Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
Contents 3 Contents Introduction Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Additional references ............................................................................................
Page 5 - Overview; HP ProLiant; Additional references; Figure 1
Introduction 5 Introduction Overview This user guide provides installation and reference information for the following kits: • HP ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit • HP ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Additional references Once the GbE2 Interconnect Switch is installed, you are...
Page 6 - Figure 2; Features; Enterprise class performance; HP ProLiant Network Adapter
Introduction 6 Figure 2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch and QuadSX Interconnect Module Features The ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch and interconnect modules are designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the num...
Page 7 - Gathers cumulative statistics for Ethernet interfaces
Introduction 7 • Remote Monitoring (RMON) feature, which allows network devices to exchange network monitoring data. RMON performs the following major functions: • Gathers cumulative statistics for Ethernet interfaces • Tracks a history of statistics for Ethernet interfaces • Creates and triggers al...
Page 8 - GbE2 Interconnect Switch redundancy
Introduction 8 GbE2 Interconnect Switch redundancy The ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch offers several redundancy and failover features. With these features, the network configuration can be designed to allow for continued network access to each server blade in case of a component or lin...
Page 9 - Ping and trace route capability
Introduction 9 • Statistic monitoring including port utilization, data packets received/transmitted, port error packets, trunk utilization, and so on • Ping and trace route capability • Remote syslog with support for primary and secondary syslog server • Portable Diagnostic Station option to configu...
Page 10 - GbE2 Interconnect Switch architecture; Figure 3; Ethernet signal connectivity via backplane
Introduction 10 GbE2 Interconnect Switch architecture The ProLiant BL p-Class system provides integrated switching technology for network cable reduction. The following diagram illustrates the Ethernet signal connectivity between server bays and the interconnect bays through the backplane for the p-...
Page 11 - Figure 4
Introduction 11 The following diagram illustrates the Ethernet signal connectivity between server bays and the interconnect bays through the backplane for p-Class server enclosures with enhanced backplane components that support high-density blade servers. Figure 4 Ethernet signal connectivity for s...
Page 12 - HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper utility (hpecm); hpecm; may also be used as an aid to configuration; GbE2 Interconnect Switches; Supported technologies; Layer 2 switching; Ethernet packet framing
Introduction 12 HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper utility (hpecm) The HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper is a utility used to determine the NIC name enumeration and the associated mapping to switch ports. The physical connections between server blade network interface controllers (NICs) and switch ports ...
Page 14 - Store and forward switching scheme
Introduction 14 Interconnect Switch can also be uploaded to a TFTP server, a configuration file can be downloaded into a GbE2 Interconnect Switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings can be saved to the TFTP server. Store and forward switching scheme The GbE2 Interconnect Switch provides a...
Page 15 - The GbE2 Interconnect Switch supports:; Secure Shell and Secure Copy; SCP; XModem
Introduction 15 authenticated using a shared key that is not sent over the network. In addition, the remote administrator passwords are sent encrypted between the TACACS+ client (the switch) and the back-end TACACS+ server. The GbE2 Interconnect Switch supports: • Only standard ASCII inbound login a...
Page 16 - Redundant images in firmware; boot; External components; GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel; Figure 5
Introduction 16 Redundant images in firmware The GbE2 Interconnect Switch can store up to two different software images, called image1 and image2 , as well as boot software, called boot . When you download new software, you are given the ability to specify where it is to be placed: either into image...
Page 17 - Table 1; Figure 6; Table 2; GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel NIC LED assignments
Introduction 17 Table 1 GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel Item Description Status 6 Front panel RJ-45 connector link activity LEDs Green = Link and no activity Green flashing = Link and activity Amber = Port disabled Off = No link 7 Management status LED Flashing = Management session active Off =...
Page 18 - Figure 7; Table 3; GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel NIC LED functions; QuadT2 Interconnect Module panel; Figure 8; QuadT2 Interconnect Module connectors; QuadT2 Interconnect Module connectors
Introduction 18 Figure 7 GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel NIC LED functions Table 3 GbE2 Interconnect Switch front panel NIC LED functions Item LED Description Status 1 Link speed Amber = 1000 Mb/s Green = 100 Mb/s Off = 10 Mb/s 2 Link activity Green = Link and no activity Green flashing = Link ...
Page 19 - Figure 9; Table 5; QuadT2 Interconnect Module LEDs; QuadSX Interconnect Module panel
Introduction 19 Table 4 QuadT2 Interconnect Module connectors Item Description 5 Port 22 RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000 Mb uplink for Switch A 6 Port 21 RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000 Mb uplink for Switch A 7 Port 20 RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000 Mb uplink for Switch A 8 Port 19 RJ-45 connector ...
