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IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module
Installation and User’s Guide
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IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module
Installation and User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix F,
“Warranty information” on page 143 and Appendix G, “Notices” on page 155.
First Edition (November 2002)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................ix
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch
Module ...........................1
Related publications .......................2
Notices and statements used in this book ...............4
Major components of the BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module....4
Specifications and features .....................5
Standards and topology .....................6
Chapter 2. Installing and removing a switch module ..........7
Ethernet interface requirements ...................7
Installation guidelines .......................8
System reliability considerations ..................8
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................9
Installing a switch module .....................9
Removing a switch module ....................12
Chapter 3. Information panel LEDs and external ports .........15
Information panel ........................15
LEDs ............................15
Chapter 4. Switch management and operating concepts ........17
Ethernet switch subsystem overview .................17
BladeCenter chassis configuration and operation ...........17
Switch management and control .................18
IP addresses and SNMP community names ..............19
Traps ............................20
MIBs ............................21
SNMP ............................22
Authentication .........................22
Packet forwarding ........................23
Spanning Tree Protocol......................23
VLANs ............................24
Notes about VLANs on IBM BladeCenter 4-port Gb Ethernet switch module 24
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs ......................24
802.1Q VLAN packet forwarding .................25
802.1Q VLAN tags ......................26
Port VLAN ID ........................27
Tagging and untagging .....................28
Ingress filtering ........................29
VLANs ...........................29
DHCP ............................29
Chapter 5. Web-Based network management .............31
Introduction ..........................31
Remotely managing the Ethernet switch module ............31
Getting started .........................32
Configuration .........................34
Switch Information ......................35
IP Setup ..........................36
Port Setting .........................38
Configure Ports.......................38
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Display Ports .......................38
Switch Settings ........................39
Telnet Settings ........................40
VLANs ...........................40
Edit 802.1Q VLANs .....................40
802.1Q VLANs Entry Settings -- Add ...............41
802.1Q VLANs Entry Settings -- Edit ...............42
Port VLAN ID (PVID).....................42
Port Priority ........................43
Port Ingress Filter ......................44
Port GVRP Settings .....................45
Multicasting .........................45
IGMP Snooping ......................45
IEEE 802.1q Multicast Setting .................46
Mirroring ..........................47
Spanning Tree ........................48
Configure Spanning Tree ...................48
STP Port Settings ......................49
Class of Service .......................50
Link Aggregation .......................52
Distribution Method .....................53
Port Trunking .......................54
Setup IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation ..............55
Forwarding .........................56
Remote Management Setup ....................57
Management Station IP Settings .................58
SNMP Community Settings ...................58
Setting up trap receivers ....................58
Setting up user accounts ....................59
Assigning Root, User+, and User privileges .............61
Network Monitoring .......................62
Statistics ..........................62
Port Utilization .......................62
Port Error Packets .....................62
Port Packet Analysis .....................64
Address Table ........................65
Applications .........................66
GVRP ..........................66
LACP Aggregator ......................66
IGMP Snooping ......................67
Switch History .......................67
Maintenance ..........................68
Using TFTP Server ......................68
Download Configuration File ...................68
Upgrade Firmware ......................69
Upload Configuration File ....................70
Save Log ..........................70
Using the Browser ......................71
Upgrade Firmware/Configuration File ...............71
Download Configuration/Log Files ................72
Saving changes .......................72
Restoring the default configuration parameters ............73
Restarting the switch......................73
Chapter 6. Configuring the switch module through the Telnet interface 75
Remotely managing the Ethernet switch module ............75
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Connecting to the switch module ..................76
Telnet usage conventions ....................76
First-time connection to the Ethernet switch module ..........76
Setting up user accounts ....................78
Assigning Root, User+, and User privileges ..............79
Saving changes ........................80
Restoring default configuration values ...............81
Logging onto the switch module .................82
Viewing current user accounts ..................82
Updating a user account ....................82
Deleting a user account ....................83
Basic Setup ..........................84
Switch Information ......................84
IP Setup ..........................84
Remote Management Setup ...................86
Switch Settings ........................88
Telnet Settings .......................88
Configure Ports........................89
Utilities ...........................89
Upgrade Firmware from TFTP Server ..............90
Download Configuration File from TFTP Server ...........90
Upload Configuration File to TFTP Server .............91
Save Log to TFTP Server ...................91
Ping Test .........................92
Network Monitoring ......................92
Port Utilization .......................93
Port Error Packets .....................93
Port Packet Analysis .....................94
Browse MAC Address Table ..................94
GVRP ..........................95
IGMP Snooping ......................95
LACP Aggregator ......................96
Switch History .......................96
Restarting the switch module...................97
Logging out .........................98
Advanced Setup ........................99
Spanning Tree ........................99
STP Port Settings ......................100
Forwarding .........................101
Class of Service .......................101
Class of Service Configuration.................102
802.1p Priority Mapping ...................102
Diffserv Mapping ......................103
Mirroring ..........................103
Multicasting.........................104
IGMP Snooping ......................105
Setup IEEE 802.1q Multicast Settings ..............106
VLANs ..........................107
VLAN Menu .......................107
Edit 802.1Q VLANs .....................107
Configure 802.1Q Port Settings ................109
Link Aggregation .......................110
Port Trunking .......................112
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation ................112
Appendix A. RJ-45 pin specifications ...............115
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Appendix B. Run-time switching software default settings .......117
Appendix C. Cable lengths ...................119
Appendix D. Understanding and troubleshooting the Spanning Tree
Protocol ..........................121
STP operation levels ......................121
Bridge protocol data units ....................122
Creating a stable topology ....................122
STP port states .......................122
Setting user-changeable STP parameters .............124
Illustration of STP ......................125
Blocking state .........................127
Listening state ........................128
Learning state.........................129
Forwarding state ........................130
Disabled state.........................132
Troubleshooting STP ......................133
Spanning Tree Protocol Failure .................133
Full/half duplex mismatch ...................133
Unidirectional link ......................134
Packet corruption ......................135
Resource errors .......................135
Identifying a data loop .....................136
Avoiding network problems ...................136
Appendix E. Getting help and technical assistance ..........141
Before you call ........................141
Using the documentation .....................141
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........141
Software service and support ...................142
Hardware service and support ...................142
Appendix F. Warranty information.................143
Warranty period ........................143
Problem determination ....................143
Running diagnostics ....................143
Checking software .....................143
Warranty service and support ..................144
International Warranty Service ..................144
Purchasing additional services..................145
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 ........146
Part 1 - General Terms ....................146
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms..................148
Appendix G. Notices ......................155
Edition notice .........................155
Trademarks..........................156
Important notes ........................156
Electronic emission notices ....................157
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........157
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........158
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............158
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........158
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........158
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............158
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Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 159
Index ............................161
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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:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect 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.
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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:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair 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:
vDo 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.
vUse 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
`
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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.
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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 and User’s Guide contains information about:
vSetting up and installing your switch module
vConfiguring your switch module
For installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing and removing a switch module” on
page 7. 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. This high-performance
BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory
management, flexibility, and reliable data storage.
Performance, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the
design of your BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module. These design
features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your
needs today, while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
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 model 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 BladeCenter 4-Port Gb
Ethernet Switch Module” on page 4 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.
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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.
Related publications
This Installation and User’s Guide 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.
In addition to this Installation and User’s Guide, the following related documentation
is provided with your BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module:
vBladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide
This printed publication 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, and
how to configure your Ethernet switch module.
vRack Installation Instructions
This publication contains the instructions to install your BladeCenter unit in a
rack.
vSafety 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.
vEserver 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
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