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Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter

Installation Guide

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Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter

Installation Guide

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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)

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . .3

Major components of the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . .4

Information panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module . . . . .9

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

System reliability considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Removing the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 3. Installing and removing options . . . . . . . . . . .15

Handling an XFP or SFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing an XFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Removing an XFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Installing an SFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Removing an SFP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 4. Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting the serial console cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Disconnecting the serial console cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting the CX4 module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Disconnecting a CX4 module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting an XFP module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disconnecting the XFP module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting the SFP module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Disconnecting an SFP module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . .25

Establishing a TCP/IP session using the management module . . . . .27

Enabling management over external ports . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Configuring the GbE switch module using Telnet . . . . . . . . . .28

Connecting to the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Accessing the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Configuring the GbE switch module using the serial-port interface . . . .29

Configuring the GbE switch module using the switch-module Browser

Based Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Initial configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Logging in to the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chapter 6. Updating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Determining the level of GbE switch module software . . . . . . . .33

Obtaining the latest level of switch software . . . . . . . . . . .33

Upgrading the GbE switch module software . . . . . . . . . . .34

Resetting and restarting the GbE switch module . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter 7. Parts listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Chapter 8. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Running POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

POST errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 9. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . .41

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . .42

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 43

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . .71

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . .72

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . .72

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . .72

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . .72

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 73

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

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.

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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.

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

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM

BladeCenter

is an I/O module that is installed into a BladeCenter unit. This Installation Guide contains information about installing and configuring the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter.

Note: Throughout this document, the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch

Module for IBM BladeCenter is referred to as the GbE switch module.

For installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing and removing the GbE switch module,” on page 9 and Chapter 3, “Installing and removing options,” on page

15. For additional information, see the instructions in the BladeCenter documentation.

The product name and serial number are on the identification label on the GbE switch module. Yo u 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.

See the following illustration for the locations of the identification label and the MAC address label.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your hardware.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX LINK

Product name and serial number label

TX/RX

Media access control (MAC) address label

You can obtain up-to-date information about the BladeCenter and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/support/. Record information about your GbE switch in the following table:

Product name Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM

BladeCenter

Serial number _________________________________________________ Media access

control (MAC)

_________________________________________________

address

Specifications

This section provides a summary of the specifications of the GbE switch module. For more information about the features, see the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Application Guide available at http://www.ibm.com/support/.

Notices and statements used in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter unit. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

The following types of 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 possible 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.

Chapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 3

Major components of the GbE switch module

Orange on the release latch on the GbE switch module indicates that the device can be hot-swapped, which means that you can install or remove this component while the 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.

Information panel

RS232 serial console port

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX LINK

TX/RX

CX4 ports

Release latch

XFP port

SFP port

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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.

RS232 serial port

CX 4 port

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

XFP module

SFP module slot

Chapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 5

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. A description of each LED follows the illustration.

RS232

Switch module

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

error

Link

Note: An amber LED is lit when a system error or event has occurred. To

identify the error or event, check the management module event log. For additional information, see Chapter 8, “Solving problems,” on page 39.

OK: When this green status LED is lit, it indicates that the GbE switch module has passed the power-on self-test (POST) with no critical faults and is operational.

Switch module error: When this amber status LED is lit, it indicates that the GbE switch module has a fault. If the GbE switch module fails the POST or detects an operational fault, this LED is lit.

Note: When this LED is lit, the system-error LED on the BladeCenter unit is

also lit.

Link: When this green link status LED is lit on a port, it indicates that there is a connection (or link) to a device on that connector.

TX/RX: When this green activity LED flashes on a connector, it indicates that data is being transmitted or received (that is, activity is occurring) between

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that port and another device on the network link. The flashing frequency is proportional to the amount of traffic on the network link.

Chapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 7

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Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module

See the Installation and User’s Guide for your BladeCenter unit for information about the I/O-module bay locations in the BladeCenter unit and specific requirements for installing I/O modules in your BladeCenter unit.

Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, each I/O-module bay must contain either a module or a filler module; each blade bay must contain either a blade or a filler blade.

The BladeCenter unit supports one hot-plug GbE switch module, in I/O-module bay 1. The GbE switch module in I/O-module bays 1 and 2 are for the integrated Ethernet controllers in the appropriate blade servers. Yo u might want to install GbE switch modules in other I/O-module bays of the BladeCenter unit when additional Ethernet controllers are installed or activated.

