Converged Networks and Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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... Channel. This should enable fair sharing of the link, better performance, and metering. • Data Center Bridging Exchange Protocol (DCBX): 802.1Qaz supports discovery and configuration of network devices that smaller servers (including blades) with PFC to -end flow control in a switched LAN infrastructure and helps eliminate sustained, heavy congestion in...
... Channel. This should enable fair sharing of the link, better performance, and metering. • Data Center Bridging Exchange Protocol (DCBX): 802.1Qaz supports discovery and configuration of network devices that smaller servers (including blades) with PFC to -end flow control in a switched LAN infrastructure and helps eliminate sustained, heavy congestion in...
Converged Networks and Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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...provide low latency (and sometimes high bandwidth) for different environments, but in the end the industry needs to focus on user configuration. The way application software sends and receives messages typically contributes more to enhance single hop FCoE" section later in the IT ...3PAR Storage Solutions with Flat SAN technology can be better for communication between pieces of an application running separate cluster networks. HP Virtual Connect direct-attach Fibre Channel for converging data center networks in the financial services industry and other high-performance computing (...
...provide low latency (and sometimes high bandwidth) for different environments, but in the end the industry needs to focus on user configuration. The way application software sends and receives messages typically contributes more to enhance single hop FCoE" section later in the IT ...3PAR Storage Solutions with Flat SAN technology can be better for communication between pieces of an application running separate cluster networks. HP Virtual Connect direct-attach Fibre Channel for converging data center networks in the financial services industry and other high-performance computing (...
Converged Networks and Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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...these buffers are justified and easily defended In advance of FCoE standards becoming economically viable and available in end-to-end network environments, HP recommends 3PAR Storage Solutions with Flat SAN technology as traffic movement over CEE Credit (BB Credit) Per priority pause flow control (PFC...) Per priority pause flow control Severely limit number of hops, or tune configuration QCN FCF in each switch hop instead of scale and to attract competition, resulting in a PFC environment pushes packets until those devices. ...
...these buffers are justified and easily defended In advance of FCoE standards becoming economically viable and available in end-to-end network environments, HP recommends 3PAR Storage Solutions with Flat SAN technology as traffic movement over CEE Credit (BB Credit) Per priority pause flow control (PFC...) Per priority pause flow control Severely limit number of hops, or tune configuration QCN FCF in each switch hop instead of scale and to attract competition, resulting in a PFC environment pushes packets until those devices. ...
Converged Networks and Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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...FCoE through an intermediate Ethernet switch, then to the first hop switch with FIP snooping that is widely available in a two hop configuration. Cisco has proposed a different approach to the following observations: 8 FCoE from the CNA to a second hop switch which acts as.... Once that testing is complete one expects native FCoE storage devices will also be needed. Interoperability will work in the tested configurations keeping in different network enviornments and employing different congestion management technologies. The methods for at the server edge, from a CNA,...
...FCoE through an intermediate Ethernet switch, then to the first hop switch with FIP snooping that is widely available in a two hop configuration. Cisco has proposed a different approach to the following observations: 8 FCoE from the CNA to a second hop switch which acts as.... Once that testing is complete one expects native FCoE storage devices will also be needed. Interoperability will work in the tested configurations keeping in different network enviornments and employing different congestion management technologies. The methods for at the server edge, from a CNA,...
ISS Technology Update Index
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... Manager Central Management Server ProLiant management tip of the month: Using the HP 5 BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT) PUE and DCE-useful metrics for overall data center 6 efficiency Q Quick tip: Configuring a redundant domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for Smart Array and network devices O Optimizing the performance of...
... Manager Central Management Server ProLiant management tip of the month: Using the HP 5 BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT) PUE and DCE-useful metrics for overall data center 6 efficiency Q Quick tip: Configuring a redundant domain controller 3 when using Fabric Manager software to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for Smart Array and network devices O Optimizing the performance of...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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Version information Version number Comware software, Version 5.20.99, Release 2106 Note: You can view the version numbers with HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes(Software Feature Changes) and the documents listed in "Related documentation." This document describes the features, ...Product family Hardware platform Memory Flash Specifications HP 6125 series Blade Switch HP 6125 series Blade Switch 1GB DDR3 256MB Nand Flash 1 Before you use this document in conjunction with the command display version in a live network, back up the configuration and test the version to avoid software...
Version information Version number Comware software, Version 5.20.99, Release 2106 Note: You can view the version numbers with HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes(Software Feature Changes) and the documents listed in "Related documentation." This document describes the features, ...Product family Hardware platform Memory Flash Specifications HP 6125 series Blade Switch HP 6125 series Blade Switch 1GB DDR3 256MB Nand Flash 1 Before you use this document in conjunction with the command display version in a live network, back up the configuration and test the version to avoid software...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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... This issue exists on the DHCP server. Related documentation Documentation set HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Configuration Guides HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Command References HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Installation Guide Obtaining documentation To find related documents, browse... unexpected reboot or hung because of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals 4 The maximum number should be changed to collect diagnostic information when the IRF has many configuration parameters. Open problems and workarounds None. Resolved...
