HP 6125XLG User manual

The HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch is the next generation Ethernet blade switch from HP Networking. Built with the enterprise
data center in mind, the HP 6125XLG is architected to deliver 880G of switching performance for the most demanding applications. The
HP 6125XLG is based on HP Comware v7 network operating system, which delivers enterprise grade resiliency The 6125XLG is
designed for data center convergence with full support for IEEE Data Center Bridging (DCB) for lossless Ethernet, and Fibre Channel
over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. With support for IETF industry standard TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links), the HP
6125XLG delivers loop free large Layer 2 networks with multi-path support. With HP's Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) multiple
switches can be virtualized and managed as a single entity with HP's Intelligent Management Center (IMC). The HP 6125XLG is the
industry's first blade witch with VEPA (Virtual Ethernet Port Aggregation) support, enabling customers to unify the management of
their physical and virtual networks. Combine these features with Virtual Application Network (VAN) and your data center provides the
benefits of versatility of a true Virtualized Network. HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch provides flexibility, versatility, and resiliency
making it the optimal choice for any blade switching environment.
Figure 1 HP 6125XLG Blade Switch
1. Ejector Lever 6. Console port
2. Four (4) 40 GbE (QSFP+) ports 7. Port LED
3. Release tab 8. Health LED
4. Eight (8) 10 GbE (SFP+) ports 9. Unit ID (UID) LED
5. Reset button
Models
HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch 711307-B21
HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch with TAA 737230-B21
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Compatibility
HP ProLiant Servers HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL660c Gen8
HP ProLiant BL460 G7
HP ProLiant BL465 G7
HP ProLiant BL490 G7
HP ProLiant BL620 G7
HP ProLiant BL680 G7
HP ProLiant BL685 G7
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
HP Integrity Servers HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade
HP Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade
HP Integrity BL870c i2 Server Blade
HP Integrity BL870c i4 Server Blade
HP Integrity BL890c i2 Server Blade
HP Integrity BL890c i4 Server Blade
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade Enclosures
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
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Standard Features
Performance 240Gb uplink bandwidth / 160Gb available server side bandwidth
Dedicated 4x10Gb internal cross-connect ports between adjacent switches
Non-blocking architecture
Wire-speed switching and IPv4/IPv6 routing on all ports
Supports FCoE (NPV)
Combine up to 4 (8 future) switches into a single virtual switch
QSFP+ ports support 4 x 10Gb with optional breakout cable
SFP+ ports support either 1Gb or10Gb depending on module inserted
Any port can be used for IRF connections
Cut-through switching
Hardware-based wire-speed access control lists (ACLs)
Data Center Bridging (DCBX)
Support for VEPA (IEEE 802.1Qbg)
Management Remote configuration and management CLI
Standards-based SNMP management via SNMPv1, v2c and v3
Out of band management via Onboard Administrator
Virtual Application Network (VAN)
RJ45 console port
sFlow
Manager and operator privilege levels
Command authorization via RADIUS
Complete session logging for problem resolution
LLDP Discovery protocol
IPv6 management
Multiple flash images
Multiple configuration files
Syslog
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Management IEEE 802.1X user authentication
MAC-based authentication with RADIUS server
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Secure FTP
STP Root Guard
DHCP Protection from unauthorized DHCP servers
IP Source Guard
Dynamic ARP protection to prevent eavesdropping
Endpoint Admission Defense (EAD)
RADIUS/TACACS+
Secure management via SSHv2 and SNMPv3
Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (URPF)
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Layer 2 Switching 128K MAC addresses
4094 VLANs
IEEE 802.1ad QinQ VLANs
Jumbo frame support
Port Aggregation
Spanning Tree Protocol, MSTP, RSTP, STP Root Guard
IP Multicast Snooping and data-driven IGMP
Transparent Interconnect of Lots of Links (TRILL)
Layer 3 Routing IPv4 routing protocols - static routes, RIP, OSPF and BGP
IPv6 routing protocols - static routes, RIPng, OSPFv3 and BGP+
IPv6 tunneling
IP Multicast - PIM-SSM, PIM-DM, PIM-SM, IGMP for IPv4 and IPv6
Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP)
Policy-based routing
DHCP and DHCPv6 client
VRRP
Quality of Service (QoS) Advanced classifier-based QoS (with eight queues) - classifies traffic using multiple match criteria
based on Layer 2, 3 and 4 information and applies QoS policies such as priority level and rate limit to
selected traffic on a per-port or per-VLAN basis
Traffic policing - supports Committed Access Rate (CAR) and line rate
Powerful QoS feature - creates traffic classes based on access control lists (ACL), IEEE 802.1p
precedence, IP, DSCP or Type of Service (ToS) precedence; supports filter, redirect, mirror or remark;
supports the following congestion actions: strict priority (SP) queuing, weighted round robin (WRR),
weighted fair queuing (WFQ), and weighted random early discard (WRED)
Storm restraint - allows limitation of broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic rate to cut
down on unwanted broadcast traffic on the network
Resiliency and High
Availability
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) - Creates virtual resilient switching fabrics, where two or more
switches perform as a single Layer 2 switch and Layer 3 router; Switches do not have to be co-
located and can be part of a disaster recovery system; Servers or switches can be attached using
standard LACP for automatic load balancing and high availability; Simplifies network operation by
eliminating Spanning Tree, ECMP and VRRP
Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP) - Monitors Link connectivity and shuts down ports at both
ends if unidirectional traffic is detected
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Monitoring and
Diagnostics
OAM (802.3ah) - Detects data link layer problems in the "last mile"; monitors link status between
two devices
CFD (802.1ag) - Connectivity Fault Detection (CFD) provides L2 link OAM mechanism used for link
connectivity detection and fault location
Mirroring - Port mirroring enables traffic on a port to be simultaneously sent to a network analyzer
for monitoring; Flow-based mirroring
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Security IPsec
IKE (Internet Key Exchange)
Disable password recovery
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Service and Support HP Technology Services
When you buy HP BladeSystem Options for your HP BladeSystem, it is also good time to think about
services. HP Technology Services offers you technical consultants and support expertise to solve your
most complex infrastructure problems, giving you one call to make, fast answers, and global reach. We
help keep your business running, boost availability, and avoid downtime.
