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...can include server blades, storage blades, or workstation blades. 1 Before you begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). When unpacking, be sure to locate all hard copy installation instructions. .... Research and develop a solution To begin A. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. Maintenance and troubleshooting information are provided. C.
...can include server blades, storage blades, or workstation blades. 1 Before you begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). When unpacking, be sure to locate all hard copy installation instructions. .... Research and develop a solution To begin A. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. Maintenance and troubleshooting information are provided. C.
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... system support information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/documentation). 5 Firmware Management To determine recommended updates and download the latest firmware, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". A. Install...
... system support information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/documentation). 5 Firmware Management To determine recommended updates and download the latest firmware, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". A. Install...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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Replacing and upgrading the switch 22 Replacing an existing switch ...22 Regulatory compliance notices ...24 Class A equipment ...24 Modifications...24 Cables ...24 Canadian notice ...24 European... trunking default settings 34 Physical and environmental specifications 35 Performance specifications ...35 Performing a serial download ...37 Introduction ...37 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 37 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 39 SNMP MIBs support ...42 MIB overview...42 SNMP Manager software...42 Supported MIBs ...43 Supported traps ...43 Electrostatic...
Replacing and upgrading the switch 22 Replacing an existing switch ...22 Regulatory compliance notices ...24 Class A equipment ...24 Modifications...24 Cables ...24 Canadian notice ...24 European... trunking default settings 34 Physical and environmental specifications 35 Performance specifications ...35 Performing a serial download ...37 Introduction ...37 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 37 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 39 SNMP MIBs support ...42 MIB overview...42 SNMP Manager software...42 Supported MIBs ...43 Supported traps ...43 Electrostatic...
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... to its destination. A link failure within the group causes the network traffic to be upgraded by means of that specific network as temperature and fan failure traps. SNMP The switch ...BOOTP server during the boot process. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network packet analyzers to use 802.1q tagging. Port mirroring The..., the switch supports various environmental traps such as a restricted management network address/mask. Firmware images of one or multiple ports (source ports) to only management stations that is ...
... to its destination. A link failure within the group causes the network traffic to be upgraded by means of that specific network as temperature and fan failure traps. SNMP The switch ...BOOTP server during the boot process. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network packet analyzers to use 802.1q tagging. Port mirroring The..., the switch supports various environmental traps such as a restricted management network address/mask. Firmware images of one or multiple ports (source ports) to only management stations that is ...
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.... External components This section describes the rear panel of the network using low-level signaling techniques to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, called boot. Rear panel... is only one image of the new software and the option to revert back to select compatible Ethernet speeds. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Introduction 14 For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. through a procedure called...
.... External components This section describes the rear panel of the network using low-level signaling techniques to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, called boot. Rear panel... is only one image of the new software and the option to revert back to select compatible Ethernet speeds. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Introduction 14 For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. through a procedure called...
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... and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. The switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. When planning the configuration, consider the default settings for example, ...controls all downlink and uplink ports are disabled. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is determined by allowing use of the NICs on matching ports between the server and the...
... and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. The switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. When planning the configuration, consider the default settings for example, ...controls all downlink and uplink ports are disabled. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is determined by allowing use of the NICs on matching ports between the server and the...
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... with the bus bar and power bus boxes) into the cable bracket (1). 4. Gather the network cables for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Installing the switch 21 See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42)" for more information on the... HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). To connect the switch to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager.
... with the bus bar and power bus boxes) into the cable bracket (1). 4. Gather the network cables for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Installing the switch 21 See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42)" for more information on the... HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). To connect the switch to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager.
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Setting Value SNMP Authentication Traps SNMP Link Up/Down Traps Security IP Network/Mask TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number Firmware upgrade Configuration file from TFTP server Configuration file to TFTP server PING tool Trace Route tools Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Data Bit Serial Port ...
Setting Value SNMP Authentication Traps SNMP Link Up/Down Traps Security IP Network/Mask TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number Firmware upgrade Configuration file from TFTP server Configuration file to TFTP server PING tool Trace Route tools Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Data Bit Serial Port ...
