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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

viii Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide

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

5. Connect the fiber-optic cable (see “Connecting an XFP module cable” on

page 22 and any cables you disconnected earlier).

Removing an XFP module

To remove an XFP module, complete the following steps:

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

guidelines” on page 9.

2. Read the information in “Handling an XFP or SFP module” on page 15.

3. Remove the fiber-optic cable from the XFP module that you want to

replace. For more information about removing the cable, see “Disconnecting the XFP module cable” on page 24.

Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or the XFP module, make sure that you disconnect the fiber-optic cable before you remove the XFP module.

4. Unlock the XFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out as shown in

the following illustration.

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

Wire

tab

Protective

cap

XFP

module

5. Grasp the wire tab on the XFP module and pull it out of the port.

6. Replace the protective cap on the XFP module.

7. Place the XFP module into a static-protective package.

Installing an SFP module

The SFP module provides a RJ-45 connector for external connections. To install an SFP module, complete the following steps:

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

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

3. Lock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out and down as

shown in the following illustration.

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

Wire tab

SFP module

4. Insert the SFP module into the SFP 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

SFP module

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

5. Connect the RJ-45 cable and any cables you disconnected earlier. For more

information about connecting the cable, see “Connecting the SFP module cable” on page 24.

Removing an SFP module

To remove an SFP module from the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

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

guidelines” on page 9.

Chapter 3. Installing and removing options 19

2. Read the information in “Handling an XFP or SFP module” on page 15.

3. Remove any cables attached to the SFP module.

4. Unlock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out and up as

shown in the following illustration.

Wire tab

SFP module

5. Grasp the wire tab on the SFP module and pull it out of the SFP module

port.

6. Place the SFP module into a static-protective package.

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Chapter 4. Cabling

This chapter describes how to cable the GbE switch module and its options.

Connecting the serial console cable

To connect the serial console cable to the GbE switch module, connect the serial cable to the RS-232 serial console port of the GbE switch module and the other end of the cable to the console device.

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

RS232 cable

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

Disconnecting the serial console cable

To disconnect the serial console cable, gently pull the cable from the module.

Connecting the CX4 module cable

To connect a CX4 module cable to the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1. Remove the cable from its packaging.

2. Connect the CX4 connector to the CX4 port by orienting the cable connector

to the module connector, then push the connector into the module until it clicks into place.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

3. Check the LEDs on the GbE switch module. When the GbE switch module

is operating correctly, the green link LED is lit. For information about the status of the switch module LEDs, see “LEDs” on page 6.

Disconnecting a CX4 module cable

To disconnect a CX4 cable, grasp the blue release tab on the cable connector and firmly pull it out of the module.

Connecting an XFP module cable

Attention: To avoid damage to the fiber-optic cables, follow these guidelines:

v Do not route the cable along a folding cable-management arm.

v When attaching the cable to a device on slide rails, leave enough slack in the

cable so that it does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.) when the device is extended or become pinched when the device is retracted.

v Route the cable away from places where it can be snagged by other devices

in the rack.

v Do not overtighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius of less

than 38 mm (1.5 in.).

v Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point. Make sure

that the cable is well supported.

To connect the XFP module cable, complete the following steps:

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your

hardware.

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1. Remove the protective caps from the end of the fiber-optic cable.

Fiber-optic cable

Protective cap

2. Gently slide the fiber-optic cable into the XFP module until it clicks into

place.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

3. Check the LEDs on the GbE switch module. When the GbE switch module

is operating correctly, the green link LED is lit. For information about the status of the switch module LEDs, see “LEDs” on page 6.

Chapter 4. Cabling 23

Disconnecting the XFP module cable

To disconnect an XFP module cable, complete the following steps:

1. Squeeze the release tabs and gently pull the fiber-optic cable from the XFP

module.

2. Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber-optic cable.

Connecting the SFP module cable

To connect the SFP module cable, slide an RJ-45 cable into the SFP module connector until it clicks.

