IBM BladeCenter 1/10 Gb Uplink Ethernet SwitchModule, Installation Manual

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Page 4: ...ead the Safety document and the License Agreement for Machine Code LAMC document on the IBM Documentation CD Read the IBM Systems Environmental Notices document on the Environmental Notices CD Second Edition June 2012 Copyright IBM Corporation 2012 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...e cable 15 Disconnecting the serial console cable 15 Connecting the SFP module cable 15 Disconnecting the SFP module cable 16 Connecting the RJ 45 cable 16 Disconnecting the RJ 45 cable 17 Chapter 5 Updating the software and configuring the switch module 19 Chapter 6 Information panels LEDs and external ports 21 Information panel 21 Information LEDs 22 Switch module and port status LEDs 23 Chapter...

Page 6: ...ent 37 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 37 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 37 Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 38 Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten 38 Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten EMVG bzw der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EG für G...

Page 7: ...otteen 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 Segura...

Page 8: ...cument 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 server or optional device before you install the device vi IBM BladeCenter 1 1...

Page 9: ...equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached...

Page 10: ...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 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 viii IBM BladeCenter 1 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide ...

Page 11: ...as the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Safety ix ...

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Page 13: ...at http www ibm com systems bladecenter Notes 1 Throughout this document the IBM BladeCenter 1 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module is referred to as the switch module or the I O module 2 Unless otherwise stated references to the BladeCenter unit apply to all BladeCenter units 3 Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly ...

Page 14: ...__________ _____________________________________________ Specifications For detailed information about the switch module hardware and software features specifications and standards see the Application Guide for the switch module Related documentation This Installation Guide contains setup and installation instructions for the switch module and general information about the switch module including ...

Page 15: ...r for replacement Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Systems Safety Notices document which is on the BladeCenter Documentation CD for the BladeCenter unit Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Systems Safety Notices document The following notices and statem...

Page 16: ... major components of the switch module Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware and your switch module might have labels that are not shown in the illustrations in this document 4 IBM BladeCenter 1 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide ...

Page 17: ...Center unit might vary You can obtain up to date information about the switch module and the BladeCenter unit at http www ibm com systems bladecenter Installation guidelines Before you install the switch module in the BladeCenter unit read the following information v Read the safety information that begins on page v Handling static sensitive devices on page 6 and the safety statements in the Blade...

Page 18: ...il you are ready to install them To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge observe the following precautions v Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you v Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or its frame v Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed printed circuitry v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it v W...

Page 19: ...its static protective package 6 Make sure that the release lever on the switch module is in the open position perpendicular to the module For specific instructions for installing a switch module in the BladeCenter unit see the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit 7 Slide the switch module into the applicable I O module bay until it stops 8 Push the release lever on the front of the s...

Page 20: ...ormation that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 5 2 Disconnect any cables from the switch module that you are removing Removing these cables especially an Ethernet cable disrupts the network connection from the external Ethernet port to any connected external Ethernet devices If you plan to replace the switch module with another switch module you can use the existing Ethernet ca...

Page 21: ...tch module For additional information about cabling the switch module see Chapter 4 Cabling the switch module and the SFP module on page 15 and the documentation that comes with the cables and the optional network devices to which the cables have been connected For the locations of the connectors on the BladeCenter unit see the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit Then continue with ...

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Page 23: ... v Use minimal pressure when you insert the module into the port Forcing the module into the port can cause damage to the module or the module port v You can insert or remove the module while the BladeCenter unit is turned on v You must first insert the module into the port before you can connect the cables v You must remove the cable from the SFP module before you remove the SFP module from the s...

Page 24: ...ackage that contains the SFP module to an unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the switch module for at least 2 seconds 3 Read the information in Handling an SFP module on page 11 4 Remove the SFP module from its static protective package 5 Remove the protective cap from the SFP...

Page 25: ...oving the cable see Disconnecting the SFP module cable on page 16 Attention To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP module make sure that you disconnect the fiber optic cable before you remove the SFP module 4 Unlock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out as shown in the following illustration 5 Grasp the wire tab on the SFP module and pull it out of the port 6 Replace the protective ...

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Page 27: ... gently pull the cable from the switch module Connecting the SFP module cable Attention To avoid damage to the fiber optic cables follow these guidelines v Do not route the cable along a folding cable management arm v When you attach the cable to a device on slide rails leave enough slack in the cable so that it does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm 1 5 in when the device is extended or bec...

Page 28: ... release tabs and gently pull the fiber optic cable from the SFP module 2 Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber optic cable Connecting the RJ 45 cable RJ 45 cables can be connected to ports 4 through 9 To connect the RJ 45 connector to the switch module push the RJ 45 cable connector into the port connector until it clicks into place as shown in the following illustration Note The G...

Page 29: ...ct the RJ 45 connector squeeze the release tab and gently pull the cable connector out of the switch module connector You might have to use a tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver Chapter 4 Cabling the switch module and the SFP module 17 ...

