Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers, 3rd edition
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Physical-layer abstraction: HP Virtual Connect solution Virtual Connect is a physical-layer machine abstraction technology that Virtual Connect manages includes the server's LAN and SAN connectivity settings, Virtual Connect network assignments, managed MAC addresses ...of interconnect modules for Ethernet and Fibre Channel and includes embedded software for each virtual machine, and uses a software implementation of Figure 4). With firmware version 1.31 and later, the embedded Virtual Connect Manager abstracts the server connection and network node ID/address (MAC and WWN) also in the...
Physical-layer abstraction: HP Virtual Connect solution Virtual Connect is a physical-layer machine abstraction technology that Virtual Connect manages includes the server's LAN and SAN connectivity settings, Virtual Connect network assignments, managed MAC addresses ...of interconnect modules for Ethernet and Fibre Channel and includes embedded software for each virtual machine, and uses a software implementation of Figure 4). With firmware version 1.31 and later, the embedded Virtual Connect Manager abstracts the server connection and network node ID/address (MAC and WWN) also in the...
Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers, 3rd edition
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...SupportManual/c00814156/c00814156.pdf. 8 Figure 4. With Virtual Connect firmware releases of v1.31and later, customers can reflect new levels of mobility and flexibility of Virtual Connect, see the technology brief titled ―HP Virtual Connect technology implementation for a physical or a virtual...For a more information about Virtual Connect technology, see the paper titled ―HP Virtual Connect: Common Myths, misperceptions, and objections‖ available at http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01598869/c01598869.pdf. With the server identity being...
...SupportManual/c00814156/c00814156.pdf. 8 Figure 4. With Virtual Connect firmware releases of v1.31and later, customers can reflect new levels of mobility and flexibility of Virtual Connect, see the technology brief titled ―HP Virtual Connect technology implementation for a physical or a virtual...For a more information about Virtual Connect technology, see the paper titled ―HP Virtual Connect: Common Myths, misperceptions, and objections‖ available at http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01598869/c01598869.pdf. With the server identity being...
BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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...• Plan your Solution. This tab provides procedures for completing a quick installation or for executing a comprehensive installation of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. This tab also includes useful links to select the optimal BladeSystem solution. • Install your Solution. ...documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. The website includes the following : o The printed ...
...• Plan your Solution. This tab provides procedures for completing a quick installation or for executing a comprehensive installation of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. This tab also includes useful links to select the optimal BladeSystem solution. • Install your Solution. ...documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. The website includes the following : o The printed ...
BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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... system and provides a choice (if more than one of the following tools to verify and update the firmware: • HP Smart Update Manager The HP Smart Update Manager utility is pre-installed, proceed to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a ... 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). For more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on...
... system and provides a choice (if more than one of the following tools to verify and update the firmware: • HP Smart Update Manager The HP Smart Update Manager utility is pre-installed, proceed to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a ... 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). For more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on...
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide
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...cause inaccurate or incomplete information to the CLI. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Log in to display in HP SIM and Onboard Administrator. Remove the midplane assembly from the rear cage. After replacing the midplane or power module, complete ...the following procedure requires Onboard Administrator Firmware 2.51 or later. Removal and replacement procedures 54 If you replaced the power module only, proceed to step 4. 2. IMPORTANT: Be...
...cause inaccurate or incomplete information to the CLI. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Log in to display in HP SIM and Onboard Administrator. Remove the midplane assembly from the rear cage. After replacing the midplane or power module, complete ...the following procedure requires Onboard Administrator Firmware 2.51 or later. Removal and replacement procedures 54 If you replaced the power module only, proceed to step 4. 2. IMPORTANT: Be...
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Insight Display illuminates blue because the enclosure UID takes priority over the alert. Pressing any button on driver and firmware updates, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/blades/). The Enclosure Health icon is displayed in red or yellow on the bottom left corner of... Insight Display background flashes amber, indicating an error or alert condition exists. For information on the Insight Display reactivates the screen. HP BladeSystem Insight Display Insight Display overview The Insight Display enables the rack technician to the Enclosure Health icon and press OK. To ...
