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Revision Brief description of changes Date of issue
1.0 First release April 2014
1.2 Added Port Mapping for all the available nodes. April 2017
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Acronyms
API Application Programming Interface
BMC Base Management Controller
CLI Command-Line Interface
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
FRU Field Replaceable Unit
HPM PICMG Hardware Platform Management specification family
ICLI Industrial Command-Line Interface
IOL IPMI-Over-LAN
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
KVM Keyboard Video Mouse
NCSI Network Communications Services Interface
RTC Real Time Clock
SEL System Event Log
SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable
SFP+ Small Form-factor Pluggable that supports data rates up to 10.0 Gbps
SGMII Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface
ShMC Shelf Management Controller
SMWI System Monitor Web Interface
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SOL Serial Over LAN
SSH Secure Shell
STP Spanning Tree Protocol
THOL Tested Hardware and Operating System List
XAUI X (meaning ten) Attachement Unit Interface

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Table of Contents
1Product Description ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Block Diagram......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Port Mapping........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Network Topology .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.5 Hub Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.6 Switch and Uplink Module LEDs and Buttons............................................................................................................................................ 18
1.7 Interfacing............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2Extracting and Inserting a Module...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.1 Extracting a Hub Module .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2 Inserting a Hub Module............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
2.3Extracting an Optional Uplink Module (MSU8700).................................................................................................................................... 24
2.4 Inserting an Optional Uplink Module (MSU8700)...................................................................................................................................... 24
2.5 System Behavior upon Hot Swap .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
3Software Configurations and Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4Configuring Switches and Uplink Modules ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Configuring Switch Management Interfaces.............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.1 IP Address Configuration................................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.2 SSH Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.3SNMP Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Date and Time Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 User Account Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4 Port Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.5 Rear and Front Uplink Configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.1 Front Uplinks .................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.5.2 Rear Uplinks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.6 Loop Protection Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................. 30
4.7 Spanning Tree Protocol Configuration....................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.8 Stacking Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31
4.9 Basic VLAN Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.10 Static Routing Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.11 Node Connection Speed Configuration (Chassis Slots 7 and 9) ................................................................................................................. 33
4.12 Switch Log............................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5Configuring and Monitoring Shelf Managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 ShMC Management Interface Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2 Date and Time Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.3 User Account Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.4 Chassis ID Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.5 System Event Log Access ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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5.6 System Sensors Access............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
6Using Ipmitool................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 IPMI Mapping.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 IPMI Node Parameter Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3 Node Information Access ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
7Performing Updates .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Switch Update ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.2 ShMC Update .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

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List of Figures
Figure 1: RJ45 to DB9 adapter ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: SYMKLOUD layers ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3: MSH8900 in front of chassis ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4: MSU8700 in back of chassis ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 5: MSH8900 and MSU8700 block diagram ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 6: Port mapping .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 7: Network topology ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 8: MSH8900 and MSU8700 LEDs and buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 9: Diagram of interface paths with a management networking connection......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 10: Diagram of interface paths with a serial console connection....................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 11: Hub module safety lock location ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 12: Uplink module safety lock and wire handle locations.................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 13: Switch Web User Interface ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 14: Stacking example using 4 MS2900 ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
List of Tables
Table 4: MSP8001 nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs ....................................................................................................................... 12
Table 6: MSP802x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs .............................................................................................................. 13
Table 8: MSP803x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs .............................................................................................................. 13
Table 10: MSP804x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs ............................................................................................................ 14
Table 12: MSP805x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs ............................................................................................................ 14
Table 1: Switch ICLI port mapping.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 2: Hub features................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Table 3: LED status description and button behavior................................................................................................................................................... 19
Table 4: Default usernames and passwords................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Table 5: IPMI mapping............................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Electrostatic Discharge
CAUTION!
The MSH8900 hub is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Users must observe the appropriate precautions when handling ESD-sensitive
devices.
Adapter Cable
To establish a serial connection through the RJ45 console port located on the front plate (Figure 3), use the RJ45 to DB9 adapter provided with the
system to connect a straight-through Ethernet cable.
Figure 1: RJ45 to DB9 adapter
Pinouts are provided in the
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform Installation and Maintenance Guide.