RS232

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

LINK

TX/RX

Disconnecting an SFP module cable

To remove an RJ-45 cable from an SFP module, gently grasp the tab on the connector of the cable and pull the cable out of the SFP module.

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Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module

The GbE switch module has an internal Ethernet path to the management module, four external Ethernet ports, and a serial console port. The GbE switch module supports two remote-access modes for management through Ethernet connections. Yo u can select the mode that is best suited for your BladeCenter environment.

v Default mode: The default mode uses the internal path to the management

module only. In this mode, the remote-access link to the management console must be attached to the Ethernet connector on the management module. The IP addresses and SNMP parameters of the GbE switch modules can be automatically assigned by the IBM Director BladeCenter Deployment wizard (when available), or you must assign them through the BladeCenter Management and Configuration Program. This mode enables the system administrator to provide a secure LAN for management of the BladeCenter subsystems that is separate from the data network. See “Establishing a TCP/IP session using the management module” on page 27 for more information.

v Remote management mode: The system administrator can choose to enable

remote management of the GbE switch module through the four external ports, instead of or in addition to access through the management module. This mode can be enabled only through the management module configuration interface. When this mode is enabled, the external Ethernet ports will support both management traffic and BladeCenter application data traffic.

This mode enables the use of additional GbE switch module IP addresses on different IP subnets than the management modules. This is useful when the GbE switch modules are to be managed and controlled as part of the overall network infrastructure, while secure management of other BladeCenter subsystems is maintained through the management module. See “Enabling management over external ports” on page 28 for additional instructions about configuring the GbE switch module for this mode of operation.

The RS-232 console port provides an alternative path to manage and configure the switch for local access.

Important:

v Before you configure the GbE switch module, make sure that the

management modules in the BladeCenter unit are correctly configured. See the Installation and User’s Guide for your BladeCenter unit type for more information about configuring the GbE switch module.

v The default IP address of the GbE switch module is 192.168.70.127,

192.168.70.128, 192.168.70.129, or 192.168.70.130, depending on the switch module bay where it is installed.

v If you change the IP address of the GbE switch module and restart the

BladeCenter unit, the GbE switch module maintains this new IP address as its default value.

v The management module and the GbE switch module can communicate

with each other only if they are on the same IP subnet.

v When you use the management-module We b interface to update the

switch-module configuration, the management-module firmware saves the new configuration in its internal nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). If the GbE switch module restarts, the management module applies the saved configuration to the GbE switch module.

If the GbE switch module restarts and the management module cannot apply the saved configuration, the GbE switch module defaults to using the configuration that it had previously saved. If the IP subnet address of the GbE switch module does not match the IP subnet address of the management module, you can no longer manage the GbE switch module from the management module.

v For switch communication with a remote management station, such as the

IBM Director server, through the management-module external Ethernet port, the switch-module internal-network interface and the management-module internal and external interfaces must be on the same IP subnet.

the documentation listed in the “Related documentation” on page 2 for

See specific details about configuring the GbE switch module and preparing for system installation.

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Establishing a TCP/IP session using the management module

To establish a TCP/IP session for the GbE switch module using the management module, complete the following steps:

1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’s Guide or

Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. If

necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator. The management-module window opens.

Note: The User ID and Password fields are case-sensitive. Type your

information in uppercase letters only. To maintain system security, change your password after you log on for the first time. The default User ID is USERID and the default password is PASSW0RD (where the O in password is a zero).

2. From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Configuration.

3. In the I/O Module Configuration section, click the bay number that

corresponds to the location of the GbE switch module that you installed.

4. In the IP address field in the New Static IP Configuration section, type the

new TCP/IP address of the GbE switch module; then, click Save.

Note: The management module does not check for invalid IP addresses.

5. Click Advanced Configuration. You can now start a We b session or a

Telnet session.

