IBM 4002-Y2A User manual

IBM y-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-Y2A, 4002-Y4A, 4002-Y2B, 4002-Y4B, 4002-Y2C, 4002-Y4C
GC27-2269-00
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IBM y-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-Y2A, 4002-Y4A, 4002-Y2B, 4002-Y4B, 4002-Y2C, 4002-Y4C
GC27-2269-00
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Contents
Figures ...............v
Tables ...............vii
Preface ...............ix
Safety notices ..............ix
Safety notices and labels .........ix
Notes...............x
Attention notices ...........x
Caution notices ...........x
Danger notices ...........xi
Safety labels ............xiv
Rack safety .............xvi
Rack installation ..........xvi
Rack relocation (19" rack) .......xvii
Product recycling and disposal .......xvii
Product documents ...........xviii
Software documents ...........xviii
Accessibility features for the IBM y-series of
Ethernet switches ............xxi
Accessibility features ..........xxi
Keyboard navigation ..........xxi
Vendor software ...........xxi
Related accessibility information ......xxii
IBM and accessibility..........xxii
Getting help..............xxii
Taiwan Contact Information .......xxii
How to send your comments ........xxiii
Audience ..............xxiii
Text formatting ............xxiii
Chapter 1. Product overview ......1
IBM y-series of Ethernet switches .......1
Control features ............3
Serial management interface (DB9 Console
port) ...............4
Out-of-band 10/100/1000 MbE RJ45
management interface .........4
Network interfaces for 4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B 4
Network interfaces for 4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C,
andY4C..............4
SFP interfaces ............5
Optional two-port 10 Gbps XFP uplink module 6
Optional four-port 100/1000 Mbps SFP and 10
Gbps SFP+ modules ..........6
16/10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 stacking ports . . . 7
Port, system, and power status LEDs for the
4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B .........8
Port, system, and power status LEDs for the
4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C ......10
Power supplies ............13
Power supply unit operation ......14
Power over Ethernet power supplies ....14
Chapter 2. Installing a y-series switch 15
Installation precautions ..........15
Unpacking the device ...........15
Package contents ............15
General requirements ...........15
Installation tasks.............15
Preparing the installation site ........16
Cabling infrastructure ..........16
Installation location...........16
Installing the device ..........17
Desktop installation ..........17
Rack mount installation .........17
Connecting devices in a stack .......19
4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B devices......19
4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C devices . . . 20
Powering on the system ..........22
Attaching a PC or terminal .........22
Installing or replacing a power supply unit....23
Installing and replacing a fan tray on the 4002-Y2B
and 4002-Y4B..............24
Installing and replacing a fan tray on the 4002-Y2A,
Y4A,Y2C,andY4C............24
Installing an optional module on the 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B ...............26
Installing an optional module on the 4002-Y2A,
Y4A,Y2C,andY4C............27
Chapter 3. Checking network devices
and testing connectivity .......29
Assigning permanent passwords .......29
Setting passwords ...........29
Recovering from a lost password ......30
Configuring IP addresses ..........30
Devices running Layer 2 software ......31
Devices running Layer 3 software ......31
Configuring IP parameters for devices running
Layer 3 software...........32
Deleting an IP address.........33
Connecting network devices ........34
Connectors .............34
Cable specifications...........34
Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs . . 34
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers 35
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection ....35
Connecting a network device to a fiber port . . 35
Fiber Optic transceivers ........35
Installing a transceiver.........36
Cabling a fiber optic transceiver .....37
Cleaning the fiber optic connectors ....37
Testing connectivity ...........38
Pinging an IP address ..........38
Observing LEDs ............38
Tracing a route ............40
Troubleshooting network connections......40
Using Virtual Cable Testing to diagnose a cable 41
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Configuration notes .........41
Command syntax ..........41
Viewing the results of the cable analysis. . . 41
Digital optical monitoring ........42
Chapter 4. Managing y-series Ethernet
switches ..............43
Managing temperature settings ........43
Using the temperature sensor .......43
Displaying the temperature .......43
Displaying Syslog messages for temperature 44
Changing temperature warning and shutdown
levels ..............44
Changing the shutdown temperature ....45
Changing the temperature polling interval . . 46
Removing MAC address entries ......46
Displaying y-series CPU usage ........47
Hardware maintenance schedule .......47
Replacing a copper or fiber optic module ....47
Removing a copper or fiber optic module . . . 47
Cabling a fiber optic module .......48
Cleaning the fiber optic connectors .....48
Chapter 5. Hardware specifications . . 49
Physical dimensions and weight .......49
Environmental considerations ........49