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...; A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector • A switch OS firmware and/or boot code images Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. Using the null modem, connect the... Performing a serial download 37 Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ...37 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 37 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 39 Introduction Perform a serial download of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application ...
...; A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector • A switch OS firmware and/or boot code images Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. Using the null modem, connect the... Performing a serial download 37 Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ...37 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 37 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 39 Introduction Perform a serial download of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application ...
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The switch boots with the new version of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Power on the computer operating system) and set the parameters for a few seconds, and power on the switch. Performing a... wait for terminal emulation console: Parameter Baud rate Value 9600 Data bits Parity Stop bits 8 None 1 Flow control None 3. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of the boot code image that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. Using the null modem cable, connect the console port of Microsoft Windows...
The switch boots with the new version of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Power on the computer operating system) and set the parameters for a few seconds, and power on the switch. Performing a... wait for terminal emulation console: Parameter Baud rate Value 9600 Data bits Parity Stop bits 8 None 1 Flow control None 3. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of the boot code image that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. Using the null modem cable, connect the console port of Microsoft Windows...
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... 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 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) 11 BSMI notice 25 C cabling the switch 21 configuration and management...the switch 16 J jumbo frames 13 L laser compliance 26 Layer 2 switching 10 link LED, troubleshooting 48 load balancing 11 logging on to the switch 20 N Network Time Protocol (NTP) 12 O operating system firmware, performing a serial upgrade 39 overview, product 6 P password, troubleshooting 47, 49 ...
... 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 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) 11 BSMI notice 25 C cabling the switch 21 configuration and management...the switch 16 J jumbo frames 13 L laser compliance 26 Layer 2 switching 10 link LED, troubleshooting 48 load balancing 11 logging on to the switch 20 N Network Time Protocol (NTP) 12 O operating system firmware, performing a serial upgrade 39 overview, product 6 P password, troubleshooting 47, 49 ...
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R rear panel components 14 redundancy 8, 9, 10, 14 redundant crosslinks 9 redundant images in firmware 14 redundant paths to server bays 10 regulatory compliance notices 24, 25 Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) 12 replacing the switch 22 RJ-... specifications 27 Telnet, troubleshooting 49 Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) 12 TFTP, troubleshooting 51 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 11 troubleshooting 47 U upgrading the switch 22 V VLANs, troubleshooting 51 X XModem 13 Index 58
R rear panel components 14 redundancy 8, 9, 10, 14 redundant crosslinks 9 redundant images in firmware 14 redundant paths to server bays 10 regulatory compliance notices 24, 25 Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) 12 replacing the switch 22 RJ-... specifications 27 Telnet, troubleshooting 49 Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) 12 TFTP, troubleshooting 51 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 11 troubleshooting 47 U upgrading the switch 22 V VLANs, troubleshooting 51 X XModem 13 Index 58
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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Accessing the switch...20 Logging on and configuring the switch ...21 Installing SFP transceivers ...21 Supporting software and special considerations 22 Replacing a switch...23 Replacing an existing switch ...23 Regulatory compliance notices ...35 Physical and environmental specifications 36 Performance specifications ...36 Performing a serial download ...38 Introduction ...38 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 38 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 40 SNMP MIBs support ...43 MIB overview...43 SNMP Manager software...43 Supported MIBs ...44 Supported traps...
Accessing the switch...20 Logging on and configuring the switch ...21 Installing SFP transceivers ...21 Supporting software and special considerations 22 Replacing a switch...23 Replacing an existing switch ...23 Regulatory compliance notices ...35 Physical and environmental specifications 36 Performance specifications ...36 Performing a serial download ...38 Introduction ...38 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 38 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 40 SNMP MIBs support ...43 MIB overview...43 SNMP Manager software...43 Supported MIBs ...44 Supported traps...
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...server, a configuration file is downloaded into a switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a TFTP server to the remaining links in the trunked group. Packets that cannot be buffered (stored) before it improves reliability in... RADIUS server are configurable from a BOOTP server during the boot process. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be dropped in a heavily used to be upgraded by means of : • A protocol with a frame format that utilizes UDP over the network. RADIUS ...
