IBM BladeCenter 4-Port User manual

IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module
Installation Guide
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IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module
Installation Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information
in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 49
and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 71.
Second Edition (April 2004)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by
GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Specifications and features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Standards and topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Major components of the Ethernet switch module . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 2. Installing and removing a switch module . . . . . . . .9
Ethernet interface requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System reliability considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing a switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Removing a switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chapter 3. Information panel LEDs and external ports . . . . . . .17
Information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 4. Configuration through the Web-Based network management
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Remotely managing the Ethernet switch module . . . . . . . . . .22
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Switch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Chapter 5. Configuration through the Telnet interface . . . . . . .31
Remotely managing the Ethernet switch module . . . . . . . . . .31
Connecting to the switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Telnet usage conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
First-time connection to the Ethernet switch module . . . . . . . .33
Setting up user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Assigning Root, User+, and User privileges to accounts . . . . . . .36
Saving changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Restoring default configuration values . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Logging onto the switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Viewing current user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Updating a user account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Deleting a user account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Switch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Logging out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . .47
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . .48
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 49
Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . .74
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . .75
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . .75
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . .75
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . .75
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 v

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

Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or
an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your
system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the
same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains
lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view
directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
Safety ix

Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The
device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical
current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from
the power source.
1
2
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Statement 6:
CAUTION:
If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord
that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power
cord to an easily accessible power source.
Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the
following label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Safety xi

Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading
a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock
hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your
system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device
for electrical specifications.
Statement 14:
CAUTION:
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a
qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the
following label is attached.
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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb
Ethernet Switch Module
Thank you for purchasing an IBM
®
BladeCenter
®
4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module. This Installation Guide contains information about:
v Setting up and installing your switch module
v Configuring your switch module
For
installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing and removing a switch
module,” on page 9. For additional information, see the instructions in your
BladeCenter publications.
Your IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module is one of up to four
Ethernet switch modules that can be installed in the IBM Eserver BladeCenter
Type 8677, also known as the BladeCenter unit.
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date
information about your BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module and
other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
The product name, machine type and serial number are located on the
identification label on the side of the BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module. You will need this information when you register your BladeCenter
4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module with IBM. The media access control (MAC)
address also is located on the identification label. See “Major components of
the Ethernet switch module” on page 7 for an illustration that shows the
location of the identification label.
Note: The MAC address is also located on a separate label on the information
panel under the external Ethernet port connectors.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 1

