HP Ethernet BL-c manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction	6
Additional references	6
Features	6
Enterprise class performance	6
Switch redundancy	8
Configuration and management	8
Diagnostic tools	9
Switch architecture	9
Port Mapping	9
Dual switches	9
Redundant crosslinks	10
Redundant paths to server bays	10
Supported technologies	10
Layer 2 switching	10
Layer 3 switching	10
IEEE 802.1 Q-based VLAN	11
Spanning Tree Protocol	11
SNMP	11
Port mirroring	12
Port trunking and load balancing	12
TFTP support	12
Store and forward switching scheme	12
BOOTP	12
NTP	12
RADIUS	13
TACACS+	13
SSH and SCP	14
XModem	14
IGMP Snooping	14
Jumbo frames	14
Auto-MDI/MDIX	14
Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed on 1 Gigabit ports	14
Redundant images in firmware	15
Component identification	16
1:10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panel	16
Installing the switch	18
Preparing for installation	18
Planning the switch configuration	18
Default settings	18
Switch security	19
Manually configuring a switch	20
Configuring multiple switches	20
Installing the switch	21
Accessing the switch	22
Logging on and configuring the switch	23
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Contents HP 110Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch User Guide Audience assumptions Contents Replacing a switch Acronyms and abbreviations Index Enterprise class performance FeaturesIntroduction Additional referencesIntroduction Configuration and management Switch redundancySwitch architecture Diagnostic toolsPort Mapping Dual switches Redundant crosslinks Layer 2 switchingLayer 3 switching Supported technologiesSpanning Tree Protocol Ieee 802.1 Q-based VlanTftp support Store and forward switching schemePort mirroring Port trunking and load balancingRadius Jumbo frames SSH and SCPXModem Igmp SnoopingRedundant images in firmware Component identification 110Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panelGreen-Link LED top Default settings Installing the switchPreparing for installation Planning the switch configurationUser, operator, and administrator access rights Switch securityConfiguring multiple switches Manually configuring a switchInstalling the switch Accessing the switch Logging on and configuring the switch Supporting software and special considerations Installing XFP transceiversInstalling the switch Replacing an existing switch Replacing a switchReplacing a switch Cables Regulatory compliance noticesClass a equipment ModificationsBsmi notice Japanese class a notice European Union regulatory noticeKorean class a notice Laser compliance General specifications Technical specificationsSTP Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settingsGeneral default settings Runtime switching software default settingsSTP Algorithm Setting Value Mstp UFD Igmp Performance specifications Physical and environmental specificationsCategory Specification Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure Performing a serial downloadIntroduction Performing a serial download Performing a serial download 10G100.bin Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedurePerforming a serial download Performing a serial download Snmp MIBs support MIB overviewSnmp Manager software Supported traps Supported MIBsSnmp MIBs support Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector RJ-45 pin specificationRJ-45 signals RJ-45 pins DB-9 pins DB-9 signals Health LED on the switch is not on TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Bootp Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Switch configuration is corrupt XFP transceiver port is disabledDownload fails after starting to download the firmware file Acronyms and abbreviations Ieee NTP SCP Index Switch self-test, troubleshooting