- DL manuals
- IBM
- Switch
- CN4093
- User manual
IBM CN4093 User manual
Summary of CN4093
Page 1
Ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch user's guide.
Page 3
Ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch user's guide.
Page 4
Note: before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in appendix b, “notices,” on page 39, the safety information and environmental notices and user guide documents on the ibm notices for network devices cd, and the warranty information document that comes wi...
Page 5: Contents
Contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V safety statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi ul regulatory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viii chapter 1. The ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch . . . . ...
Page 6
Installing feature licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 running post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 post errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 chapter 6. Parts listing ...
Page 7: Safety
Safety before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuot...
Page 8
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun. Safety statements important: each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an english-language caution or dange...
Page 9
Statement 1: danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. V connect all power cords to a ...
Page 10
Statement 3: caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts ...
Page 11: Converged Scalable Switch
Chapter 1. The ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch this user's guide provides information and instructions for installing, updating the firmware, and solving problems for an ibm flex system ™ fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch. For information about configuration...
Page 12
V ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch application guide v ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch menu-based cli command reference v ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch iscli—industry standard cli command reference v ibm flex ...
Page 13
V support for converged enhanced ethernet (cee) and fibre channel over ethernet (fcoe) over all ethernet ports including omni ports (in ethernet mode). V support for the full fabric fcf (fibre channel forwarder) and npv gateway. V support for full fabric fc services including name server, hardware-b...
Page 14
4 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 15
Chapter 2. Installing and removing the switch module this chapter provides instructions for installing and for removing the switch in the ibm flex system chassis. See the documentation for your ibm flex system chassis for information about i/o bay locations and the components that can be installed i...
Page 16
V i/o bays 3 and 4 support any standard ibm flex system switch or pass-thru module. When you install an i/o network adapter in the right-most fabric connector on the compute node, these i/o bays support any switch with the same type of network interface that is used by the corresponding network adap...
Page 17
Product name ibm flex system fabric cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch model number _____________________________________________ serial number _____________________________________________ part number _____________________________________________ media access control (mac) address for switch __...
Page 18
V the ventilation areas on the sides of the compute node are not blocked. V you have followed the reliability guidelines in the documentation that comes with the ibm flex system chassis. Cable requirements for the switch are described in the ibm configuration and options guide at http://www.Ibm.Com/...
Page 19
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Verify that the switch is compatible with the chassis. For a list of supported optional devices for the ibm flex system chassis and other ibm products, see http://www.Ibm.Com/servers/eserver/serverproven...
Page 20
13. Attach any cables that are required by the switch. For additional information about cabling the switch, see “cabling the switch and the sfp+ and qsfp+ modules” on page 14, the documentation that comes with the cables. For the locations of the connectors on the ibm flex system chassis, see the do...
Page 21
Sfp+ and qsfp+ modules” on page 14, the documentation that comes with the cables, and the optional network devices to which the cables have been connected. For the locations of the connectors on the ibm flex system chassis, see the documentation that comes with the ibm flex system chassis. Then, con...
Page 22
Caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: – do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the de...
Page 23
7. Connect the fiber optic cable (see “connecting the sfp+ or qsfp+ module cable” on page 15) and any cables that you disconnected earlier. Installing the qsfp+ module the qsfp+ ports accept supported qsfp+ modules. The qsfp+ module provides an mtp cable connector for connecting to external ports. T...
Page 24
5. Grasp the wire tab on the module and pull it out of the port. 6. Replace the protective cap on the module and the sfp+ or qsfp+ module port. 7. Place the module into a static-protective package. Cabling the switch and the sfp+ and qsfp+ modules this section describes how to connect and disconnect...
Page 25
Disconnecting the serial console cable to disconnect the serial console cable, grasp the connector and gently pull the cable from the switch. Connecting the sfp+ or qsfp+ module cable attention: to avoid damage to the fiber optic cables, follow these guidelines: v do not route the cable along a fold...
Page 26
Disconnecting the rj-45 cable to disconnect the rj-45 connector, squeeze the release tab and gently pull the cable connector out of the switch-module connector. Locating the information panels, leds, and external ports this section describes the information panels and leds on the switch and identifi...
Page 27
Tx/rx link 1 tx/rx link 2 tx/rx link 10gb 40gb 3 3 4 tx/rx link 5 6 3 4 5 6 tx/rx link 7 8 tx/rx link 9 10 10gb 40gb 7 7 8 9 10 tx/rx link mgmt tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx tx/rx link link link link link link link link link link link link 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...
Page 28
V one 9600 baud rs-232 serial port connector for console port use (management purposes) only. This connector is located near the bottom of the switch panel, just above the management (mgmt) port. Do not attach any devices to this connector other than the serial access cable option specified for the ...
Page 29
Table 2. Switch status leds (continued) status led description location (lighthouse icon) led this blue led is at the bottom middle of the switch on the front panel. V this led helps to identify the location of a failed switch and is the result of a chassis user action. Fault (!) led this yellow led...
Page 30
20 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 31
Chapter 3. Configuring the switch the switch has an internal ethernet path to the management module, twenty two external ethernet data ports, an external management port, and a serial console port. The switch supports two remote-access modes for management through ethernet connections. You can selec...
Page 32
Configuration change to persist beyond the next reboot of the switch, you must run the copy running-config startup-config command. This command stores the current switch configuration and all changes in nvram. If the switch restarts and the management module cannot apply the saved configuration, the...
Page 33
3. Execute the ifconfig command to configure the ip parameters you want to use to manage the switch through cmm. For example, ifconfig -i 192.168.70.1 -s 255.255.255.0 -g 192.168.70.100 4. You should now be able to ping the switch from the cmm using this address: system:switch[1]> ping -i 192.168.70...