The Web interface and the Telnet program provide different ways to access the same internal-switching software and configure it.

v If your system application requires that you use the Web interface program,

see “Configuring the GbE switch module using the switch-module Browser Based Interface” on page 30 for additional information.

v If your system application requires that you use the Telnet program, see

“Configuring the GbE switch module using Telnet” on page 28 for additional information.

Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module 27

Enabling management over external ports

To access and manage your GbE switch module through external interfaces, you must enable the external ports and the ability to manage them. Use the information in the following table to configure your ports.

External management External ports Description

Disabled Disabled The switch must be managed

Disabled Enabled The switch must be managed

Enabled Disabled The switch can be managed

Enabled Enabled The switch can be managed

through the management module. No traffic is allowed on external ports.

through the management module. Data traffic is allowed on external ports.

through the management module or a blade server. No traffic is allowed on external ports.

through the management module, a blade server, or a management station connected through an external port. Data traffic is allowed on external ports.

To enable management over external ports, complete the following steps:

1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’s Guide or

Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. If

necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator. The management-module window opens.

2. Click I/O Module Tasks → Configuration and click the bay number that

corresponds to the location of the GbE switch module that you installed.

3. Click Advanced Configuration and ensure that the external management is

enabled.

4. Click I/O Module Tasks → Admin/Power/Restart and ensure that the ports

are enabled for the GbE switch module that you installed.

Configuring the GbE switch module using Telnet

Your GbE switch module supports a command line interface (CLI) that you can use to configure and control the GbE switch module over the network using the Telnet program. You can use the CLI to perform many basic network management functions. In addition, you can configure the GbE switch module

28 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide

for management using an SNMP-based network management system. The following sections describe how to use the Telnet interface to access the GbE switch module, change its settings, and monitor its operation.

Connecting to the GbE switch module

If you know the IP address for your GbE switch module and you have an existing network connection, you can use the Telnet program from an external management station or the management module to access and control the GbE switch module. The management station and your GbE switch module must be on the same IP subnet. If you need to obtain the IP address for your GbE switch module or establish a network connection, contact your system or network administrator. Be sure to use the correct IP address in the required command, as specified in “Accessing the main menu.”

Accessing the main menu

To connect to the GbE switch module using Telnet, complete the following steps:

1. From a DOS command line prompt, type telnet x and press Enter.

where x is the IP address for your GbE switch module.

2. If you do not have an assigned initial password, in the Password field, type

the default password (admin) and press Enter.

Important:

The apply command changes the currently active configuration. If

you want your change to persist beyond the next reboot of the switch, you must enter the save command. This command stores the current switch configuration and all changes in non-volatile memory.

For more information about configuring using the CLI, see the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Command Reference guide.

Configuring the GbE switch module using the serial-port interface

The serial port provides basic communication RS-232 serial-data-transfer using a terminal emulation program (such as Hyperterminal). Since messages from the Power On Self Test (POST) and all initialization information is routed through the serial port, you can use the serial port to log into the GbE switch module and access and configure the internal switching software.

To log into the GbE switch module, complete the following steps

1. Plug one end of the specifically designed serial cable that came with your

device into the RS-232 port and plug the other end into the management station.

Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module 29

2. On the management station, open a console window and make sure that

the serial port is configured with the following settings:

v 9600 baud

v 8 data bits

v No parity

v 1 stop bit

v No flow control

Type the user name and password. The default user name is admin. The

default password is admin.

The serial port is compatible with the standard 16550 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) protocol. The RS-232 serial port is enabled by default.

Configuring the GbE switch module using the switch-module Browser Based Interface

This section describes how to use the GbE switch module Browser Based Interface (BBI) to access and configure the internal switching software. For more information on the BBI, see the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Browser Based Interface Quick Guide.

This section also describes some of the Web interface switch-module management features.

The GbE switch module offers an embedded HTML, browser-based interface that you can use to manage the switch through Netscape Navigator and Communicator, or Microsoft default. The browser-based interface acts as an access tool and can

30 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide

Internet Explorer. This interface is enabled by

communicate directly with the switch using HTTP. Your computer might have to access and install a Java plug-in (JRE 1.4.0) to run without errors. Later versions of the JRE might work but are not officially supported.