Record your product information in this table.
Product name IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module
Type _________________________________________________
Model number _________________________________________________
Serial number _________________________________________________
Media access
control (MAC)
address
_________________________________________________
Verify that the shipping carton contains an IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb
Ethernet Switch Module. If the Ethernet switch module is missing or damaged,
contact your local reseller for replacement. Otherwise, return the Ethernet
switch module to its static-protective package.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your
hardware.
Specifications and features
This section provides a summary of the specifications and features for your
IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module.
The IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module features include:
v Ports
– Four external 1000BASE-T ports for making 10/100/1000 Mbps
connections to a backbone, end stations, and servers
– Fourteen internal full-duplex gigabit ports, one connected to each of the
BladeCenter blade servers
– Two internal full-duplex 10/100 Mbps ports connected to the
management module
v
Performance features
– Transmission method: Store-and-forward
– Random-access memory (RAM) buffer: 8 MB
– Packet filtering/forwarding rate:
- Full-wire speed for all connections. 148800 packets per second (pps) per
port (for 100 Mbps)
- 1488100 pps per port (for 1000 Mbps)
–
Media access control (MAC) address learning: Automatic update.
Supports 28 K MAC address
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– Priority queues: Four priority queues per port
– Forwarding table age time: Maximum age: 17 to 2100 seconds. Default is
300 seconds.
– 802.1D Spanning Tree support. Can be disabled on the entire switch or on
a per-port basis
– 802.1Q Tagged virtual local area network (VLAN) support, including
Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) VLAN Registration
Protocol (GVRP)
– Support for 256 VLANs in total, including 128 static VLANs
– Internet group management protocol (IGMP) snooping support per VLAN
– Link aggregation with 802.3ad support on four external ports for up to
two static trunk groups or two link aggregation control protocol (LACP)
802.3ad link aggregation groups
v
Management
– Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) protocol for creation of alternative backup
paths and prevention of network loops
– Simple network management protocol (SNMP) version 1
– Fully configurable either in-band or out-of-band control through SNMP
based software
– Flash memory for software upgrades. This can be done through trivial file
(TFTP) or hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) Web interface.
– Built-in SNMP management:
- Bridge management information base (MIB) (RFC 1493)
- MIB-II (RFC 1213)
- 802.1P/Q MIB (RFC 2674)
- Interface MIB (RFC 2233)
- Mini-RMON MIB (RFC 1757) - four groups. The remote monitoring
(RMON) specification defines the counters for the receive functions
only. However, the switch provides counters for both receive and
transmit functions.
–
Supports Web-based management
– TFTP support
– Bootstrap protocol (BOOTP) support
– Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) client support
– Password enabled
– Telnet remote control console
v
Network cables:
– 10BASE-T:
- UTP Category 3, 4, 5 (100 meters maximum)
- 100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
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– 100BASE-TX:
- UTP Category 5 (100 meters maximum)
- EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
–
1000BASE-T:
- UTP Category 5e (100 meters maximum)
- UTP Category 5 (100 meters maximum)
- EIA/TIA-568B 100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
Standards and topology
The following standards apply to the Ethernet switch module:
v IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
v IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
v IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet
v IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
v IEEE 802.1P Tagged Packets
v IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
v IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control
v ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation
The following topology applies to the Ethernet switch module: Star
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Related publications
This Installation Guide contains setup and installation instructions for the IBM
BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module. This publication also provides
general information about your Ethernet switch module, including information
about getting started, first-time connection to the Ethernet switch module, how
to configure your Ethernet switch module, and how to get help.
In addition to this Installation Guide, the following related documentation is
provided with your BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module:
v BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module Installation and User’s Guide
This publication is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM
BladeCenter Documentation CD. This publication contains detailed setup and
installation instructions for the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module. This publication also provides general information about your
Ethernet switch module, including information about features, how to
configure your BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module, and how to
get help.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This publication contains the instructions to install your BladeCenter unit in
a rack.
v Safety Information Book
This multilingual publication is provided in Portable Document Format
(PDF) on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD. It contains translated
versions of the caution and danger statements that appear in the
documentation for your server. Each caution and danger statement has an
assigned number, which you can use to locate the corresponding statement
in your native language.
v Eserver BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation
CD. It provides general information about your BladeCenter unit, including:
– Information about features
– How to set up, cable, and start your BladeCenter unit
– How to install options in your BladeCenter unit
– How to configure your BladeCenter unit
– How to perform basic troubleshooting of your BladeCenter unit
– How to get help
v
BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678 Installation and User’s Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation
CD. It provides general information about your blade server, including:
– Information about features
– How to set up and start your blade server
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module 5

– How to install options in your blade server
– How to configure your blade server
– How to install an operating system on your blade server
– How to perform basic troubleshooting of your blade server
– How to get help
v
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guides
The BladeCenter unit and the BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678 product each
come with a customized Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide. These publications are provided in PDF on the IBM BladeCenter
Documentation CD. They contain information to help you solve the problem
yourself or to provide helpful information to a service technician.
Depending on your blade server model, additional publications might be
included on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD.
In addition to reviewing the publications in this library, be sure to review the
IBM BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide located at
http://www.pc.ibm.com/eserver/bladecenter on the World Wide Web for
information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration.
Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Information Book, which is on the IBM BladeCenter
Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the
corresponding statement in the Safety Information Book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
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.
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