R2306-HP 6125XLG Blade Switch IRF Configuration Guide
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...into an IRF fabric, you connect and set up state, the bind or remove action will fail. Selecting transceiver modules and cables for connecting blade switches in up an IRF fabric. The following restrictions apply to these 10-GE interfaces: • You must use the downlink 10-GE Ethernet ... modules at the two ends of an IRF link are the same type. IRF physical port restrictions and binding requirements To connect blade switches in a group for IRF connection, you must run the same software image version. For more information about transceiver modules, see the switch installation guide.
...into an IRF fabric, you connect and set up state, the bind or remove action will fail. Selecting transceiver modules and cables for connecting blade switches in up an IRF fabric. The following restrictions apply to these 10-GE interfaces: • You must use the downlink 10-GE Ethernet ... modules at the two ends of an IRF link are the same type. IRF physical port restrictions and binding requirements To connect blade switches in a group for IRF connection, you must run the same software image version. For more information about transceiver modules, see the switch installation guide.
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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Installing the blade switch The HP 6125XLG switches can be confused with the marketing name HP 6125XLG. For more information, see HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. Installing the blade switch 1. This regulatory number should not be installed into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. CAUTION: Take ESD-preventive measures to avoid damaging the components. Remove the interconnect blank from entering the system, install the interconnect blank into...
Installing the blade switch The HP 6125XLG switches can be confused with the marketing name HP 6125XLG. For more information, see HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. Installing the blade switch 1. This regulatory number should not be installed into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. CAUTION: Take ESD-preventive measures to avoid damaging the components. Remove the interconnect blank from entering the system, install the interconnect blank into...
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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...type match the transceiver module type. • The fiber ports have shielded covers. Connecting the blade switch to open the ejector lever. 3. Fiber interfaces must be installed with dust caps when they are not in use. You also need to differentiate between the ... end face only in a fiber port on the blade switch and the peer device: 1. For more information about installing the transceiver module, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide and Pluggable QSFP+ Transceiver Modules/Cables Installation Guide. Keep them safely. • Fiber connectors must ...
...type match the transceiver module type. • The fiber ports have shielded covers. Connecting the blade switch to open the ejector lever. 3. Fiber interfaces must be installed with dust caps when they are not in use. You also need to differentiate between the ... end face only in a fiber port on the blade switch and the peer device: 1. For more information about installing the transceiver module, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide and Pluggable QSFP+ Transceiver Modules/Cables Installation Guide. Keep them safely. • Fiber connectors must ...
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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... QSFP+ ports, see Table 7, Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10. Configuring basic IRF settings After you install the IRF member blade switches, power on the member switches according to configure their member IDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings. Figure 12 IRF fabric in daisy ...3 Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches Identify the physical IRF ports on the blade switches, and log in to each IRF member blade switch (see HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Fundamentals Configuration Guide) to your topology and connection scheme. On the switch, the SFP+ ports, and QSFP+ ports...
... QSFP+ ports, see Table 7, Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10. Configuring basic IRF settings After you install the IRF member blade switches, power on the member switches according to configure their member IDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings. Figure 12 IRF fabric in daisy ...3 Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches Identify the physical IRF ports on the blade switches, and log in to each IRF member blade switch (see HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Fundamentals Configuration Guide) to your topology and connection scheme. On the switch, the SFP+ ports, and QSFP+ ports...
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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... the network management station. (See HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Fundamentals Configuration Guide.) 4. Connecting the physical IRF ports Connect the IRF member switches as if they were one multi-...HP 6125XLG Blade Switch IRF Configuration Guide. 14 Table 2 Displaying and maintaining IRF configuration and running status of any member switch. 2. Log in Table 2. Verify that the IRF fabric and the remote network management station can manage all members' configurations Display topology information about MAD detection, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide...
... the network management station. (See HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Fundamentals Configuration Guide.) 4. Connecting the physical IRF ports Connect the IRF member switches as if they were one multi-...HP 6125XLG Blade Switch IRF Configuration Guide. 14 Table 2 Displaying and maintaining IRF configuration and running status of any member switch. 2. Log in Table 2. Verify that the IRF fabric and the remote network management station can manage all members' configurations Display topology information about MAD detection, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide...
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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... cable is properly connected. To solve this chapter, contact HP Support. Software failures If the configuration environment setup is correct, the configuration terminal displays boot information when the blade switch is powered on , verify the following items: •...The console cable fails. If the setup is installed. For more information, see HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting methods When your HP 6125XLG blade switch fails, you can use the following methods to troubleshoot the blade switch: • At the CLI, use the...
... cable is properly connected. To solve this chapter, contact HP Support. Software failures If the configuration environment setup is correct, the configuration terminal displays boot information when the blade switch is powered on , verify the following items: •...The console cable fails. If the setup is installed. For more information, see HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting methods When your HP 6125XLG blade switch fails, you can use the following methods to troubleshoot the blade switch: • At the CLI, use the...
HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Installation Guide
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... have occurred. For the software version matrix, see HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Configuration Guides and HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Command References. Software upgrade failure HP recommends that the blade switch is upgraded using TFTP. { Verify that : 1. Periodically check the product webpage for the blade switch. Physical ports are correct. If not, pull out the blade switch and install it again. 16 Configuration problems At the CLI, you...
... have occurred. For the software version matrix, see HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Configuration Guides and HP 6125XLG Blade Switch Command References. Software upgrade failure HP recommends that the blade switch is upgraded using TFTP. { Verify that : 1. Periodically check the product webpage for the blade switch. Physical ports are correct. If not, pull out the blade switch and install it again. 16 Configuration problems At the CLI, you...
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... HP 6125XLG supports QSFP+ modules and QSFP+ cables on the QSFP+ ports. For the most up-to change over time. Table 9 QSFP+ transceiver modules Product Code Module description Central wavelength Fiber diameter (nm) (μm) Max transmission distance JG325A HP...; The transceiver modules and cables available for the blade switch are subject to -date list of transceiver modules and cables, consult your HP sales representative or technical support engineer. • For the transceiver module and cable specifications, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide.
... HP 6125XLG supports QSFP+ modules and QSFP+ cables on the QSFP+ ports. For the most up-to change over time. Table 9 QSFP+ transceiver modules Product Code Module description Central wavelength Fiber diameter (nm) (μm) Max transmission distance JG325A HP...; The transceiver modules and cables available for the blade switch are subject to -date list of transceiver modules and cables, consult your HP sales representative or technical support engineer. • For the transceiver module and cable specifications, see Pluggable SFP[SFP+][XFP] Transceiver Modules Installation Guide.
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... specifications, see Pluggable QSFP+ Transceiver Modules/Cables Installation Guide. Figure 16 and Figure 17 show the MPO and LC connectors supported by the switch. 26 Table 10 QSFP+ cables Product code Cable description JG326A JG327A JG328A JG329A JG330A JG331A HP X240 40G QSFP+ QSFP+ 1m Direct Attach... Splitter Cable HP X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable Cable length 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.40 ft) 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.40 ft) NOTE: • The transceiver modules and cables available for the blade switch are indispensable passive...
... specifications, see Pluggable QSFP+ Transceiver Modules/Cables Installation Guide. Figure 16 and Figure 17 show the MPO and LC connectors supported by the switch. 26 Table 10 QSFP+ cables Product code Cable description JG326A JG327A JG328A JG329A JG330A JG331A HP X240 40G QSFP+ QSFP+ 1m Direct Attach... Splitter Cable HP X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable Cable length 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.40 ft) 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.40 ft) NOTE: • The transceiver modules and cables available for the blade switch are indispensable passive...