Note: This interface does not accept Chinese language input (or other

double-byte character-set languages).

Before you can access and start the Browser Based Interface, make sure that you have completed the following procedures:

v Install the GbE switch module in the BladeCenter unit

v Verify that the GbE switch module software is installed on the GbE switch

module

v Configure at least one IP interface on the GbE switch module

™

v Enable the frames and the JavaScript

program in your We b browser

v The following hardware and software are required for the Web interface:

– A frame-capable Web-browser program, such as Internet Explorer (version

6.0 or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 4.7 or later)

– A computer or workstation with network access to the GbE switch

module

start the Browser based interface, complete the following steps:

1. Start a Web browser. The Web-browser window opens.

2. In the URL field, enter the IP address of the GbE switch module, in the

following format http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The login window opens.

3. Enter your user ID and password and click OK. The default user ID is

admin. The default password is admin.

Note: The passwords used to access the GbE switch module are case-sensitive.

To increase system security, change the password after you log on for the first time.

Initial configuration

The operating software on the GbE switch module contains default configuration files that are installed during in the software installation. These initial configuration settings are not located in a separate configuration file, but are components of the software. When you restore the management module to factory defaults, the user defined configuration file is deleted and the original configuration is reloaded. For more information about configuring and managing the GbE switch module through the management module, see the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Command Reference guide.

Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module 31

Logging in to the GbE switch module

The GbE switch module supports user-based security that allows you to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the switch or changing its settings.

To log in to the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1. At the prompt, type your user ID and press Enter. The default user ID is

admin.

2. Type your password (default is admin) and press Enter. The default password is admin. The main-menu window opens.

you log on to the GbE switch module, you must set the date and time.

After See the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Command Reference guide to perform this task and others as needed.

32 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module: Installation Guide

Chapter 6. Updating the software

This chapter describes how to determine the level of the software that is installed on the GbE switch module, how to obtain the latest level of switch software, how to upgrade the software, and how to reset the GbE switch module to activate the software upgrade.

Determining the level of GbE switch module software

After you install the GbE switch module in the BladeCenter unit, make sure that the latest software is installed on the GbE switch module. To determine the level of the software that is installed, complete the following steps:

1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’s Guide or

Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. If

necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator. The login window opens.

2. From the Monitors menu, click Firmware VPD. The Firmware VPD

window opens.

3. Locate the I/O Module Firmware VPD section.

4. Locate the I/O module-bay number that contains the GbE switch module

that you installed; then, note the corresponding level of the software for the GbE switch module.

Obtaining the latest level of switch software

The switch module might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the switch, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features or technical updates. If firmware and documentation updates are available you can locate them at http://www.ibm.com/support/. For firmware updates, click

Downloads and drivers.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM We b site. The procedure for

locating firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this document.

The GbE switch module can contain two operating-system images. You can revert to the previous image if the current download process fails.

Upgrading the GbE switch module software

The GbE switch-module software can be upgraded using a TFTP server application. Typically, this software runs as an application under your operating system. Make sure that this software is installed on your server; then, download the software images from the IBM Web site http://www.ibm.com/support/ into a directory on your TFTP server. Enable the TFTP server and set its default directory to the one where the image is.

To transfer the software image files from the TFTP server to the switch, you can establish a Telnet session through the management module. Ping the TFTP server to make sure that you have a connection. The Telnet session performs optimally if all three network entities (TFTP server, management module, and switch IP addresses) are on the same subnet. Otherwise, you must use a router and configure a gateway address on the switch. Use the management-module interface to configure the IP addresses of the management module external interface (eth0) and the GbE switch module so that they are both on the same subnet as the TFTP server.

The IP addresses and masks used are described in the following table.

