ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview
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... Controller for ProLiant BL e-Class and p-Class systems that provides a very economical solution to load balancing and traffic management between multiple server blades that reside in -band access to the GbE Interconnect Kit from several network vendors including Cisco, F5, Nortel, and others. Layer 7 switches and network load balancing appliances are pre-installed in a single to the server blade enclosure. Users can be disabled, enabled, configured, and monitored on both e-Class and p-Class. no additional software...
... Controller for ProLiant BL e-Class and p-Class systems that provides a very economical solution to load balancing and traffic management between multiple server blades that reside in -band access to the GbE Interconnect Kit from several network vendors including Cisco, F5, Nortel, and others. Layer 7 switches and network load balancing appliances are pre-installed in a single to the server blade enclosure. Users can be disabled, enabled, configured, and monitored on both e-Class and p-Class. no additional software...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview
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... multicast traffic is possible. Filtering of the p-Class server blades and interconnect switches. The maximum number of access. • Specify the IP-based management stations that displays the link speed and activity status for each switch. • Set a user interface idle time-out period. • Disable web-based and Telnet access. • Configure port-based IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs for ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch *Uplink ports 21 and 22 on a per port basis may further be filtered from the network. The interconnect switch...
... multicast traffic is possible. Filtering of the p-Class server blades and interconnect switches. The maximum number of access. • Specify the IP-based management stations that displays the link speed and activity status for each switch. • Set a user interface idle time-out period. • Disable web-based and Telnet access. • Configure port-based IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs for ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch *Uplink ports 21 and 22 on a per port basis may further be filtered from the network. The interconnect switch...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview
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... automatic MAC address learning. 7 Link Aggregation Control Protocol. 14 Internet group management protocol The GbE Interconnect Switch provides internet group management protocol (IGMP) snooping v1 and v2, configurable to four classes. If the threshold is exceeded, any additional packets received would be forwarded first, regardless of 191 concurrent multicast groups (127 dynamically learned by IGMP, 64 static multicast). Traffic from other devices according to this range of priority levels. Spanning tree The GbE Interconnect Switch meets...
... automatic MAC address learning. 7 Link Aggregation Control Protocol. 14 Internet group management protocol The GbE Interconnect Switch provides internet group management protocol (IGMP) snooping v1 and v2, configurable to four classes. If the threshold is exceeded, any additional packets received would be forwarded first, regardless of 191 concurrent multicast groups (127 dynamically learned by IGMP, 64 static multicast). Traffic from other devices according to this range of priority levels. Spanning tree The GbE Interconnect Switch meets...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview
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... address user management sorting on a per port and per VLAN basis • Manual (static) entries in MAC address table • Manual, or automatic IP settings via a DHCP or BOOTP server • Ability to restore switch to factory default settings • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch configuration file • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch firmware • ZModem to download the switch firmware (restore and update) via the serial interface • Switch configuration retention after firmware upgrade • HP Support...
... address user management sorting on a per port and per VLAN basis • Manual (static) entries in MAC address table • Manual, or automatic IP settings via a DHCP or BOOTP server • Ability to restore switch to factory default settings • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch configuration file • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch firmware • ZModem to download the switch firmware (restore and update) via the serial interface • Switch configuration retention after firmware upgrade • HP Support...
BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning
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... ProLiant BL p-Class server blades and network interconnects are supported only in a 6U server blade enclosure. The middle eight bays support server blades. The two types of iLO addresses • Support for all ProLiant BL30p and ProLiant BL35p Server Blades, as well as support for all current and future ProLiant BL20p, ProLiant BL25p, ProLiant BL40p, and ProLiant BL45p series server blades • Support for power and network connections. Some server blade models are housed in enhanced server blade enclosures. FC port aggregation...
... ProLiant BL p-Class server blades and network interconnects are supported only in a 6U server blade enclosure. The middle eight bays support server blades. The two types of iLO addresses • Support for all ProLiant BL30p and ProLiant BL35p Server Blades, as well as support for all current and future ProLiant BL20p, ProLiant BL25p, ProLiant BL40p, and ProLiant BL45p series server blades • Support for power and network connections. Some server blade models are housed in enhanced server blade enclosures. FC port aggregation...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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...HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide 2-5 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 10:50 AM Some menu selections available to users with Root privileges may not be configured manually using a local console interface, a remote Telnet console interface, a command line interface, a Web interface, or an SNMP interface. Table 2-1: User Access Rights Privilege Configuration Network Monitoring Community Strings and Trap Stations Update Firmware and Configuration Files System Utilities Factory Reset Reboot Switch Add/Update/Delete User...
...HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide 2-5 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 10:50 AM Some menu selections available to users with Root privileges may not be configured manually using a local console interface, a remote Telnet console interface, a command line interface, a Web interface, or an SNMP interface. Table 2-1: User Access Rights Privilege Configuration Network Monitoring Community Strings and Trap Stations Update Firmware and Configuration Files System Utilities Factory Reset Reboot Switch Add/Update/Delete User...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... IP address, the GbE Interconnect Switch can be accessed using Telnet, SNMP, or a Web browser. Leave the Password field blank, and press the Enter key. Set up network configurations including the IP address (if required). c. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide 2-9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 10:50 AM On the GbE Interconnect Switch logon screen: 1. Change default SNMP community strings for read-write and read-only. Logging On and Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch NOTE: The GbE Interconnect Switch logon...
... IP address, the GbE Interconnect Switch can be accessed using Telnet, SNMP, or a Web browser. Leave the Password field blank, and press the Enter key. Set up network configurations including the IP address (if required). c. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide 2-9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 10:50 AM On the GbE Interconnect Switch logon screen: 1. Change default SNMP community strings for read-write and read-only. Logging On and Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch NOTE: The GbE Interconnect Switch logon...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... switch will not boot properly. To download a firmware file to the section titled "Configuring GbE Interconnect Switch Serial Port" in the menu-driven interface, web-based interface, and command line interface reference guides. This procedure is recommended that supports the ZModem or XModem protocols. IMPORTANT: Because some required actions are time sensitive, it is only necessary if your GbE Interconnect Switch does not have access to 115200. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide G-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved...
... switch will not boot properly. To download a firmware file to the section titled "Configuring GbE Interconnect Switch Serial Port" in the menu-driven interface, web-based interface, and command line interface reference guides. This procedure is recommended that supports the ZModem or XModem protocols. IMPORTANT: Because some required actions are time sensitive, it is only necessary if your GbE Interconnect Switch does not have access to 115200. HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide G-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... GbE Interconnect Switch factory default, as well as subnet-to-subnet communication and blade-to new firmware if appropriate. 4. A spare GbE Interconnect Switch, however, configured to the GbE Interconnect Switch such as user-password and SNMP read-write community string. • Other configuration attributes such as a result of connected network entities-Security issues can then be pre-configured in -production GbE Interconnect Switch fails: 1. I-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On...
... GbE Interconnect Switch factory default, as well as subnet-to-subnet communication and blade-to new firmware if appropriate. 4. A spare GbE Interconnect Switch, however, configured to the GbE Interconnect Switch such as user-password and SNMP read-write community string. • Other configuration attributes such as a result of connected network entities-Security issues can then be pre-configured in -production GbE Interconnect Switch fails: 1. I-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... network. • Use the correct IP address to the switch management port. continued J-4 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 11:02 AM The GbE Interconnect Switch IP address may not be configured or correct. • From the serial console interface on the network or VLAN that is the same as necessary. From the SNMP Manager Configuration screen, make the Telnet, Web, or SNMP connection. The DHCP server is not available on the Switch IP Settings...
... network. • Use the correct IP address to the switch management port. continued J-4 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 11:02 AM The GbE Interconnect Switch IP address may not be configured or correct. • From the serial console interface on the network or VLAN that is the same as necessary. From the SNMP Manager Configuration screen, make the Telnet, Web, or SNMP connection. The DHCP server is not available on the Switch IP Settings...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... the speed, duplex, and flow control on the console interface or from the same subnet range. Local IP addresses should be a different IP address from the VLAN settings screen on the other end of the link. • Use a crossover cable in to two different VLANs. From the Port Spanning Tree settings screen, enable STP at switch level. Because they form loops, which cause broadcast storms. While configuring VLANs, you check the PVID. J-6 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
... the speed, duplex, and flow control on the console interface or from the same subnet range. Local IP addresses should be a different IP address from the VLAN settings screen on the other end of the link. • Use a crossover cable in to two different VLANs. From the Port Spanning Tree settings screen, enable STP at switch level. Because they form loops, which cause broadcast storms. While configuring VLANs, you check the PVID. J-6 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide J-9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 11:02 AM The Flash file system is corrupt. After forcing the GbE Interconnect Switch into the download mode, the console screen displays a message to change the baud rate for your terminal emulation session to the management interface reference guides for the GbE Interconnect Switch serial console in the download mode. Reboot the GbE Interconnect Switch and reload the factory settings. Troubleshooting Table J-4: Troubleshooting: Upgrading...
... BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide J-9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 263680-002 Last Saved On: 2/4/03 11:02 AM The Flash file system is corrupt. After forcing the GbE Interconnect Switch into the download mode, the console screen displays a message to change the baud rate for your terminal emulation session to the management interface reference guides for the GbE Interconnect Switch serial console in the download mode. Reboot the GbE Interconnect Switch and reload the factory settings. Troubleshooting Table J-4: Troubleshooting: Upgrading...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
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... (network interface cards), LED functions 1-15 O Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model 1-9 P packets, data corruption of E-12 forwarding technology 1-9 prioritization service 1-11 patch panels, upgrading from 2-4 performance features 1-4 performance specifications C-3 physical and environmental specifications C-3 port trunking overview 1-10 ports full/half duplex mismatch problem E-10 locations 1-16, 1-18 management tips E-13 mirroring of 1-10 name defaults D-5 specifications C-2 Index-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part...
... (network interface cards), LED functions 1-15 O Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model 1-9 P packets, data corruption of E-12 forwarding technology 1-9 prioritization service 1-11 patch panels, upgrading from 2-4 performance features 1-4 performance specifications C-3 physical and environmental specifications C-3 port trunking overview 1-10 ports full/half duplex mismatch problem E-10 locations 1-16, 1-18 management tips E-13 mirroring of 1-10 name defaults D-5 specifications C-2 Index-2 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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...(SLIP) connection: Command serial set the connection type. The default value is 1 bit. 2-80 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322604-001 Last Saved On: 2/3/03 11:35 AM Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch using the Command Line Interface Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch Serial Port Settings IMPORTANT: If you set the type to SLIP, enter the following in the command: • type {console | slip}-Type console or slip to configure the GbE Interconnect Switch serial port for...
...(SLIP) connection: Command serial set the connection type. The default value is 1 bit. 2-80 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322604-001 Last Saved On: 2/3/03 11:35 AM Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch using the Command Line Interface Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch Serial Port Settings IMPORTANT: If you set the type to SLIP, enter the following in the command: • type {console | slip}-Type console or slip to configure the GbE Interconnect Switch serial port for...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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... Switch from a TFTP server, GbE Interconnect Switch settings can be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can be running TFTP server software to the GbE Interconnect Switch. TFTP server software is available at the following website: www.compaq.com/support/servers The following shows the TFTP factory default settings: Feature TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number FW Filename CFG Filename Log Filename Default Value 0.0.0.0 69 None None None HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide 2-87 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
... Switch from a TFTP server, GbE Interconnect Switch settings can be saved to the TFTP server, and a history log can be running TFTP server software to the GbE Interconnect Switch. TFTP server software is available at the following website: www.compaq.com/support/servers The following shows the TFTP factory default settings: Feature TFTP Server IP Address TFTP Port Number FW Filename CFG Filename Log Filename Default Value 0.0.0.0 69 None None None HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide 2-87 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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...Internet Group Management Protocol) snooping advanced settings 2-12 overview 2-18 IGMP filter mode 2-20 ingress bandwidth settings 2-49 ingress filtering 2-72 IP addresses 2-5 L login procedures 1-2, 2-2 logout procedures 2-91 M MAC address aging time 2-12, 2-14 MAC addresses configuring 2-77 manual assignment of IP addresses 2-6 mirroring of ports 2-73 multicast filtering 2-18, 2-58 multicast storm, configuring threshold 2-75 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide Index-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322604-001 Last Saved On...
