AB7000 Series User Guide
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
v grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set.
vi Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.
vii If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort.
viii • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
ix Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
x Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
xi Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
xii to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt.
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iii ix 1 Document Description 1 About this Manual Manual Organization 2 2 2 Chassis Enclosure Introduction External and internal structure Front panel Rear Panel Product Configuration Guidance Setup and Installation Overview Unpacking the System Choosing a Setup Location Rack Precautions Server Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Installing the System Into a Rack Rack Mounting Hardware Installation Chassis Management Module Module Installation Configuring the CMM CMM Functions Firmware Acer Smart
xvi Installing a Power Supply Removing a Power Supply Power Supply Fans Power Components Power Cord Power Cord Tie and Clamp Double-Wide Modules Setting up a Double-Wide Bay 81 82 83 84 84 85 87 87 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 91 Overview Installing Blade Modules Powering Up a Blade Unit Powering Down a Blade Unit Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure Processor Installation DIMM Installation Hard Disk Drive Insta
xvii Running Setup Main BIOS Setup Advanced Settings Security Server Management Settings Boot Exit Options AB460 F1 Onboard SAS RAID Configuration AB2x280 F1 Internal and External Structure Control Panel Blade Unit Components Mainboard Memory Support Memory Installation Populating Memory Slots Supported Memory Population AB2x280 F1 Hard Disk Drives AB2x280 F1 System BIOS Introduction Starting the Setup Utility BIOS Updates Flashing BIOS Running Setup Main BIOS Setup Advanced Settings Boot Exit Options AB2x2
xviii Login Home Page Top Page Links Top LED Display Left Side Tree Middle Configuration Link Table System Management Page System Settings File Management Firmware Upgrade Management Security Syslog ACL WEBGUI Settings SNMP RMON QoS NTP Settings Stack Layer 2 Management Layer 2 Basic Settings Port Manager VLAN Dynamic Vlan RSTP MSTP LA 802.
xix Dynamic Multicast IGMP PIM DVMRP Statistics Interface Radius TACACS+ Statistics RMON Ethernet Statistics SNMP Statistics VLAN RSTP Statistics MSTP Statistics Link Aggregation (LA) 802.
xx Logon Management Virtual Media CMM Setting Connecting to the Slave CMM 575 577 578 579 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 581 BIOS POST Messages BIOS POST Codes Recoverable POST Errors Terminal POST Errors Index 582 587 587 587 597
1 Document Description
2 1 Document Description About this Manual This user guide is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Acer AB7000 server system. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced professionals only.
3 Chapter 5: Acer Smart Blade Manager This chapter details how to configure and use the Smart Blade Manger. Appendix A Provides information on troubleshooting, detailing BIOS post code error messages.
4 1 Document Description
2 Chassis Enclosure
6 2 Chassis Enclosure Introduction The Acer AB7000 optimizes component efficiency by sharing the same power supply, management module, and switch module in a preconfigured form factor.
7 External and internal structure Front panel Figure 2-1. Front Panel (with AB460 F1 blades included) Front panel LED indicators Enclosure power supply LED descriptions are shown in the following table .
8 2 Chassis Enclosure Fault LED (right LED) Yellow Over Temperature State in Switch Module (GbE, IB) or Power Supply Module Yellow (Flashing) Fan Failure Off Normal Rear Panel Figure 2-2.
9 Product Configuration Guidance Blade Configuration Figure 2-3. Blade Configuration 7U Up to 10 server blades The AB7000 can be configured with up to ten (10) blades. There are two blade options available: • AB460 F1 • AB2x280 F1 The blades may be configured in any required arrangement within the enclosure chassis. Warning! To maintain proper airflow all blade bays must have blades or dummies inserted during operation.
10 2 Chassis Enclosure Rear Modules Figure 2-4.
11 Setup and Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup procedure for your AB7000. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that the processor(s) and memory have already been installed. If not, please turn to “3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation” on page 91 for details on installing specific components.
12 2 Chassis Enclosure • This product is intended for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). This is because the AB7000 enclosure does not provide any physical security measures. • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
13 • Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply units to cool before touching them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Below are listed important considerations for rack mounting.
14 2 Chassis Enclosure power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips and so on). Note: It is recommended that you seek the advice and assistance of a licensed electrician that can advise you on best practices for ensuring that the electrical supply and the rack are joined to a Common Bonding Network.
15 Installing an enclosure: 1. Decide where you want to place the blade enclosure into the rack (see "Rack Mounting Considerations" in the previous section). 2. Position the Enclosure Template at the front of the enclosure to determine the locations of the screws for the enclosure rails (see Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5. Positioning the Enclosure Template 3. The two enclosure rail sections are screwed together to keep them immobile during shipping.
16 5. 2 Chassis Enclosure (Optional step) Add the front left and right handles to the enclosure using five screws to secure each handle. Install a thumbscrew through the bottom hole of each handle (see Figure 2-7). Note: These handles are optional and need only be installed when mounting the system into a short rack. When mounting into a deep rack, they are unnecessary and regular screws should be used instead of thumbscrews.
17 Figure 2-8.
18 2 Chassis Enclosure Chassis Management Module The Chassis Management Module (CMM) (Figure 2-9) is a required module in a blade system. This “command” module communicates with the blade units, the power supplies and the blade switches. Used in conjunction with the Web Interface or Acer Smart Blade Manager, the CMM provides administrator control over individual blade units, power supplies, cooling fans and networking switches and monitors onboard temperatures, power status, voltage levels and fan speeds.
19 Item# Description 6 USB orts 7 Reset Button 8 Module Release Handle 9 USB 2.0/1.
20 2 Chassis Enclosure Software Setting Default Subnet Mask Reset to 255.255.255.0 To reset these values, press and hold the Reset button for five seconds. USB Switch Figure 2-10. USB Switch on Rear of CMM The USB ports on the CMM can function in either 2.0 or 1.1 mode (the default is 1.1). A switch located on the PCB at the back of the CMM module is used to change the USB mode (see Figure 2-10). To access the switch, you need to remove the CMM from the enclosure.
21 Removing the Module: 1. Pull out the release handle to the open position. 2. Pull the module out of the bay. 3. Replace immediately with another module or with a dummy module cover to maintain airflow integrity. Configuring the CMM To access/configure the CMM, you first have to configure the IP settings of the CMM depending on you network environment. The below procedure for this configuration just serves as a reference for getting the CMM setup.
22 3. 2 Chassis Enclosure Choose “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” under the GENERAL tab and click on PROPERTIES (see Figure 2-11 ). Figure 2-11.
23 4. Manually configure the IP address of the computer system to be in the same address range as the CMM (see Figure 2-12). Example: • IP address: 192.168.100.101 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Default Acer: 192.168.100.1 Figure 2-12. Manually Configure the IP Address 5. Once the IP address for the computer system is configured, the CMM can be accessed through the web browser by entering the default IP address 192.168.100.100 of the CMM into the browser’s address bar. 6.
24 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-13). Please refer to the Acer Smart Blade Console section on page 28. Figure 2-13. Changing Settings Warning! Do not change any other setting, unless you are familiar with it. CMM Functions The following sections describe local functions and remote functions of the CMM.
25 Local KVM KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse. With KVM, a user can control multiple blades with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup. The maximum video resolution the KVM can support is 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. To Use: Connect your keyboard, mouse and monitor to the USB and VGA connectors on the CMM module, then push the KVM button on the control panel of the blade module you wish to access. The KVM LED on the blade will then illuminate and you can interface directly with that blade.
26 2 Chassis Enclosure Monitoring Functions Used in conjunction with Acer Smart Blade Manager or Acer Smart Blade Console, the CMM module can monitor and provide information on the hardware health of the blade modules and the system as a whole. In addition to the monitoring functions, you can remotely power on, power off or reboot a system.
27 Warning! One CMM module must be running to control the power systems and prevent overloading. Firmware The firmware for the CMM switch resides in the module. This firmware can be updated with the Acer Smart Blade Console. Within the utility, go to the MAINTENANCE > UPDATE FIRMWARE screen in the Acer Smart Blade Console. Here you can enter the name of the firmware you want to update or click on BROWSE to select the firmware file. Finish by clicking the UPLOAD button.
28 2 Chassis Enclosure Acer Smart Blade Console Introduction The Acer Smart Blade Console is a web-based interface that consolidates and simplifies system management for Acer AB7000 systems. The Acer Smart Blade Console aggregates and displays data from the CMM. The Acer Smart Blade Console provides the following key management features: • Enables IT administrators to view in-depth hardware configuration and status information using a single intuitive interface.
29 Address Defaults The following table shows the default addresses that are initially set for the CMM. Afterwards, you can change these values within the program (see “Device Settings” on page 57). Default Description Default IP Address 192.168.100.100 Default Acer Address 0.0.0.0 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default username root Default password superuser Home Page Figure 2-14 and the following table respectively display the Acer Smart Blade Console and its controls. Figure 2-14.
30 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 1 Home Click this icon to return to the Home Page. 2 KVM Click on this icon to initiate Remote KVM over IP and remotely operate a selected blade module. 3 Remote Console Screen The active screen from the remote console is displayed here. Clicking on this window also accesses the remote console. See “Remote Console” on page 71 for details. 4 Logout Click on this icon to log out. See “Log Out” on page 31 for details.
31 Icon Description Click on this icon to configure keyboard, video and mouse settings. See“KVM Settings” on page 52 for details. Click on this icon to configure device settings. See“Device Settings” on page 57 for details. Click on this icon to get information on the CMM, update its firmware, check the event log and reset the unit. See“Maintenance” on page 67 for details. Log Out From any page, click on the LOG OUT icon at the top right of the screen to log out of the Acer Smart Blade Console.
32 2 Chassis Enclosure Blade System The BLADE SYSTEM menu allows you to access and configure the various blades in your AB7000 system.
33 Figure 2-15. Blade Status Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Name Description 1 Power On Click to apply power to (power up) a selected blade module. 2 Power Off Click to remove power from a selected blade module. 3 Reset Click this icon to reset a selected blade module. 4 UID On Click this icon to turn on the UID LED of a selected blade module. 5 UID Off Click this icon to turn off the UID LED of a selected blade module.
34 2 Chassis Enclosure Power Supply Click on POWER SUPPLY to reveal the POWER SUPPLY STATUS screen (Figure 2-16). The POWER SUPPLY option in the BLADE SYSTEM submenu allows you to check the status of all the power supplies in the system you are accessing. Power status (on or off), temperature, fan rpm, wattage, firmware version and FRU version are all shown in the power supply status list. In addition, the commands listed in the following table may be issued to the power supplies.
35 Item Name Description 3 Power Supply Fan Speed Control If you change the FAN CONTROL option from AUTO CONTROL to MANUAL, you may alter the speed of the power supply fans by clicking one of the fan icons. Set to minimum speed by clicking the icon numbered “1” and to maximum speed by clicking the icon numbered “4”. The icons numbered “2” and “3” are for incremental increases between the minimum and maximum settings. After changing the fan speed, you should see the fan rpm change in the status screen.
36 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-17. Gibabit Switch Status Screen 5 1 3 2 4 Item Name Description 1 Power On Click this to power up a selected GbE module. 2 Power Off Click this to shut down a selected GbE module. 3 Reset Click this icon to reset a GbE module to its default settings. 4 Refresh Gigabit Switch Status Click this to refresh the screen and update the status of the Gigabit Switch shown.