Network entity IP address Mask

TFTP server 192.168.2.178 255.255.255.0

Management module (eth0) 192.168.2.237 255.255.255.0

GbE switch module current IP configuration

192.168.2.51 255.255.255.0

Note: With this configuration, you can ping the GbE switch module from the

TFTP server.

Use the management module interface to start a Telnet session, as described in the following steps. The requirements for running a Telnet session are described in Chapter 5, “Configuring the GbE switch module,” on page 25.

1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. The

2. From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Configuration → Bay X → Advanced Configuration. The Advanced Configuration window opens.

3. To start a Telnet session, click Start Telnet/Web Session.

To upgrade the GbE switch-module software, complete the following steps:

1. Log into the GbE switch module.

2. At the CLI prompt, type the following command and press Enter.

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/boot/gtimg imageX TADDR zzzzz

Where imagex is the image to install and zzzzz is the operating-system image file name.

3. Reset and restart the GbE switch module as described in “Resetting and

restarting the GbE switch module.”

4. At the CLI prompt, type the following command and press Enter.

/boot/gtimg boot TADDR yyyy

Where yyyy is the boot image file name.

5. Repeat step3.

Resetting and restarting the GbE switch module

To activate the new image or images, you must reset the GbE switch module. To reset the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1. From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Admin/Power/Restart. The

management module window opens.

2. Select the I/O module bay on which the software update was just installed.

3. Click Power Off Module(s).

4. Select the I/O module bay on which the software update was just installed.

5. Click Power On Module(s). Wait 60 seconds for POST to be completed.

6. Click Monitors, and select Firmware VPD. The Firmware VPD window

opens.

7. In the Firmware VPD window, locate the I/O Module Firmware VPD

section. Page down to the number of the I/O module bay that contains the GbE switch module that you just installed; then, note the corresponding level of the software for the GbE switch module. Confirm that the software build ID and revision reflect the correct software release.

Chapter 6. Updating the software 35

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Chapter 7. Parts listing

Replaceable components are of three types:

v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is

your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Yo u may install a Tier 2 CRU

yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.

v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service

technicians.

information about the terms of the warranty, see Appendix A, “IBM

For Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 43.

Note: These customer replaceable units (CRUs) can be replaced by the

customer.

Part CRU Number

Nortel GbE Uplink Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter assembly

Serial console cable 02R9365

IBM Gb small-form-factor pluggable module, SR (850 nm) 32R1883

IBM Gb small-form-factor pluggable module, LR (1310 nm)

1.5 m IBM BladeCenter CX4 cable 32R1940

3.0 m IBM BladeCenter CX4 cable 32R1944

32R1785

32R1884

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Chapter 8. Solving problems

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some problems that might occur while you are setting up the GbE switch module. The Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM Bladecenter Application Guide provides more details about troubleshooting the GbE switch module.

If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, see Chapter 9, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 41.

Running POST

To ensure that it is fully operational, the GbE switch module processes a series of tests during power-up or a restart (power-on self-test, or POST). These tests take approximately 1 minute to complete. The management module reads the test results and displays them for you. During normal operation, these tests are completed without error, and the green OK LED is lit. However, if the GbE switch module fails POST, the amber error (fault) LED and the system-error LED on the BladeCenter unit is lit. An event is stored in the event log in the System Status panel of the management module. The specific failure is displayed on the System Status I/O Module panel of the management module.

Note: For the location and description of the GbE switch module LEDs, see

“LEDs” on page 6.

POST errors

There are two types of errors: noncritical and critical. Noncritical errors apply to one port, and the GbE switch module is operational. You can continue to operate the GbE switch module; however, if necessary, you must replace it as soon as possible. When critical errors occur, the GbE switch module does not operate. If a critical error occurs, the switch will try complete the startup sequence and initialization process. To view POST results, complete the following steps:

1. Log on to the management module as described in the User’s Guide or the

Command Line Interface Reference Guide for your management module. If

necessary, obtain the IP address of the management module from your system administrator. The login window opens.