Operating Environment .........49
Storage environment ..........49
Cooling system and fans ..........49
Pinouts and signaling ...........52
Serial (Console) port pinouts .......52
Cable specifications............53
Powercords..............54
AC power supply specifications .......54
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting ......57
Diagnosing switch indicators ........57
Power and cooling problems ........57
Installation ..............57
In-band access .............57
Notices ..............59
Trademarks ..............61
Electronic emission notices .........62
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Class A Statement ...........62
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance
Statement ..............62
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada ...........62
European Union EMC Directive Conformance
Statement ..............62
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 63
People's Republic of China Class A Electronic
Emission Statement...........64
Japan VCCI Council Class A Statement ....64
Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA) Statement . . . 64
Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
Statement ..............64
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class
A Statement .............65
Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement 65
Index ...............67
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Figures
1. 4002-Y2A and Y2C front panel ......2
2. 4002-Y4A and Y4C front panel ......2
3. 4002-Y2B front panel ..........2
4. 4002-Y4B front panel ..........2
5. 4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B rear panel .....3
6. 4002-Y2A, Y4A, and Y2C and Y4C rear panels 3
7. Two-port 10 Gbps XFP module ......6
8. Four-port 1 Gbps SFP module.......7
9. Four-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module ......7
10. Port status LEDs ...........8
11. System status LEDs ..........9
12. Power status LEDs ..........9
13. Port status LEDs ...........11
14. System status LEDs ..........11
15. Power status LEDs ..........12
16. 4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B AC power supply
receptacle .............13
17. 4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C AC power
supply receptacle ..........13
18. Attaching the adhesive feet .......17
19. Attaching the brackets for 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B .............18
20. Attaching the brackets for 4002-Y2A, Y4A,
Y2C,andY4C............18
21. Installing the device in a rack ......19
22. Connecting switches in linear (top) and ring
(bottom) topology stacks ........20
23. Connecting 4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C
devices in a linear stack topology .....21
24. Connecting 4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C
devices in a ring stack topology......21
25. Serial port (DB-9 DTE) pin-out ......22
26. Installing a power supply unit ......23
27. Installing a fan tray on the 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B .............24
28. Installing a fan tray on the 4002-Y2A, Y4A,
Y2C,andY4C............25
29. Installing an optional module ......26
30. Installing an optional module on the
4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C ......27
31. UTP crossover cable..........34
32. Straight-through cable .........35
33. Installing a transceiver in 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B devices...........37
34. Installing a transceiver in 4002-Y2A, Y4A, Y2C,
and Y4C devices ...........37
35. Unlocking the bail latch ........48
36. Removing the fiber optic module .....48
37. 4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B device airflow . . . 51
38. 4002-Y2A and 4002-Y4A device airflow 51
39. 4002-Y2C and 4002-Y4C device airflow 52
40. Serial port pinouts ..........52
41. Console port pin assignments showing cable
connection options to a terminal or PC . . . 53
42. Pin assignment and signalling for
10/100BaseTX and 1000BaseT ports ....53
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Tables
1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products. xviii
2. Power supply and fan tray labels for
4002-Y2A,Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C devices ....3
3. Stack unit slots for y-series devices .....5
4. SFP network interfaces .........5
5. 10 Gbps XFP module port status LEDs ....6
6. Four-port 1 Gbps SFP module status LEDs 7
7. Four-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module status LEDs 7
8. Port status LEDs ...........8
9. System status LEDs ..........9
10. Power status LEDs ..........10
11. Switch status for two installed power supply
units ...............10
12. Port status LEDs ...........11
13. System status LEDs ..........11
14. Power status LEDs ..........12
15. Switch status for two installed power supply
units ...............12
16. Installation tasks ...........15
17. Wiring map for serial cable .......23
18. Supported XFP transceivers for 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B .............35
19. Supported SFP transceivers for 4002-Y2A, Y4A,
Y2C,andY4C............36
20. Network connection-related LED states. 38
21. Cable statistics ...........41
22. Physical dimensions..........49
23. Operating environment ........49
24. Storage environment .........49
25. Cooling system specifications for 4002-Y2B and
4002-Y4B switches ..........49
26. Cooling system specifications for 4002-Y2A,
Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C model switches ....50
