IBM 4002-C2A User manual

IBM Ethernet Switch c-series
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-C2A, -C2B, -C4A, -C5A, -C5B; 4002AC2, 4002BC2, 4002AC4,
4002BC4, 40002AC5, 40002BC5
GC27-2238-01
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IBM Ethernet Switch c-series
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-C2A, -C2B, -C4A, -C5A, -C5B; 4002AC2, 4002BC2, 4002AC4,
4002BC4, 40002AC5, 40002BC5
GC27-2238-01
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Contents
Figures ...................................vii
Tables ....................................ix
Preface ....................................xi
Safety notices ...................................xi
Safety notices and labels ..............................xi
Notes ...................................xii
Attention notices ...............................xii
Caution notices ................................xii
Danger notices ................................xiii
Safety labels .................................xvi
Rack safety ..................................xviii
Rack installation ...............................xviii
Rack relocation (19″rack) ............................xix
Product recycling and disposal.............................xix
Product documents .................................xx
Software documents ................................xx
Accessibility features for the IBM Ethernet Switch c-series ...................xxii
Accessibility features ...............................xxii
Keyboard navigation ...............................xxii
Vendor software ................................xxii
Related accessibility information ...........................xxii
IBM and accessibility...............................xxii
Getting help ..................................xxiii
Taiwan Contact Information ............................xxiii
How to send your comments .............................xxiii
Chapter 1. About this guide ...........................1
Audience ....................................1
Nomenclature ...................................1
Summary of Changes ................................1
Chapter 2. Product overview ...........................3
Introduction ...................................3
Product overview..................................3
Software features ..................................4
Hardware features .................................4
B24C (Copper) (4002-C2A / 4002AC2) ..........................4
B24C (Fiber) (4002-C2B / 4002BC2) ...........................4
B48C (Copper) (4002-C4A / 4002AC4) ..........................5
B50C (Copper) (4002-C5A / 4002AC5) ..........................5
B48C (Fiber) (4002-C4B / 4002BC4) ...........................5
B50C (Fiber) (4002-C5B / 4002BC5) ...........................6
Control features .................................6
Serial management interface (Console port) .......................6
LEDs for ports.................................6
Network interfaces ...............................7
Supported optics ................................8
Port regions .................................8
Power supplies .................................9
AC power supplies ...............................9
About redundant power supplies and power supply failure ..................10
Cooling system and fans ..............................10
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Chapter 3. Installation .............................11
Unpacking a system ................................11
Package contents ................................11
General requirements ...............................11
Summary of installation tasks .............................11
Installation precautions ...............................13
Lifting precautions .................................13
Power precautions .................................13
Preparing the installation site .............................13
Cabling infrastructure ...............................14
Installation location................................14
Installing a redundant power supply ...........................14
Installing an AC power supply ............................14
Installing the device ................................16
Desktop installation ...............................16
Rack mount installation ..............................16
Forward rack mount position ...........................16
Reverse rack mount position ...........................20
Installation steps................................20
Powering on the system ...............................21
Verifying proper operation ..............................22
Observing the power status LEDs ...........................22
LEDs for power and fans .............................22
LED for power supply..............................23
Attaching a PC or terminal ..............................23
Chapter 4. Connecting a c-series switch to a network device ............25
Assigning permanent passwords ............................25
Configuring IP addresses ...............................26
Support of sub-net masks..............................26
Assigning an IP address to a management interface .....................27
Assigning an IP address to an interface, virtual interface, or loopback ...............27
Enabling and disabling the interfaces ..........................28
Enabling Telnet .................................28
Understanding how the management port functions......................29
Connecting a c-series switch ..............................29
Installing a SFP or XFP transceiver ..........................29
Cabling a fiber optic SFP or XFP transceiver .......................30
Cleaning fiber optic SFP or XFP transceivers .......................30
Chapter 5. Getting familiar with c-series Command Line Interface (CLI) ........31
Logging on through the CLI..............................31
Online help ...................................31
Command completion ................................32
Scroll control ...................................32
Line editing commands ...............................32
Searching and filtering output from CLI commands ......................33
Searching and filtering output from show commands ....................33
Displaying lines containing a specified string ......................33
Displaying lines that do not contain a specified string ...................33
Displaying lines starting with a specified string .....................34
Searching and filtering output at the —More—prompt....................34
Using special characters in regular expressions ......................35
Chapter 6. Maintaining the hardware .......................39
Hardware maintenance schedule ............................39
Replacing a power supply ..............................39
Installation precautions and warnings .........................39
Determining which power supply failed.........................39
AC power supplies ................................40
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Removing an AC power supply ..........................40
Installing an AC power supply ...........................40
Verifying proper operation .............................41
Displaying the status of the power supplies .......................41
Installing or replacing a 2-port 10-gigabit Ethernet module ...................42
Removing a 2-port 10-gigabit Ethernet module ......................42
Installing a 2-port 10-gigabit Ethernet module .......................42
Replacing the Fan Tray ...............................42