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Limited Warranty
Kontron grants the original purchaser of Kontron's products a TWO YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY as described in the following. However, no
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Kontron warrants their own products, excluding software, to be free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of 24consecutive months from
the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable nor extendible to cover any other users or long- term storage of the product. It does not cover
products which have been modified, altered or repaired by any other party than Kontron or their authorized agents. Furthermore, any product which has
been, or is suspected of being damaged as a result of negligence, improper use, incorrect handling, servicing or maintenance, or which has been
damaged as a result of excessive current/voltage or temperature, or which has had its serial number(s), any other markings or parts thereof altered,
defaced or removed will also be excluded from this warranty.
If the customer's eligibility for warranty has not been voided, in the event of any claim, he may return the product at the earliest possible convenience to
the original place of purchase, together with a copy of the original document of purchase, a full description of the application the product is used on and
a description of the defect. Pack the product in such a way as to ensure safe transportation (see our safety instructions).
Kontron provides for repair or replacement of any part, assembly or sub-assembly at their own discretion, or to refund the original cost of purchase, if
appropriate. In the event of repair, refunding or replacement of any part, the ownership of the removed or replaced parts reverts to Kontron, and the
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items. Any extensions to the original guarantee are considered gestures of goodwill, and will be defined in the "Repair Report" issued by Kontron with
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Kontron will not accept liability for any further claims resulting directly or indirectly from any warranty claim, other than the above specified repair,
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1Product Description
1.1 Product Overview
The MSH8900 is a hub module for the SYMKLOUD MS2900 platform. Two hubs can be installed in each MS2900.
Up to 2 optional MSU8700 uplink modules can be installed per MS2900. Each MSU8700 connects to a single MSH8900. For a list of approved SFP+
modules, refer to the product’s THOL.
Figure 2: SYMKLOUD layers
Figure 3: MSH8900 in front of chassis
The staking port can only be used to stack the switches of MS2900 systems (see section 4.8).

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Figure 4: MSU8700 in back of chassis
For information on other SYMKLOUD MS2900 components, refer to the specific component’s user manual.
To ensure you have the latest document version or to consult other SYMKLOUD documents, visit the Kontron portal at http://cbu.kontron.ca/.

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1.2 Block Diagram
Figure 5: MSH8900 and MSU8700 block diagram
For a block diagram of the entire MS2900 system, refer to the
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform User’s Guide.

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1.3 Port Mapping
Figure 6: Port mapping
Table 1: MSP8001 nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs
CPU 1
Node Port Fabric 1 Base 1 Fabric 2 Base 2
PCI Device 0000:09:00.0 0000:02:00.0 0000:09:00.1 0000:03:00.0
Speed 1Gbps
10Gbps (Slot 7 only) 1Gbps 1Gbps 10Gbps (Slot 9 only) 1Gbps
Node # Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number
1 1/16 1/7 2/16 2/7
2
1/17
1/8
2/17
2/8
3 1/18 1/9 2/18 2/9
4 1/19 1/10 2/19 2/10
5 1/20 1/11 2/20 2/11
6 1/21 1/12 2/21 2/12
7 1/22 1/13 2/22 2/13
8 1/23 1/14 2/23 2/14
9 1/24 1/15 2/24 2/15