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Page 31: ...er unit type for additional information Make sure that you are using the latest version of the switch module software For instructions on upgrading the switch module software see the Menu Based CLI Command Reference or the ISCLI Industry Standard CLI Command Reference Guide at http www 947 ibm com support entry portal docdisplay lndocid MIGR 54667 For instructions on configuring the switch module ...

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Page 33: ... the external connections to the switch module For further details about LEDs see Information LEDs on page 22 v Three SFP port connectors to attach SFP modules These connectors are identified as ports EXT1 through EXT3 in the I O module configuration menus and are labeled 1 through 3 from top to bottom on the switch module v One RS 232 serial port connector for console port use management purposes...

Page 34: ... remain lit during POST and then all the LEDs except the OK LED turn off Any errors that are detected during POST are written to the system log For information about the command to read the system log see the Menu Based CLI Command Reference guide When POST errors are written to the system log these errors are also written to the BladeCenter management module event log If a hardware error such as ...

Page 35: ...enter unit is also lit v When this LED is off and the green LED is lit it indicates that the switch module is working correctly If the green LED is also off it indicates that the switch module is off Link LED This green LED is on ports 1 through 9 It indicates whether the corresponding port link is up or down v When this LED is lit there is an active connection or link between the corresponding po...

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Page 37: ...nly by trained service technicians For information about the terms of the warranty see the warranty that ships with your switch module The replaceable components in the following table are Tier 1 CRUs If other BladeCenter components require replacement see the following documentation that comes with these devices v BladeCenter Problem Determination and Service Guide or Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 39: ...el of the management module The specific failure is displayed on the system status I O module panel of the management module Note For the locations and descriptions of the switch module LEDs see Chapter 6 Information panels LEDs and external ports on page 21 POST errors There are two types of errors noncritical and critical A noncritical error applies to one port and the switch module is operation...

Page 40: ... corresponding failure You might have to provide this information when you call for service For details see Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance on page 29 Diagnostic indicator in hex Failing functional area Failure criticality 00 7F Base internal functions Critical 80 9F Internal interface failures Noncritical A0 AF External interface errors Noncritical B0 FE Reserved Noncritical FF S...

Page 41: ...verproven compat us to make sure that the hardware and software is supported by your IBM product v Go to http www ibm com supportportal to check for information to help you solve the problem v Gather the following information to provide to IBM Support This data will help IBM Support quickly provide a solution to your problem and ensure that you receive the level of service for which you might have...

Page 42: ...nformation is http www ibm com systems bladecenter The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http www ibm com systems intellistation How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM Use the IBM Enhanced Customer Data Repository to send diagnostic data to IBM Before you send diagnostic data to IBM read the terms of use at http www ibm com de support ecurep terms html You can use any of the f...

Page 43: ...ttp www ibm com partnerworld and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page For IBM support telephone numbers see http www ibm com planetwide In the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 In the U S and Canada hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week In the U K these services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 6 p m IBM Taiwan...

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Page 45: ...ress or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this pu...

Page 46: ...tion by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks nor to be used in a public services network Further certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection Please contact IBM for information Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance CD or DVD drive spee...

Page 47: ...s that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human health and safety If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implement...

Page 48: ...FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential ar...

Page 49: ...tes relating to electromagnetic compatibility IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 T...

Page 50: ...ng Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funk Störungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten...

Page 51: ...Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix B Notices 39 ...

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Page 53: ...ables 16 serial console cable 15 SFP module cable 16 contamination particulate and gaseous 35 critical errors 27 D danger statements 3 diagnostic data 30 disconnecting RJ 45 cables 17 serial console cable 15 SFP module cable 16 documentation cable requirements 6 related 2 documentation format 36 Dynamic System Analysis 30 E electronic emission Class A notice 36 enabling management over external po...

Page 54: ...h module 8 9 serial console cable 15 SFP module 12 SFP module cable 16 installation continued procedure continued switch module 7 requirements 5 installing fiber optic cables 16 high speed switch module 5 host channel adapter 1 options 5 11 SFP module 12 switch module 5 7 inventory checklist 3 L labels 4 LED activity TX RX Ethernet switch module 22 activity TX RX switch module or SFP module port 2...

Page 55: ...necting 16 disconnecting 17 S safety certification label 4 serial console cable connecting 15 disconnecting 15 parts listing 25 serial number label 4 location of 2 ServerProven list IBM 6 SFP module cable connecting 16 cable disconnecting 16 description 11 handling 11 installation procedure 12 installing 12 port activity status 23 port link status 23 removing 13 small form factor pluggable module ...

Page 56: ...electronic emission Class A notice 36 United States FCC Class A notice 36 W Web site BladeCenter documentation 2 6 compatible BladeCenter options 6 IBM product information 1 IBM ServerProven list 1 6 product registration 2 website personalized support 30 publication ordering 30 support line telephone numbers 31 44 IBM BladeCenter 1 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide ...

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