HP GbE2c manual Installing the switch, Planning the switch configuration, Default settings

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Installing the switch

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Planning the switch configuration

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Installing the switch

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Accessing the switch

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Logging on and configuring the switch

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Cabling the switch

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Supporting software and special considerations

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Planning the switch configuration

Before configuring the switch, HP recommends planning the configuration. Consider the default settings, security issues and privileges, and whether to configure each switch manually or configure multiple switches at the same time.

Default settings

The switch ships with a default configuration in which all downlink and uplink ports are enabled and assigned a default VLAN with a VID equal to 1. This default configuration simplifies the initial setup by allowing use of a single uplink cable (from any external Ethernet connector) to connect the server blade enclosure to the network. By default, the X-connect ports (17 and 18) are disabled. Assess the particular server environment to determine any requirements for other considerations.

The switch does not affect or determine NIC numeration and the associated mapping of NIC interfaces to switch ports. The numbering of the NICs on the server (for example, NIC 1, NIC 2, NIC 3) is determined by the server type, the server operating system, and what NICs are enabled on the server.

The Onboard Administrator module controls all port enabling. Enabling is based on matching ports between the server and the interconnect bay. Before power up, the Onboard Administrator module verifies that the server NIC option matches the switch bay that is selected and enables all ports for the NICs installed.

NOTE: Port 19 is reserved for connection to the Onboard Administrator module for switch management. This allows a user to enable the functionality of future firmware upgrade releases.

For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

When planning the configuration, consider the default settings for these parameters:

Switch IP settings

VLAN settings

STP settings

Port names and types

Port trunking settings

Interswitch X-Connect port settings

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Contents May 2006 First Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Replacing and upgrading the switch Acronyms and abbreviations Index Features IntroductionOverview Additional referencesIntroduction Switch redundancy Configuration and managementSwitch architecture Diagnostic toolsPort Mapping Dual switches Redundant crosslinksLayer 2 switching Supported technologiesRedundant paths to server bays Ieee 802.1 Q-based VlanStore and forward switching scheme Port mirroringPort trunking and load balancing Tftp supportNTP Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed SSH and SCPXModem Igmp SnoopingRedundant images in firmware External componentsRear panel Connectors Planning the switch configuration Installing the switchDefault settings Switch security User, operator, and administrator access rightsInstalling the switch Manually configuring a switchConfiguring multiple switches Preparing for installationAccessing the switch Installing the switchLogging on and configuring the switch Cabling the switch Supporting software and special considerationsReplacing and upgrading the switch Replacing an existing switchReplacing and upgrading the switch Regulatory compliance notices Class a equipmentModifications CablesEuropean Union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese class a noticeKorean class a notice Laser compliance Technical specifications General specificationsRuntime switching software default settings General default settingsSTP Page Mstp UFD Igmp Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings Physical and environmental specifications Performance specificationsPage Performing a serial download Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedureIntroduction Performing a serial download Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure Performing a serial download Performing a serial download MIB overview Snmp MIBs supportSnmp Manager software Supported MIBs Supported trapsSnmp MIBs support Preventing electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge RJ-45 pin specification Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connectorConfigured on the switch TroubleshootingHealth LED on the switch is not on Action Action Cannot connect to the switch Snmp interface Cannot enable a port in multiple VLANs while configuring VlansSwitch configuration is corrupt Download fails after starting to download the firmware fileAcronyms and abbreviations LAN OSI UDP Index Snmp MIBs, supported Snmp traps, supported
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GbE2c specifications

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