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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction

The Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM® BladeCenter® is an I/O module that is installed into a BladeCenter unit. This Installation Guide contains information about installing and configuring the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter.

Note: Throughout this document, the Nortel 10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter is referred to as the GbE switch module.

For installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing and removing the GbE switch module,” on page 9 and Chapter 3, “Installing and removing options,” on page

15.For additional information, see the instructions in the BladeCenter documentation.

The product name and serial number are on the identification label on the GbE switch module. You will need this information when you register your GbE switch module with IBM. The media access control (MAC) address is on a separate label on the information panel under the external Ethernet port connectors.

See the following illustration for the locations of the identification label and the MAC address label.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your hardware.

Product name and serial number label

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Media access control (MAC) address label

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Contents Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation GuideNortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Page Module for IBM BladeCenter First Edition May Chapter 3. Installing and removing options ContentsSafety Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch moduleChapter 6. Updating the software Chapter 7. Parts listingChapter 8. Solving problems Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004Safety Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança vi Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation GuideTo avoid a shock hazard Statement DANGERPage Product name and serial number label Chapter 1. IntroductionMedia access control MAC address label Related documentation SpecificationsMedia access control MAC address v Safety InformationNotices and statements used in this document v IBM BladeCenter Management Module Command Line Reference GuideSFP port Major components of the GbE switch moduleInformation panel RS232 serial console port CX4 ports Release latch 4 TX/RX XFP portXFP module Information panel overviewRS232 serial port CX 4 portTX/RX LEDsChapter 1. Introducing the Gigabit Ethernet switch module 8 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Installation guidelines Chapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch moduleHandling static-sensitive devices Installing the GbE switch moduleSystem reliability considerations 6. Remove the GbE switch module from its static-protective package 12 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Removing the GbE switch moduleChapter 2. Installing and removing the GbE switch module 14 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Statement Chapter 3. Installing and removing optionsHandling an XFP or SFP module Appareil A Laser de Classe Installing an XFP moduleDANGER Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `TX/RX Chapter 3. Installing and removing optionsLINK Wire tab Protective cap XFP module Installing an SFP moduleRemoving an XFP module SFP module Removing an SFP module20 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Chapter 4. Cabling Connecting the serial console cableDisconnecting the serial console cable Connecting the CX4 module cableConnecting an XFP module cable Disconnecting a CX4 module cable1. Remove the protective caps from the end of the fiber-optic cable Disconnecting an SFP module cable Disconnecting the XFP module cableConnecting the SFP module cable Chapter 5. Configuring the GbE switch module 26 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide 2. From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Configuration Establishing a TCP/IP session using the management moduleExternal ports Configuring the GbE switch module using TelnetEnabling management over external ports External managementConfiguring the GbE switch module using the serial-port interface Connecting to the GbE switch moduleAccessing the main menu v 9600 baud v 8 data bits v No parity v 1 stop bit v No flow control Initial configuration Logging in to the GbE switch module 3. Locate the I/O Module Firmware VPD section Determining the level of GbE switch module softwareObtaining the latest level of switch software Chapter 6. Updating the softwareUpgrading the GbE switch module software 3. Click Power Off Modules Resetting and restarting the GbE switch module36 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Chapter 7. Parts listing 38 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Running POST Chapter 8. Solving problemsPOST errors Failure criticality Diagnostic indicator in40 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Failing functional areaBefore you call Using the documentationChapter 9. Getting help and technical assistance 42 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Software service and supportHardware service and support Getting help and information from the World Wide WebPart 1 - General Terms Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004What this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceYour Additional Responsibilities Exchange of a Machine or PartGoverning Law Limitation of LiabilityJurisdiction The following is added after the first sentence Part 2 - Country-unique TermsJurisdiction AMERICAS ARGENTINAPARAGUAY COLOMBIAEQUADOR MEXICOUNITED STATES NORTH AMERICACANADA Limitation of Liability The following replaces item 1 of this sectionHONG KONG S.A.R. OF CHINA AND MACAU S.A.R. OF CHINA CAMBODIA AND LAOSCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, AND LAOS Arbitration The following is added under this headingMALAYSIA JAPANGoverning Law The following sentence is added to this section PHILIPPINES NEW ZEALANDPEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA PRC THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES SINGAPOREEUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA EMEA 54 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide 1 “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, BelarusJurisdiction The following exceptions are added to this section Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, New Caledonia, Niger, Reunion, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited Warranty or related to its violation or execution, including summary proceedings, will be settled exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris 5 in Russia, all disputes arising out of or in relation to the interpretation, the violation, the termination, the nullity of the execution of this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be settled by Arbitration Court of Moscow 6 in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland, both of us agree to submit all disputes relating to this Statement of Limited Warranty to the jurisdiction of the High Court in Johannesburg 7 in Turkey all disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be resolved by the Istanbul Central Sultanahmet Courts and Execution Directorates of Istanbul, the Republic of Turkey 8 in each of the following specified countries, any legal claim arising out of this Statement of Limited Warranty will be brought before, and settled exclusively by, the competent court of a Athens for Greece CONSUMERS How to Obtain Warranty Service The following is added to this sectionEUROPEAN UNION EU THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EU COUNTRIESTHE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED AUSTRIA FRANCE AND BELGIUMEGYPT The following paragraphs are added to this sectionThe second paragraph does not apply The following sentence is added to the end of itemHUNGARY GERMANYItems for Which IBM is Not Liable What this Warranty Covers The following is added to this sectionIRELAND UNITED KINGDOM SLOVAKIASOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND Types of Warranty Service Part 3 - Warranty InformationWarranty Period Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter4. Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service 1. Customer Replaceable Unit “CRU” Service2. On-site Service 3. Courier or Depot ServiceEU Country Telephone List 7. CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceItaly -- +39-800-820-094 Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/200466 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Armonk, NY U.S.A Appendix B. NoticesIBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Trademarks Appendix B. Notices Important notesProduct recycling and disposal 70 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Battery return programElectronic emission notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirementIndustry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Australia and New Zealand Class A statementJapanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement74 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Index A 76 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Index 78 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Page 1P P/N 31R1719