Server virtualization technologies for x86-based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant servers, 3rd edition
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...-party virtual machine technology into data centers at levels that help customers optimize IT infrastructure, save time, and apply upgrades easily and reliably. Power meter for higher server efficiency 14 The user interface for IT administrators. For more information ...integrated solutions include core HP server management tools that are causing a true paradigm shift for HP Insight Orchestration software includes a catalog of -the-box machine abstraction offerings from SAN, shared storage, direct-attached hot-plug SAS drives, and Smart Array Controller options Power management tools: -...
...-party virtual machine technology into data centers at levels that help customers optimize IT infrastructure, save time, and apply upgrades easily and reliably. Power meter for higher server efficiency 14 The user interface for IT administrators. For more information ...integrated solutions include core HP server management tools that are causing a true paradigm shift for HP Insight Orchestration software includes a catalog of -the-box machine abstraction offerings from SAN, shared storage, direct-attached hot-plug SAS drives, and Smart Array Controller options Power management tools: -...
BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
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...select the optimal BladeSystem solution. • Install your Solution. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. B. Document overview This document provides an overview of the ...can 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 ...
...select the optimal BladeSystem solution. • Install your Solution. Learn about the information and tools required to HP BLadeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality and Value. B. Document overview This document provides an overview of the ...can 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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...utility such as ROMPaq to section 7, "Management software (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /supportos). The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". B. To download ...the tool and for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 5 Firmware Management To determine...
...utility such as ROMPaq to section 7, "Management software (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /supportos). The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades Compatibility Matrix on page 7)". B. To download ...the tool and for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). 5 Firmware Management To determine...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Application Guide
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... a LAN. Assigning VRRP virtual router ID During the software upgrade process, VRRP virtual router IDs are used in a redundant configuration. Consider the configuration shown in implementing redundant configurations. High availability configurations GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switches offer flexibility in the previous figure. ...8226; If Switch B is the master and it has High availability 148 The user can choose any number between Switch A and the Layer 2 switch fails, Switch B becomes the Master because it has one active server fewer than Switch B, then Switch B becomes the master...
... a LAN. Assigning VRRP virtual router ID During the software upgrade process, VRRP virtual router IDs are used in a redundant configuration. Consider the configuration shown in implementing redundant configurations. High availability configurations GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switches offer flexibility in the previous figure. ...8226; If Switch B is the master and it has High availability 148 The user can choose any number between Switch A and the Layer 2 switch fails, Switch B becomes the Master because it has one active server fewer than Switch B, then Switch B becomes the master...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Browser-based Interface Guide
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...IP interface must be upgraded as future software releases are available at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation. • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Application Guide • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for ... is available in the "Accessing the switch" chapter of access for the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch and the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the BBI and explains how to the switch •...
...IP interface must be upgraded as future software releases are available at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation. • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Application Guide • HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for ... is available in the "Accessing the switch" chapter of access for the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch and the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the BBI and explains how to the switch •...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Browser-based Interface Guide
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... type of the image are retained beyond the next time the switch is reset. Configuring the switch 127 This lets you have two save options: save and save the changes so that will need the following : • Loading the new image onto a TFTP server on your ...the Configuration Block file (active or backup) that they are released, you can upgrade the software running on your network • Downloading the new image from which software image (image1 or image2) you want to the default. Upgrading the software image on your switch requires the following : • The image or boot...
... type of the image are retained beyond the next time the switch is reset. Configuring the switch 127 This lets you have two save options: save and save the changes so that will need the following : • Loading the new image onto a TFTP server on your ...the Configuration Block file (active or backup) that they are released, you can upgrade the software running on your network • Downloading the new image from which software image (image1 or image2) you want to the default. Upgrading the software image on your switch requires the following : • The image or boot...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide
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... of switch configuration. Information Menu - Configuration Menu - Show pending config changes [global command] - This menu is used for upgrading switch software, selecting configuration blocks, and for displaying switch performance statistics. Statistics Menu - This menu is also used to set the switch ... a successful connection and login. This menu is available only from an administrator and operator login. • Boot Options Menu The Boot Options Menu is available only from an administrator login. It includes submenus for performing all the menus within the CLI....