...server, a configuration file is downloaded into a switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a TFTP server to the remaining links in the trunked group. Packets that cannot be buffered (stored) before it improves reliability in... RADIUS server are configurable from a BOOTP server during the boot process. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be dropped in a heavily used to be upgraded by means of : • A protocol with a frame format that utilizes UDP over the network. RADIUS ...
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... Ethernet ports are configured on the switch. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that enables connection between a straightthrough cable and a crossover cable unimportant. For efficient multicast traffic management, the IGMP Filtering option is activated. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where... software images, called boot. Auto-negotiation involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. and Version 2-based IGMP Snooping are supported. Both...
... Ethernet ports are configured on the switch. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that enables connection between a straightthrough cable and a crossover cable unimportant. For efficient multicast traffic management, the IGMP Filtering option is activated. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where... software images, called boot. Auto-negotiation involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. and Version 2-based IGMP Snooping are supported. Both...
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... and the associated mapping of NIC interfaces to the network. Installing the switch 16 SFP transceiver ports have priority over the RJ-45 ports. The switch does not affect ... Ethernet connector) to connect the server blade enclosure to switch ports. The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases. This allows a user to enable the functionality of the NICs on the server. ... switch...20 Logging on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that ...
... and the associated mapping of NIC interfaces to the network. Installing the switch 16 SFP transceiver ports have priority over the RJ-45 ports. The switch does not affect ... Ethernet connector) to connect the server blade enclosure to switch ports. The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases. This allows a user to enable the functionality of the NICs on the server. ... switch...20 Logging on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that ...
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... settings. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that has no security or privacy implications, such as needed... • Default access to the switch management features used for a complete list of future firmware upgrade releases. Operators have been implemented on page 29)" for daily switch operations. NOTE: Port 19... is rebooted/reset. These changes will be changed on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The Onboard Administrator module controls all ports for read...
... settings. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that has no security or privacy implications, such as needed... • Default access to the switch management features used for a complete list of future firmware upgrade releases. Operators have been implemented on page 29)" for daily switch operations. NOTE: Port 19... is rebooted/reset. These changes will be changed on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The Onboard Administrator module controls all ports for read...
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...plugs from the fiber-optic SFP transceiver or the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic cable until you are available on the chassis. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver. The plugs and caps protect the SFP transceiver ports and cables from HP. 3. Attach...future use with cables attached because of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Do not remove and insert SFP transceivers more often than is available for use . CAUTION: Do not install or remove fiber-optic SFP transceivers with Linux operating systems. The utilities package ...
...plugs from the fiber-optic SFP transceiver or the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic cable until you are available on the chassis. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver. The plugs and caps protect the SFP transceiver ports and cables from HP. 3. Attach...future use with cables attached because of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Do not remove and insert SFP transceivers more often than is available for use . CAUTION: Do not install or remove fiber-optic SFP transceivers with Linux operating systems. The utilities package ...
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Setting Value SNMP Authentication Traps SNMP Link Up/Down Traps Security IP Network/Mask TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number Firmware upgrade Configuration file from TFTP server Configuration file to TFTP server PING tool Trace Route tools Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Data Bit Serial Port ...
Setting Value SNMP Authentication Traps SNMP Link Up/Down Traps Security IP Network/Mask TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number Firmware upgrade Configuration file from TFTP server Configuration file to TFTP server PING tool Trace Route tools Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Data Bit Serial Port ...
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... software • A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector • A switch OS firmware and/or boot code images Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure To perform a serial upgrade of the switch operating system firmware, or boot code firmware if upgrading a switch directly from any existing OS or boot code images. Performing a serial download In...
... software • A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector • A switch OS firmware and/or boot code images Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure To perform a serial upgrade of the switch operating system firmware, or boot code firmware if upgrading a switch directly from any existing OS or boot code images. Performing a serial download In...