Page 20 - Table 6; QuadSX Interconnect Module connectors; QuadSX Interconnect Module LEDs; QuadSX Interconnect Module LEDs
Introduction 20 Figure 10 QuadSX Interconnect Module connectors Table 6 QuadSX Interconnect Module connectors Item Description 1 Port 22 LC fiber connector for 1000SX uplink on Switch B 2 Port 21 LC fiber connector for 1000SX uplink on Switch B 3 Port 20 LC fiber connector for 1000SX uplink on Switc...
Page 21 - Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch; HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit option; HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Storage Connectivity; Installation guidelines
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 21 Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch Overview This chapter describes how to set up and install the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switches and the interconnect modules. The setup and installation process includes the ...
Page 22 - place when the module is firmly seated.; Replacing an existing GbE2 Interconnect Switch; Removing a GbE2 Interconnect Switch from a powered enclosure; will; result in the loss of network
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 22 1. Insert the interconnect modules into the bottom-left and bottom-right module bays on the rear side of the server blade enclosure. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the interconnect modules are fully seated. The latch/handle will drop into place when...
Page 23 - HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command; Upgrading from an existing GbE Interconnect Switch
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 23 IMPORTANT: If you are replacing an existing GbE2 Interconnect Switch, or upgrading from a GbE Interconnect Switch, an RJ-45 Patch Panel, or an RJ-45 Patch Panel 2, and you have strict security requirements: Do not cable the GbE2 Interconnect ...
Page 24 - Upgrading from an RJ-45 Patch Panel or RJ-45 Patch Panel 2; Planning the GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration; Default settings
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 24 5. On the rear side of the server blade enclosure, insert the new interconnect module into the bottom-left module bay. 6. On the front side of the server blade enclosure, slide a new GbE2 Interconnect Switch fully into the right interconnect ...
Page 25 - User name and password settings; GbE2 Interconnect Switch security; Creating users with various access levels; User, operator, and administrator access rights; HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch; Table 8; User access levels
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 25 • User name and password settings • Default access to various management interfaces • Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings IMPORTANT: Refer to the “Runtime switching software default settings” appendix for a complete list of default configura...
Page 26 - Manually configuring a GbE2 Interconnect Switch; Using scripted CLI commands through Telnet; Cabling the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 26 Table 8 User access levels User account Description and tasks performed Password Administrator The super user administrator has complete access to all menus, information, and configuration commands on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, including t...
Page 27 - Powering up the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 27 To connect the interconnect modules to the network: 1. Connect your network cables to the interconnect modules. For connector locations, refer to the “QuadT2 Interconnect Module panel” section or “QuadSX Interconnect Module panel” section in ...
Page 28 - Logging on and configuring the GbE2 Interconnect Switch; admin
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 28 2. From a computer connected to the same network, use the IP address to access the GbE2 Interconnect Switch using a Web browser or Telnet application. This allows you to access the GbE2 Interconnect Switch browser-based interface (BBI) or com...
Page 29 - Supporting software and special considerations
Setting up and installing the GbE2 interconnect switch 29 Supporting software and special considerations The following supporting software is available to assist you in configuring and managing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. • Server Blade and Power Management Module Firmware—Provides firmware and in...
Page 30 - Class A equipment
HP ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Regulatory Compliance Notices 30 HP ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Regulatory Compliance Notices Class A equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F...
Page 31 - European Union Regulatory Notice; This product complies with the following EU Directives:; Notice for use in France and Italy
HP ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Regulatory Compliance Notices 31 European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC CE Compliance of this product is valid only if powered with the correc...
Page 35 - Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit.
HP ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Regulatory Compliance Notices 35 BSMI Notice Japanese Notice Korean Notice Laser compliance The fiber optic module contains a laser that is classified as a “Class 1 Laser Product” in accordance with US FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1. The product do...
Page 36 - Technical specifications; Table 9; General specifications
Technical specifications 36 Technical specifications Table 9 General specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX Ethernet IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Prot...
Page 38 - Performance specifications
Technical specifications 38 Table 11 Performance specifications Transmission method Store-and-forward Memory 128MB main, 32MB flash, and 2 MB shared packet buffer memory per GbE2 Interconnect Switch MAC address table size 2K per GbE2 Interconnect Switch Packet forwarding rate 1,488,095 packets per s...
Page 39 - Runtime switching software default settings; Switch A and Switch B: general default settings
Runtime switching software default settings 39 Runtime switching software default settings This section provides the default settings for the GbE2 Interconnect Switch: • Table 12 contains general default settings for both Switch A and Switch B • Table 13 contains port names, VLANs, STP, trunking def...
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Runtime switching software default settings 45 Switch A and Switch B: port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings IMPORTANT: If you have the ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit option with the QuadSX Interconnect Modules, the management interface supports only 1000M/Full and Auto optio...
Page 47 - Performing a serial download; Shift; Xmodem Mode
Performing a serial download 47 Performing a serial download Introduction You can perform a serial download of the new GbE2 Interconnect Switch Operating System firmware, or Boot Code firmware if you want to upgrade a GbE2 Interconnect Switch directly from any existing operating system (OS) or Boot ...