27. Power supply and fan tray labels for 4002-Y2A
,Y4A, Y2C, and Y4C devices .......50
28. Cable length summary .........53
29. AC power supply specifications......55
30. Troubleshooting chart .........57
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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 xvii
v“Product documents” on page xviii
v“Getting help” on page xxii
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 x
– “Attention notices” on page x
– “Caution notices” on page x
– “Danger notices” on page xi
– “Safety labels” on page xiv
v“Rack safety” on page xvi
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 x: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v“Attention notices” on page x: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v“Caution notices” on page x: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you.
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v“Danger notices” on page xi: 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 xiv 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: Syslog messages and traps are generated.
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 combined weight of the installed products and cabinet 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 the installed devices
need 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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Rack relocation (19" rack)
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves
rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you
relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:
vReduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the
top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is not
known, you must do the following:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the
rack cabinet below the 32U level.
– If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
– Inspect the route that you plan to take when moving the rack to eliminate
potential hazards.
– Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded
rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that came with your rack cabinet
for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
– Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2030 mm (30 x 80 in.).
– Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
– Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
– Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet
during movement.
– Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
– Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
- Lower the four leveling pads.
- Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
- If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
– If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in
the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling
pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.
(R002)
Product recycling and disposal
Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for
translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling
and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on a
documentation CD.
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Product documents
The following documents contain information related to this product. The
documentation may be printed material or may be on the documentation CD that
is shipped with the product. Newer versions of product documentation may be
available through the IBM Publications Center Web site www.ibm.com/shop/
publications/order or through the IBM Systems Networking Support Web site
www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking. Search by product, publication title,
or publication number.
vIBM y-series of Ethernet Switches Installation and User Guide, GC27-2235 (this
document)
vIBM Systems Safety Notices, G229–9054
vIBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125-5823
vIBM Warranty
Software documents
IBM Ethernet switch and router products use software licensed from Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc. You can find software publications that support
your product on the CD-ROM supplied with this product.
The software publications associated with this product are:
vFastIron Configuration Guide
vFastIron CX Web Management Interface User Guide
vIronWare MIB Reference
These software publications reflect only the original Brocade products names. Use
the cross-reference of products in Table 1 to assist you when determining which
information in those publications applies to your product. Brocade products with
no IBM equivalents are not listed in the table. Note that the IBM products can be
ordered with additional features, while Brocade products with those additional
features may be offered as separate models.
Table 1. Comparable IBM and Brocade products.
IBM
product
name
IBM
machine
type
IBM model
(HVEC/XCC
model in
parentheses) Brief product description
Brocade product
name
Brocade product
part number
Ethernet
Router
B04M
4003 M04 4U modular Ethernet router
with 4 interface slots
NetIron MLX-4 NI-MLX-4-AC
Ethernet
Router
B08M
4003 M08 7U modular Ethernet router
with 8 interface slots
NetIron MLX-8 NI-MLX-8-AC
Ethernet
Router
B16M
4003 M16 14U modular Ethernet router
with 16 interface slots
NetIron MLX-16 NI-MLX-16-AC
Ethernet
Router
B32M
4003 M32 33U modular Ethernet and IP
router with 32 interface slots
NetIron MLX-32 NI-MLX-32-AC-A
Ethernet
Switch
B04R
4003 R04 4U modular Ethernet switch
with 4 interface slots
BigIron RX-4 BI-RX-4-AC
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