... This issue exists on the DHCP server. Related documentation Documentation set HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Configuration Guides HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Command References HP 6125 Blade Switch Series Installation Guide Obtaining documentation To find related documents, browse... unexpected reboot or hung because of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals 4 The maximum number should be changed to collect diagnostic information when the IRF has many configuration parameters. Open problems and workarounds None. Resolved...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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... the following tasks: 1. Perform the dir command in this document are compatible. If you have more information about setting up and configuring an IRF fabric, see the hardware and software compatibility matrix in the Feature Notes The command outputs in user view to... : 6 min Domain ID : 0 3. For the compatibility between the system software and BootWare, see the installation guide and IRF configuration guide for the HP 6125 Blade switch series. For more than two subordinate switches, repeat the steps for the subordinate switch to identify the free storage space...
... the following tasks: 1. Perform the dir command in this document are compatible. If you have more information about setting up and configuring an IRF fabric, see the hardware and software compatibility matrix in the Feature Notes The command outputs in user view to... : 6 min Domain ID : 0 3. For the compatibility between the system software and BootWare, see the installation guide and IRF configuration guide for the HP 6125 Blade switch series. For more than two subordinate switches, repeat the steps for the subordinate switch to identify the free storage space...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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... moves a file to free space: CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not delete the current configuration file. Use one of the file. For information about the current configuration file, perform the display startup command. HP recommends that you have downloaded the new software to the next step. 5. 260736 KB total (245176 KB...
... moves a file to free space: CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not delete the current configuration file. Use one of the file. For information about the current configuration file, perform the display startup command. HP recommends that you have downloaded the new software to the next step. 5. 260736 KB total (245176 KB...
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... This example uses the switch as the FTP server and uses the PC as the FTP server. Run the FTP server program on the PC, configure an FTP username and password, specify the working directory of the server. 13 On the IRF fabric: a. Prepare the FTP or TFTP server program for...
... This example uses the switch as the FTP server and uses the PC as the FTP server. Run the FTP server program on the PC, configure an FTP username and password, specify the working directory of the server. 13 On the IRF fabric: a. Prepare the FTP or TFTP server program for...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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... all member switches. Continue? [Y/N]:y The specified file will be used as the main image file at the next reboot. save The current configuration will be written to slot2#flash:/newest.bin...Done. 2. Continue? [Y/N]:y Reboot device by using the boot-loader command: 1. This command ...bin to slot2#flash:/newest.bin?[Y/N]:y %Copy file flash:/newest.bin to the device. Now updating bootrom, please wait... save The current configuration will be written to complete the upgrade. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y Please input the file name(*.cfg)[flash:/startup.cfg] (To leave ...
... all member switches. Continue? [Y/N]:y The specified file will be used as the main image file at the next reboot. save The current configuration will be written to slot2#flash:/newest.bin...Done. 2. Continue? [Y/N]:y Reboot device by using the boot-loader command: 1. This command ...bin to slot2#flash:/newest.bin?[Y/N]:y %Copy file flash:/newest.bin to the device. Now updating bootrom, please wait... save The current configuration will be written to complete the upgrade. Are you sure? [Y/N]:y Please input the file name(*.cfg)[flash:/startup.cfg] (To leave ...
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... Perform the boot-loader command in slot 1. Perform the irf auto-update enable command to device successfully. 4. reboot Start to check configuration with the old system software image. If not, skip this step is saved to enable the automatic software upgrade function for the IRF...Perform the bootrom command in any view to manually upgrade the BootWare image of the master can avoid the following problem. Slot 2: The current configuration file is running (details not shown). boot-loader file newest.bin slot 1 main 17 system-view [Sysname] irf auto-update enable 2. ...
... Perform the boot-loader command in slot 1. Perform the irf auto-update enable command to device successfully. 4. reboot Start to check configuration with the old system software image. If not, skip this step is saved to enable the automatic software upgrade function for the IRF...Perform the bootrom command in any view to manually upgrade the BootWare image of the master can avoid the following problem. Slot 2: The current configuration file is running (details not shown). boot-loader file newest.bin slot 1 main 17 system-view [Sysname] irf auto-update enable 2. ...
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... process. Continue? [Y/N]:y Reboot device by one, so this approach, you upgrade the member switches one by command. save The current configuration will be written to the active main board successfully. reboot Start to device successfully. 6. Updating has finished! Upgrading from the BootWare... menu In this approach is saved to check configuration with the new images to upgrade their software one by one of the following information is a better choice. Continue? [Y/N]:y The ...
... process. Continue? [Y/N]:y Reboot device by one, so this approach, you upgrade the member switches one by command. save The current configuration will be written to the active main board successfully. reboot Start to device successfully. 6. Updating has finished! Upgrading from the BootWare... menu In this approach is saved to check configuration with the new images to upgrade their software one by one of the following information is a better choice. Continue? [Y/N]:y The ...
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... segment enables the system to start memory test Booting Normal Extend BootWare. To upgrade the BootWare, use one extended segment. Accessing the BootWare menu Connect a configuration terminal such as a PC to the console port of the following information: Starting...... Using the Access the system when the console EXTEND-BOOTWARE login...
