network adapter.

Installing a second switch enables a redundant path and a separate connection from the compute node to the external Ethernet network.

The IBM Flex System chassis supports a maximum of four switch modules. Depending on the type of IBM Flex System chassis that you are using, the IBM Flex System chassis supports a maximum of ten or fourteen network adapters.

Notes:

v I/O bays 1 and 2 support any standard Ethernet switch or pass-thru modules that

connects to the two integrated Ethernet controllers in each of the compute nodes. When you install an adapter card in the first bay on the compute node, the I/O

bays support any switch with the same type of network interface that is used in the corresponding compute node adapter bay.

v The I/O bays 3 and 4 support Ethernet switch modules, Fibre Channel switch

modules, Infiniband, and pass-thru modules (optical and copper) if the serial pass-thru modules are not being used. If you install an additional I/O module in bay 3 or 4, a corresponding adapter card is required to be installed in each compute node to access the I/O bay.

v The compute nodes or IBM Flex System chassis that are described or shown in

this document might be different from your compute nodes or IBM Flex System chassis. For additional information, see the documentation that comes with your compute node or IBM Flex System chassis.

v When the switch is installed in a IBM Flex System chassis, the internal ports

operate at 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The external ports can operate at 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps, depending on the SFP module type.

Before installing the switch module

Locate and record information about the switch module in the following table. The labels contain the product name, model number, serial number, part number and the media access control (MAC) address for the switch module. After the switch module is installed most of the labels are hidden from view (located on the bottom and rear of the module) and require removing the switch module in order to relocate them.

Figure 1. Label locations

Record this information below and print this page and keep it in a safe place for possible future reference. You will need this information when you register the switch module with IBM. You can register the switch at http://www.ibm.com/support/ mysupport/.

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Product name IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch Model number _____________________________________________

Serial number _____________________________________________ Part number _____________________________________________ Media access control

(MAC) address for switch MAC addresses for other

components

Installation guidelines

Before you install the switch in the IBM Flex System chassis, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that begins on page v, “Handling static-sensitive

devices” on page 6, and the safety statements in the IBM Flex System chassis documentation. This information provides a safe working environment.

v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed

covers and other parts in a safe place.

v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

to remove it from or install it in the blade server or IBM Flex System chassis, open or close a latch, and so on.

v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component on the

switch, blade server, or IBM Flex System chassis indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the IBM Flex System chassis and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the IBM Flex System chassis is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

v 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.

v When you install a switch in the IBM Flex System chassis, you must also install a

compatible I/O expansion card in the blade server to support the switch.

v When you are finished working on the blade server or IBM Flex System chassis,

reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires.

v 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/.

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System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met:

v Each of the module bays on the rear of the IBM Flex System chassis contains

either a module or a filler module.

v A removed hot-swap module is replaced with an identical module or filler module

within 1 minute of removal.

v A removed hot-swap compute node is replaced with another compute node or

filler node within 1 minute of removal.

v The ventilation areas on the sides of the compute node are not blocked.

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v You have followed the reliability guidelines in the documentation that comes with

the IBM Flex System chassis.

Cable requirements for the switch are described in the IBM Configuration and Options Guide at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/cog/. See the documentation that comes with the IBM Flex System chassis for cable-routing information.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the IBM Flex System chassis and other

electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry. v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it 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 that you are installing the device in for at least 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. Do not place the device on the IBM Flex System chassis or on a metal surface.

v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

v Some types of IBM Flex System chassis come with electrostatic discharge (ESD)

connectors. If your unit is equipped with an ESD connector, see the documentation that comes with the IBM Flex System chassis for using the ESD connector.

Installing the switch module

Note: The following illustration shows how to install a switch in a IBM Flex System

chassis. The appearance of your IBM Flex System chassis might be different; see the documentation for your IBM Flex System chassis for additional information.

Use the following instructions to install a switch in the IBM Flex System chassis. You can install a switch while the IBM Flex System chassis is powered on. For redundancy support, you must install I/O modules of the same type in I/O bays 1 and 2, and I/O modules of the same type in bays 3 and 4 of the chassis.

To install a switch, complete the following steps.

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1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 5.

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.

Note: For details about I/O bay requirements and bay locations, see the

documentation for the IBM Flex System chassis and compute nodes.

4. Remove the filler module from the selected bay. Store the filler module for future use.

5. If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch to an unpainted metal surface of the IBM Flex System chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack-component for at least 2 seconds.

6. If the removed filler module (from step 4) occupied two bays:

v Remove the single-high filler module from its static-protective package. v Install the single-high filler module into the unused bay.

7. Remove the switch from its static-protective package.

8. Make sure that the release levers on the switch are in the open position (perpendicular to the switch).

9. Slide the switch into the applicable I/O-module bay until it stops.

10. Push the release levers on the front of the switch to the closed position. After you insert and lock the switch, it is turned on, and a power-on self-test (POST) occurs to verify that the switch is operating correctly.

Notes:

a. The switch takes approximately 60 seconds to complete the POST. When

the switch is turned on, an LED test occurs. All LEDs are lit and remain lit during POST; then, all the LEDs except the OK LED turn off. This indicates normal POST results.

b. To maintain proper airflow, make sure that the ventilation holes on the front

of the switch are not blocked.

11. Make sure that the LEDs on the switch indicate that it is operating correctly (see “Information LEDs” on page 15).

12. If you have another switch to install, repeat step 4 through step 11; otherwise, go to the next step.

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13. Install the SFP+ modules in the switch. For information and instructions, see “Installing and removing the 10 Gb SFP+ module” on page 11 and the documentation that comes with the SFP+ module.

14. Attach any cables that are required by the switch. For additional information about cabling the switch, see “Cabling the switch module and the SFP+ module” on page 9, the documentation that comes with the cables, and the optional network devices to which the cables have been connected. 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.

15. Make sure that the external ports on the switch are enabled through one of the management-module interfaces, such as the Web-based interface or the CLI.

Removing and replacing the switch module

Note: The following illustration shows how to remove and replace a switch from a

IBM Flex System chassis. The appearance of your IBM Flex System chassis might be different; see the documentation for your IBM Flex System chassis for additional information.

To replace a switch, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and “Installation guidelines”

on page 5.

2. Disconnect any cables from the switch that you are removing. Removing these

cables (especially an Ethernet cable) disrupts the network connection from the external Ethernet port to any connected external Ethernet devices. If you plan to replace the switch with another switch, you can use the existing Ethernet cable, provided that it remains securely attached to the Ethernet network. For additional information about cabling the switch, see “Cabling the switch module and the SFP+ module” on page 9, the documentation that comes with the cables, and the optional network devices to which the cables have been connected. 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 step 3.

3. Pull the release latches out from the switch. The switch moves out of the bay

approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

4. Slide the switch out of the bay and set it aside.

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Contents

Safety

Safety statements

UL Regulatory Information

Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch

Related documentation

Notices and statements in this document

Features and specifications

Major components of the switch

Chapter 2. Installing and removing the switch module

Before installing the switch module

Installation guidelines

System reliability guidelines

Handling static-sensitive devices

Installing the switch module

Removing and replacing the switch module