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Table 2: MSP802x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs
CPU 1 CPU 2
Node Port Fabric 1 Base 2 Fabric 2 Base 1
PCI Device 0000:00:19.0 0000:01:00.0 0000:00:19.0 0000:01:00.0
Speed 1Gbps 1Gbps 1Gbps 1Gbps
Node # Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number
1 1/0/16 2/0/7 2/0/16 1/0/7
2 1/0/17 2/0/8 2/0/17 1/0/8
3 1/0/18 2/0/9 2/0/18 1/0/9
4 1/0/19 2/0/10 2/0/19 1/0/10
5 1/0/20 2/0/11 2/0/20 1/0/11
6 1/0/21 2/0/12 2/0/21 1/0/12
7 1/0/22 2/0/13 2/0/22 1/0/13
8 1/0/23 2/0/14 2/0/23 1/0/14
9 1/0/24 2/0/15 2/0/24 1/0/15
Table 3: MSP803x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs
CPU 1
Node Port Fabric 1 Base 1 Fabric 2 Base 2
PCI Device 0000:02:00.0 0000:04:00.0 0000:02:00.1 0000:05:00.0
Speed 1Gbps
10Gbps (Slot 7 only) 1Gbps 1Gbps 10Gbps (Slot 9 only) 1Gbps
Node # Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number
1 1/16 1/7 2/16 2/7
2 1/17 1/8 2/17 2/8
3 1/18 1/9 2/18 2/9
4 1/19 1/10 2/19 2/10
5 1/20 1/11 2/20 2/11
6 1/21 1/12 2/21 2/12
7 1/22 1/13 2/22 2/13
8 1/23 1/14 2/23 2/14
9 1/24 1/15 2/24 2/15

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Table 4: MSP804x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs
CPU 1
Node Port Fabric 1 Base 1 Fabric 2 Base 2
PCI Device 0000:03:00.0 0000:0b:00.0 0000:03:00.1 0000:0c:00.0
Speed 1Gbps 1Gbps 1Gbps 1Gbps
Node # Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port Number
1 1/16 1/7 2/16 2/7
2 1/17 1/8 2/17 2/8
3 1/18 1/9 2/18 2/9
4 1/19 1/10 2/19 2/10
5 1/20 1/11 2/20 2/11
6 1/21 1/12 2/21 2/12
7 1/22 1/13 2/22 2/13
8 1/23 1/14 2/23 2/14
9 1/24 1/15 2/24 2/15
Table 5: MSP805x series nodes in an MS2900 chassis with MSH8900 hubs
CPU 1 CPU 2
Node Port Fabric 1 Fabric 2_p2 Base 2 Fabric
1_p2 Fabric
2 Base
1
PCI Device 0000:01:00.0 0000:01:00.1 0000:04:00.0 0000:01:00.0 0000:01:00.1 0000:04:00.0
Speed 1Gbps No connection 1Gbps No Connection 1Gbps 1Gbps
Node # Switch Port Number Switch Port Number Switch Port
Number
Switch Port
Number Switch Port Number Switch Port
Number
1 1/16 No connection 2/7 No connection 2/16 1/7
2 1/17 No connection 2/8 No connection 2/17 1/8
3 1/18 No connection 2/9 No connection 2/18 1/9
4 1/19 No connection 2/10 No connection 2/19 1/10
5 1/20 No connection 2/11 No connection 2/20 1/11
6 1/21 No connection 2/12 No connection 2/21 1/12
7 1/22 No connection 2/13 No connection 2/22 1/13
8 1/23 No connection 2/14 No connection 2/23 1/14
9 1/24 No connection 2/15 No connection 2/24 1/15

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The port numbers for the Web interface and for the switch CLI (ICLI) are not the same.
Table 6: Switch ICLI port mapping
Web port Hub slot 1 switch ICLI port Hub slot 2 switch ICLI port
10GbE or 1GbE 10GbE 1GbE 10GbE 1GbE
1 1/1 2/1
2 1/2 2/2
3 1/3 2/3
4 1/4 2/4
5 1/5 2/5
6 1/6 2/6
7 1/7 2/7
8 1/8 2/8
9 1/9 2/9
10 1/10 2/10
11 1/11 2/11
12 1/12 2/12
13 1/13 2/13
14 1/14 2/14
15 1/15 2/15
16 1/16 2/16
17 1/17 2/17
18 1/18 2/18
19 1/19 2/19
20 1/20 2/20
21 1/21 2/21
22 1/22 1/22 2/22
23 1/23 2/23
24 1/24 2/24 2/24
25 1/25 2/25
26 1/26 2/26
27 1/27 2/27
NOTE:
In the ICLI, the * sign refers to all switches within a stack or all ports within a switch, e.g. */4-9 means ports 4 to 9 of all switches and 2/* means
all ports of switch 2.