Replacing a SFP or XFP transceiver ...........................43
Removing a SFP or XFP transceiver ..........................43
Installing a new SFP or XFP transceiver .........................44
Cabling a fiber SFP or XFP transceiver .........................45
Cleaning the fiber optic connectors ...........................45
Removing the battery ................................45
Chapter 7. Upgrading software images and configuration files............47
Upgrading the software ...............................47
Images and procedures required ............................47
Description of the software images required ........................48
Upgrading the multi-service IronWare software ......................48
Displaying flash memory and version information .....................49
Displaying flash information ...........................49
Displaying version information ...........................50
Backing up the current software images .........................51
Virtual interface module ..............................51
Upgrading the multi-service IronWare image .......................51
Upgrading the device’s monitor and boot images......................52
Loading and saving configuration files ..........................52
Replacing the startup configuration with the running configuration ...............53
Replacing the running configuration with the startup configuration ...............53
Copying a configuration file to or from a TFTP server ....................53
Making local copies of the startup configuration file.....................54
Dynamic configuration loading .............................54
Usage considerations ...............................54
Preparing the configuration file............................54
Loading the configuration information into the running-config .................56
Using SNMP to save and load configuration information ....................56
Erasing image and configuration files...........................57
Scheduling a system reload ..............................57
Reloading at a specific time .............................57
Reloading after a specific amount of time ........................58
Diagnostic error codes and remedies for TFTP transfers ....................58
Appendix. Hardware specifications .......................61
Hardware specifications ...............................61
Power specifications ................................61
Physical dimensions ................................62
Operating environment ...............................62
Storage environment ................................62
Cooling.....................................62
Port specifications .................................63
Console port pin assignments .............................63
Management port pin assignments ...........................64
Notices ...................................65
Trademarks ...................................66
Electronic emission notices ..............................66
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement .................66
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement ...................67
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ..................67
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European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive .................67
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive .....................67
People’s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement ................68
Japan VCCI Class A ITE Electronic Emission Statement....................68
Korea Class A Electronic Emission Statement .......................68
Index ....................................69
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Figures
1. B24C (Copper) (4002-C2A / 4002AC2) shown
with optional 2-port 10 GbE XFP module . . . 4
2. B24C (Fiber) (4002-C2B / 4002BC2) shown
without optional 2-port 10 GbE XFP module . . 5
3. B48C (Copper) (4002-C4A / 4002AC4) ....5
4. B50C (Copper) (4002-C5A / 4002AC5) ....5
5. B48C (Fiber) (4002-C4B / 4002BC4) .....6
6. B50C (Fiber) (4002-C5B / 4002BC5) .....6
7. AC power supply ..........10
8. Six cooling fans ...........10
9. AC power supply ..........15
10. Power supply installation ........15
11. Front rack mount position .......17
12. 5–inch offset rack mount position .....18
13. Mid rack mount position ........19
14. Reverse rack mount position .......20
15. Installing the switch in a rack ......21
16. Power supply locking screws ......41
17. Replacing the fan tray .........43
18. Example time keeper cover location, B48C (C)
model ..............46
19. Console port pin and signalling details 63
20. Console port pin assignments showing cable
connection options to a terminal or PC . . . 64
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Tables
1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products. xx
2. LED status descriptions for 10/100/1000 MbE
RJ45 network interface ports .......7
3. LED status descriptions for 10 GbE XFP
network interface ports .........7
4. Summary of installation tasks ......11
5. LEDs for power and fans ........22
6. LED descriptions for LED on AC power
supply ..............23
7. Assigning IP addresses.........26
8. CLI line editing commands .......32
9. Special characters for regular expressions 35
10. Software image files..........47
11. Description of software images ......48
12. Code flash and boot flash information . . . 49
13. Command syntax for upgrading monitor and
boot images on the switch .......52
14. Error codes, messages, explanations and
actions ..............58
15. Maximum power calculations at 100-240 VAC 61
16. Physical dimensions of the switches ....62
17. c-series switches operating environment 62
18. c-series switches storage environment....62
19. Management port pin assignments .....64
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Preface
This publication is provided for use with your particular IBM®Ethernet switch or
router product or product family. It provides information on installing, configuring,
maintaining, and using your product. Please retain this publication and the
accompanying documentation CD in a convenient location for easy reference and
future use.
The following sections provide information on safety and environmental
considerations, related publications and resources, as well as how to get assistance,
and how to send IBM feedback on this publication.
v“Safety notices”
v“Product recycling and disposal” on page xix
v“Product documents” on page xx
v“Getting help” on page xxiii
v“How to send your comments” on page xxiii
Safety notices
This section contains important safety information that should be read before
starting any installation or service procedure.
v“Safety notices and labels,” including:
– “Notes” on page xii
– “Attention notices” on page xii
– “Caution notices” on page xii
– “Danger notices” on page xiii
– “Safety labels” on page xvi
v“Rack safety” on page xviii
Safety notices and labels
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices
contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the
severity of the safety condition. The danger and caution notices are listed in
numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for
example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of
these danger and caution notices in the IBM Systems Safety Notices (G229–9054)
publication, which is on the product documentation CD that accompanies this
product.
