HP GbE2c manual Cabling the switch, Supporting software and special considerations

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See "SNMP MIBs support (on page 42)" for more information on the SNMP agents. This section also describes how to use the MIBs to configure and monitor the switch using a generic SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager.

Cabling the switch

CAUTION: Do not cable the switch until after configuration.

To connect the switch to the network:

1.Connect the network cables to the switch.

2.Gather the network cables for the right side of the rack.

3.Insert the end of the cable-retaining bracket (provided with the bus bar and power bus boxes) into the cable bracket (1).

4.Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the cable retaining bracket over the cables (2).

Supporting software and special considerations

Supporting software is available to assist in configuring and managing the switch.

Server Blade and Power Management Module Firmware—Provides firmware and installation instructions required for proper rack location operation.

Utilities package and documentation—Provides utilities and documentation for switch management.

Firmware Upgrade Smart Component (for Microsoft Windows only)—Provides quick and easy installation of the switch firmware, firmware upgrade tool, and readme file. A SoftPaq is available for use with Linux operating systems.

The utilities package and documentation, and the SoftPaq listed above, are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

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Contents May 2006 First Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Replacing and upgrading the switch Acronyms and abbreviations Index Introduction FeaturesOverview Additional referencesIntroduction Configuration and management Switch redundancyDiagnostic tools Switch architecturePort Mapping Dual switches Redundant crosslinksSupported technologies Layer 2 switchingRedundant paths to server bays Ieee 802.1 Q-based VlanPort mirroring Store and forward switching schemePort trunking and load balancing Tftp supportNTP SSH and SCP Auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speedXModem Igmp SnoopingExternal components Redundant images in firmwareRear panel Connectors Installing the switch Planning the switch configurationDefault settings User, operator, and administrator access rights Switch securityManually configuring a switch Installing the switchConfiguring multiple switches Preparing for installationInstalling the switch Accessing the switchLogging on and configuring the switch Supporting software and special considerations Cabling the switchReplacing an existing switch Replacing and upgrading the switchReplacing and upgrading the switch Class a equipment Regulatory compliance noticesModifications CablesBsmi notice Japanese class a notice European Union regulatory noticeKorean class a notice Laser compliance General specifications Technical specificationsGeneral default settings Runtime switching software default settingsSTP Page Mstp UFD Igmp Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings Performance specifications Physical and environmental specificationsPage Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure Performing a serial downloadIntroduction Performing a serial download Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure Performing 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 specificationTroubleshooting Configured on the switchHealth LED on the switch is not on Action Action Cannot connect to the switch Snmp interface Vlans Cannot enable a port in multiple VLANs while configuringDownload fails after starting to download the firmware file Switch configuration is corruptAcronyms and abbreviations LAN OSI UDP Index Snmp MIBs, supported Snmp traps, supported
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GbE2c specifications

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