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1.4 Network Topology
Figure 7: Network topology

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1.5 Hub Features
Table 7: Hub features
Feature Description
Switching capabilities 22x 1 Gbps and 4x 10 Gbps managed switches
Stacking up to 16 MSH8900
Multicast technologies supported (IPv4, IPv6, IGMP and MLD)
Shelf Manager (ShMC)
capabilities
Central time source for MS2900 platform
Fan management
Power management
LED control
Platform monitoring
MSU8700 configuration
Gigabit switch configuration
Remote management IPMI 2.0
Power and cooling management for hubs and nodes
Sensor and event monitoring for hubs and nodes
Hot swap monitoring for hubs and nodes
Comprehensive sensor network and event monitoring
Refer to the MSH8900 Sensor List for a complete list of sensors
Hot swap Supported
Refer to section 2.5 for a description of hub behavior during a hot swap procedure
Power consumption MSH8900 (with 2 optical SFP+ modules): 15.6 W typical
MSU8700 (with 2 optical SFP+ modules): 5.3 W typical
Power management
Green features
Support of IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet idle link standards
Ability to control fan speed and LED brightness
For a complete list of system features, refer to the
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform User’s Guide.

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1.6 Switch and Uplink Module LEDs and Buttons
Figure 8: MSH8900 and MSU8700 LEDs and buttons

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Table 8: LED status description and button behavior
MSH8900
State ID (blue) Power (green) Status (amber)
Identify command in progress Blinking1Not affected Not affected
Switch power ON on active ShMC OFF ON ON: not healthy
OFF: healthy
Switch power OFF ON OFF ON: not healthy
OFF: healthy
Switch power ON on standby ShMC OFF Blinking2ON: not healthy
OFF: healthy
MSH8900
State Link Status/Activity (green) Link Speed (amber or green)
Link established, no activity ON Green ON: speed 1 Gbps
Amber ON: speed 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
Activity Blinking Green ON: speed 1 Gbps
Amber ON: speed 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
No link OFF OFF
MSU8700
State Power (green) SFP-LED1 / SFP-LED2
(amber or green)
ID (blue)
Payload power ON ON Not affected OFF
Payload power OFF OFF OFF ON
SFP+ not healthy or rear/front SFP+
configuration error Not affected Amber ON Not affected
Link established, no activity Not affected Green ON Not affected
Activity Not affected Green blinking Not affected
No link, no error Not affected OFF Not affected
Identify command in progress Not affected Not affected Blinking
1Fast blink, 1 Hz, 50%
2Slow blink, 0.5 Hz, 20%

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Power button of hub with a standby ShMC
State Short press Long press
Power OFF Powers the hub Nothing happens
Power ON Performs a clean shutdown of the hub Turns hub off immediately
Power button of hub with an active ShMC
State Short press Long press
Power OFF Powers the hub Nothing happens
Power ON
Switches over to the standby ShMC
» Successful switchover: performs a clean
shutdown of the hub
»Unsuccessful switchover: nothing happens
Turns hub off immediately (the system will
automatically attempt a switch over to the
standby ShMC)
NOTE:
In a single hub system, nothing will happen when the power button is quickly pressed (short press). The power button must be pressed for several
seconds (long press) for the hub to power OFF. This will result in complete loss of network access and management capabilities.
For information on all system LEDs, refer to the
SYMKLOUD MS2900 Platform User’s Guide .