Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6 Additional references ...................................................................................................................
Page 6 - Introduction; Additional references; Features; Enterprise class performance
Introduction 6 Introduction In this section Additional references................................................................................................................................ 6 Features ..................................................................................................
Page 8 - Switch redundancy; Configuration and management
Introduction 8 Switch redundancy In a dual switch configuration, the switches offer several redundancy and failover features. With these features, the network configuration is designed to allow for continued network access to each server blade in case of a component or link failure. The switch redun...
Page 9 - Diagnostic tools; Switch architecture; Port Mapping
Introduction 9 • A text-based, human read/write configuration file provides viewing, printing, and editing capabilities. • A DNS client supports primary and secondary DNS servers. • Any port can be enabled or disabled as desired. • Any switch port can be used to perform switch management and PXE. Di...
Page 10 - Redundant crosslinks; Supported technologies; Layer 2 switching
Introduction 10 ten Gigabit external Ethernet ports and sixteen internal Gigabit Ethernet ports providing connectivity to the blade servers within the enclosure. Redundant crosslinks In a dual switch configuration, the two switches are connected through a single ten gigabit crosslink. This crosslink...
Page 11 - Spanning Tree Protocol; SNMP
Introduction 11 • High availability VRRP Layer 3 switching provides more power, flexibility, and security capabilities to network administrators. Network traffic is managed much more efficiently and broadcast traffic between servers remains within the enclosure. Security features provide added prote...
Page 13 - RADIUS
Introduction 13 RADIUS The switch supports the RADIUS method to authenticate and authorize remote administrators for managing the switch. This method is based on a client/server model. The RAS, the switch, is a client to the back-end database server. A remote user (the remote administrator) interact...
Page 14 - SSH and SCP; Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed on 1 Gigabit ports
Introduction 14 • The accounting attributes of protocol, start_time, stop_time, and elapsed_time. For BBI users, accounting stop records are only sent if the user presses the QUIT button. SSH and SCP SSH and SCP use secure tunnels to encrypt and secure messages between a remote administrator and the...
Page 15 - Redundant images in firmware
Introduction 15 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 16 - Component identification; :10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panel
Component identification 16 Component identification In this section 1:10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panel ................................................................................................ 16 1:10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panel CAUTION: Pressing the Reset button while the Heal...
Page 18 - Installing the switch; Preparing for installation; Default settings
Installing the switch 18 Installing the switch In this section Preparing for installation ......................................................................................................................... 18 Planning the switch configuration ......................................................
Page 19 - Switch security; User, operator, and administrator access rights
Installing the switch 19 • Switch IP settings • VLAN settings • XFP settings • Port names and types • Port trunking settings • Interswitch X-Connect port settings • SNMP settings • User name and password settings • Default access to various management interfaces • NTP settings IMPORTANT: See "Ru...
Page 20 - Manually configuring a switch; Configuring multiple switches; Using scripted CLI commands through Telnet
Installing the switch 20 NOTE: It is recommended to change the default switch passwords after initial configuration and as regularly as required under the network security policies. For more information, see the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference Guide . The default user name and passw...
Page 22 - Accessing the switch
Installing the switch 22 A successful installation is indicated by a green Health LED. If the Health LED is amber or power is not applied to the switch, see the "Troubleshooting" section of the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for more information. Accessing the switch T...
Page 23 - Logging on and configuring the switch
Installing the switch 23 NOTE: If the switch does not obtain the IP address by means of the BOOTP service, access the switch locally and configure the IP address manually. After assigning the IP address to the switch, then access the switch remotely. To access the switch locally: 1. Connect the swit...
Page 24 - Installing XFP transceivers; Supporting software and special considerations
Installing the switch 24 Installing XFP transceivers CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fiber optic cable or the XFP transceiver, do not install or remove fiber-optic XFP transceivers with cables attached. Disconnect all cables from the XFP transceiver before removing or installing an XFP transceiver...
Page 26 - Replacing a switch; Replacing an existing switch
Replacing a switch 26 Replacing a switch In this section Replacing an existing switch .................................................................................................................... 26 Replacing an existing switch CAUTION: Removing the switch from a powered enclosure results in ...
Page 28 - Regulatory compliance notices; Class A equipment; Modifications
Regulatory compliance notices 28 Regulatory compliance notices In this section Class A equipment ................................................................................................................................. 28 Modifications............................................................
Page 29 - European Union regulatory notice; BSMI notice
Regulatory compliance notices 29 European Union regulatory notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) wh...
Page 30 - Korean class A notice
Regulatory compliance notices 30 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 31 - Technical specifications; General specifications
Technical specifications 31 Technical specifications In this section General specifications ............................................................................................................................ 31 Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings..................................
