HP AT084A Installation guide

The HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module is designed for c-Class BladeSystem and HP Integrity Superdome 2 customers requiring a non-
blocking, one -to-one connection between each server and the network. The pass-thru module provides 16 uplink ports that accept
both SFP and SFP+ connectors.
The HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module can support 1Gb and 10Gb connections on a port by port basis. Optical as well as Direct Attach Copper
(DAC) cables are also supported. Both standard Ethernet as well as Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) traffic to an FCoE capable
switch is possible when using the appropriate NIC or adapter module.
HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module
1. UID LED 4. Reset Button
2. Health LED 5. Mini USB RS-232 management port
3. Ethernet port link status and speed LEDs 6. Uplinks ports that accept SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules
and Direct Attach Cables (DAC)
What's New
Support for HP ProLiant G7 servers
Support for Converged Network Adapters
At A Glance
Performance :
16 direct server to network connections
Auto-sense 1Gb or 10Gb operation on a port by port basis
Supports standard Ethernet as well as Converged Enhanced Ethernet
Supports all NICs and mezzanine adapters including Flex Adapters
Management :
No management required
Module performance monitored by the On-Board Administrator
Front panel or OA access for service and test and firmware updates
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Overview
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Models
HP 10GbE Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem 538113-B21
HP Integrity 10GbE Pass-Thru Module AT084A
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Models and Options
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HP ProLiant Servers HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G5
HP ProLiant BL260c G5
HP ProLiant BL280c G6
HP ProLiant BL420 Gen8
HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL460c G5
HP ProLiant BL460c G6
HP ProLiant BL460c G7
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL465c
HP ProLiant BL465 G5
HP ProLiant BL465 G6
HP ProLiant BL465 G7
HP ProLiant BL465 Gen8
HP ProLiant BL480c
HP ProLiant BL490c G7
HP ProLiant BL490c G6
HP ProLiant BL495c G5
HP ProLiant BL495c G6
HP ProLiant BL620c G7
HP ProLiant BL660c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL680c
HP ProLiant BL680c G7
HP ProLiant BL685c
HP ProLiant BL685 G5
HP ProLiant BL685 G6
HP ProLiant BL685 G7
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinue
HP Integrity Severs HP Integrity BL860c
HP Integrity BL860c i2
HP Integrity BL870c
HP Integrity BL870c i2
HP Integrity BL890c i2
HP Superdome Servers HP Superdome 2 - 8s Server
HP Superdome 2 - 8s Promotional Server
HP Superdome 2 - 16s Server
ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade Enclosures
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
HP c-Class Mezzanine
Adapters
HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server Adapter
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC382m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC522m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BLc Adapter
HP NC530m HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530M Adapter
HP NC532m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BLc Adapter
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HP NC542m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BLc Adapter
HP NC550m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BLc Adapter
HP NC552m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BLc Adapter
HP NC551m Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Network Adapter
HP NC544m HP InfiniBand QDR/Ethernet 10Gb 2P 544M Adapter
HP NC554m HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter
QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class
NOTE: Some adapters listed above may be discontinued.
Cabling and Transceivers SFP+ Direct attached cables :
HP 1m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 3m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 5m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 7m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 10-GbE SFP+-SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Cable
HP 10-GbE SFP+-SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Cable
HP 10-GbE SFP+-SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Cable
NOTE: The above cables have been tested and verified to work with the HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module.
However, the module will accept cables from any vendor. HP does not guarantee the performance of non
HP cables and users may receive a warning message via the CLI when a non verified cable has been
inserted.
Transceivers :
HP BladeSystem 10Gb SR SFP+
HP BladeSystem 10Gb LR SFP+
HP BladeSystem 10Gb LRM SFP+
HP BladeSystem 1Gb SX SFP Opt Kit
HP BladeSystem 1Gb RJ-45 SFP Opt Kit
NOTE: Only HP transceivers listed above may be used in the HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module.
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Downlink Server LOM or Mezzanine port Installed uplink port transceiver or cable Supported port speed
NC522m
NC530m
NC532m
NC532i
NC542m
NC544m
NC550m
NC552m
10Gb SR SFP+
10Gb LR SFP+
10Gb LRM SFP+
HP 1m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 3m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 5m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 7m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
10Gb
NC551m
NC551i
NC553i
NC554m
10Gb SR SFP+
10Gb LR SFP+
10Gb LRM SFP+
HP 1m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 3m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 5m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 7m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
10Gb Ethernet
10Gb Converged Fabric
NC522m
NC530m
NC532m
NC532i
NC542m
NC550m
NC552m
NC551m/i
NC553i
NC325m
NC326m
NC360m
NC364m
NC373m
NC382m
QLogic QMH4062
All HP ProLiant Generation 5 (G5) and earlier
servers
1Gb SX SFP Opt Kit
1Gb RJ-45 SFP Opt Kit
1Gb
NC325m
NC326m
NC360m
NC364m
NC373m
NC382m
QLogic QMH4062,
All HP ProLiant Generation 5 (G5) and earlier
servers (except HP ProLiant BL495c G5)
10Gb SR SFP+
10Gb LR SFP+
10Gb LRM SFP+
HP 1m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 3m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 5m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
HP 7m SFP+ 10GbE Copper Cable
Not supported
NOTE: Some options listed above may be discontinued.
