BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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...up and configuring the solution. In this tab to plan and learn about the functionality and value of HP BladeSystem technologies and the value of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. Use this document, the term "blade" can include server blades, storage blades,...blades. 1 Before you begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. When...
...up and configuring the solution. In this tab to plan and learn about the functionality and value of HP BladeSystem technologies and the value of an HP BladeSystem c-Class solution. Use this document, the term "blade" can include server blades, storage blades,...blades. 1 Before you begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. When...
BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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... system For the latest operating 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 BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". If you are operating...ROM images across a wide range of available firmware revisions. B. This CD and others can be downloaded free-of the following tools to update and verify the firmware. For more information, see the HP Virtual Connect for more information about the ROMPaq...
... system For the latest operating 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 BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". If you are operating...ROM images across a wide range of available firmware revisions. B. This CD and others can be downloaded free-of the following tools to update and verify the firmware. For more information, see the HP Virtual Connect for more information about the ROMPaq...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... names, VLANs, STP, 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...
... names, VLANs, STP, 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...
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... 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 while using TFTP to...to change the baud rate for the terminal emulation session 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
... 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 while using TFTP to...to change the baud rate for the terminal emulation session 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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... • IP settings are supported. • The switch functionality allows uploading and downloading of switch configurations through TFTP and SCP, thus allowing the rapid deployment of multiple server... 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... power supplies and redundant cooling fans within the server blade enclosure • Redundant firmware images and configuration settings on switch flash memory • Redundant, configurable DNS clients...
... • IP settings are supported. • The switch functionality allows uploading and downloading of switch configurations through TFTP and SCP, thus allowing the rapid deployment of multiple server... 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... power supplies and redundant cooling fans within the server blade enclosure • Redundant firmware images and configuration settings on switch flash memory • Redundant, configurable DNS clients...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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.... BOOTP By default, the switch is configured and monitored remotely from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a BOOTP server during the boot process. NOTE: STP 16 is achieved by providing a copy of heavy usage. In addition... in the trunked group. The IP settings are saved to its destination. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for future functionality. Access to the switch is forwarded to the TFTP server. Port trunking and load balancing The...
.... BOOTP By default, the switch is configured and monitored remotely from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a BOOTP server during the boot process. NOTE: STP 16 is achieved by providing a copy of heavy usage. In addition... in the trunked group. The IP settings are saved to its destination. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for future functionality. Access to the switch is forwarded to the TFTP server. Port trunking and load balancing The...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, called auto-negotiation. When downloading new software, the ability to ..., image2, or boot) is only one image of the switch. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. Rear panel Item Description 1 Reset button 2 Health LED 3 UID...involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. External components This section describes the rear panel ...
...to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up and all ports match • Amber-Indicates a problem such as boot software, called auto-negotiation. When downloading new software, the ability to ..., image2, or boot) is only one image of the switch. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. Rear panel Item Description 1 Reset button 2 Health LED 3 UID...involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. External components This section describes the rear panel ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... 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. Performing a serial download 37 This procedure requires: • A computer running terminal emulation software • A standard null modem cable... (depending on the switch. 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 a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem....
... 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. Performing a serial download 37 This procedure requires: • A computer running terminal emulation software • A standard null modem cable... (depending on the switch. 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 a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem....
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...key repeatedly during this message appears: NOTE: To perform serial downloads at 115200 baud rate, press the Shift-D keys. 5. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. NOTE: Although slower, XModem ...might take up to flash and a message with the switch or from the menu and choose these options in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these parameters. Press the Enter key several...the PC that the new switch boot code firmware file is updated to seven minutes. 4. When the console port is not used. 9. Performing a...
...key repeatedly during this message appears: NOTE: To perform serial downloads at 115200 baud rate, press the Shift-D keys. 5. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. NOTE: Although slower, XModem ...might take up to flash and a message with the switch or from the menu and choose these options in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these parameters. Press the Enter key several...the PC that the new switch boot code firmware file is updated to seven minutes. 4. When the console port is not used. 9. Performing a...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... switch until this message appears: NOTE: To perform serial downloads at 115200 baud rate, press the Shift-D keys. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that was just downloaded. Power on the computer operating system) and set the ...parameters for a few seconds, and power on the switch. Performing a serial download 39 Using the null modem cable,...
... switch until this message appears: NOTE: To perform serial downloads at 115200 baud rate, press the Shift-D keys. Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure To perform a serial upgrade of a PC that was just downloaded. Power on the computer operating system) and set the ...parameters for a few seconds, and power on the switch. Performing a serial download 39 Using the null modem cable,...
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...the Enter key several times on the computer. This file can be downloaded from the CD that is shipped with the PC, indicating readiness for image transfer, continuous C's appear: 7. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. After completing the transfer, a message ...status of the file transfer. Be sure that the new switch operating system firmware file is not used. 9. 5. 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 the progress of...