Page 33 - Runtime switching software default settings; General default settings
Technical specifications 33 Port type Port number Port name STP Server 4 Downlink4 Disabled Server 5 Downlink5 Disabled Server 6 Downlink6 Disabled Server 7 Downlink7 Disabled Server 8 Downlink8 Disabled Server 9 Downlink9 Disabled Server 10 Downlink10 Disabled Server 11 Downlink11 Disabled Server 1...
Page 40 - Physical and environmental specifications; Performance specifications
Technical specifications 40 Setting Value SNMPv3 - v1v2only subtree=1, included subtree=1.3.6.1.6.3.15, excluded subtree=1.3.6.1.6.3.16, excluded subtree=1.3.6.1.6.3.18, excluded FTP - port 21 (not configurable) Browser upgrade option Enabled, (not configurable) STP Fast Disabled HTTPS Port Disabled...
Page 42 - Performing a serial download; Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image
Performing a serial download 42 Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 42 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure .................
Page 45 - Serial upgrade of operating system firmware
Performing a serial download 45 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named GbE2c-1- 10G_100.bin : 1. Using the null modem cable, connect the console port of the switch to the serial port of a PC that ...
Page 48 - SNMP MIBs support; MIB overview
SNMP MIBs support 48 SNMP MIBs support In this section MIB overview......................................................................................................................................... 48 SNMP Manager software..........................................................................
Page 49 - Supported MIBs
SNMP MIBs support 49 Supported MIBs The SNMP agent for the switch supports these MIBs: • dot1x.mib • GbE2c-1-10G-L2L3.mib • GbE2c-1-10G-L2L3_cpqhost.mib • GbE2c-1-10G-L2L3_cpqrack.mib • GbE2c-1-10G-L2L3_cpqsinfo.mib • rfc1213.mib • rfc1215.mib • rfc1493.mib • rfc1573.mib • rfc1643.mib • rfc1757.mib ...
Page 51 - Electrostatic discharge; Preventing electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge 51 Electrostatic discharge In this section Preventing electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................. 51 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ...................................
Page 52 - RJ-45 pin specification
RJ-45 pin specification 52 RJ-45 pin specification In this section Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector ....................................................................................................... 52 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter with flow control pin assignment................................
Page 53 - RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter with flow control pin
RJ-45 pin specification 53 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter with flow control pin assignment RJ-45 signals RJ-45 pins DB-9 pins DB-9 signals Request to send (RTS) 1 8 Clear to send (CTS) Data set ready (DSR) 2 Data carrier detect (DCD) 3 Receive data (RxD) 4 3 Transmit data (TxD) Transmit data (TxD) 5 2...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Forgotten administrator user name and password
Troubleshooting 54 Troubleshooting In this section Forgotten administrator user name and password that was configured on the switch ...................................... 54 Health LED on the switch is not on ..............................................................................................
Page 55 - Health LED on the switch stays amber for more than; No link LED appears, even after plugging the; Cannot access the switch serial console interface
Troubleshooting 55 • The server blade enclosure is not powered up. Be sure that the server blade enclosure is powered up and all the power connections are intact. • There is a faulty LED. Check the console to see if the switch is booted. • The switch fuse is blown. Send for repair. Health LED on the...
Page 57 - Password is not accepted by the switch using the; Cannot connect to the switch SNMP interface
Troubleshooting 57 • The setting allowing access to the switch using the Telnet interface is disabled. From the serial console interface, be sure that the Telnet interface is enabled. • The management network address/mask (if used) does not contain the IP address of the management station. From the ...
Page 58 - The port activity LEDs continuously indicate activity; Cannot connect to the switch remotely using the; Cannot enable a port in multiple VLANs while
Troubleshooting 58 The port activity LEDs continuously indicate activity after connecting more than one port to another switch or destination device Action: Because there are multiple links across this device and the destination device, they form loops, which cause broadcast storms. Enable STP for m...
Page 59 - The switch does not let the user enable two adjacent; While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch; file, or after connection the download or upload fails
Troubleshooting 59 The switch does not let the user enable two adjacent ports into two different VLANs while assigning the ports to VLANs Action: The ports are two adjacent ports that are bundled in a Port Trunk. Two ports that are assigned to a Port Trunk cannot be assigned to two different VLANs. ...
Page 60 - XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the; The switch configuration is corrupt; XFP transceiver port is disabled
Troubleshooting 60 o Be sure that a valid configuration file exists on the TFTP server to download to the switch. o On the switch, check the file name configured to download or upload. • The TFTP server was started with a configured directory. The switch must be configured using the full path name, ...
Page 61 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 61 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 65 - Index
Index 65 A accessing the switch serial console interface, troubleshooting 55 additional references 6 architecture 9 Auto-MDI/MDIX 14 auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed 14 B BOOTP server, troubleshooting 56 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) 12 BSMI notice 29 C Canadian notice 28 configuration and man...