... Insight Display illuminates blue because the enclosure UID takes priority over the alert. Pressing any button on driver and firmware updates, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/blades/). The Enclosure Health icon is displayed in red or yellow on the bottom left corner of... Insight Display background flashes amber, indicating an error or alert condition exists. For information on the Insight Display reactivates the screen. HP BladeSystem Insight Display Insight Display overview The Insight Display enables the rack technician to the Enclosure Health icon and press OK. To ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... ...8 Diagnostic tools...9 Switch architecture ...9 Port Mapping...9 Dual switches...9 Redundant crosslinks ...9 Redundant paths to server bays ...10 Supported technologies...10 Layer 2 switching ...10 IEEE 802.1 Q-based VLAN...10 Spanning Tree Protocol ...10 SNMP...11 Port mirroring...11 Port trunking and load balancing......IGMP Snooping ...13 Jumbo frames...13 Auto-MDI/MDIX ...13 Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed 13 Redundant images in firmware ...14 External components...14 Rear panel...14 Connectors ...15 Installing the switch ...16 Planning the switch configuration ...16 Default ...
... ...8 Diagnostic tools...9 Switch architecture ...9 Port Mapping...9 Dual switches...9 Redundant crosslinks ...9 Redundant paths to server bays ...10 Supported technologies...10 Layer 2 switching ...10 IEEE 802.1 Q-based VLAN...10 Spanning Tree Protocol ...10 SNMP...11 Port mirroring...11 Port trunking and load balancing......IGMP Snooping ...13 Jumbo frames...13 Auto-MDI/MDIX ...13 Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed 13 Redundant images in firmware ...14 External components...14 Rear panel...14 Connectors ...15 Installing the switch ...16 Planning the switch configuration ...16 Default ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... 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 discharge...
... 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 discharge...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... does not let the user enable two adjacent ports into two different VLANs while assigning the ports to VLANs ...51 While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download fails ...51 The switch fails to connect to the TFTP server... for XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC 52 The download fails after starting to download the firmware file 52 The switch configuration is corrupt...52 Acronyms and abbreviations...53 Index...57 Contents 5
... does not let the user enable two adjacent ports into two different VLANs while assigning the ports to VLANs ...51 While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download fails ...51 The switch fails to connect to the TFTP server... for XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC 52 The download fails after starting to download the firmware file 52 The switch configuration is corrupt...52 Acronyms and abbreviations...53 Index...57 Contents 5
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... failover features. • Port Fast Forwarding that allows a port that eliminates potential problems caused by an NTP server. • Two firmware images, either of which can be selected to tolerate a switch or port malfunction • Redundant data path Gigabit Ethernet cross connections between...each of a component or link failure. The switch redundancy and failover features include: • Up to eight separate switches per one HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure • Five Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, per switch, for failover with Cisco® PVST+ and Cisco...
... failover features. • Port Fast Forwarding that allows a port that eliminates potential problems caused by an NTP server. • Two firmware images, either of which can be selected to tolerate a switch or port malfunction • Redundant data path Gigabit Ethernet cross connections between...each of a component or link failure. The switch redundancy and failover features include: • Up to eight separate switches per one HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure • Five Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, per switch, for failover with Cisco® PVST+ and Cisco...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...boot process • Switch port mirroring • Switch LED panel displaying per port status and speed • System, management, and option compatibility status LEDs • Rear panel reset power switch and DB-9 management serial port • Statistic monitoring including port utilization, data ...• Ability to the network ports on the back of the NICs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Diagnostic tools The hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools that are connected through redundant Gigabit crosslinks. Port Mapping For detailed port ...
...boot process • Switch port mirroring • Switch LED panel displaying per port status and speed • System, management, and option compatibility status LEDs • Rear panel reset power switch and DB-9 management serial port • Statistic monitoring including port utilization, data ...• Ability to the network ports on the back of the NICs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Diagnostic tools The hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools that are connected through redundant Gigabit crosslinks. Port Mapping For detailed port ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...switch also provides IEEE 802.1s-based MSTP and IEEE 802.1w-based RSTP. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. In addition, the switch supports various environmental traps such as a single logical ... settings are supported per VLAN. While this method creates latency, it is currently being passed through the switch by downloading a new firmware file from an SNMP-based network management station. Sixteen spanning tree domains are saved to be directed to the mirror port. The ...