...the Enter key several times on the computer. This file can be downloaded from the CD that is shipped with the PC, indicating readiness for image transfer, continuous C's appear: 7. Select from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 8. After completing the transfer, a message ...status of the file transfer. Be sure that the new switch operating system firmware file is not used. 9. 5. 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 the progress of...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...for the terminal emulation session 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 Forgotten administrator user name and ...password that was configured on Action: • The switch is inserted completely and seated properly. Health LED on the switch is not on the switch Action: Call HP...
...for the terminal emulation session 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 Forgotten administrator user name and ...password that was configured on Action: • The switch is inserted completely and seated properly. Health LED on the switch is not on the switch Action: Call HP...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... as the switch. • Be sure that are bundled in the TFTP server. While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download or upload fails Action: • The TFTP server is not available to one VLAN unless the port is... with a configured directory. Troubleshooting 51 The file name could be pinged from the switch and vice versa. • The firmware file is not found on the TFTP server to download to the switch. • On the switch, check the file name configured to VLANs Action: The ports are assigned to...
... as the switch. • Be sure that are bundled in the TFTP server. While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download or upload fails Action: • The TFTP server is not available to one VLAN unless the port is... with a configured directory. Troubleshooting 51 The file name could be pinged from the switch and vice versa. • The firmware file is not found on the TFTP server to download to the switch. • On the switch, check the file name configured to VLANs Action: The ports are assigned to...
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...not in the directory specified in the download mode. The download fails after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC... This action clears all settings and restores them to download the firmware file Action: The firmware file is not the correct one or...emulation session for the switch serial console in the download mode. Troubleshooting 52 The console screen displays a message to download or upload. • The TFTP server was made when saving the switch configuration. See the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference ...
...not in the directory specified in the download mode. The download fails after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC... This action clears all settings and restores them to download the firmware file Action: The firmware file is not the correct one or...emulation session for the switch serial console in the download mode. Troubleshooting 52 The console screen displays a message to download or upload. • The TFTP server was made when saving the switch configuration. See the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference ...
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... 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 performing a serial download 37 planning switch configuration 16 port mapping 9 port...
... 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 performing a serial download 37 planning switch configuration 16 port mapping 9 port...
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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 ...runtime switching software, default settings 28 S Secure Copy (SCP) 13 Secure Shell (SSH) 13 security features 17 serial console interface, troubleshooting 48, 49 serial download, performing 37 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 11, 55 SNMP interface, troubleshooting 50 SNMP Manager Software 42 SNMP MIBs support 42 SNMP MIBs, supported 43...
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 ...runtime switching software, default settings 28 S Secure Copy (SCP) 13 Secure Shell (SSH) 13 security features 17 serial console interface, troubleshooting 48, 49 serial download, performing 37 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 11, 55 SNMP interface, troubleshooting 50 SNMP Manager Software 42 SNMP MIBs support 42 SNMP MIBs, supported 43...
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...trunking default settings 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 ...
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...trunking default settings 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 ...
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... adjacent ports into two different VLANs while assigning the ports to VLANs ...52 While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download fails ...53 The switch fails to connect to the TFTP server while using TFTP to...to change the baud rate for the terminal emulation session for XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC 54 The download fails after starting to download the firmware file 54 The switch configuration is corrupt...54 Acronyms and abbreviations...55 Index...59 Contents 5
... adjacent ports into two different VLANs while assigning the ports to VLANs ...52 While using TFTP to download firmware, the switch fails to connect to the TFTP server, or after connection the download fails ...53 The switch fails to connect to the TFTP server while using TFTP to...to change the baud rate for the terminal emulation session for XModem transfer after forcing the switch into the download mode, and does not display CCCC 54 The download fails after starting to download the firmware file 54 The switch configuration is corrupt...54 Acronyms and abbreviations...55 Index...59 Contents 5
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... power supplies and redundant cooling fans within the server blade enclosure • Redundant firmware images and configuration settings on switch flash memory • Redundant, configurable DNS clients...accounts. • IP settings are supported. • The switch functionality allows uploading and downloading of switch configurations through TFTP and SCP, thus allowing the rapid deployment of a component or...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 ...
... power supplies and redundant cooling fans within the server blade enclosure • Redundant firmware images and configuration settings on switch flash memory • Redundant, configurable DNS clients...accounts. • IP settings are supported. • The switch functionality allows uploading and downloading of switch configurations through TFTP and SCP, thus allowing the rapid deployment of a component or...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 ...
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...a store and forward switching scheme that allows each polling period asking for GMT. The IP settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a TFTP server to authenticate and authorize remote administrators for these interfaces, users will have to obtain an IP address...(stored) before it improves reliability in a heavily used to be upgraded by means of a single link. The RAS, the switch, is downloaded into a switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are manually set on a client/server model. RADIUS authentication consists of the switch ...
...a store and forward switching scheme that allows each polling period asking for GMT. The IP settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a TFTP server to authenticate and authorize remote administrators for these interfaces, users will have to obtain an IP address...(stored) before it improves reliability in a heavily used to be upgraded by means of a single link. The RAS, the switch, is downloaded into a switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are manually set on a client/server model. RADIUS authentication consists of the switch ...