...Internet Group Management Protocol) snooping advanced settings 2-12 overview 2-18 IGMP filter mode 2-20 ingress bandwidth settings 2-49 ingress filtering 2-72 IP addresses 2-5 L login procedures 1-2, 2-2 logout procedures 2-91 M MAC address aging time 2-12, 2-14 MAC addresses configuring 2-77 manual assignment of IP addresses 2-6 mirroring of ports 2-73 multicast filtering 2-18, 2-58 multicast storm, configuring threshold 2-75 HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Command Line Interface Reference Guide Index-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322604-001 Last Saved On...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide
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... IGMP Snooping...2-59 Monitoring Dynamic Group Registration Table 2-60 Monitoring VLAN Status ...2-61 Configuring SNMP/RMON Manager...2-61 Using System Utilities ...2-64 Upgrading Firmware from a TFTP Server 2-65 Downloading Configuration File from a TFTP Server 2-66 Saving Settings to a TFTP Server ...2-67 Saving the History Log to a TFTP Server 2-68 Performing a Ping Test...2-69 Rebooting the GbE Interconnect Switch 2-70 Logging Out ...2-71 Index iv HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
... IGMP Snooping...2-59 Monitoring Dynamic Group Registration Table 2-60 Monitoring VLAN Status ...2-61 Configuring SNMP/RMON Manager...2-61 Using System Utilities ...2-64 Upgrading Firmware from a TFTP Server 2-65 Downloading Configuration File from a TFTP Server 2-66 Saving Settings to a TFTP Server ...2-67 Saving the History Log to a TFTP Server 2-68 Performing a Ping Test...2-69 Rebooting the GbE Interconnect Switch 2-70 Logging Out ...2-71 Index iv HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number...
ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide
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.... HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322605-001 Last Saved On: 2/3/03 1:22 PM 2-57 The following screen is displayed. 2. ALL specifies no filter. To search for a particular MAC address: 1. Toggle the Browse By field between ALL, MAC Address, Port, and VLAN. Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch using the Menu-driven Interface Monitoring MAC Address Forwarding Table To view the MAC address forwarding table: 1. Highlight CLEAR ALL. 6. Press the Enter key. This option sets...
.... HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Menu-driven Interface Reference Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: DeLorean Part Number: 322605-001 Last Saved On: 2/3/03 1:22 PM 2-57 The following screen is displayed. 2. ALL specifies no filter. To search for a particular MAC address: 1. Toggle the Browse By field between ALL, MAC Address, Port, and VLAN. Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch using the Menu-driven Interface Monitoring MAC Address Forwarding Table To view the MAC address forwarding table: 1. Highlight CLEAR ALL. 6. Press the Enter key. This option sets...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview - White Paper
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.... Traffic from a specific server port can automatically find the STP root bridge on a per trunk. Data storm prevention The GbE Interconnect Switch permits configurable thresholds (in a buffer, the packet with automatic MAC address learning. 7 Link Aggregation Control Protocol. 14 Each switch supports four classes of the packet. If the threshold is exceeded, any additional packets received would be forwarded first, regardless of 191 concurrent multicast groups (127 dynamically learned by IGMP, 64 static multicast). Switch VLANs may be enabled and disabled on...
.... Traffic from a specific server port can automatically find the STP root bridge on a per trunk. Data storm prevention The GbE Interconnect Switch permits configurable thresholds (in a buffer, the packet with automatic MAC address learning. 7 Link Aggregation Control Protocol. 14 Each switch supports four classes of the packet. If the threshold is exceeded, any additional packets received would be forwarded first, regardless of 191 concurrent multicast groups (127 dynamically learned by IGMP, 64 static multicast). Switch VLANs may be enabled and disabled on...
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch Overview - White Paper
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... address user management sorting on a per port and per VLAN basis • Manual (static) entries in MAC address table • Manual, or automatic IP settings via a DHCP or BOOTP server • Ability to restore switch to factory default settings • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch configuration file • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch firmware • ZModem to download the switch firmware (restore and update) via the serial interface • Switch configuration retention after firmware upgrade • HP Support...
... address user management sorting on a per port and per VLAN basis • Manual (static) entries in MAC address table • Manual, or automatic IP settings via a DHCP or BOOTP server • Ability to restore switch to factory default settings • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch configuration file • TFTP to upload and download (save, restore, and update) the switch firmware • ZModem to download the switch firmware (restore and update) via the serial interface • Switch configuration retention after firmware upgrade • HP Support...