...switch also provides IEEE 802.1s-based MSTP and IEEE 802.1w-based RSTP. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. In addition, the switch supports various environmental traps such as a single logical ... settings are supported per VLAN. While this method creates latency, it is currently being passed through the switch by downloading a new firmware file from an SNMP-based network management station. Sixteen spanning tree domains are saved to be directed to the mirror port. The ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... the new image software into image1, image2, or boot) is activated. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where it is only.... Auto-negotiation was originally developed to make the migration from traditional Ethernet to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, ... involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier.
... the new image software into image1, image2, or boot) is activated. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where it is only.... Auto-negotiation was originally developed to make the migration from traditional Ethernet to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, ... involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier.
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. 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...the switch...20 Cabling the switch...21 Supporting software and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. Default settings The switch ships with a VID equal to the network. The Onboard Administrator module controls...
... switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. 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...the switch...20 Cabling the switch...21 Supporting software and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. Default settings The switch ships with a VID equal to the network. The Onboard Administrator module controls...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Tighten the thumbscrew to the switch. 2. A SoftPaq is available to assist in configuring and managing the switch. • Server Blade and Power Management Module Firmware-Provides firmware and installation instructions required for proper rack location operation. •... monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager. See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42)" for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Gather the network cables for...
... (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Tighten the thumbscrew to the switch. 2. A SoftPaq is available to assist in configuring and managing the switch. • Server Blade and Power Management Module Firmware-Provides firmware and installation instructions required for proper rack location operation. •... monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager. See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42)" for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Gather the network cables for...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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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 ...
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 ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...Parameter Baud rate Date bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Value 9600 8 None 1 None 3. Start HyperTerminal (part of the switch boot code firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_b_100.bin: 1. Using the null modem, connect the console port of the switch to the serial port 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 this section Introduction ...37 Serial...
...Parameter Baud rate Date bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Value 9600 8 None 1 None 3. Start HyperTerminal (part of the switch boot code firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_b_100.bin: 1. Using the null modem, connect the console port of the switch to the serial port 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 this section Introduction ...37 Serial...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... downloads at 57600 baud rate, press the Shift-F keys. After the message in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these options in the Send File window: The Send File window displays progress of the file transfer. Press the Enter key several times on the PC that... the new switch boot code firmware file is successfully communicating with the switch or from the menu and choose these parameters. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. Do not power cycle the switch during the ...
... downloads at 57600 baud rate, press the Shift-F keys. After the message in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these options in the Send File window: The Send File window displays progress of the file transfer. Press the Enter key several times on the PC that... the new switch boot code firmware file is successfully communicating with the switch or from the menu and choose these parameters. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. Do not power cycle the switch during the ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...the D key repeatedly during the Memory Test, until the message: "Change your baud rate to the serial port of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Change the baud rate to 9600 and power off the switch until this message appears: NOTE: To ... switch to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch," is displayed, otherwise, the switch will be inoperable. 10. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that was just downloaded. CAUTION: Do not power off the switch, wait for terminal emulation console...
...the D key repeatedly during the Memory Test, until the message: "Change your baud rate to the serial port of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Change the baud rate to 9600 and power off the switch until this message appears: NOTE: To ... switch to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch," is displayed, otherwise, the switch will be inoperable. 10. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that was just downloaded. CAUTION: Do not power off the switch, wait for terminal emulation console...
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...in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these options in the Send File window: The Send File window displays the progress of the switch. Be sure that the new switch operating system firmware file is available on the PC that is connected to be ...updated by another message displaying the status of image extraction. Performing a serial download 40 5. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. Do not...
...in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these options in the Send File window: The Send File window displays the progress of the switch. Be sure that the new switch operating system firmware file is available on the PC that is connected to be ...updated by another message displaying the status of image extraction. Performing a serial download 40 5. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. Do not...