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Chapter 4. Cabling

Chapter 4. Cabling

This chapter describes how to cable the GbE switch module and its options.

Connecting the serial console cable

To connect the serial console cable to the GbE switch module, connect the serial cable to the RS-232 serial console port of the GbE switch module and the other end of the cable to the console device.

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

RS232 cable

RS232

TX/RX

LINK

4

TX/RX

3

Disconnecting the serial console cable

To disconnect the serial console cable, gently pull the cable from the module.

Connecting the CX4 module cable

To connect a CX4 module cable to the GbE switch module, complete the following steps:

1.Remove the cable from its packaging.

2.Connect the CX4 connector to the CX4 port by orienting the cable connector to the module connector, then push the connector into the module until it clicks into place.

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Contents Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Installation GuideModule for IBM BladeCenter Page Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch 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 Media access control MAC address label Chapter 1. IntroductionProduct name and serial number 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 moduleSystem reliability considerations Installing the GbE switch moduleHandling static-sensitive devices 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 Handling an XFP or SFP module Chapter 3. Installing and removing optionsStatement Appareil A Laser de Classe Installing an XFP moduleDANGER Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite `LINK Chapter 3. Installing and removing optionsTX/RX Removing an XFP module Installing an SFP moduleWire tab Protective cap 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 Connecting the SFP module cable Disconnecting the XFP module cableDisconnecting an 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 managementAccessing the main menu Connecting to the GbE switch moduleConfiguring the GbE switch module using the serial-port interface 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 POST errors Chapter 8. Solving problemsRunning POST Failure criticality Diagnostic indicator in40 Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide Failing functional areaChapter 9. Getting help and technical assistance Using the documentationBefore you call 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. 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