IBM Flex System EN2092 User manual

IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb Ethernet Scalable
Switch
User's Guide
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IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb 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 35,
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.
Third Edition, August 2013
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2013.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Safety statements ........................vi
UL Regulatory Information.....................viii
Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System EN2092 1 Gb 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 and removing the switch module .........3
Before installing the switch module ..................4
Installation guidelines .......................5
System reliability guidelines....................5
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................6
Installing the switch module.....................6
Removing and replacing the switch module ...............8
Cabling the switch module and the SFP+ module ............9
Connecting the serial console cable.................9
Disconnecting the serial console cable ...............9
Connecting the SFP+ module cable.................9
Disconnecting the SFP+ module cable ...............10
Connecting the RJ-45 cable ...................10
Disconnecting the RJ-45 cable ..................10
Installing and removing the 10 Gb SFP+ module ...........11
Handling the SFP+ module ..................11
Installing the SFP+ module ..................12
Removing the SFP+ module ..................13
Locating the information panels, LEDs, and external ports .........13
Information panel .......................13
Information LEDs .......................15
Switch status LEDs .....................15
Port status LEDs ......................16
Chapter 3. Configuring the switch .................17
Establishing a TCP/IP session through the management module ......18
Enabling management through external ports..............19
Configuring the switch through the SSHv2/Telnet interface .........19
Connecting to the switch ....................20
Accessing the main menu ....................20
Configuring the switch through the serial-port interface ..........20
Configuring the switch through the switch browser-based interface ......21
Initial configuration .......................22
Logging in to the switch .....................22
Chapter 4. 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 ...................24
Resetting and restarting the switch .................25
Acquiring feature licenses .....................25
Installing feature licenses .....................26
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Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................27
Running POST .........................27
POST errors ..........................27
Chapter 6. Parts listing .....................29
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........31
Before you call .........................31
Using the documentation .....................32
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........32
How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM ...........32
Creating a personalized support web page...............32
Software service and support ...................32
Hardware service and support ...................33
IBM Taiwan product service ....................33
Appendix B. Notices ......................35
Trademarks ..........................35
Important notes.........................36
Particulate contamination .....................37
Documentation format ......................38
Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............38
Electronic emission notices ....................38
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........38
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........39
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........39
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............39
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........39
Germany Class A statement ...................39
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geräten .................40
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC
EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A ........40
VCCI Class A statement ....................40
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement .........................40
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........41
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......41
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....41
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............41
Index ............................43
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
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.
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Safety statements
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language
caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or
danger statement in the Safety Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,”
translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information
document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document
before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety
information that comes with the system or optional device before you
install the device.
Statement 1:
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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 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.
UL Regulatory Information
This device is for use only with Listed IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
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