The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed
below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for
more detailed descriptions and examples of the notes, attention notices, caution,
and danger notices in the sections that follow.
v“Notes” on page xii: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v“Attention notices” on page xii: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v“Caution notices” on page xii: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you.
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v“Danger notices” on page xiii: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached
directly to products to warn of these situations.
vIn addition to these notices, “Safety labels” on page xvi may be attached to the
product to warn of potential hazards.
Notes
Notes can provide tips, guidance, suggestions, or advice for simplifying
procedures, clarifying information, or avoiding potential problems. A sample note
follows.
Note: The POE LEDs work only when POE is enabled on your device.
Attention notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or
system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an attention
notice, but is not required. A sample attention notice follows:
Attention: Do not bend a fibre cable to a radius less than 5 cm (2 in); you can
damage the cable. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they
can be easily overtightened, causing damage to the cable.
ESD precautions: Attention: Many of the field replaceable units (FRUs) are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), and can potentially be damaged by
improper handling. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if
the device is plugged in) or a bench ground. Store all ESD-sensitive components in
antistatic packaging.
Caution notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied
by different symbols, as in the examples below:
If the symbol
is... It means....
A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than electrical danger.
A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety
symbols.
svc00169
55 kg ( 121.2 lbs)
>55kg (121.2 lb)
A specification of product weight that requires safe lifting practices. The
weight range of the product is listed below the graphic, and the wording
of the caution varies, depending on the weight of the device.
P/N 18P5850-B
SJ000752
A potential hazard of pinching the hand or other body parts between
parts.
A hazardous condition due to moving parts nearby.
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If the symbol
is... It means....
A hazardous condition due to the use of a laser in the product. Laser
symbols are always accompanied by the classification of the laser as
defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (for
example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).
Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing
this device.
CAUTION:
Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and
possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before servicing.
(C001)
CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductors and ground)
power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly grounded
electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018)
CAUTION:
Servicing of this product or unit is to be performed by trained service
personnel only. (C032)
Danger notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to
represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and comply with the following
danger notices before installing or servicing this device.
DANGER
To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with
different protective ground (earth), use one hand, when possible, to
connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)
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 or the power rating label for
electrical specifications. (D002)
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DANGER
If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you
have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper wiring
or grounding could place dangerous voltage on the metal shell. If
any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure the
improper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected before
proceeding. (D003)
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that
attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent
an electrical shock. (D004)
The following general electrical danger notice provides instructions on how to
avoid shock hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise,
follow the procedures in this danger notice.
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DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following
precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and
communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
vConnect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power
cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other
product.
vDo not open or service any power supply assembly.
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an
electrical storm.
vThe product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To
remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded
electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage
and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
vConnect any equipment that will be attached to this product to
properly wired outlets.
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 below when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)
If the weight of the product is greater than 227 kg (500 lb), the following statement
and notice apply. This could apply if multiple products are installed in a single
cabinet, and that cabinet and products needs to be moved.
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Delivery and subsequent transportation of the equipment: The customer should
prepare his environment to accept the new product based on the installation
planning information provided, with assistance from an IBM Installation Planning
Representative (IPR) or IBM authorized service provider. In anticipation of the
equipment delivery, the final installation site should be prepared in advance such
that professional movers/riggers can transport the equipment to the final
installation site within the computer room. If for some reason, this is not possible
at the time of delivery, the customer will need to make arrangements to have
professional movers/riggers return to finish the transportation at a later date. Only
professional movers/riggers should transport the equipment. The IBM authorized
service provider will only perform minimal frame repositioning within the
computer room, as needed, to perform required service actions. The customer is
also responsible for using professional movers/riggers in the case of equipment
relocation or disposal.
>(>)500 lbs. 227 kg.
a69i0333
DANGER
Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might
result if mishandled. (D006)
Safety labels
As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products or
product components to warn of potential hazards. These can be either danger or
caution notices, depending upon the level of the hazard.
The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels:
DANGER
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside
any component that has this label attached. Do not open any
cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work space.
(L002)
DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with
multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords. (L003)
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DANGER
Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock
hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004)
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might
cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in
splattered metal, burns, or both. (L005)
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts nearby (L008)
P/N 18P5850-B
SJ000752
CAUTION:
Pinch hazard. (L012)
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Rack safety
Rack installation
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
vHeavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if
mishandled.
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vTo avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the
heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and
optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
vRack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place
objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
vEach rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all
power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
vConnect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the
same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack
cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet.
vAn electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the
metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
CAUTION:
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will
exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your
rack-mounted devices.
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow
is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow
through the unit.
vConsideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit
so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or
overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the
rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power
requirement of the supply circuit.
v(For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer
brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time.
The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v(For fixed drawers) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing
unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or
completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the
drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001 part 2 of 2)
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