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HP Foundation Care services offer scalable, reactive support-packages for HP industry-standard servers
and software. You can choose the type and level of service that is most suitable for your IT and business
needs. HP Collaborative Support offers hardware and basic software support with enhanced call
management. If you are running business critical environments, HP offers Proactive Care. This service
helps you deliver high levels of system availability through proactive service management and advanced
technical response.
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for your HP product
Optimized Care HP Proactive Care 3-Year 6-hour Call-to-Repair Response
Combined reactive and proactive support for hardware and software helping optimize your systems and
delivering high levels of availability through proactive service management and advanced technical
response. Hardware problem resolution to return the hardware in operating condition within 6 hours of the
initial service request. A Technical Account Manager, as your single point of contact, will own your call or
issue end to end until resolved.
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Solution Center to manage and prevent problems and a Technical Support Specialist with a broad level of
technical knowledge that will engage with additional technical expertise as needed from HP's vast global
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Related Services HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Enhanced Network
HP Provides for the configuration and testing of BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect switches to facilitate
proper implementation of network protocols and access to advanced features.
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The Personalized Support option provides an assigned Account Support Manager who can bring best
practices from across the industry plus extra technical skills to your IT team. This option is only available
as an add-on to HP Proactive Care Support.
HP Proactive Select Service
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Insight Online/Insight
Remote Support
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resolution. This comes at no additional cost with your HP solution. Learn more about Insight Remote
Support http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport and Insight Online
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live support. Now, you can get access to personalized IT support anywhere, anytime.
HP Insight Remote Support and HP Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HP warranty,
HP Care Pack or HP contractual support agreement.
NOTE: HP Support Center Mobile App above is subject to local availability.
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.
Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the
maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product
QuickSpecs or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these
services.
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Service Coverage The HP 6125XLG includes 3-years hardware support with next business day onsite response during
standard business hours. If you have requirements for longer durations of service, faster response times
or more comprehensive support, HP Care Pack services for the HP 6125XLG are available to uplift or extend
your coverage.
For more information To learn more about HP BladeSystem services, please contact your HP sales representative or HP
Authorized ServiceONE Channel Partner. Or visit: www.hp.com/services/bladesystem
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SFP Options HP X120 1G SFP LC SX 850nm Transceiver JD118B
HP X120 1G SFP LC LX 1310nm Transceiver JD119B
HP X125 1G SFP LC LH40 1310nm Transceiver JD061A
HP X120 1G SFP LC LH40 1550nm Transceiver JD062A
HP X125 1G SFP LC LH70 1550nm Transceiver JD063B
HP X120 1G SFP LC RJ45 T Transceiver JD089B
HP BLc 1Gb SFP LC SX 850nm Transceiver
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
453151-B21
HP BLc 1Gb SFP LC RJ45 T Transceiver
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
453154-B21
SFP+ Options HP X130 10G SFP+ LC SR 850nm Transceiver JD092B
HP X130 10G SFP+ LC LRM 1310nm Transceiver JD093B
HP X130 10G SFP+ LC LR 1310nm Transceiver JD094B
HP X130 10G SFP+ LC ER 1550nm Transceiver JG234A
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10G SFP+ LC SR 850nm Transceiver
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
455883-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10G SFP+ LC LR 1310nm Transceiver
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
455886-B21
QSFP+ Options HP X140 40G QSFP+ MPO SR4 850nm Transceiver JG325A
Direct Attach Cables HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 0.65m DAC Cable JD095C
HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 1.2m DAC Cable JD096C
HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m DAC Cable JD097C
HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 5m DAC Cable JG081C
HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 7m DAC Cable JC784C
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable JG326A
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable JG327A
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable JG328A
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable JG329A
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable JG330A
HP X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable JG331A
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m DAC Cable
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
487655-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10G SFP+ SFP+ 7m DAC Cable
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
487658-B21
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HP BladeSystem c-Class 10G SFP+ LC SR 850nm Transceiver
NOTE: Using these transceivers/cables will display a console warning on the switch. It is
recommended that the warnings be disregarded when using these transceivers/cables.
455883-B21
NOTE: The transceivers and cables listed above have been qualified and certified to
work with this product. Other transceivers and DAC cables from any manufacturer will
be accepted, but they will not be supported by HP.
Service and Support
Offerings
Hardware Services On-site Service
HP 3-year 4-hour, 24x7 HP 6125XLG Proactive Care Service U8K29E
HP 3-year 6-hour, 24x7, Call to Repair HP 6125XLG Proactive Care Service U8K35E
Installation Services
HP Installation of ProLiant Add On/In Options Service UH745E
HP Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem UE603E
NOTE: Additional HP Care Pack services can be found at: http://hp.com/go/cpc
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