Page 48 - Press; Enter; CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Performing a serial download 48 5. After you see the message displayed in step 4, reconfigure your terminal emulation console with the following parameters. Parameter Value Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 6. Press Enter several times on the keyboard of the PC t...
Page 49 - Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure; Power on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch.; key down and press the
Performing a serial download 49 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure Use the following procedure to perform a serial upgrade of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch Operating System firmware image usually named pGbE2_100.bin . 1. Using the null modem cable, connect the console port of a GbE...
Page 51 - Change your baud rate to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch
Performing a serial download 51 10. After extracting the image, the system prompts you to select which current operating system image (image1 or image2) needs to be updated by the new operating system image. It also provides an option ( n ) not to update any and to quit the update procedure. Dependi...
Page 52 - SNMP MIBs support; SNMP GET; Supported MIBs
SNMP MIBs support 52 SNMP MIBs support Introduction Management and statistics information is stored in the GbE2 Interconnect Switch in the Management Information Base (MIB). The GbE2 Interconnect Switch supports several standard MIBs. Values for MIB objects can be retrieved with any SNMP-based netwo...
Page 53 - Supported traps
SNMP MIBs support 53 • cpqsinfo.mib —Switch identification information • cpqhost.mib —Switch identification information • bt2Network.mib • bt2Physical.mib • bt2Switch.mib • bt2acl.mib • bt2qos.mib • bt2trap.mib • cpqhost.mib • cpqrack.mib • cpqsinfo.mib • dot1x.mib • hpswitchpl.mib • ieee8023ad.mib ...
Page 54 - Supported enterprise SNMP traps
SNMP MIBs support 54 The following are the enterprise SNMP traps supported in the GbE2 Interconnect Switch: Table 14 Supported enterprise SNMP traps Trap name Description bt2SwDefGwUp Signifies that the default gateway is alive. bt2SwDefGwDown Signifies that the default gateway is down. bt2SwDefGwIn...
Page 55 - Safe Mode configuration; software is included as part of the Windows utilities package.; User account information; Other configuration attributes, such as VLAN settings
Safe Mode configuration 55 Safe Mode configuration Introduction GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration files are specified in text format. Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) or Secure Copy (SCP) services can to be used to upload and download these text-based configuration files. When these config...
Page 56 - Safe Mode configuration file templates; Safe Mode configuration file template modification; readme; Applying the Safe Mode template configuration file; Admin
Safe Mode configuration 56 GbE2 Interconnect Switch replacement scenario using a Safe Mode configuration When an in-production GbE2 Interconnect Switch fails: 1. Remove the failed GbE2 Interconnect Switch. 2. Insert the spare GbE2 Interconnect Switch that was previously configured for safe operation...
Page 58 - Electrostatic discharge; Use conductive field service tools.
Electrostatic discharge 58 Electrostatic discharge Overview To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensit...
Page 59 - RJ-45 pin specification; RJ-45 connector pin assignment for gigabit over copper
RJ-45 pin specification 59 RJ-45 pin specification When connecting the HP ProLiant BL p-class GbE2 Interconnect Switch to a switch, bridge, or hub, an Ethernet cable is necessary. The following figure displays the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector for 10/100 Mb/s and Gigabit over Copper ports. Tab...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting; Setting up and accessing
Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting This section provides information on solutions to problems that may occur during the configuration and operation of a ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch. The following tables provide steps to take before calling your service representative. Following are ...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting: Setting up and accessing
Troubleshooting 61 Table 17 Troubleshooting: Setting up and accessing Problem Possible cause Possible solution The RJ-45 connector on the switch or LED is faulty. • After checking and replacing the cable, if no link LED displays, check whether the port is transferring data. If yes, the LED is faulty...
Page 63 - Troubleshooting: Configuring
Troubleshooting 63 Table 18 Troubleshooting: Configuring Problem Possible cause Possible solution After connecting more than one port to another switch or destination device, the port activity LEDs continuously indicate activity. Because there are multiple links across this device and the destinatio...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting: Using a TFTP server
Troubleshooting 64 Table 19 Troubleshooting: Using a TFTP server Problem Possible cause Possible solution The TFTP server is not available to connect to or there is connectivity failure between the switch and TFTP server. • Make sure that the IP address of the TFTP server is correct. • Make sure tha...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting: Upgrading firmware using the serial port
Troubleshooting 65 Table 20 Troubleshooting: Upgrading firmware using the serial port Problem Possible cause Possible solution After forcing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch into the download mode, the console screen displays a message to change the baud rate for your terminal emulation session for XMod...
Page 66 - Index
Index 66 Index A accessing switch: procedure, 27; RADIUS authentication, 14 administrator account password, 26 architecture, switch, 10 B Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP): overview, 14 BSMI regulatory notice, 32, 35 C cabling of switch: procedures, 26; reduction feature, 6, 10 Canadian regulatory notice, ...