Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6 Overview ................................................................................................................................
Page 6 - Introduction; In this section; Overview; Enterprise class performance
Introduction 6 Introduction In this section Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Additional references..................................................................................
Page 8 - Switch redundancy
Introduction 8 • Port Fast Forwarding that allows a port that participates in Spanning Tree to bypass the Listening and Learning states and enter directly into the Forwarding state. • Allows secure browser access (HTTPS) to management functions Switch redundancy In a dual switch configuration, the s...
Page 9 - Diagnostic tools; Switch architecture; Port Mapping
Introduction 9 • Any switch port can be used to perform switch management and PXE. Diagnostic tools The hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools that are available include: • HP Systems Insight Manager automatic discovery and identification • POST built into the switch boot process • Switch...
Page 10 - Redundant paths to server bays; Supported technologies; Layer 2 switching; Spanning Tree Protocol
Introduction 10 Redundant paths to server bays In a dual switch configuration, redundant Ethernet signals from each blade server are routed through the enclosure backplane to separate switches within the enclosure. This configuration provides redundant paths to each server bay. Redundant Ethernet si...
Page 12 - NTP
Introduction 12 configurable from the browser-based interface, but because the connection is based on an IP address for these interfaces, users will have to reconnect with the newly assigned IP address. NTP The switch maintains the current date and time. This information displays on the management i...
Page 13 - SSH and SCP
Introduction 13 • Only standard ASCII inbound login authentication. PAP, CHAP, or ARAP login methods are not supported. One-time password authentication is also not supported. • Authorization privilege levels of only 0, 3, and 6. These map to management levels of user, oper, and admin, respectively....
Page 14 - Redundant images in firmware; External components; Rear panel
Introduction 14 through a procedure called auto-negotiation. Auto-negotiation involves probing the capability of the network using low-level signaling techniques to select compatible Ethernet speeds. Auto-negotiation was originally developed to make the migration from traditional Ethernet to Fast Et...
Page 15 - Connectors
Introduction 15 Item Description Description 4 DB-9 management serial port 5 RJ-45 ports 20 - 24 CAUTION: Pressing the Reset button while the Health LED is green resets the switch. Connectors Item Description 1 Port 20 RJ-45 connector for Gigabit Ethernet uplink 2 Port 21 RJ-45 connector for Gigabit...
Page 16 - Installing the switch; Planning the switch configuration; Default settings
Installing the switch 16 Installing the switch In this section Planning the switch configuration ............................................................................................................. 16 Installing the switch .......................................................................
Page 17 - Switch security; User, operator, and administrator access rights
Installing the switch 17 • SNMP settings • User name and password settings • Default access to various management interfaces • NTP settings IMPORTANT: See "Runtime switching software default settings (on page 28 )" for a complete list of default configuration settings. Switch security When p...
Page 18 - Manually configuring a switch; Configuring multiple switches; Using scripted CLI commands through Telnet; Preparing for installation
Installing the switch 18 User account Description and tasks performed Password Operator The operator manages all functions of the switch. The operator can reset ports or the entire switch. By default, the operator account is disabled and has no password. Administrator The super user administrator ha...
Page 19 - Accessing the switch
Installing the switch 19 Installing the switch CAUTION: Do not cable the switch until after configuration. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the server NIC configuration matches the switch bay selected. NOTE: When installing two switches, there are two switch interconnect ports between adjacent I/O bays. Th...
Page 20 - Logging on and configuring the switch
Installing the switch 20 To access the switch remotely: 1. Assign an IP address. By default, the switch is set up to obtain its IP address from a BOOTP server existing on the attached network. 2. From the BOOTP server, use the switch MAC address to obtain the switch IP address. 3. From a computer co...
Page 21 - Cabling the switch
Installing the switch 21 See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42 )" for more information on the SNMP agents. This section also describes how to use the MIBs to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager. Ca...
Page 22 - Replacing and upgrading the switch; Replacing an existing switch
Replacing and upgrading the switch 22 Replacing and upgrading the switch In this section Replacing an existing switch .................................................................................................................... 22 Replacing an existing switch CAUTION: Removing the switch from...
Page 24 - Regulatory compliance notices; Class A equipment
Regulatory compliance notices 24 Regulatory compliance notices In this section Class A equipment ................................................................................................................................. 24 Modifications............................................................
Page 25 - European Union regulatory notice; BSMI notice
Regulatory compliance notices 25 European Union regulatory notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) whic...
Page 26 - Korean class A notice
Regulatory compliance notices 26 Korean class A notice Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Each of these devices contains a laser that is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with US FD...
Page 27 - Technical specifications; General specifications
Technical specifications 27 Technical specifications In this section General specifications ............................................................................................................................ 27 Runtime switching software default settings .......................................
Page 28 - Runtime switching software default settings; General default settings
Technical specifications 28 Category Specification Number of ports per switch: 16 x 1000-Mb/s ports dedicated to server blade for switch communications 2 x 1000-Mb/s ports dedicated to communications between switches that are inserted in 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and 8 5 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/...
Page 37 - Performing a serial download; Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure
Performing a serial download 37 Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 37 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure .................
Page 39 - Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure
Performing a serial download 39 CAUTION: Do not power off the switch until the message: "Change your baud rate to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch," is displayed, otherwise, the switch will be inoperable. 10. Change the baud rate to 9600 and power off the switch, wait for a few seconds, a...
Page 42 - SNMP MIBs support; MIB overview
SNMP MIBs support 42 SNMP MIBs support In this section MIB overview......................................................................................................................................... 42 SNMP Manager software..........................................................................
Page 43 - Supported MIBs
SNMP MIBs support 43 Supported MIBs The SNMP agent for the switch supports these MIBs: • bt2Network.mib • bt2Physical.mib • bt2Switch.mib • bt2trap.mib • cpqhost.mib • cpqsinfo.mib • cpqrack.mib • hpswitchpl.mib • rfc1213.mib • rfc1493.mib • rfc1573.mib • rfc1643.mib • rfc1757.mib • rfc1907.mib • rf...
Page 45 - Electrostatic discharge; Preventing electrostatic discharge; Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge 45 Electrostatic discharge In this section Preventing electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................. 45 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ...................................
Page 46 - RJ-45 pin specification
RJ-45 pin specification 46 RJ-45 pin specification In this section Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector ....................................................................................................... 46 Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector When connecting the switch to a switch, bridge, or hub...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting; Forgotten administrator user name and password that was
Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting In this section Forgotten administrator user name and password that was configured on the switch ...................................... 47 Health LED on the switch is not on ..............................................................................................
Page 53 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 53 Acronyms and abbreviations AAA authentication, authorization, and accounting BBI browser-based interface BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol CLI Command Line Interface CPU central processing unit CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection DNS domain name system...
Page 57 - Index
Index 57 A access rights, overview 17 accessing the switch serial console interface, troubleshooting 48 additional references 6 architecture 9 Auto-MDI/MDIX 13 auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed 13 B boot code firmware image, performing a serial upgrade 37 BOOTP server, troubleshooting 49 Boo...