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 and your blade servers.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin to install the GbE switch module in the BladeCenter unit, read the following information:

v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 10, and read the safety statements in the BladeCenter unit documents.

v Orange on the release latch on the GbE switch module indicates that the

device can be hot-swapped, which means that you can install or remove this component while the BladeCenter unit is on. See the instructions in this chapter for more information about installing or removing hot-swap or hot-plug components.

v You do not have to turn off the BladeCenter unit to install or replace any of

the hot-swap modules on the rear of the unit.

v 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.

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

v Each of the I/O-module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a

module or a filler module installed.

v A removed hot-swap module or blade server is replaced with another

module or filler module within 1 minute of removal.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage 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 any

unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component 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

BladeCenter unit without setting it down. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the BladeCenter unit or on a metal surface.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Installing the GbE switch module

To install the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation

guidelines” on page 9.

2. Remove the acoustic-attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear

of the BladeCenter unit. For more information, see the documentation that came with the 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.

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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 GbE switch module to any unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack-component for at least 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.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX LINK

TX/RX

I/O module

9. Push the release latch on the front of the GbE switch module to the closed

Release latch

position. After you insert and lock the GbE switch module, it is turned on, and the power-on self-test (POST) runs to verify that the GbE switch module is operating correctly. The POST results are displayed by the status LEDs.

10. Make sure that the LEDs on the GbE switch module indicate that it is

operating correctly. Make sure that the OK LED on each GbE switch module is lit. See “LEDs” on page 6 for a description of the operation of these LEDs.

11. If you have other GbE switch modules to install, do so now; otherwise, go

to step 12.

Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module 11

12. Attach any cables that are required by the GbE switch module, see

Chapter 4, “Cabling,” on page 21. For the locations of the connectors on the BladeCenter unit, see the documents that came with the BladeCenter unit.

13. Replace the acoustic-attenuation module, if you removed it in Step 2.

Removing the GbE switch module

To remove the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation

guidelines” on page 9.

2. Remove the acoustic-attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear

of the BladeCenter unit. For more information, see the documents that came with the BladeCenter unit.

3. Disconnect any cables from the GbE switch module that you are removing.

4. Pull the release latch toward the bottom of the GbE switch module as

shown in the following illustration. The module moves out of the bay approximately 0.64 cm (0.25 inch).

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX LINK

TX/RX

I/O module

Release latch

5. Slide the GbE switch module out of the bay and set it aside.

6. Place either another GbE switch module or a filler module in the bay

within 1 minute.

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.

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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 13

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Chapter 3. Installing and removing options

The GbE switch module supports the 10 Gigabit small-form-factor pluggable (XFP) module and the small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) module. The XFP module is a laser product that is used to convert electrical signals to optical signals. 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.

Handling an XFP or SFP module

Before installing an XFP or SFP module, read the following information:

v The module housing of the XFP and SFP has an integral guide key that is

designed to prevent you from inserting the modules incorrectly.

v Use minimal pressure when you insert the modules into the ports. Forcing

the modules into the ports can cause damage to the module or the module port.

v You can insert or remove the modules while the BladeCenter is turned-on.

v You must first insert the modules into the ports before you can connect the

cables.

v You must remove the cables from the modules before removing the modules

from the GbE switch module.

Statement 3:

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

– 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.

– 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.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

Installing an XFP module

The XFP module provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting to external ports. To install an XFP module, complete the following steps:

1. Read the information in “Safety” on page v.

2. Remove the XFP module from its static-protective package.

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.

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RS232

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

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.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

3. Remove the protective cap from the XFP module and store it in a safe

place.

4. Insert the XFP module into the XFP module port until it clicks into place.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your device.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or the XFP module, make sure that you do not connect the fiber-optic cable before you install the XFP module.

Chapter 3. Installing and removing options 17

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User Manual

Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Specifications

Related documentation

Notices and statements used in this document

Major components of the GbE switch module

Information panel overview

LEDs

Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module

Installation guidelines

System reliability considerations

Handling static-sensitive devices

Installing the GbE switch module

Removing the GbE switch module

Chapter 3. Installing and removing options

Handling an XFP or SFP module

Installing an XFP module