2. Turn off the power to the GbE switch module; then, turn it on again.

3. After POST is completed, the management module displays the results.

Refresh the window to view the POST results. If a critical error occurs, replace the GbE switch module. If a non-critical error occurs, see the GbE switch module error log for additional details.

The following table describes the basic critical and noncritical failures. This abbreviated list is representative; it is not intended as an exhaustive list. An error code is associated with each failure. Error codes appear on the Management Module Switch Information window. Be sure to note the applicable error code and corresponding failure. You might have to provide this information when you call the IBM HelpCenter®. For details, see Chapter 9, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 41.

Diagnostic indicator (in hex)

00 - 7F Base internal functions Critical

80 - 9F Internal interface failures Noncritical

A0 - AF External interface errors Noncritical

B0 - FE Reserved Noncritical

FF GbE switch module “good”

Failing functional area Failure criticality

Operation

indicator

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Chapter 9. Getting help and technical assistance

If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your BladeCenter product or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself:

v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.

v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional

devices are turned on.

v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use

the diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with your system.

v Go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/ and click Support to check for

information to help you solve the problem.

can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the

You troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that comes with BladeCenter systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform. Most BladeCenter systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the software.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM BladeCenter system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical

information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/, click Support, and follow the instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM We b site has up-to-date information about IBM BladeCenter systems, optional devices, services, and support at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/. For service information, click Support.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with BladeCenter products. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. See http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Part 1 - General Terms

This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms, Part 2 Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term “Machine” does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Nothing in this Statement of Limited

Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract.

What this Warranty Covers

IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications (“Specifications”) which are available on request. The warranty period for the Machine starts on the original Date of Installation and is specified in Part 3 Warranty Information. The date on your invoice or sales receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, these warranties apply only in the country or region in which you purchased the Machine.

THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

What this Warranty Does not Cover

This warranty does not cover the following: v any software programs, whether pre-loaded or shipped with the Machine,

or installed subsequently;

v failure resulting from misuse (including but not limited to use of any

Machine capacity or capability, other than that authorized by IBM in writing), accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by you;

v failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible; and v any non-IBM products, including those that IBM may procure and provide

with or integrate into an IBM Machine at your request.

warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the

The Machine or its parts.

IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.

Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance with “how-to” questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, is provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.

What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems

When you contact IBM for service, you must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. An initial diagnosis of your problem can be made either by a technician over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM website.

The type of warranty service applicable to your Machine is specified in Part 3 Warranty Information.

You are responsible for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called “BIOS”), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet We b site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides.

If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install.

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If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or electronically, through your application of Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will either, at its discretion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.

IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.

Exchange of a Machine or Part

When the warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. Yo u represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item.

Your Additional Responsibilities

Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.

You also agree to:

1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that

prevent its exchange;

2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a

Machine that you do not own; and

3. where applicable, before service is provided: a. follow the service request procedures that IBM or your reseller

provides;

b. backup or secure all programs, data, and funds contained in the

Machine;

c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to

your facilities to permit IBM to fulfill its obligations; and

d. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in the Machine’s location.

(a) ensure all information about identified or identifiable individuals

(Personal Data) is deleted from the Machine (to the extent technically possible), (b) allow IBM, your reseller or an IBM supplier to process on your behalf any remaining Personal Data as IBM or your reseller considers necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Statement of Limited Warranty (which may include shipping the Machine for such processing to other IBM

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service locations around the world), and (c) ensure that such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal Data.

Limitation

of Liability

IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

Neither IBM nor your reseller are responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM for any reason. Yo u should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return.

Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM’s part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws, IBM is liable for no more than

1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property

and tangible personal property; and

2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges (if

recurring, 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).

limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum

This for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) THIRD PART Y CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, D ATA ; 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR 4) LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS REVENUE, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Governing Law

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Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.

THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VA RY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

Jurisdiction

All of our rights, duties, and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in which you acquired the Machine.