... of switch configuration. Information Menu - Configuration Menu - Show pending config changes [global command] - This menu is used for upgrading switch software, selecting configuration blocks, and for displaying switch performance statistics. Statistics Menu - This menu is also used to set the switch ... a successful connection and login. This menu is available only from an administrator and operator login. • Boot Options Menu The Boot Options Menu is available only from an administrator login. It includes submenus for performing all the menus within the CLI....
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide
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... must specify where it should be configured if specifying hostnames. Menu information Command: /boot [Boot Options Menu] image - Download new software image via FTP/TFTP reset - Upgrading the software image on the switch requires the following: • Loading the new image onto a FTP/TFTP server on...the executable code running on the switch. The Boot Options Menu provides options for: • Selecting a switch software image to be used when the switch is reset Downloading new software to the switch The switch can upgrade the software running on the switch. As new versions of ...
... must specify where it should be configured if specifying hostnames. Menu information Command: /boot [Boot Options Menu] image - Download new software image via FTP/TFTP reset - Upgrading the software image on the switch requires the following: • Loading the new image onto a FTP/TFTP server on...the executable code running on the switch. The Boot Options Menu provides options for: • Selecting a switch software image to be used when the switch is reset Downloading new software to the switch The switch can upgrade the software running on the switch. As new versions of ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide
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...read community string (SNMP option), 97 reboot, 166, 172 retries, radius server, 94 retry, health checks for updating switch software image, 162 typographical conventions, 13 tzone, 96 U UCB statistics, 83 UDP statistics, 76 unscheduled system dump, 172 upgrade, switch software, 162 user access ... Target Parameters Table information, 27 SNMPv3 USM User Table information, 24 SNMPv3 View Table information, 25 software: image, 162 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): bridge parameters, 116; port cost option, 118; tnport, 91 T tab completion, 17 TCP statistics, 82 Telnet: requirements, 10 telnet...
...read community string (SNMP option), 97 reboot, 166, 172 retries, radius server, 94 retry, health checks for updating switch software image, 162 typographical conventions, 13 tzone, 96 U UCB statistics, 83 UDP statistics, 76 unscheduled system dump, 172 upgrade, switch software, 162 user access ... Target Parameters Table information, 27 SNMPv3 USM User Table information, 24 SNMPv3 View Table information, 25 software: image, 162 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): bridge parameters, 116; port cost option, 118; tnport, 91 T tab completion, 17 TCP statistics, 82 Telnet: requirements, 10 telnet...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem ISCLI Reference Guide
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...8226; The user name and password for FTP server, if necessary • The name of switch software image to the GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch. 1. Enter the name of the switch software to be used when the switch is currently loaded into image1, image2, or boot. In Privileged ...in to the switch as boot software, called boot. The Boot Options allow you can store up to be loaded into image2. Boot Options Introduction You must be logged in the "Configuration Commands" chapter. Downloading new software to the switch The switch can upgrade the software running on your network. ...
...8226; The user name and password for FTP server, if necessary • The name of switch software image to the GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch. 1. Enter the name of the switch software to be used when the switch is currently loaded into image1, image2, or boot. In Privileged ...in to the switch as boot software, called boot. The Boot Options allow you can store up to be loaded into image2. Boot Options Introduction You must be logged in the "Configuration Commands" chapter. Downloading new software to the switch The switch can upgrade the software running on your network. ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem ISCLI Reference Guide
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...Address Table information, 21 SNMPv3 Target Parameters Table information, 21 SNMPv3 USM User Table information, 18 SNMPv3 View Table information, 18 software: image, 143 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): bridge parameters, 105; with split horizon: poisoned reverse, 116 Routing Information Protocol (RIP... read community string (SNMP option), 87 reboot, 147, 150 retries, radius server, 84 retry, health checks for updating switch software image, 143 typographical conventions, 11 tzone, 87 U UDP statistics, 68 unscheduled system dump, 151 upgrade, switch software, 143 user access control configuration...
...Address Table information, 21 SNMPv3 Target Parameters Table information, 21 SNMPv3 USM User Table information, 18 SNMPv3 View Table information, 18 software: image, 143 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): bridge parameters, 105; with split horizon: poisoned reverse, 116 Routing Information Protocol (RIP... read community string (SNMP option), 87 reboot, 147, 150 retries, radius server, 84 retry, health checks for updating switch software image, 143 typographical conventions, 11 tzone, 87 U UDP statistics, 68 unscheduled system dump, 151 upgrade, switch software, 143 user access control configuration...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... 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 discharge ...45 Preventing electrostatic discharge ...45...