Page 34
To enable management through external ports, complete the following steps. 1. Log on to the ibm flex system chassis management module (cmm) cli as described in the user’s guide or command line interface reference guide for the cmm. If necessary, obtain the ip address of the management module from yo...
Page 35
Accessing the switch through the serial-port interface the serial port provides basic communication rs-232 serial-data transfer through a terminal emulation program (such as hyperterminal). Because messages from the power-on self-test (post) and all initialization information are transmitted through...
Page 36
Note: the passwords that are used to access the switch are case-sensitive. To increase system security, change the password after you log on for the first time. Initial configuration the operating firmware on the switch contains default configuration files that are installed during the firmware inst...
Page 37
Chapter 4. Updating the firmware and licensing this chapter describes how to determine the level of the firmware that is installed on the switch, how to obtain the latest level of switch firmware, how to upgrade the firmware, how to acquire additional feature licenses, and how to reset the switch to...
Page 38
Note: changes are made periodically to the ibm web site. The procedure for locating firmware and documentation might change from what is described in this document. Upgrading the switch firmware you can upgrade the switch firmware by using a tftp or sftp server application. Typically, this firmware ...
Page 39
Where yyyy is the boot image file name. 4. Reset and restart the switch as described in “resetting and restarting the switch.” resetting and restarting the switch to activate the new image or images, you must reset the switch. To reset the switch, complete the following steps. 1. Log on to the ibm f...
Page 40
To acquire an upgrade license activation key, purchase the authorization code and locate the unique id (uid) on the switch module serial number (sn) label (bottom or rear of switch module). The uid is the last twelve characters of the switch serial number. This serial number is located on the part n...
Page 41
Chapter 5. Solving problems this section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some problems that might occur while you are setting up the switch. The application guide for the switch provides more details about troubleshooting the switch. If you cannot locate and correct a pr...
Page 42
Diagnostic indicator (in hex) failing functional area failure criticality 80 - 9f internal interface failures noncritical a0 - af external interface errors noncritical b0 - fe reserved noncritical ff switch “good” indicator operation 32 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 43: Chapter 6. Parts Listing
Chapter 6. Parts listing replaceable components are of three types: v tier 1 customer replaceable unit (cru): replacement of tier 1 crus is your responsibility. If ibm installs a tier 1 cru at your request, you will be charged for the installation. V tier 2 customer replaceable unit (cru): you may i...
Page 44
Description cru number (tier 1) cables 1 m ibm passive direct attach cable (dac) sfp+ 90y9427 3 m ibm passive dac sfp+ 90y9430 5 m ibm passive dac sfp+ 90y9433 1 m 40 gb qsfp+ to four 10gb sfp+ 49y7886 3 m 40 gb qsfp+ to four 10gb sfp+ 49y7887 5 m 40 gb qsfp+ to 4 x 10gb sfp+ 49y7888 10 m ibm mtp fi...
Page 45
Appendix a. Getting help and technical assistance if you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about ibm products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from ibm to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about ibm and ibm pro...
Page 46
Contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating system or program. Using the documentation information about your ibm system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional device is ava...
Page 47
For more information about support line and other ibm services, see http://www.Ibm.Com/services/, or see http://www.Ibm.Com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the u.S. And canada, call 1-800-ibm-serv (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support you can receive hardware service through y...
Page 48
38 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 49: Appendix B. Notices
Appendix b. Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently availab...
Page 50
Cell broadband engine is a trademark of sony computer entertainment, inc., in the united states, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom. Intel, intel xeon, itanium, and pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of intel corporation or its subsidiaries in the united states...
Page 51
Ibm makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-ibm products. Support (if any) for the non-ibm products is provided by the third party, not ibm. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality. Particula...
Page 52
Documentation format the publications for this product are in adobe portable document format (pdf) and should be compliant with accessibility standards. If you experience difficulties when you use the pdf files and want to request a web-based format or accessible pdf document for a publication, dire...
Page 53
Industry canada class a emission compliance statement this class a digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'industrie canada cet appareil numérique de la classe a est conforme à la norme nmb-003 du canada. Australia and new zealand class a statement...
Page 54
En 55022 klasse a geräte müssen mit folgendem warnhinweis versehen werden: “warnung: dieses ist eine einrichtung der klasse a. Diese einrichtung kann im wohnbereich funk-störungen verursachen; in diesem fall kann vom betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen...
Page 55
Japanese electronics and information technology industries association (jeita) confirmed harmonics guideline with modifications (products greater than 20 a per phase) korea communications commission (kcc) statement this is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (type a). Sellers a...
Page 56
46 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 57: Index
Index a accessible documentation 42 accessing the main menu 24 assistance, getting 35 b bay locations, ibm flex system chassis 5 c cables requirements for ethernet network 10 requirements for switch modules 8 serial console installing 14 removing 15 sfp+ module installing 15 removing 15 cabling part...
Page 58
Hardware requirements 5 hardware service and support 37 help, getting 35 high-speed device interconnections 5 high-speed switch-module (hssm) network requirements 5 host channel adapter (hca) internal ports 5 network requirements 5 host channel requirements 5 hot-swap component 7 hssm (high-speed sw...
Page 59
S serial console cable connecting 14 disconnecting 15 parts listing 33 serial port interface using 25 sfp+ module cable, connecting 15 cable, disconnecting 15 description 11 handling 11 installation procedure 12 installing 12 removing 13 small form-factor pluggable module removing 13 software servic...
Page 60
50 cn4093 10 gb converged scalable switch: user's guide.
Page 62
Part number: 00ay505 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 00ay505.