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Compatibility Matrix
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Service and Support HP Technology Services
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HP Care Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response choices
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Recommended Services Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product
3-Year HP 24x7 4 hour Response, Hardware Support Onsite Service
Provides you with rapid remote support and if required an HP authorized representative who will arrive on
site any time and day of the year to begin hardware maintenance service within 4 hours of the service
request being logged.
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Related Services Related HP Care Pack Services to enhance your HP product experience
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Provides an IT manager with a team of support specialists who will quickly begin troubleshooting the
system to help return the hardware to operating condition within 6 hours of the initial service request to
the HP Global Solution Center.
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HP Proactive Select Service
Provides a flexible way to purchase HP best-in-class consultancy and technical services. You can buy
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Available as part of HP Warranty, Care Pack and Service Contract offers.
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Parts and materials HP will provide HP-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the covered
hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available and recommended
engineering improvements. Supplies and consumable parts will not be provided as part of this service;
standard warranty terms and conditions apply. Parts and components that have exceeded their maximum
supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating
manual or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired or replaced as part of this service.
Service limitation Limitations to the defective media retention service feature option
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives
replaced by HP due to malfunction. It does not apply to any exchange of Disk or SSD/Flash Drives that have
not failed. SSD/Flash Drives that are specified by HP as consumable parts and/or that have exceeded
maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limit as set forth in the manufacturer's operating
manual or the technical data sheet are not eligible for the defective media retention service feature option.
For more information To learn more on services for HP ESSN Options, please contact your HP sales representative or HP
Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/proliant or www.hp.com/services/bladesystem
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Cabling and Transceivers SFP+ Direct attached cables
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 1m 10GbE Copper Cable 487652-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 3m 10GbE Copper Cable 487655-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 5m 10GbE Copper Cable 537963-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 7m 10GbE Copper Cable 487658-B21
Transceivers
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Short Range Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option 455883-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Long Range Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option 455886-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Long Range Mode Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option 455889-B21
HP BLc Virtual Connect 1Gb SX Small Form Factor Pluggable Option Kit 453151-B21
HP BLc Virtual Connect 1Gb RJ-45 Small Form Factor Pluggable Option Kit 453154-B21
Service and Support
Offerings
(HP Care Pack Services)
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosure cover the enclosure,
power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when
installed within the same rack. HP supported c-Class enclosure devices including pass
thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000
and c3000 enclosure Care Pack services.
NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the
c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry separate Care Packs.
SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match
existing storage or server service level.
Hardware Support Services On-site Service
HP 3 year Next business day c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support
NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of warranty as the c-class
enclosure.
UE477E
HP 3 year 4 hour 13x5 c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support UE478E
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support UE479E
HP 3 year 6 hour 24x7 Call to Repair c7000 Enclosure Hardware Support UE480E
Installation & Start-up Services
HP Startup Blade System c-Class Infrastructure Service UE602E
HP Startup Blade System c-Class Enhanced Network Service UE603E
HP Install c-Class Server Blade Service UE493E
HP Install c-Class Enclosure & ServerBlade Service UE494E
NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact:
http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices
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Shipping Dimensions Length 11.42 in (290 mm)
Width 14.49 in (368 mm)
Height 2.36 in. (60 mm)
Shipping Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Product Specifications
Hardware
Performance 320 Gbps external port bandwidth per module
Measured latency under 536nS per port @ 10Gb
Line rate 10Gb full-wire speed performance
Auto-negotiation and auto-sensing with full-duplex support
Connectors and Cabling Uplink Ports 16 SFP/SFP+ Modules
Management Mini-USB Management
Network Transfer Rate 1 Gbps Port (2,000 Mbps full duplex)
10 Gbps port (20,000 Mbps full duplex)
LED Indicators UID LED Blue light on module is activated.
Blue light off module is deactivated.
Health LED Off: The pass-thru module is powered off.
Green: The pass-thru module is powered up, and
all ports match.
Amber: An issue exists, such as a port mismatch.
Ethernet port Green Link is 10G
Flashing green 10G link activity is detected
Amber Link is 1G
Flashing amber 1G link activity is detected.
Flashing alternately green and amber A link
mismatch condition exists.
Product Dimensions Length 10.5 in (267.7 mm)
Width 7.5 in (192.79 mm)
Height 1.1 in (27.94mm)
Product Weight 1.6 kg (3.97 lbs)
Environmental Ranges Operating Temperature 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Non-operating Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 5% to 95%
Power Specification Power Requirements 12VDC: 6.3A, 68W maximum
Safety and Compliance
Safety Certifications
TUV to UL 60950-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 and to EN 60950-1
CE Marking
RoHS 6/6 compliant
Electromagnetic
Emissions Certifications
FCC Part 15 Class A
FCC Part 15 Class A
EN 55022: 1998 (CISPR22)
EN 55024: 1998 (CISPR24)
VCCI Class A
AS/NZS 3548 Class A CE
CNS 13438 Class A MIC
MIC
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End-of-life Management
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Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a
responsible manner.
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treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities.
This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett
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