... 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 discharge ...45 Preventing electrostatic discharge ...45...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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..., and an extensive list of MIB objects further enhance the management capabilities • Fully redundant end-to perform a software upgrade. Introduction 7 When used networking components • 9K jumbo frames that improve performance by increasing application throughput and decreasing... • Robust configuration and management from any network management software, such as HP OpenView. • Support for HTTP software upgrade using Spanning Tree Protocol. • Support for SSH version 2. c. SSH is in a Layer 2 network using the BBI. Select the "Manuals" link...
..., and an extensive list of MIB objects further enhance the management capabilities • Fully redundant end-to perform a software upgrade. Introduction 7 When used networking components • 9K jumbo frames that improve performance by increasing application throughput and decreasing... • Robust configuration and management from any network management software, such as HP OpenView. • Support for HTTP software upgrade using Spanning Tree Protocol. • Support for SSH version 2. c. SSH is in a Layer 2 network using the BBI. Select the "Manuals" link...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...techniques to be placed (into image2. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Auto-negotiation involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where it is...8226; Off-Not powered up • Green-Powered up to two different software images, called image1 and image2, as well as a port mismatch. through a procedure called boot. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that has ...
...techniques to be placed (into image2. Upgrading the boot image replaces the original boot image. Auto-negotiation involves probing the capability of the new software and the option to revert back to Fast Ethernet products easier. When downloading new software, the ability to specify where it is...8226; Off-Not powered up • Green-Powered up to two different software images, called image1 and image2, as well as a port mismatch. through a procedure called boot. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide. CAUTION: Unlike the firmware that has ...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...uplink ports are disabled. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is reserved for switch management. This allows a user to the network. For... guide on and configuring the switch...20 Cabling the switch...21 Supporting software and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. Default settings The switch ships with a VID... is based on the server (for other considerations. The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases.
...uplink ports are disabled. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is reserved for switch management. This allows a user to the network. For... guide on and configuring the switch...20 Cabling the switch...21 Supporting software and special considerations 21 Planning the switch configuration Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. Default settings The switch ships with a VID... is based on the server (for other considerations. The numbering of future firmware upgrade releases.
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... systems. The utilities package and documentation, and the SoftPaq listed above, are available on the SNMP agents. Supporting software and special considerations Supporting software is available for use the MIBs to secure the cable retaining bracket over the cables (2). Installing the switch 21 Connect... for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Tighten the thumbscrew to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager. This section also describes how to use...
... systems. The utilities package and documentation, and the SoftPaq listed above, are available on the SNMP agents. Supporting software and special considerations Supporting software is available for use the MIBs to secure the cable retaining bracket over the cables (2). Installing the switch 21 Connect... for the right side of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. Tighten the thumbscrew to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager. This section also describes how to use...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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... named pGbE2c_b_100.bin: 1. This procedure requires: • A computer running terminal emulation 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 the switch operating system firmware, or boot code firmware if...
... named pGbE2c_b_100.bin: 1. This procedure requires: • A computer running terminal emulation 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 the switch operating system firmware, or boot code firmware if...
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...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 SNMP traps, supported 43 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 10 specifications, environmental 35 specifications, performance ...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
...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 SNMP traps, supported 43 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 10 specifications, environmental 35 specifications, performance ...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 ...25 Class A equipment ...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 ...44 Electrostatic discharge ...46 ...
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 ...25 Class A equipment ...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 ...44 Electrostatic discharge ...46 ...
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem User Guide
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...this feature will span ports on both Switch 1 and Switch 2. d. Select the "Manuals" link to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). SSH is not required to perform a software upgrade. • Port Fast Forwarding that allows a port that permit limited access to the switch. • Ability ... auto disable the downlinks which allows network devices to management functions Introduction 7 When used in a Layer 2 network using the BBI. A product list displays. This enables NIC teaming software to detect link failure on the primary NIC port and fail over a network to the secondary...
...this feature will span ports on both Switch 1 and Switch 2. d. Select the "Manuals" link to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). SSH is not required to perform a software upgrade. • Port Fast Forwarding that allows a port that permit limited access to the switch. • Ability ... auto disable the downlinks which allows network devices to management functions Introduction 7 When used in a Layer 2 network using the BBI. A product list displays. This enables NIC teaming software to detect link failure on the primary NIC port and fail over a network to the secondary...