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...Solution. This tab also includes useful links to locate all hard copy installation instructions. When unpacking, be sure to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. The website includes the following : o The printed rack template... 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). Unpack the system The enclosure and components ship with hard copy ...
...Solution. This tab also includes useful links to locate all hard copy installation instructions. When unpacking, be sure to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. The website includes the following : o The printed rack template... 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). Unpack the system The enclosure and components ship with hard copy ...
BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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..., use an offline utility such as ROMPaq to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a wide range 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... section 7, "Management software (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates). For customized configuration or advanced port mapping, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". If you are operating the enclosure in a...
..., use an offline utility such as ROMPaq to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a wide range 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... section 7, "Management software (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates). For customized configuration or advanced port mapping, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". If you are operating the enclosure in a...
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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... as temperature and fan failure traps. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be upgraded by means of heavy usage. The IP settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a BOOTP server during the boot process. To secure the management interface...single link. The switch is configured as a restricted management network address/mask. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network packet analyzers to view the traffic moving through the switch by configuring the address/mask of the ...
... as temperature and fan failure traps. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be upgraded by means of heavy usage. The IP settings are also manually configured by downloading a new firmware file from a BOOTP server during the boot process. To secure the management interface...single link. The switch is configured as a restricted management network address/mask. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for network packet analyzers to view the traffic moving through the switch by configuring the address/mask of the ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...into image1, load the new image software into image1, image2, or boot) is only one image of the new software and the option to revert back to be placed (into image2. External components This section describes the rear panel of the network using low-level ...of the switch. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. Redundant images in image1, if needed. This allows a test of boot supported. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that has two images, there is activated. Introduction...
...into image1, load the new image software into image1, image2, or boot) is only one image of the new software and the option to revert back to be placed (into image2. External components This section describes the rear panel of the network using low-level ...of the switch. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. Redundant images in image1, if needed. This allows a test of boot supported. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that has two images, there is activated. Introduction...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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By default, the X-connect ports (17 and 18) are enabled on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases. This allows a user to the Onboard Administrator module for connection to enable the functionality of the NICs on the server...the server operating system, and what NICs 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 NIC interfaces to configure each switch manually or configure multiple switches ...
By default, the X-connect ports (17 and 18) are enabled on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases. This allows a user to the Onboard Administrator module for connection to enable the functionality of the NICs on the server...the server operating system, and what NICs 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 NIC interfaces to configure each switch manually or configure multiple switches ...
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... and documentation for switch management. • Firmware Upgrade Smart Component (for Microsoft Windows only)-Provides quick and easy installation of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Connect the network... cables to the network: 1. A SoftPaq is available to use with the bus bar and power bus boxes) into the cable bracket (1). 4. To connect the switch to the switch. 2. Tighten the thumbscrew to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP...
... and documentation for switch management. • Firmware Upgrade Smart Component (for Microsoft Windows only)-Provides quick and easy installation of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Connect the network... cables to the network: 1. A SoftPaq is available to use with the bus bar and power bus boxes) into the cable bracket (1). 4. To connect the switch to the switch. 2. Tighten the thumbscrew to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP...
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 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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...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. Start HyperTerminal (part of the switch boot code...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 Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (depending on the switch. Power on the computer operating ...
...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. Start HyperTerminal (part of the switch boot code...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 Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (depending on the switch. Power on the computer operating ...
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...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 the boot code image that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. The switch boots with the new version of the... switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Hold down the Shift key and press the D key repeatedly ...
...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 the boot code image that supports XModem/1K XModem. 2. The switch boots with the new version of the... switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin: 1. Hold down the Shift key and press the D key repeatedly ...
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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...
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...causes the network traffic to be directed to a primary NTP server in each packet to be upgraded by means of the serial interface. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be buffered (stored) before it improves reliability in this method creates latency, it is...improves reliability since load balancing is a client to obtain an IP address from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are obtained through NTP. Firmware images of remote administrators Introduction 12 BOOTP By default, the switch is downloaded into a switch from a BOOTP server during the boot process....
...causes the network traffic to be directed to a primary NTP server in each packet to be upgraded by means of the serial interface. TFTP support TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be buffered (stored) before it improves reliability in this method creates latency, it is...improves reliability since load balancing is a client to obtain an IP address from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are obtained through NTP. Firmware images of remote administrators Introduction 12 BOOTP By default, the switch is downloaded into a switch from a BOOTP server during the boot process....
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...images in image1, if needed. For efficient multicast traffic management, the IGMP Filtering option is the component of the new software and the option to revert back to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up to -MDIX connections use crossover twisted pair cabling. Jumbo... assemble packets into jumbo frames as boot software, called auto-negotiation. and Version 2-based IGMP Snooping are MDI/MDI crossover capable. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Both Version 1- In addition, auto detection of the multicast router port and manual configuration...
...images in image1, if needed. For efficient multicast traffic management, the IGMP Filtering option is the component of the new software and the option to revert back to the original image stored in firmware The switch stores up to -MDIX connections use crossover twisted pair cabling. Jumbo... assemble packets into jumbo frames as boot software, called auto-negotiation. and Version 2-based IGMP Snooping are MDI/MDI crossover capable. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Both Version 1- In addition, auto detection of the multicast router port and manual configuration...
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... for other considerations. For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on and configuring the switch...21 Installing SFP transceivers ...21 Supporting software and special considerations 22 Planning the switch...module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is determined by allowing use of the NICs on the server. The switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. By default, the X-...
... for other considerations. For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on and configuring the switch...21 Installing SFP transceivers ...21 Supporting software and special considerations 22 Planning the switch...module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is determined by allowing use of the NICs on the server. The switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of future firmware upgrade releases. By default, the X-...
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on matching ports between the server and the interconnect bay. Nothing can only effect temporary changes on the switch. Users can display information that is selected and enables all port enabling. These changes will be changed on page 29)" for a complete list of future firmware upgrade... features used for daily switch operations. 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 to the management interface by...
...HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on matching ports between the server and the interconnect bay. Nothing can only effect temporary changes on the switch. Users can display information that is selected and enables all port enabling. These changes will be changed on page 29)" for a complete list of future firmware upgrade... features used for daily switch operations. 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 to the management interface by...
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... documentation, and the SoftPaq listed above, are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP transceiver ports and cables from the fiber-optic cable until you are available on the chassis. Installing the switch 22 Disconnect all cables before removing or ...only)-Provides quick and easy installation of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. A SoftPaq is available for future use with cables attached because of the potential damage to a bare metal surface on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Remove the dust cap ...
... documentation, and the SoftPaq listed above, are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP transceiver ports and cables from the fiber-optic cable until you are available on the chassis. Installing the switch 22 Disconnect all cables before removing or ...only)-Provides quick and easy installation of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. A SoftPaq is available for future use with cables attached because of the potential damage to a bare metal surface on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Remove the dust cap ...
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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. Performing a serial download 38 Using the...9600 8 None 1 None 3. Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ...38 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 38 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 40 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. Performing a serial download 38 Using the...9600 8 None 1 None 3. Performing a serial download In this section Introduction ...38 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure 38 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure 40 Introduction Perform a serial download of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (...