IBM Flex System EN2092 User manual

IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch
User's Guide
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IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch
User's Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page
31, the Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Notices for Network Devices CD, and the
Warranty Information document that comes with the product.
First Edition, February 2012
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ....................................v
Safety statements ..................................v
UL Regulatory Information ..............................viii
Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System EN2092 1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch ........1
Related documentation ................................1
Notices and statements in this document ..........................2
Features and specifications...............................2
Major components of the switch .............................2
Chapter 2. Installing the switch..........................5
Installation guidelines ................................6
System reliability guidelines .............................6
Handling static-sensitive devices............................7
Installing a switch .................................7
Removing or replacing a switch .............................9
Cabling the switch and the SFP+ module .........................10
Connecting the serial console cable ..........................10
Disconnecting the serial console cable .........................10
Connecting the SFP+ module cable ..........................10
Disconnecting the SFP+ module cable .........................11
Connecting the RJ-45 cable .............................11
Disconnecting the RJ-45 cable ............................12
Installing and removing a 10 Gb SFP+ module ......................12
Handling an SFP+ module ............................12
Installing an SFP+ module ............................13
Removing an SFP+ module ............................14
Locating the information panels, LEDs, and external ports....................14
Information panel ................................15
Information LEDs ................................16
Switch status LEDs ...............................16
Port status LEDs................................17
Configuring the switch ...............................17
Establishing a TCP/IP session through the management module ................19
Enabling management through external ports .......................19
Configuring the switch through the Telnet interface .....................20
Connecting to the switch .............................20
Accessing the main menu ............................20
Configuring the switch through the serial-port interface ...................21
Configuring the switch through the switch browser-based interface................21
Initial configuration ...............................22
Logging in to the switch ..............................22
Chapter 3. Updating the firmware and licensing ..................23
Determining the level of switch firmware .........................23
Obtaining the latest level of switch firmware ........................23
Upgrading the switch firmware.............................23
Resetting and restarting the switch ...........................24
Acquiring feature licenses ..............................25
Chapter 4. Solving problems ..........................27
Running POST ..................................27
POST errors ...................................27
Parts listing ...................................28
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ................29
Before you call ..................................29
Using the documentation ...............................29
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ....................29
Software service and support .............................30
Hardware service and support .............................30
IBM Taiwan product service ..............................30
Appendix B. Notices ..............................31
Trademarks ...................................32
Important notes ..................................32
Documentation format................................33
Electronic emission notices ..............................33
Index ....................................37
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Safety
Safety statements
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Safety vii

UL Regulatory Information
This device is for use only with Listed IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
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