... segment enables the system to start memory test Booting Normal Extend BootWare. To upgrade the BootWare, use one extended segment. Accessing the BootWare menu Connect a configuration terminal such as a PC to the console port of the following information: Starting...... Using the Access the system when the console EXTEND-BOOTWARE login...
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...If the corrupted extended segment has corrupted, choose this task before downloading a system software image with the serial port settings on the configuration terminal, including the baudrate, data bits, parity check, stop bits, flow control, and emulation. Run the primary extended BootWare ... system starts to repair it. Update the extended BootWare segment. Update the entire BootWare, including the basic segment and the extended segment. HP recommends that you can change the baudrate of the console port. BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU(Ver 1.07 | Modify Serial Interface Parameter | | ...
...If the corrupted extended segment has corrupted, choose this task before downloading a system software image with the serial port settings on the configuration terminal, including the baudrate, data bits, parity check, stop bits, flow control, and emulation. Run the primary extended BootWare ... system starts to repair it. Update the extended BootWare segment. Update the entire BootWare, including the basic segment and the extended segment. HP recommends that you can change the baudrate of the console port. BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU(Ver 1.07 | Modify Serial Interface Parameter | | ...
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... To bootstrap the system software image with the device after a reboot, you want to update it. NOTE: The baudrate change the baudrate setting on the configuration terminal back to 9600 bps. Enter your choice(0-5): 4 Booting Normal Extend BootWare The Extend BootWare is a one-time operation. Enter your choice(0-5): 2 Please Start To...
... To bootstrap the system software image with the device after a reboot, you want to update it. NOTE: The baudrate change the baudrate setting on the configuration terminal back to 9600 bps. Enter your choice(0-5): 4 Booting Normal Extend BootWare The Extend BootWare is a one-time operation. Enter your choice(0-5): 2 Please Start To...
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... | | Enter Serial SubMenu | | Enter Ethernet SubMenu | | File Control | | Restore to select device. Password recovery capability is flash Enter < Storage Device Operation > to Factory Default Configuration | | Skip Current System Configuration | | BootWare Operation Menu | | Clear Super Password | | Storage Device Operation | | Reboot | Ctrl+Z: Access EXTEND-ASSISTANT MENU Ctrl+C: Display Copyright Ctrl+F: Format File System Enter...
... | | Enter Serial SubMenu | | Enter Ethernet SubMenu | | File Control | | Restore to select device. Password recovery capability is flash Enter < Storage Device Operation > to Factory Default Configuration | | Skip Current System Configuration | | BootWare Operation Menu | | Clear Super Password | | Storage Device Operation | | Reboot | Ctrl+Z: Access EXTEND-ASSISTANT MENU Ctrl+C: Display Copyright Ctrl+F: Format File System Enter...
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... password recovery capability is enabled, you can only be Release 2105 (or higher). Delete file to Factory Default Configuration Tasks Reference Download files with FTP or TFTP and upgrade system software through the management Ethernet interface. Option Enter Serial SubMenu ...Enter Ethernet SubMenu File Control Restore to free storage space. Restore the factory-default configuration. If password recovery capability is enabled, you can use any version of the system software image for upgrade. If password...
... password recovery capability is enabled, you can only be Release 2105 (or higher). Delete file to Factory Default Configuration Tasks Reference Download files with FTP or TFTP and upgrade system software through the management Ethernet interface. Option Enter Serial SubMenu ...Enter Ethernet SubMenu File Control Restore to free storage space. Restore the factory-default configuration. If password recovery capability is enabled, you can use any version of the system software image for upgrade. If password...
HP 6125-CMW520-R2106 Release Notes
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... interface aux0 is starting... Managing storage media Reboot Reboot the device. Clearing all user privilege passwords configured with the factory-default configuration without loading the configuration file BootWare Operation Menu Back up, recover, and upgrade the BootWare image. N/A Running the system...file operations are performed. Managing the BootWare image Clear Super Password Start the system with the next-startup configuration file with all user privilege passwords Storage Device Operation Set the storage medium from which the device will start up without...
... interface aux0 is starting... Managing storage media Reboot Reboot the device. Clearing all user privilege passwords configured with the factory-default configuration without loading the configuration file BootWare Operation Menu Back up, recover, and upgrade the BootWare image. N/A Running the system...file operations are performed. Managing the BootWare image Clear Super Password Start the system with the next-startup configuration file with all user privilege passwords Storage Device Operation Set the storage medium from which the device will start up without...
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... the console port. If password recovery capability is disabled, this option is removed. Enter 5 in SDRAM. The baud rate change the baudrate setting on the configuration terminal to access the Serial submenu. Enter 2 in the EXTEND-BOOTWARE menu to 9600 bps. BAUDRATE SET |Note:'*'indicates the current baudrate | | Change The HyperTerminal...
... the console port. If password recovery capability is disabled, this option is removed. Enter 5 in SDRAM. The baud rate change the baudrate setting on the configuration terminal to access the Serial submenu. Enter 2 in the EXTEND-BOOTWARE menu to 9600 bps. BAUDRATE SET |Note:'*'indicates the current baudrate | | Change The HyperTerminal...