37 After gaining access to the GbE switch(es), you can use the reset button to reset their configurations to the default settings. The reset button will reset all GbE switch configurations, including IP address and so on. InfiniBand Switch Click on INFINIBAND SWITCH to reveal the INFINIBAND SWITCH STATUS screen (Figure 2-18). The INFINIBAND SWITCH option in the BLADE SYSTEM submenu allows you to check the status of the INFINIBAND SWITCH module in the system you are accessing. Figure 2-18.
38 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-19. CMM Status Screen 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 Item Name Description 1 CMM Operation Mode Use this control to specify either Enterprise Blade Mode or Office Blade Mode for your CMM Operation. Choose Enterprise Blade Mode for high performance operation or Office Blade Mode for quiet operation in a low noise office environment. In Enterprise Blade Mode the fan speed and performance is higher. In Office Blade Mode the fan speed is lower, generating less noise.
39 Item Name Description 5 Primary Time Server Enter the IP Address for the primary NTP server that you want to synchronize with the CMM internal realtime clock. NOTE: Daylight savings time cannot be automatically adjusted. Please manually set up the UTC offset twice a year to compensate for daylight savings time. 6 Secondary Time Server Enter the IP Address for the secondary NTP server that you want to synchronize with the CMM internal realtime clock.
40 2 Chassis Enclosure Virtual Media The VIRTUAL MEDIA menu allows you to configure the various media and drive systems in your AB7000 system. Clicking the VIRTUAL MEDIA icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • • CD-ROM • Drive Redirection • Options Floppy Disk The FLOPPY DISK option in the VIRTUAL MEDIA submenu allows you to emulate a floppy drive in the host system to upload images to a remote blade module.
41 Item Name Description 3 Floppy Image Upload This option allows the user to upload the floppy image located in the remote host as “floppy”. The floppy image uploaded should be in binary format with a maximum size of 1.44 MB. It will be loaded to the Acer CMM card and will be emulated to the host as a USB device. 4 Virtual Drive Select a drive in the remote host as the destination drive to upload your image data to.
42 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 1 Active Image (Drive1) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. 2 Active Image (Drive2) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. 3 Image n Windows Share This o allows the user to decide how to share the CDROM ISO image file with users in the remote host. 4 Virtual Drive Specify the drive that you want to share your data with in the remote host.
43 Figure 2-22. Drive Redirections Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Name Description 1 Active Image (Drive1) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. 2 Active Image (Drive2) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. 3 Drive Redirection Use this box to configure DRIVE REDIRECTION settings. 4 Disable Drive Redirection Check the box to disable Drive Redirection.
44 2 Chassis Enclosure Options The OPTIONS selection in the VIRTUAL MEDIA submenu allows you to configure Virtual Media Options. The OPTIONS screen (Figure 2-23) and its controls (described in the following table) are shown below. Figure 2-23. Options Screen 1 2 3 Item Name Description 1 Virtual Media Options Use this option to disable or enable USB mass storage in the remote host. Checking this box prevents data stored in a local drive from being accessed or uploaded by a remote system.
45 System Health The SYSTEM HEALTH menu allows you to access and configure logs and alert settings in your AB7000 system. Clicking the SYSTEM HEALTH icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • • Alert Settings System Event Log The SYSTEM EVENT LOG option in the SYSTEM HEALTH submenu allows you to view and clear the contents of the system event log for a remote system.
46 2 Chassis Enclosure Click on the three headings at the top of the list in the IPMI ALERT CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 2-25) to sort between the three categories. The three headings are: • Filter List – This list shows all filters. • Policy List – This list shows all policies. • LAN Destination List – This list shows LAN destinations. Figure 2-25.
47 User Management The USER MANAGEMENT menu allows you to configure users for your AB7000 system. Clicking the USER MANAGEMENT icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • Change Password • Users & Groups • Permissions Change Password The CHANGE PASSWORDS screen (Figure 2-26) is where you can change the password used to access the Acer Smart Blade Console. Its controls are shown in the following table. Figure 2-26.
48 2 Chassis Enclosure Users & Groups The USERS & GROUPS screen (Figure 2-27) is where you specify and manage groups and users, which helps you manage the remote systems you are managing. Its controls are shown in the following table. Figure 2-27. Users and Groups Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 17 2 3 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 Item Name Description 1 User Managem ent Section This window displays the user's information.
49 Item Name Description 6 Email Address Type in the user's email address in this window (optional). 7 Mobile Phone Type in the user's mobile phone number (optional). 8 Group Membersh ip This field indicates the group that the user belongs to. To select a group, click on the group name in the “Not Member Of” window (9) select it, then click on the backwards arrow (10) to enter the group name in the Group Membership field (8). Reverse the procedure to remove the user from a group.
50 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 16 Delete Click on this button to delete a user's or group information in the User/Group Management fields. 17 Group Managem ent This window allows you to enter group information for better user management. Create and modify groups they same way you do for users. Permissions You can use the PERMISSIONS option to grant and deny access to various IPMI functions in the PERMISSIONS screen (Figure 2-28) using its controls (described in the following table).
51 Item Name Description 1 Show Permissions for User/ Group Click on the pull-down arrow to activate the user/ group permissions selection menu. 2 Update Click this icon to update the permissions information. 3 Effective Permissions This field indicates the actual permissions a user or group has. 4 User Permissions This field indicates the actual permissions a user has.
52 2 Chassis Enclosure KVM Settings The KVM SETTINGS menu allows you configure keyboard, mouse and console settings. Clicking the KVM SETTINGS icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • User Console • Keyboard/Mouse User Console Selecting the USER CONSOLE option in the KVM SETTINGS submenu brings up the KVM SETTINGS screen (Figure 2-29). Use this screen to set the remote console settings to specific users.
53 The controls found in the above sections are shown and described in detail in the following table. Figure 2-29. KVM Settings Screen 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 Item Name Description 1 User Selection This field allows you to decide which group the user belongs to. Click on the arrow on the right to activate the pull-down menu and highlight the name of the group to select it. 2 Update Once you've selected the group name, click on UPDATE to save the selections.
54 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 3 Automatic Detection Select this option to allow the CMM to automatically detect the networking configuration settings (such as the bandwidth of the connection line) and transmit data accordingly. 4 Preconfigured This item allows the user to select the data transmission settings from a pre-defined options list.
55 Item Name Description 10 Hotkey Enter a hot key combination in the box to specify either mouse synchronization mode or the single mouse mode. 11 Button Keys Enter the syntax of a button key in the box. For detailed instructions on creating button keys, please click on the “Click here for Help” link. 12 Name Type in the name of a button key in the box. For detailed instructions on creating button keys, please click on the CLICK HERE FOR HELP link.
56 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 1 Keyboard Model Click the arrow for the pull-down menu to specify the type of keyboard. 2 Key Release Timeout Check this box to enable the function of KEY RELEASE TIMEOUT, which sets the time limit for a key to be pressed by the user. 3 Timeout after____ msec If the KEY RELEASE TIMEOUT check box has been enabled, click on the arrow to select the time-out setting in the pull-down menu.
57 Device Settings Use the DEVICE SETTINGS menu for configuring network, security and log settings for your AB7000 system. Clicking the DEVICE SETTINGS icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • Network • Dynamic DNS • Security • Event Log Network Clicking the NETWORK option in the DEVICE SETTINGS submenu brings up the NETWORK screen (Figure 2-31). Use the below fields in the screen to specify network parameters.
58 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-31. Network Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 12 13 14 15 Item Name Description 1 IP uto A Configuration Click on the pull-down menu to select a desired item from the list. The options are NONE, DHCP, and BOOTP. 2 Preferred Host Name (DHCP only) Enter a preferred host name here. 3 IP Address Enter the IP address for the remote host here. 4 Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the local network here.
59 Item Name Description 7 Secondary DNS Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server in the box. It will be used when the Primary DNS Server cannot be contacted. 8 Remote Console & HTTPS Port Enter the port numbers the remote host and the HTTP server are listening. If a number is not entered in the box, the default value will be used. 9 HTTP Port Enter the port number the of the HTTP server. If a number is not entered in the box, the default value will be used.
60 2 Chassis Enclosure Dynamic DNS Selecting the DYNAMIC DNS option from the DEVICE SETTINGS submenu brings up the DYNAMIC DNS SETTINGS screen (Figure 2-32). Use this screen to configure Dynamic DNS settings. Controls for this screen are shown and detailed in the following table. Figure 2-32. Dynamic DNS Settings Screen 2 4 7 9 1 3 5 6 8 Item Name Description 1 Enable Dynamic DNS Check this box to enable Dynamic DNS. 2 Dynamic DNS Server Link Click the www.dyndns.
61 Item Name Description 6 Password Enter the password for the remote host user. 7 Check time (HH:MM) Enter the time the CMM first registers with the DNS server in the HH:MM format (such as: 07:25 or 19:30). 8 Check Interval Enter the time interval for the IPMI to report to the Dynamic DNS again. 9 Delete Saved External IP Address Click this icon to delete the IP address for an external system that has been previously entered and saved.
62 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-33. Security Screen 1 2 4 5 7 9 8 12 3 6 10 11 13 Item Name Description 1 Force HTTPS for Web Access Check this box to enable Force HTTPS for Web Access. If enabled, you will need to use an HTTPS connection to access the web. 2 KVM Encryption This option allows you to configure the encryption of the RFB protocol.
63 Item Name Description 4 Default Policy When IP ACCESS CONTROL is enabled, you can select either Accept or Drop from this pull-down menu to either allow or deny access according to pre-defined rules. NOTE: If set to DROP and you do not have a set of rules that will accept the Internet connection, then an Internet connection over the LAN is impossible. In this case, you need to change your security settings via modem or by disabling the IP ACCESS CONTROL.
64 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 13 Block Time (Minutes) Enter the number of minutes allowed for a user to attempt to login. If the user fails to login within this time allowed, the user will be blocked from system. NOTE: If this box is left empty, the user is allowed to try to login to the server indefinitely. For network security, this is not recommended.
65 Item Name Description 1 List oggingL Enabled Check this box to activate the event-logging list. To show the event log list, click on EVENT LOG under SYSTEM HEALTH. NOTE: The maximum number of log list entries is 1,000 events. Every entry that exceeds this limit will automatically override the oldest one in the list. If the reset button is pressed, all logging information will be saved, however, all logging data will be lost if a hard reset is performed or the system loses power.
66 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 12 SNMP Logging Enabled Check this box to enable SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) logging. 13 Destination IP Enter the IP address where the SNMP trap will be sent to. 14 Community Enter the name of the community if the receiver requires a community string. 15 Click here to view the Acer Blade System SNMP MIB Click this link to see the SNMP MIB.
67 Maintenance Use the MAINTENANCE menu for maintenance configurations on your AB7000 system. Clicking the MAINTENANCE icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • Device Information • Event Log • Update irmware F • Unit Reset Device Information Clicking the DEVICE INFORMATION option in the MAINTENANCE submenu brings up the DEVICE INFORMATION screen (Figure 2-35), which provides system information. The controls for this screen are detailed in the following table.
68 2 Chassis Enclosure Item Name Description 3 Connected Users List the name(s), the IP Address(es) and the status of the connect user(s). Event Log Clicking the EVENT LOG option in the MAINTENANCE submenu brings up the MAINTENANCE EVENT LOG LIST screen (Figure 2-36). This screen contains information on events that are recorded by the CMM in the order of Date/Time, Types and Descriptions including the IP address(es), user(s) and activities involved. Figure 2-36.
69 Figure 2-37. Update Firmware Screen 1 2 3 Item Name Description 1 Firmware File Enter the name of the firmware you want to update or click BROWSE to select the file. 2 Browse Button Click the BROWSE button to select the firmware file. 3 Upload Click on the UPLOAD icon to upload the firmware file to the server for the update.
70 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-38. Unit Reset Screen 1 2 3 4 Item Name Description 1 Reset Keyboard/ Mosue (USB) Click the RESET icon to reset the Keyboard/ Mouse. 2 Reset USB Click the RESET icon to reset the USB module. 3 Reset Video Engine Click the RESET icon to reset the Video Engine module. 4 Reset Device Click the RESET icon to cold reset the utility's firmware.
71 Remote Console This chapter covers the use of the Remote Console in the Acer Smart Blade Console. Activating the remote console may be done in two ways: • Home Page: On the HOME page, click on the CONSOLE icon in the upper left area of the screen. • Blade System Menu: Click the BLADE SYSTEM icon on the left of the screen, then click BLADE in the submenu. A screen will open with a list of blades.
72 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-39. Remote Console Interface Screen 1 2 Item Name Description 1 Drive Screen Button Click on this button to open and display the DRIVE REDIRECTION screen and its controls. See "Drive Redirection Screen" below for details. 2 Adjust Screen Button Click on this button to adjust the screen size.
73 Drive Redirection Screen The DRIVE REDIRECTION screen is shown in Figure 2-40 and its controls are listed in the following table. Figure 2-40. Drive Redirection Screen 1 2 3 Item Name Description 1 Connect Drive Click this button to bring up a window with secondary controls for Local Drive list, Refresh, Sending Commands and Write Support (see below for details on these controls).
74 Item 2 Chassis Enclosure Name Description Write Support Check this button to allow the remote operating system to have write access to the drive that you have selected. This function allows a user to alter, overwrite, erase and destroy data stored in the drive selected and therefore should only be used on drives with noncritical data. When WRITE SUPPORT is checked, a warning message will display. Read the warning message carefully before enabling this function.
75 The following items are included in the OPTIONS Menu and described in more detail in the sections below: • Monitor Only • Exclusive Access • Readability Filter • Scaling • Local Cursor • Chat Window • Video Settings • Soft Keyboard • Local Keyboard • Hotkeys • Encoding Monitor Only Click MONITOR ONLY to turn the Monitor Only function on or off.
76 2 Chassis Enclosure Scaling This item allows the user to scale the remote console screen to the desired size. Click on this button to access its submenu and select the desired setting from the options listed in the submenu: 25%, 50%, 100% and SCALE TO FIT. Local Cursor This item allows the user to choose the desired shape for the local cursor. Click on this button to access its submenu and select a desired shape from the options listed in the submenu: TRANSPARENT, DEFAULT, BIG, PIXEL and CROSS-HAIR.
77 Item Name Description 1 Title Bar This shows the IP address of the remote host you are connected to. 2 Chat Window Frame This frame displays chat messages, including your own messages that have been sent to other users. This is a read-only test display area. 3 User's Identity Label This line displays your own identity. 4 Chat Line This is an editable text line where you can enter a new message.
78 2 Chassis Enclosure world languages. When the language list displays, select the language you want to use by clicking on it (see Figure 2-45). Figure 2-44. Keys in English Soft Keyboard Figure 2-45. Soft Keyboard Language Selection Local Keyboard This item allows the user to manually change the local keyboard setting for interaction with a remote host. Use this function to change the language mapping of your browser machine running the remote console host.
79 After you've clicked the HOTKEY button, the submenu displays as shown in Figure 2-46. Figure 2-46. Hotkeys Encoding This item allows the user to set the video bandwidth and video quality parameters.
80 2 Chassis Enclosure Power Supply Modules The AB7000 enclosure supports up to four 2500W power supply modules. An LED on the back of a power supply will be amber when AC power is present and green when the power is on. The 2500W power supply modules require a 200-240V AC input and a C20 socket, which requires a power cord with a C19 connector (see "Power Cord" below for details). Acer's high-efficiency blade system power supplies deliver continuous redundant power at 94%+ peak efficiency.
81 Feature Description Input AC Range 200-240VAC Operating Conditions Temp: -5 to 50 C Fan Type Humidity: 5 to 95% RH 4x 90mm fans - PFB0912DE-9E69 (8000 RPM) - QFR0912UHE-9E70 (8800 RPM) Power Supply Failure If a power supply or a fan in a power supply fails, the system management software will notify you of the situation. In either case, you will need to replace the power supply module with another identical one. Installing a Power Supply 1.
82 2 Chassis Enclosure Removing a Power Supply First, make sure the power supply has been shut down. You can remove power from a power unit via your system management software. 1 Remove the power cord from the power supply unit. 2 Release the locking clip to unlock the power supply module (see Figure 2-48). Figure 2-48. Power Supply Module Two-piece handle Locking clip AC input (C-20) LED indicator 3 Pull out the handle and remove the unit: the two-piece handle locks into the closed position.
83 Power Supply Fans Each power supply unit has four rear fans. These fans are not hotswappable. If one fails, the power supply will continue to operate but you should replace the power supply unit at the earliest opportunity. If two or more fans fail, the power supply unit will shut down and the LED on the back will turn amber.
84 2 Chassis Enclosure Power Components Power components for the AB7000 system’s power supplies are shown below in Figure 2-49 and described in the following table. Figure 2-49. Power Components 22 11 33 Item Name Description 1 PDU Power Distribution Unit (NEMA L6 Plug) 2 Power Cord Extension Cord (connection from power supply module to PDU) 3 AC ower P Connection from power supply module to socket.
85 power cord connects to a C20 type socket (IEC-60320-C20) for AC power on the power supply module. See Figure 2-49 for an example of a power cord. The plastic locking clip that partially covers the socket was designed to prevent the power supply module from being removed with the power cord still connected. Power Cord Tie and Clamp A cable tie and clamp are available for all blade power supply models.
86 2 Chassis Enclosure This will secure the power cord to the power supply and keep it from dislodging during operation. Figure 2-51.
87 Double-Wide Modules Most modules in the AB7000 fit into single-wide bays. The InfiniBand module and some other modules however (such as the 10GbE module), require a double-wide bay and can only be installed in such a bay created by combining the two right most bays. The enclosure's module bays are designed to be easily modified from single to double-wide by following the procedures below. Setting up a Double-Wide Bay Modifying an Enclosure’s Module Bays for Double-wide Modules 1.
88 2 Chassis Enclosure Modules in the upper left hand bays will have their release handles on the bottom, while all modules in the lower bays will have their release handles on the top. Placing modules in an “upside-down” orientation in the upper-left corner (only) does not affect their operation. If using the single-port InfiniBand mezzanine card, the InfiniBand switch MUST be installed in the bottom location. Figure 2-52.
89 Figure 2-53.
90 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-54.
3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation
92 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Overview This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components. Installing Blade Modules Up to ten blade modules may be installed into a single blade enclosure. Blade modules with Windows and Linux operating systems may be mixed together in the same blade enclosure. Powering Up a Blade Unit Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the blades installed in the same enclosure.
93 Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure 1. Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above). 2. Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure. Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged from the enclosure. Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover The blade cover must be removed to access the mainboard when you need to install or remove processors, memory units, the onboard battery and so on.
94 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged into the enclosure. Warning! Use extreme caution when inserting a blade module into the enclosure. If the blade's power connector becomes damaged, it can damage pins on other blade bays that it is inserted into. Figure 3-55.
95 Figure 3-56. Locking the Blade into Position Processor Installation Up to four processors may be installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See “AB460 F1” on page 147 or “AB2x280 F1” on page 203 for general information on the features of the blade units. Warning! These procedures should only be performed by a trained service technician. Allow the processor heatsink to cool before removing it. Removing a Processor 1.
96 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 3. Loosen the two or four screws (depending on blade type) that secure the heatsink to the mainboard. 4. Remove the heatsink by gently rotating it back-and-forth sideways with your fingers to release it from the processor. Set the heatsink aside and upside-down so that nothing comes into contact with the thermal grease on its underside. 5.
97 Figure 3-57. Instaling a CPU Gold dot CPU key CPU pin Socket key Notched corner 6. Lower the socket lever until it locks. 7. To install the heatsink, apply thermal grease to the top of the processor. (If reinstalling a heatsink, first clean off the old thermal grease with a clean, lint-free cloth.) 8. Place the heatsink on the processor then tighten two diagonal screws until snug, then the other two screws. 9.
98 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Installing DIMM Memory Modules 1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page 92). 2. Remove the blade from the enclosure and the cover from the blade (see "Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover" on page 93). 3. Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot, starting with slots 1A and 2A. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM incorrectly (see Figure 3-58). Figure 3-58.
99 Warning! To maintain proper airflow, all hard drive bays must have drive carriers or dummies inserted during operation. To remove a hard drive carrier, do the following: Removing a Hard Drive Carrier 1. Locate the colored “Open” button at the bottom of the drive carrier and press it with your thumb. This action releases the drive carrier from the drive bay. 2. Pull the release handle out about 45-degrees, then use it to pull the drive carrier out.
100 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-59. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier Infiniband mezzanine card installation All models of the Mezzanine HCA card are compatible with both blade modules. Card installation 1 Confirm that you have the correct card and three (3) screws. 2 Following the instructions, remove the blade module and open the cover to access the mainboard.
101 Figure 3-60.
102 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Installing the Operating System An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within the same blade enclosure. There are several methods of installing an OS to the blade modules. Installing with an External USB CD-ROM Drive The most common method of installing the OS is with an external USB CD-ROM drive.
103 4. The blade has only non-partitioned/unformatted hard drives installed and no bootable devices attached to it. Once these conditions are met, make sure the PXE server is running. Then turn on the blade on which you wish to boot and/or install the OS. The BIOS in the blade will look at all bootable devices and finding none will connect to the PXE server to begin the boot/install.
104 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Acer Smart Console Server Blade Unit management may be performed with the Smart Console. The Smart Console residing in each server blade can be accessed via the Acer Smart Blade Console or Acer Smart Blade Manager. This is designed to provide an administrator with a comprehensive set of functions and monitored data to keep tabs on the server blade and perform management activities. • • Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI.
105 Configuring the IP/MAC Addresses Note: The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is on by default. To change the manufacturer default setting, please use the Acer Smart Blade Manager or the BIOS firmware. Using the BIOS Settings to set the IP/MAC Addresses 1 Go to the BIOS by pressing the key during system boot. 2 Select IPMI from the Advanced Menu. 3 Select LAN Configuration from the IPMI submenu. 4 Click on the item - IP Address Source. Select the option Static and hit .
106 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-61. Log In 1 Enter your Username in the "Username" box. 2 Enter your Password in the "Password" box and click "Login." 3 The Home Page displays as follows. Note 1: To use the Acer Smart Blade Manager to access the BMC/IPMI settings, please refer to the“Acer Smart Blade Manager” on page 554. Note 2: The manufacturer default username and password are root and superuser.
107 Figure 3-62. IPMI Main Page 1 2 3 The IPMI Main page contains a submenu bar (Top), the Options window (Left), and the main display area (Right) 1 Submenu Bar (Callout #1) The submenu bar on the top lists the following submenus: Item Description System Information This submenu displays system information. Server Health This submenu displays server health monitoring status. Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the IPMI settings.
108 2 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Description Language This submenu allows the user to select a language setting. (Currently, only English is available.) ? Help Click this item to find an answer when you have a question. Options window (Callout #2) The Options window on the left side allows the user to navigate through different options, including the following: 3 Item Description Refresh Page Click this icon to refresh the page.
109 Figure 3-63. Server Health 1 2 3 The Server Health submenu (#1) contains: Sensor Readings, Sensor Readings with Thresholds, and Event Log. When clicking an item in the Options window on the left (#2), or on the Main Display area (#3), a pop-up menu will appear to display the category of sensor types (#4) as shown in the following figure.
110 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-64. Sensor Type Category 4 5 6 The Categories of Sensor Types (#4) The Sensor Type Category includes the following: • All Sensors: This item displays the readings for all sensors • Temperature Sensors: This item displays the system temperature. • Voltage Sensors: This item displays the following items: CPU voltage, CPU Core, voltage, DIMM (memory) voltage, +3.3v, +12v, +5V, -12v. Refresh (#5) Click on this bottom to refresh this page.
111 Sensor Readings Display-All Sensors Figure 3-65. All Sensors 1 When you select All Sensors (#1) from the Sensor Type Category popup submenu, the sensor readings for the following items will be displayed as shown below: • CPU Temperature: This item displays the status of the CPU temperature. • System Temperature: This item displays the status of the system temperature. • CPU Vcore: This item displays the status of the CPU core voltage. • +3.3V: This item displays the status of the onboard 3.
112 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Event Log This feature allows the user to configure Event Log settings. When you select Event Log (1) in Options Window and click on the item Event Log Category (2), the following event log categories displays in a pull-down submenu (3) as shown in the following screen. Figure 3-66. Event Log 1 3 2 Sensor-Specific Events: This item displays the event log for sensorspecific events.
113 Figure 3-67. Event Log Status 1 3 2 7 4 5 6 8 4 Sensor Name: This item indicates the name of the sensor (device) to which the event occurred. 5 Sensor Type: This item indicates the type of the event. 6 Description: This item provides a brief description of the event. 7 Event Log: This item indicates the number of events included on the event log. 8 Clear Event Log: Click the button to clear the event log.
114 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration This feature allows the user to configure various network settings. When you click on the Configuration icon (#1) on the submenu bar, the following screen will display: Figure 3-68. Configuration 1 2 3 The Configuration submenu includes the items shown in the Options window on the left (2) or in the Main Display area on the right (3). Select an item on the list to configure the settings for the item selected.
115 Note: To set up an email alert, please enter the IP address of your mail server in the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.) Configuration - Alerts This feature allows the user to configure time and date settings for the host server and client computer. When you click on the Time and Date icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-69. Configuration Alerts 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 1 Alerts: Click this item to add, to modify, to delete or to define the setting of an alert.
116 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Modifying Alerts When you select an item (2) and click on Modify (5), the Modify Alert submenu displays as shown below. Figure 3-70. Modifying Alerts To modify an alert, enter the information needed for the following items: • Alert Type: This item allows you to specify the alert type. You can select Snmp Type or Email from the pop-up menu.
117 Note: To set up an email alert, please enter the IP address of your mail server in the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.) Configuration - Time and Date Settings This feature allows the user to configure time and date settings for the host server and client computer. When you click on the Time and Date icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-71.
118 7 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Save: Click on this icon to save any changes done to the Time and Date settings Configuration - Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Settings This feature allows the user to configure Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDPA) settings. When you click on the LDAP icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-72.
119 Configuration - Active Directory Settings This feature allows the user to configure Active Directory settings. When you click on the Active Directory icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-73. Configuration - Active Directory Settings 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 Active Directory: Click on this item to configure Active Directory settings. 2 If Active Directory is currently disabled, click to enable it.
120 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration - Active Directory - Advanced Settings This feature allows the user to configure Active Directory-Advanced settings. When you click on the Active Directory icon in the Options window (1) and checked the Enable box indicated on the previous page, the following screen will display. Figure 3-74.
121 Configuration - The Mouse Mode Setting This feature allows the user to configure mouse mode settings. When you click on the Mouse Mode icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-75. Mouse Mode Settings 1 2 3 1 Mouse Mode: Click on this icon to configure the mouse mode setting. 2 Set Mode to Absolute: Check the radio button to use the Absolute mode for the Windows OS. (This is the default setting.
122 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration - Network Settings This feature allows you to configure network settings. When you click on the Network icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-76. Network Settings 2 1 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 1 Network: This item allows you to view or modify network settings. 2 MAC Address: Enter the MAC address for networking in the box.
123 9 VLAN Tag: This item allows you to use VLAN Tagging or Frame Tagging to encapsulate specific data, so it can be transparently transmitted through multiple platforms without information leakage. After entering the required information in the fields, click to save the information you have entered. Configuration - Remote Session This feature allows the user to configure remote session settings. When clicking on the Remote Session in the Options window (1), the following screen displays.
124 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation access. Floppy Emulation (Callout #3): Click the pull-down menu to see the following: • Off (Default): Select this item to disable fl oppy emulation when you wish to connect the USB Flash drive via virtual media redirection. • On: Select this item to enable fl oppy emulation when you wish to connect a floppy drive or fl oppy ISO image through virtual media redirection.
125 2 Mail Server IP: Enter the SMTP Mail Server IP address for your network in the box. 3 Save: Click on this icon to save any changes to the SMTP setting. Configuration - SSL Upload Settings This feature allows the user to configure upload settings for encrypted data totransmit across the internet by using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.When you click on the SSL Upload icon in the Options window (1), the followingscreen will display. Figure 3-79.
126 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration - Users Settings This feature allows you to change users settings. When you click on the Users icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-80. User Settings 5 2 3 4 1 6 7 8 1 Users: Select this item to configure the user settings. The current users list is displayed. To delete or to modify a user setting, select the name and press or .
127 6 Add User: Click on this icon to add a new user to the network. When prompted, select an empty slot from the users list to add an user. 7 Modify User: Click on this icon to modify the information or the status of a user. When prompted, using the arrow keys, select a user from the users list to modify the user information. 8 Delete User: Click on this icon to delete a user from the network. When prompted, using the arrow keys, select a user from the users list to delete it from the list.
128 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 5 Refresh: Click this button to refresh the page. 6 LogOut: Click this button to log out from the remote console. Remote Console This feature allows you to perform various activities on the server. When you click on the Remote Console icon in the Options window (1) to activate Remote Console settings, the following screen will display. Figure 3-82.
129 Figure 3-83. Java Started Remote Console - Video This feature allows you to configure video settings for your remote console. When you click on the Video icon in the Menu bar (1), the video settings of the remote console displays as shown below. Figure 3-84. Video 1 2 1 Video: Click this item to configure and manage the video settings of a server on a remote site via the Remote Console.
130 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 2 Video Options: The pull-down submenu contains the options listed below. • Pause: Click this item to freeze the screen. • Resume: Click this item to re-activate a frozen screen. • Refresh: Click this item to refresh the system. • Capture Current Screen: Click this item to capture the current screen display. • Full Screen: Click this item to use the full screen mode. • Exit: Click this item to exit the Remote Console.
131 window key press. • • • Callout# 3. Press and Release: Click on this option to press and release the left window key. Right Window Key: Click on this item to display the Right Window Key submenu as follows: • Callout# 3. Hold down: Check this item to emulate right window key press. • Callout# 3. Press and Release: Click on this option to press and release the right window key.
132 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation • F1 • Pause • Keyboard pass-through: Click this item (1) to use your local keyboard for the remote console. Figure 3-87. Keyboard Pass-through. 1 Note: This feature-"Keyboard Pass-through" provides full keyboard support. It will send all keys, including special key combinations to the host server.
133 1 Soft Keyboard: Select the item Soft Keyboard (1) to use soft keyboard for the remote console as shown below. Figure 3-88. Soft Keyboard 1 2 3 2 Language: From the pull down menu, select the following language settings: English (United States), English (United Kingdom), Japanese, and Germany. 3 Modifier Key (CRTL, Alt, Shift) - Select the keys: , , and to work as a special key combination or as a single key. Check the box in front of "Lock" to lock the key combination.
134 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-89. Mouse 1 2 The pull-down submenu contains the option listed below. Synchronize Mouse Cursor Alt+M (2): Click this item (or press and keys simultaneously) to synchronize your local mouse cursor and the mouse cursor of your remote console. Remote Console - Media This feature allows you to configure media virtualization settings for your remote console.
135 Figure 3-90. Media 1 2 Virtual Media Wizard (2): Click on this item on the pull-down submenu to launch the Virtual Media Wizard, which allows you to configure Virtual Media settings as shown below. Figure 3-91.
136 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-92. Virtual Media 1 3 2 4 5 1 Floppy/USB Key Media: This item allows the user to configure the Floppy/ USB Key Media settings. You can choose from the following items: • Floppy Image • A (Disk Drive A of the remote console) • Browse: Click Browse to select the location of the Floppy ISO image.
137 Remote Control-Launch SOL This feature allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial_over_LAN.When you click on the Remote Control icon in the Menu bar (1) to activate the Remote Control settings, the Remote Control Main Page will display. Figure 3-93. Launch SOL 1 2 1 Launch SOL: Click on this item in the left Options window to activate SOL(Serial Over LAN) support, which provides serial port connections over LAN and allows the user to access a host server via Console Redirection.
138 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-94. SOL ConfirmationWindow 1 2 3 1 Security Warning: Once you've launched SOL, a security warning will appear, indicating that the application's digital signature cannot be verified 2 Always trust content from this publisher: Click on this item to give full access to this publisher, eliminating further security warnings. 3 Click Run to continue with SOL launching. Click Cancel to cancel SOL launching.
139 Figure 3-95. Baud Rate 4 4 Click on the dropdown menu to pull down the Baud Rate submenu, which will allow you to select the Baud Rate for serial line transfer (see the following figure).
140 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-96. Setting the Baud Rate 6 5 5 Baud Rate (bps): You can select a Baud rate from the list as your SOL transfer rate. The options are: 9600 bps (bit-per-second), 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps, and default. Make sure that the Baud Rate selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS. 6 Once you've selected the Baud rate, press to start the session.
141 Figure 3-97. Stop the SOL Session 7 7 You can also press to abort the SOL session. Server Power Control This feature allows you to configure power management settings for your remote console. When you click on the Remote Control icon in the Menu bar (1) to activate the Remote Control settings, the Remote Control Main Page will display.
142 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-98. Power Control 1 2 3 4 Click Server Power Control in the left Options Window (2) to display the Power Control submenu as shown above. (3): Power Control and Status: This submenu indicates the status and the current power control settings of the host server (the remote console). The status of the remote server are displayed as below: • Reset Server: Click on this radio button to reset the power control settings for the remote server.
143 Maintenance Use this feature to manage and configure IPMI devices.When you click on the Maintenance icon (1) in the Menu bar, the Maintenance Main page will display. Figure 3-99. Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 Options: Click on the Options window on the left (2) to use Maintenance settings. The options include the following: • Firmware Update (3): Click this item to update the BMC firmware (the BIOS) of the remote server. The Firmware Update screen is shown in the next section.
144 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-100. Firmware Enter Update Mode: Click on this item to enter the update mode. Warning! Once you've entered the firmware update mode, the device will be reset even if you cancel the process of firmware updating. Notes: 1. When updating firmware, you are given the option to "Preserve Configuration." Uncheck this option to load the factory default settings, and all the configuration settings will be lost. 2.
145 Miscellaneous This feature allows the user to perform network activities.Click on the Miscellaneous icon (1) in the Menu bar to display the Miscellaneous page. Figure 3-101. Miscellaneous 1 2 Options: Click on the Options window on the left (2) to use Miscellaneous settings. The options include the following: • Post Snooping: Click on this item to query the POST (Power_On_Selt-Test) Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80.
146 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Language This feature allows you to configure Language Settings for your IPMI connections. Click on the Language icon (1) in the Menu bar to display the Language page as shown below. Figure 3-102. Language 1 2 Available Languages (2): The Available Languages submenu displays language setting options. (Currently, English is the only language available for this utility.
147 AB460 F1 External and Internal Structure This chapter describes the AB460 F1 blade module. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. See Figure 3-103 for a front view of the blade unit and the following table for its features. Figure 3-103.
148 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Function State Description 3 Power LED Green Indicates power status “On” Orange Indicates power status “Off” (with power cables plugged into the blade chassis enclosure) Blue Indicates KVM being utilized on blade unit Flashing Blue Indicates ID activated on blade module Flashing Green Indicates network activity over LAN Flashing Orange Indicates network activity over InfiniBand module 4 5 KVM/ID LED Network/ IB LED 6 System Fault LED
149 KVM Connector Alternatively, you may connect a KVM cable (CBL-0218L, with a keyboard/video/mouse attached) to the KVM connector (#7) of the blade you wish to access. To switch to another blade, disconnect the cable then reconnect it to the new blade. See the Acer Smart Blade Console on page 28 for further details on using the KVM function remotely. Front Panel LED Indicators Blade module LEDs are described below in the following table.
150 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Blade Unit Components Figure 3-104. Exploded View of AB460 F1 Blade Module 7 5 6 4 4 6 1 4 4 3 2 2 2 Main components of the AB460 F1 blade module are shown in Figure 3-104 and described in the following table.
151 Item Description 4 DIMMs (system memory) 5 Airflow Deflector 6 CPU Heatsinks 7 Top Cover
152 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mainboard Figure 3-105.
153 Item Description 1 LGA 1366 CPU Sockets 2 DIMM Slots 3 6 SAS2/SATA Hard Drive Bays 4 InfiniBand Connectors (for InfiniBand cards) 5 Gbx Connectors (for power and logic to backplane) 6 ICH10 7 Intel 5500 chip 8 Onboard Battery 9 Front IO Module 10 BIOS Chip 11 LSI 2008 SAS2 Controller 12 JPT1 (CMOS clear) CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. JBT1 consists of two contact pads located near the BIOS chip (#12 in Figure 3-104). Clearing CMOS 1.
154 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Memory Support The AB460 F1 blade module supports up to 192 GB/48 GB of ECC Registered/Unbuffered ECC DDR3-1333 SDRAM in twelve DIMM sockets. Memory Installation The mainboard of each blade unit must be populated with DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules) to provide system memory. The DIMMs should all be of the same size and speed and from the same manufacturer due to compatibility issues.
Toward CPU Edge of Board DIMM1B DIMM3A DIMM3B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM1A DIMM2B DIMM3B DIMM2A Toward CPU Edge of Board DIMM3A 155 Figure 3-106.
156 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Independent Mode: Single Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 3GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 6GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 4GB 4GB 12GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 8GB 8GB 24GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8G
157 Independent Mode: Dual processor configuration.
158 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Total Capa city DIMM CPU1 1B 1A 2B 2A 16GB 8GB 24GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 8GB 8GB CPU2 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 8GB 8GB 8GB 64GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 72GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 96GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 16GB 48GB 16GB 16GB 64GB 16GB 16GB 96GB 16GB 16GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 128GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 144GB 16GB
159 Mirroring or Lockstep Mode: Single processor configuration Please follow the table as shown below. The same rules are applied to the CPU2 memory channel. For mirroring mode, there is a primary and a copy of the primary image.
160 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mirroring or Lockstep Mode: Dual processor configuration Total Capaci ty DIMM CPU1 1B 1A 2B 2A CPU2 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 2GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 16GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 32GB 4GB 4GB
161 Sparing Mode: Single processor configuration For sparing mode, there is one or two memory modules as spared. By this definition, the effective size of memory is reduced by the capacity of one (when three memory modules installed) or two (when six memory modules installed) memory modules installed per processor.
162 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Total Capaci ty DIMM 12GB CPU1 CPU2 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 18GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 24GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 36GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 48GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4G
163 Note: Though multiple DIMM memory module types and speeds may be supported, you need to use DIMM memory modules of the same speed and type. Hard Disk Drives The AB460 F1 blade unit accommodates up to six 2.5" SAS2/SATA hard disk drives, which are mounted in drive “carriers”. The drives are hotswappable and can be removed or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. The six drives can be used to set up a RAID array or JBOD. AB460 F1 HDD Numbering Sequence Figure 3-107.
164 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Status (Blue) Red HDD Failure OFF ON HDD Rebuild Blink OFF HDD Locate OFF ON
165 AB460 F1 System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for AB460 F1 blade modules. The AB460 F1 blade modules use a AMI™ ROM BIOS that is stored in a flash chip. This BIOS can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. BIOS BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. The AMI BIOS flash chip stores the system parameters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires very little electrical power.
166 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation BIOS Updates It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format), follow one of the methods described below to flash the new BIOS.
167 Flashing a BIOS using a Floppy Image File This method must be performed remotely. 1. Copy the image file from the zip file to your desktop. 2. Use the web browser or IPMIView to access your CMM remotely using its IP Address. 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select it. 5. Press the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds for the image to upload to the CMM. 6.
168 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways: 1. By pressing immediately after turning the system on, or 2. When the message Press the key to enter Setup appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST, press the key to activate the main SETUP menu: Main BIOS Setup All Main Setup options are described in this section.
169 Figure 3-109. Main Setup Menu Screen System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
170 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system as detected by the BIOS. Advanced Settings Figure 3-110.
171 Boot Features Figure 3-111. Boot Features Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Mode: Sets the display mode for Option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key.
172 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Power configuration Power Button Function: If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately when you press the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when you press the power button for four seconds or longer. Restore on AC Power Loss: Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss.
173 Ratio CMOS Setting: This option allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.The default setting depends on the type of CPU installed on the motherboard. The default setting for the CPU installed in your motherboard is [18]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, the BIOS will restore the setting to the previous state. C1E Support: Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State.
174 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.
175 C6 State: This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C6 State. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto, the BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. C1 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. C3 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information.
176 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation CPU Bridge configuration Figure 3-114. CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the desired QPI frequency. QPI L0s and L1: This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard.
177 Demand Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme where the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the processor. Patrol Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop: Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states.
178 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation NorthBridge configuration This feature allows you to configure the settings for the Intel NorthBridge chip. Figure 3-115. NorthBridge configuration Intel I/OAT: Significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for other tasks. DCA Technology: Uses Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to enhance data transfer efficiency.
179 Active State Power-Management: Uses power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to configure PCI Express L0 and L1 Link power states. IOH PCIE Max Payload Size: Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the payload size to 128 MB. Others perform better with a payload size of 256 MB, which inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting.
180 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation USB 2.0 Controller: Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. Note: Only available when USB Functions is set to Disabled. Otherwise, this item will be set to Enabled by the BIOS. USB 2.0 Controller Mode: This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode.
181 type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI. • ICH RAID Code Base - Select Intel or Adaptec to launch the appropriate SATA RAID firmware to configure SATA RAID. SATA#2 configuration: Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master: These settings allow you to set the parameters of the IDE slots. Press to activate the submenu screen for detailed options of these items.
182 • • 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Select Description 4 Use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32 bits. Enabled Enable 32-bit data transfer. DMA ode M Select Description Auto Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. SWDMA2 Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. MWDMA0 Use Multi Word DMA mode 0.
183 disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. IDE Detect Timeout (sec): Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. PCI/PnP configuration Figure 3-118. PCI/PnP configuration Plug & Play OS Selecting: Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating system that supports Plug & Play.
184 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Super IO Device configuration Figure 3-119. Super IO Device configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address: This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
185 ACPI configuration Figure 3-120. ACPI configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware O/S: Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI. Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI. ACPI Version Features: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/.
186 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating system. NUMA Support: Uses Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance.
187 Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system.
188 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Server Management Settings Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. Figure 3-122. Use this feature to configure Server Management settings.
189 System Information Figure 3-123. System Information This submenu displays the following product information. • System Product Name • System Serial Number • Base Board Product Name • Base Board Serial Number • UUID • NIC1 Mac Address • NIC2 Mac Address • IPMI Firmware Revision IP Address Source: Select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device.
190 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation IP Address: The BIOS will automatically display the IP address of the machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Note: This feature can be changed by the user when the IP Source is set to Static. Subnet Mask: This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (e.g., 192.
191 Remote Access Configuration Figure 3-124. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM2. Base Address, IRQ: This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection.
192 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Terminal Type: Allows you to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. Event Log Configuration Figure 3-125. Event Log Configuration View Event Log: View the System Event Log. Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read.
193 Boot Figure 3-126. Boot Setup This menu allows you to configure boot settings for the system.
194 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. Figure 3-127.
195 Hard Disk Drives Figure 3-128. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected.
196 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Removable Drives Figure 3-129. Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives.
197 CD/DVD Drive Figure 3-130. CD/DVD Drive This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives.
198 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Network Drives Figure 3-131. Network Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from available network drives.
199 Exit Options Figure 3-132. Exit Setup Menu Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes and Exit: Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
200 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
201 AB460 F1 Onboard SAS RAID Configuration This section briefly shows how to create RAID with onboard SAS RAID. Entering onboard SAS Configuration Utility To start the SAS Configuration Utility, press CTRL-M when you see the onboard SAS BIOS during POST. After POST finished, the SAS Configuration Utility will show on the screen. Loading Factory Default Setting 1 In LSI Corp Config Utility, select LSI SAS2008 and press Enter.
202 9 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation The below warning message displayed. Please press + key or Space key to add the HDD to the RAID volume. WARNING! Data was found on the selected disk, this data will be lost when the volume is created! 10 Press C to commit the changes. 11 Select Save changes then exit this menu to create the volume. 12 Select Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot to quit the utility.
203 AB2x280 F1 Internal and External Structure This chapter describes the AB2x280 F1 blade unit. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Control Panel Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 3-103) with power on/off button, a KVM connector, a KVM button and four LEDs on the top front of the unit. The numbers mentioned in Figure 3-103are described in the following table. Figure 3-133.
204 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Function State Description 2 KVM Button N/A Initiates KVM function 3 Power LED Green Indicates power status “On” Orange Indicates power status “Off” (with power cables plugged in) Blue Indicates KVM being utilized on blade unit Flashing Blue Indicates ID activated on blade module Flashing Green Indicates network activity over LAN Flashing Orange Indicates network activity over InfiniBand module 4 5 KVM/ID LED Network/ IB LED 6 Sys
205 LED Indicators Blade module LEDs are described below in the following table. LED State Description Power LED Green Power On Amber Standby Red Power Failure1 Steady On Indicates that KVM has been initialized on this blade module Flashing Serves as a ID indicator (the ID function is activated with a management program) Network LED (Green) Flashing Flashes on and off to indicate traffic (Tx and Rx data) on the LAN connection to this blade module.
206 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Blade Unit Components Figure 3-134.
207 The main components of the AB2x280 F1 Blade Module are described in the following table.
208 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mainboard Figure 3-135.
209 Item Description 1 CPU Sockets 2 DIMM Slots 3 Space for 2.5” SATA Hard Drive 4 Gbx Connector (for power and logic to backplane) 5 BIOS Chip 6 Onboard Battery 7 Intel 5500 Chip 8 ICH10R Chip 9 Front IO Module 10 Matrox G200eW Graphics chip 11 JPT1 (CMOS clear) Jumpers The jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no jumpers used to configure the operation of the mainboard.
210 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Description 1 Blade Unit/Module 2 SATA Hard Drives (2 per blade node, 4 total) 3 DIMMs (system memory, 8 per node) 4 CPU Heatsinks (4) 5 Top Cover Memory Support Each node of a AB2x280 F1 blade module supports up to 128GB/32GB of ECC Registered/Unbuffered ECC DDR3-1333 SDRAM in eight DIMM sockets. Memory Installation The mainboard of each blade unit must be populated with DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules) to provide system memory.
211 DIMM1B Toward CPU CPU1 DIMM3A DIMM2A CPU2 DIMM1B Toward CPU For CPU2 DIMM1A DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM3A Figure 3-136. AB2x280 F1 DIMM Numbering For CPU1 For an interleaved configuration, memory modules of the same size and speed must be installed. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Note: The DIMM slot number specified in the following tables equals the DIMM slot to be populated. A “---” indicates that the DIMM slot should be left unpopulated.
212 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Supported Memory Population The node has eight DIMM slots. Each CPU controls four DIMM slots. The DIMM slots support three channel DDR3-1333 registered/ unbuffered ECC memory modules. The farthest socket to CPU is socket A (in blue color), while the nearest one is socket B (in black color). For all memory modes, the socket A in each channel should be populated first. If socket A is empty, socket B can't be used.
213 Independent mode: Single Processor Configuration.
214 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Independent Mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM CPU 1 1B 1A 2A CPU2 3A 2GB 1GB 3GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 1GB 6GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 24GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB
215 Total Capacity DIMM CPU 1 1B 1A CPU2 2A 3A 32GB 16GB 48GB 16GB 16GB 64GB 16GB 16GB 96GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 128GB 16GB 1B 1A 2A 3A 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB Mirroring or Lockstep mode: Single Processor Configuration Please follow the table as shown below. The same rule is applied to the CPU2 memory channel. For mirroring mode, there is a primary and a copy of the primary image.
216 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mirroring or Lockstep mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM CPU1 1B 1A 2A 2GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 2GB 2GB 8GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 64GB 16GB 16GB CPU2 3A 1B 1A 2A 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 3A Sparing Mode: Single Processor Configuration For sparing mode, there is one memory module as spared.
217 Total Capacity DIMM 1B 48GB DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 3A 16GB 16GB 16GB Sparing Mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capaci ty DIMM CPU1 1B CPU2 1A 2A 3A 3GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 96GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 1B 1A 2A 3A 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 16GB
218 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation AB2x280 F1 Hard Disk Drives The AB2x280 F1 blade unit accommodates up to two 2.5" SATA hard disk drives per node which are mounted in drive “carriers”. The drives are hot-swappable and can be removed or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. The six drives can be used to set up a RAID array (SATA RAID 0 or 1 only) or JBOD. AB2x280 F1 HDD Numbering Sequence Figure 3-137.
219 AB2x280 F1 System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for AB2x280 F1blade modules. The AB2x280 F1blade modules use a AMI™ ROM BIOS that is stored in a flash chip. This BIOS can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. BIOS BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. The AMI BIOS flash chip stores the system parameters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires very little electrical power.
220 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation BIOS Updates It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format), follow one of the methods described below to flash the new BIOS.
221 Flashing a BIOS using a Floppy Image File This method must be performed remotely. 1. Copy the image file from the zip file to your desktop. 2. Use the web browser or IPMIView to access your CMM remotely using its IP Address. 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select it. 5. Press the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds for the image to upload to the CMM. 6.
222 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways: 1. By pressing immediately after turning the system on, or 2. When the message Press the key to enter Setup appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST, press the key to activate the main SETUP menu: Main BIOS Setup All Main Setup options are described in this section.
223 Figure 3-139. Main Setup Menu Screen System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
224 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system as detected by the BIOS. Advanced Settings Figure 3-140.
225 Boot Features Figure 3-141. Boot Features Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Mode: Sets the display mode for Option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key.
226 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Power configuration Power Button Function: If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately when you press the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when you press the power button for four seconds or longer. Restore on AC Power Loss: Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss.
227 Ratio CMOS Setting: This option allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.The default setting depends on the type of CPU installed on the motherboard. The default setting for the CPU installed in your motherboard is [18]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, the BIOS will restore the setting to the previous state. C1E Support: Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State.
228 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.
229 C6 State: This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C6 State. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto, the BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. C1 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. C3 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information.
230 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation CPU Bridge configuration Figure 3-144. CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the desired QPI frequency. QPI L0s and L1: This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard.
231 Demand Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme where the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the processor. Patrol Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop: Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states.
232 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation NorthBridge configuration This feature allows you to configure the settings for the Intel NorthBridge chip. Figure 3-145. NorthBridge configuration Intel I/OAT: Significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for other tasks. DCA Technology: Uses Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to enhance data transfer efficiency.
233 Active State Power-Management: Uses power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to configure PCI Express L0 and L1 Link power states. IOH PCIE Max Payload Size: Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the payload size to 128 MB. Others perform better with a payload size of 256 MB, which inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting.
234 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation USB 2.0 Controller: Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. Note: Only available when USB Functions is set to Disabled. Otherwise, this item will be set to Enabled by the BIOS. USB 2.0 Controller Mode: This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode.
235 type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI. • ICH RAID Code Base - Select Intel or Adaptec to launch the appropriate SATA RAID firmware to configure SATA RAID. SATA#2 configuration: Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master: These settings allow you to set the parameters of the IDE slots. Press to activate the submenu screen for detailed options of these items.
236 • • 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Select Description 4 Use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32 bits. Enabled Enable 32-bit data transfer. DMA ode M Select Description Auto Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. SWDMA2 Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. MWDMA0 Use Multi Word DMA mode 0.
237 disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. IDE Detect Timeout (sec): Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. PCI/PnP configuration Figure 3-148. PCI/PnP configuration Plug & Play OS Selecting: Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating system that supports Plug & Play.
238 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Super IO Device configuration Figure 3-149. Super IO Device configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address: This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
239 ACPI configuration Figure 3-150. ACPI configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware O/S: Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI. Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI. ACPI Version Features: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/.
240 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating system. NUMA Support: Uses Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance.
241 Security The BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Figure 3-151. Security Setup Menu Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
242 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation be changed. • Limited - allows only limited .elfis to be changed such as Date and Time • No Access - prevents User access to the Setup Utility. Change User Password: Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password: (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered.
243 Server Management Settings Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. Figure 3-152. Use this feature to configure Server Management settings.
244 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation System Information Figure 3-153. System Information This submenu displays the following product information. • System Product Name • System Serial Number • Base Board Product Name • Base Board Serial Number • UUID • NIC1 Mac Address • NIC2 Mac Address • IPMI Firmware Revision IP Address Source: Select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device.
245 IP Address: The BIOS will automatically display the IP address of the machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Note: This feature can be changed by the user when the IP Source is set to Static. Subnet Mask: This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (e.g., 192.168.10.253).
246 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Remote Access Configuration Figure 3-154. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM2. Base Address, IRQ: This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection.
247 Terminal Type: Allows you to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. Event Log Configuration Figure 3-155. Event Log Configuration View Event Log: View the System Event Log. Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read.
248 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Boot Figure 3-156. Boot Setup This menu allows you to configure boot settings for the system.
249 Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. Figure 3-157.
250 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Hard Disk Drives Figure 3-158. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected.
251 Removable Drives Figure 3-159. Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives.
252 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation CD/DVD Drive Figure 3-160. CD/DVD Drive This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives.
253 Network Drives Figure 3-161. Network Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from available network drives.
254 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Exit Options Figure 3-162. Exit Setup Menu Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
255 Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
256 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation AB2x280 F1 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with Intel and Adaptec onboard SATA RAID. Enabling Intel onboard SATA RAID 1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2 During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu.
257 5 Select desired HDD to create the RAID. 6 Select Create Volume. 7 Press Y when "Are you sure you want to create the volume? (Y/ N):" displayed. 8 Now the RAID volume is created, you can press ESC and select Exit to exit. Initialing a RAID Volume During Intel onboard SATA RAID volume creation process, the onboard SATA RAID volume will be automatically initiated once the onboard SATA RAID volume has been created.
258 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Loading Adaptec Factory Default Setting Adaptec onboard SATA RAID utility does not provide an option for factory default setting. To reset onboard SATA RAID volume related configurations, please delete the existing onboard SATA RAID volumes. Creating an Adaptec RAID Volume 1 Select the Array Configuration Utility option. 2 Select Create Array. 3 The Select drives to create Array displays.
259 6 Press Y when "Do you want to create a spare? (Yes/No):" displays. 7 Now a hot spare drive is created, you can press ESC to exit.
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262 4 Networking Switch Modules Acer 1/10Gb Ethernet Switch Module This chapter covers the setup and installation of the 1/10Gb Ethernet switch modules. The Acer 1/10Gb Ethernet switch module is a 1-Gbps Ethernet switch with three external 10-Gbps uplink and two external 1-Gbps Ethernet uplink ports.
263 Installing/Removing a Switch Module Installing a Switch Module 1. Make sure the cover to the module has been installed before proceeding. Follow the anti-static precautions described in “Electrostatic discharge precautions” on page vii. 2. Remove the dummy cover from the bay you want to place the module in. 3. Place the module's release handle in the open position. 4. Slide the module into the module bay until it stops (see the following table). Figure 4-163.
264 4 Networking Switch Modules Note: After the module has been installed and the handle locked, it will turn on and a POST test will run to verify it is working properly. If there are no problems the blue Init. OK LED on the module will illuminate and you will see an OK under INITIATED in the GBE SWITCH screen of the management software utility. Note: If the module is installed in a top bay it must be positioned upside-down. Removing a Switch Module 1. Pull out the release handle to the open position.
265 Configuring the Switch Module Figure 4-164. Configuring the Switch Module A Gigabit Ethernet switch module can be configured using two methods (as shown in Figure 4-164). You may configure it: • Through the Acer Smart Blade Console or Acer Smart Blade Manager (via the CMM module) • Directly through a command line (using a telnet interface or a serial console) The Acer Smart Blade Console and Acer Smart Blade Manager access the switch module through the CMM module.
266 4 Networking Switch Modules Network Connection Use the procedure below to connect and login to the Acer Smart Blade Console. Logging In to the Acer Smart Blade Console: 1. Connect a PC to a network that is accessible to the switch. For example, connect a PC to any of the front panel ports of the switch and make sure the PC has an IP address on the same subnet as the switch management IP. 2.
267 Logging In to the Acer Smart Blade Manager: 1. Launch the Acer Smart Blade Manager in your PC, the LOGIN screen displays. Figure 4-165. Smart Blade Manager Login Screen a. Type in your Username in the USERNAME box. b. Type in your Password in the PASSWORD box and click on LOGIN. Note: The default username is root and the default password is superuser. The Default IP address is 192.168.100.102. The Acer Smart Blade Manager screen is then displayed.
268 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-166. IPMI Blade System Screen 2. Clicking on a gigabit switch module will display the gigabit switch in the Gigabit Switch panel on the screen. You may make changes in the configuration of the GbE switch module in this panel to your needs. Figure 4-167. Gigabit Switch Panel Address Defaults The following are the default addresses that are initially set. Afterwards, you can change these values within the program.
269 Address Default Setting Default IP Address 192.168.100.102 Default Acer Address 192.168.100.1 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Note: If two GbE switches are installed in a AB7000 system, you will have to change the IP address of one from the default so that both switches have unique addresses. Command Line Configuring the 1/10G Ethernet switch can be done using a command line via telnet or by using the serial console interface.
270 3. 4 Networking Switch Modules Choose the serial port connected with the switch and configure with the following parameters: Baudrate = 9600 Data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop bit = 1 4. This brings up the switch’s command line interface for user login. 5. Enter username and password to login to the switch. 6. To view the switch configurations use show commands and to configure the switch type config term to get access to the configuration commands. For help type ? or help.
271 Internal and External Structure Figure 4-168.
272 4 Networking Switch Modules LED Indicators LED State Description RJ45 Link/Activity Green Solid denotes link established, no activity. Blinking denotes activity. Off indicates that no link is established. RJ45 Speed Amber/ Green/Off Amber denotes 1 Gbps speed. Green denotes 100 Mbps speed. Off denotes 10 Mbps speed. “Initiation OK” LED Blue Denotes successful initiation/OK status when solidly lit. Module Fault LED Red Denotes SBM-GEM-001 module failure when solidly lit.
273 ON OFF OFF ON 9 ON OFF ON OFF 10 ON OFF ON ON 11 ON ON OFF OFF 12 ON ON OFF ON 13 ON ON ON OFF 14 ON ON ON ON 15 OFF OFF OFF OFF 16 / Stacking Disabled. Ports The 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switch module contains several frontmounted ports as described below in the following table. Port Description RS-232 Compatible Serial Port This port accepts an connector cable for uplink using RS-232 connection to a console.
274 4 Networking Switch Modules Web-based Management Utility The firmware for the Ethernet switch module resides on a chip on the PCB. The switch has internal flash memory in two areas to hold two firmware images. The flash area used for the normal firmware image is referred to as the normal area. The other flash area, referred to as the fallback area, is used to store the firmware image for fallback purpose in case of a failure to boot from the normal area.
275 the switch through switching ports. Here the term switching ports refer to all internal and external 1G and 10G ports of the switch. Nomenclature The following nomenclature applies to screens found in this chapter: • Port */* – This indicates the stacking ID number, port number • Port Number GB */* – This is for an internal port • Port Number Ext */* – This is for an external port.
276 4 Networking Switch Modules Login Figure 4-169. Acer Swtich Login The initial login page is used to login to the Acer Switch web-based management utility for 10-Gbps switches. To login, enter your User Name and Password in the fields provided and press the LOGIN button. This User Name and Password are both used for accessing the switch through the web for switch configuration. The entered user name and password are validated at the switch end.
277 Home Page The HOME page contains links and menus for going to all other control pages in the Acer Switch web-based interface utility. A list of controls for this page is shown in the following table. The basic page structure of the HOME page is duplicated for all subsequent sub-pages of the Acer Switch web-based interface utility. Figure 4-170.
278 4 Networking Switch Modules Item Name Description 4 Middle Configuration Links Table Each configuration page contains its own links and controls The HOME page is displayed on successful validation of the user name and password. The information in this page presents a brief overview of the switch web-based management utility. Figure 4-171.
279 Top LED Display This part of the screen displays the Port Status, Speed and Link Status for every port of the switch. • Sixteen Gigabit Ethernet (Gi) ports and three 10-Gigabit Ethernet (Ex - Extreme Ethernet) ports. Note that Ex ports configured as stacking ports will not be displayed. In stacking, the Switch Identifier will be displayed on top of this LED display. This allows you to select a stack member switch of interest, and to view the LED display for the corresponding switch.
280 4 Networking Switch Modules System Management Page Figure 4-172.
281 System Settings The following pages can be accessed through the System Settings link: • “System Settings” on page 281 • “System Version” on page 283 System Settings Figure 4-173. System Settings Clicking the SYSTEM INFORMATION tab brings up the SYSTEM SETTINGS page. This page provides system related information and also helps you configure system specific parameters. The following table lists the parameters found on this page.
282 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Device Location Use this parameter to change the device location. PIM Mode Use this to configure the PIM status of the switch. Snoop forwarding Mode You can use this parameter to change the Snoop Fowarding Mode between MAC based and IP based. Switch Start MAC address This is a display for the Switch Start MAC address.
283 System Version Figure 4-174. System Version Clicking the SYSTEM VERSION tab brings up the SYSTEM VERSION page. This page displays the hardware and firmware version of the switch.
284 4 Networking Switch Modules File Management Figure 4-175. File Management Clicking the FILE MANAGEMENT link brings up the FILE MANAGEMENT page. The FILE MANAGEMENT page helps you to manage the configuration files in the switch. This page provides three main features.
285 File Copy You can copy a local file to or from a remote TFTP server. This feature is useful to create a backup of configuration files remotely, and also to download configuration files from remote computers to the switch. You need to provide a local file name and also the remote TFTP server’s IP address and file name for this feature.
286 4 Networking Switch Modules Firmware Upgrade Figure 4-176. Firmware Upgrade Clicking the FIRMWARE UPGRADE link brings up the FIRMWARE UPGRADE page. This page allows you to upgrade the firmware in normal or fallback memory. In stacking, the firmware is upgraded in all stack members automatically.
287 Management Security Basic Settings Figure 4-177. Management Security Basic Settings Clicking the MANAGEMENT SECURITY tab brings up the MANAGEMENT SECURITY BASIC SETTINGS page. This page allows you to setup the below listed basic security parameters see the following table. Parameter Description Authentication mode Use this parameter to choose the mode of authentication for management access. By default the management access is authenticated with LOCAL user accounts information.
288 4 Networking Switch Modules Management User Account Figure 4-178. Management User Account Configuration Clicking the LOCAL USERS tab brings up the MANAGEMENT USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION page. This page allows you to create or delete local user accounts. You need more than privilege Level_5 to view all pages and need more than privilege Level_10 for changing the configurations. The highest, Level_15, is for Administrator privilege.
289 Radius Figure 4-179. Radius Server Configuration Clicking the RADIUS tab brings up the RADIUS SERVER CONFIGURATION page. This page allows you to configure the RADIUS server parameters as shown in the following table. Parameter Description Server ID This parameter specifies the unique identifier of the Radius Server Entry. IP Address This parameter specifies the IP Address of the Radius Server.
290 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Response Time (secs) This parameter specifies the maximum time that the Radius Server has to respond for a request from the Radius Client. Retry Count This parameter specifies the maximum number of times a radius request is re-transmitted before getting a response from the Radius Server. TACACS+ Global Settings Figure 4-180.
291 Parameter Description Retries This parameter determines the number of times the switch searches the active TACACS server from the list of servers maintained. The allowed values are between 1 to 100. TACACS+ Server Configuration Figure 4-181. TACACS+ Servers Clicking the TACACS+ SERVERS tab brings up the TACACS+ SERVER CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure TACACS servers. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
292 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Single Connection Specify Yes or No for a single TCP connection. If Yes, it establishes only a single TCP connection with a given TACACS server. Timeout The time for which the switch will wait for a response from the TACACS server before closing the connection is specified with this parameter. It is configurable in seconds, with the default as 5-seconds. Secret Key This parameter specifies the encryption key for the given TACACS server.
293 Parameter Description IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address of the manager. An address 0.0.0.0 indicates “Any Manager”. Subnet Mask This parameter specifies the sub-network mask for the specified IP address. Port List (Incoming) This lists the port through which the manager can access this switch. Ports can be comma separated or provided as a range (for example 1,2,3 or 1-3 or 1,2-3).
294 4 Networking Switch Modules SSH Configuration Figure 4-183. SSH Configuration Clicking the SSH tab brings up the SSH CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the SSH (Secure Shell) version and keys. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description SSH Version The default for this parameter is v2. You can choose to configure this as compatible with v1 instead. Cipher The default for this parameter is 3DES-CBC.
295 SSL Configuration Figure 4-184. SSL Configuration Clicking the SSL tab brings up the SSL CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) parameters and generate SSL certificates for HTTPS. To configure SSL and enable HTTPS, follow the procedure below using this page. Configuring SSL and Enabling HTTPS 1. Configure CIPHER SUITE and CRYPTO KEY RSA with your chosen parameters. 2. Create a certificate request by entering the subject name and clicking on the CREATE button.
296 4 Networking Switch Modules a. Execute the below command in the Linux shell. openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout cakey.pem -out cGatewayt.pem b. Execute the below command also in a Linux shell. openssl x509 -req -in a.csr -out cert.pem -CA cGatewayt.pem -CAkey cakey.pem -CAcreateserial The above steps will generate the certificate file cert.pem. 5. Open the generated certificate file cert.pem and delete the first line (---BEGIN CERTIFICATE ---) and last line (----END CERTIFICATE--). 6.
297 Syslog Configuration Figure 4-185. Syslog Configuration Clicking the LOGGING tab brings up the SYSLOG CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure logging parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Syslog This parameter enables or disables the Syslog feature. Server IP Address This parameter specifies the Syslog server IP address. Make sure the Server IP is reachable. Buffer Size The buffer size is specfied in log entries.
298 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Facility This parameter allows you to select supported facilities. The switch supports syslog standard supported facilities LOCAL0, LOCAL1, LOCAL2, LOCAL3, LOCAL4, LOCAL5, LOCAL6, LOCAL7 and USER. Traps This parameter helps you to select a particular trap type. The following types of traps are supported ALERTS, CRITICIAL, DEBUGGING, EMERGENCIES, ERROR, INFORMATIONAL, NOTIFICATION and WARNINGS. Syslog Mail Configuration Figure 4-186.
299 Parameter Description Receiver Email ID This parameter specifies the receipent Email address for Syslog Emails. ACL The ACL link allows you to configure the Access Control List for the switch. You can configure ACL on the following three pages: • “MAC Based ACL” on page 299 • “IP Standard ACL” on page 300 • “IP Extended ACL” on page 302 MAC Based ACL Figure 4-187.
300 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Source and Destination MAC These fields specify both the Source MAC Address and Destination MAC Address, for which the access list must be applied. Both the Source and Destination MAC Addresses must be configured for the status of the access list to be active. Action This parameter specifies the action to be taken for the access list. Priority This parameter specifies the priority for the access list.
301 Clicking the IP STANDARD ACL tab brings up the IP STANDARD ACL CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various ACL (Access Control List) parameters to configure the Standard IP access lists. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description ACL Number This parameter specifies the unique ID for the access list. This value must be in the range from 1 to 1000. Action This parameter specifies whether the packets must be allowed or dropped when a match has been found.
302 4 Networking Switch Modules IP Extended ACL Figure 4-189. IP Extended ACL Configuration Clicking the IP EXTENDED ACL tab brings up the IP EXTENDED ACL CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters required to configure the Extended IP access lists. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description ACL Number This parameter specifies the unique ID for the access list. This value must be in the range from 1001 to 65535.
303 Parameter Description Ports List (Incoming) This parameter specifies the Incoming Port List for which the filter has to be applied. Ports List (Outgoing) This parameter specifies the Outgoing Port List for which the filter has to be applied. Protocol This parameter specifies the type of protocol. Message Code This parameter specifies the Message Code to be checked for ICMP Packets. Message Type This parameter specifies the Message Type to be checked for ICMP Packets.
304 4 Networking Switch Modules WEBGUI Settings Figure 4-190. Web Settings Clicking the WEB SETTINGS link brings up the WEB GUI SETTINGS page, which displays all basic Web GUI settings. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Session timeout This timeout value is used to automatically logout inactive user sessions. The default value is 5-minutes (600-seconds).
305 SNMP Figure 4-191. SNMP Agent Control Settings Clicking the SNMP link brings up the SNMP AGENT CONTROL SETTINGS page. SMIS supports the SNMP Agent or SNMP AgentX Sub-agent. The SNMP Agent or AgentX Sub-agent can be enabled or both can be disabled. The SNMP Agent provides the following sub-page configurations shown in the table below.
306 4 Networking Switch Modules Configuration Page Description “SNMP View Tree Settings” on page 310 This page allows you to configure an SNMP view tree including VIEW NAME, SUB TREE, MASK, TYPE OF THE VIEW and STORAGE TYPE. “SNMP Target Address Settings” on page 311 This page allows you to configure SNMP target including TARGET NAME, TARGET IP, TRANSPORT TAG, PARAM and STORAGE TYPE.
307 Clicking the COMMUNITY tab brings up the SNMP COMMUNITY SETTINGS page, which allows you to add SNMP managers or remove existing managers.. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Community index This parameter sets the COMMUNITY INDEX identifer. Community name This parameter sets the COMMUNITY NAME string. Security Name This parameter sets the User Name String.
308 4 Networking Switch Modules SNMP Group Settings Figure 4-193. Group Settings Clicking the GROUP tab brings up the SNMP GROUP SETTINGS page. This page helps you map a combination of the SECURITY MODEL and the SECURITY NAME into a GROUP NAME, which is used to define an access control policy. In addition, this page displays the STORAGE TYPE of the Group Table. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
309 SNMP Group Access Settings Figure 4-194. SNMP Group Access Settings Clicking the GROUP ACCESS tab brings up the SNMP GROUP ACCESS SETTINGS page, which displays the access rights of groups. Each entry is indexed by a GROUP NAME, a Context Prefix, a SECURITY MODEL and a SECURITY LEVEL. A proper view name (READ, WRITE and MODIFY) must be used for access control checking. It also displays the STORAGE TYPE of the Group Access table. An SNMP Group must be created prior to the Group Access configuration.
310 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Security Level With this parameter the no-authentication option disables authentication. The AUTHENTICATION option enables Message digest (MD5) or Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) packet authentication. The PRIVATE option selects both AUTHENTICATION and PRIVACY. Read View This parameter allows you to specify the READ VIEW identifier. Write View This parameter allows you to specify the WRITE VIEW identifier.
311 subtrees. The VIEW NAME is the name for a family of view subtrees. This page also displays the STORAGE TYPE of the VIEWTREE table. SNMP Group and SNMP Access settings have to be created prior to the Group View configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description View Name This parameter specifies a VIEW NAME string. SubTree This parameter specifies a tree OID. Mask This parameter specifies an OID mask.
312 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the TARGET ADDRESS tab brings up the SNMP TARGET ADDRESS SETTINGS page, which configures SNMP target address parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Target Name This parameter specifies a TARGET NAME as a unique identifier. Target IP Address The TARGET IP ADDRESS specifies a target address to be used in the generation of SNMP operations.
313 SNMP Target Parameter Settings Figure 4-197. SNMP Target Parameter Settings Clicking the TARGET PARAMETER tab brings up the SNMP TARGET PARAMETER SETTINGS page, which configures SNMP Target Address parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Parameter Name The target parameter is an unique name that specifies SNMP target information to be used in the generation of SNMP messages.
314 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Security Level SECURITY LEVEL specifies the level of security used when generating SNMP messages. Storage Type STORAGE TYPE can be configured as Volatile or NonVolatilE. SNMP User Settings Figure 4-198. SNMP Security Settings Clicking the USER tab brings up the SNMP SECURITY SETTINGS page, which configures users configured in the SNMP for the User-based Security Model. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
315 Parameter Description Authentication Key The AUTHENTICATION KEY is the secret authentication key used for messages sent on behalf of this user to/from the SNMP. Privacy Protocol PRIVACY PROTOCOL is an indication of whether or not messages sent on behalf of this user to/from the SNMP are protected from disclosure, and if so, the type of privacy protocol that is used.
316 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Notify Name NOTIFY NAME is a unique identifier associated with the entry. Notify Tag NOTIFY TAG contains a single tag value, which is used to select entries in the Target Address table. Any entry in the Target Address table that contains a tag value equal to the value of an instance of this Trap Manager, is selected. Notify Type The type of notification of the SNMP Trap Settings can be configured as Trap or Inform.
317 Parameter Description Transport Domain This parameter allows you to specify the TCP. IP Address Type This parameter specifies IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP ADDRESS TYPE. Master IP Address This parameter specifies the Master Agent IP address. Master Port No This parameter specifies the Master Port number.
318 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RMON BASIC SETTINGS page, which enables/disables the RMON feature using the RMON Status parameter. Event Configuration Figure 4-202. Event Configurations Clicking the EVENTS tab brings up the EVENT CONFIGURATIONS page, which configures RMON events. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the index to the Events table.
319 Parameter Description Community This parameter specifies the SNMP community string used for this trap. This is relevant when an SNMP trap is requested for an event. For event type to display, TRAP and Log and TRAP Community must be configured. Also make sure the configured community is active before adding an event on that community. Owner This parameter indicates the owner of this event. Last Time Sent This parameter denotes the time this event entry last generated an event.
320 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Interval This parameter specifies the time interval for which the alarm monitors the variable. Variable This parameter specifies the MIB object on which the alarm is set. Sample Type You can set this parameter to an Absolute Value or as just an Incremental Value of the timer. Rising Threshold If the startup alarm is set as Rising Alarm and this threshold is reached, an alarm is raised.
321 Ethernet Statistics Configuration Figure 4-204. Ethernet Statistics Configuration Clicking the ETHERNET STATISTICS tab brings up the ETHERNET STATISTICS CONFIGURATION page, which configures RMON Ethernet statistics parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the index to the table. Port This parameter specifies the Ethernet Port.
322 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Owner This parameter specifies the owner string. History Control Configuration Figure 4-205. History Control Configuration Clicking the HISTORY tab brings up the HISTORY CONTROL CONFIGURATION page, which configures RMON history parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the index to the table.
323 Parameter Description Owner Denotes the owner of the RMON group of statistics. Buckets Granted Denotes the number of buckets granted for collecting the RMON statistics. Status This parameter specifies the status of the History Control entry as either Valid or Invalid. QoS The QoS link of the System page opens the QoS Basic Settings page.
324 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description System Control With this parameter SYSTEM CONTROL can Start or Shutdown QoS. Status This parameter allows enabling/disabling of the QoS status. QoS Classmap Settings Figure 4-207. QoS Classmap Settings Clicking the CLASSMAP tab brings up the QOS CLASSMAP SETTINGS page, which is used to classify the stream of traffic. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
325 Parameter Description Filter Type This parameter specifies the filter type associated with the Classmap. It can be set as either MAC filter (1) or IP filter (2). QoS Policymap Settings Figure 4-208. QoS Policymap Settings Clicking the POLICYMAP tab brings up the QOS POLICYMAP SETTINGS page, which is used to specify action for a specified classmap. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
326 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description In-Profile Action This parameter specifies the action to be applied on matched data, and can be specified as either Policy DSCP or Policy Precedence. Out-Profile Action This parameter specifies the action to be applied on out-of-profile data, and can be specified as either Policy DSCP or Drop. In-Profile Action Value The IN-PROFILE ACTION VALUE can be specified from 0 to 7 for DSCP, or from 0 to 63 for IP Precedence.
327 Parameter Description Port Number This list of ports allows you to select from the port index for your selected algorithm. Scheduling Algorithm The SCHEDULING ALGORITHM can be selected as one of the following: • • • • • • • • Strict Priority Round Robin Weighted Round Robin Weighted Fair Queuein Strict Round Robin Strict Weighted Round Robin Strict Weighted Fair Queueing Deficit Round Robin CoSQ Weight and Bandwidth Configuration Figure 4-210.
328 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description CoSQ Queue This parameter allows you to select between 0 to 7 for your COSQ QUEUE value. CoSQ Weight This parameter allows you to select between 0 to 15 for your COSQ WEIGHT value. CoSQ Min Bandwidth This parameter configures minimum bandwidth between 1 and 262143. CoSQ Max Bandwidth This parameter configures maximum bandwidth between 1 and 262143. CoSQ Flag Use this parameter to set a flag for this queue. NTP Settings Figure 4-211.
329 Parameter Description NTP Status This field enables or disables NTP in the switch. Configure the NTP SERVERS section to enable NTP. Receive Server Update The value for this parameter could be Broadcast or Unicast. To process the broadcast NTP updates from the server, choose the Broadcast option. Timezone Settings Hour Offset This parameter allows you to enter an hour offset from GMT for local time.
330 4 Networking Switch Modules Stack The Acer switch supports stacking of Acer switch units. Switch stacking is created by connecting switches in a daisy chain. One of the stacked switches is selected as a Master based on its configurations. The Master switch provides management support for the whole stack. Other switches in the stack are referred to as slave switches. Note: Make sure all stacked switches are running the same version of firmware.
331 The interface numbers change between stacking and non-stacking cases due to the switch ID. So configurations saved for stacking are not valid for non-stacking cases and vice versa. Note: If you choose stacking using the stack command from a non-stacking case, and the configurations are already saved for restoring the switch, it will rename the configuration file by adding a suffix _nonstack and will not restore this file when the switch reboots with stacking enabled.
332 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-212. Stacking Swtiches Note: In a stack only one switch can be configured as master. Otherwise the slave switches will not allow you to configure anything except stacking disabled. To login to slave switches, use a login name as "stackuser" and password as "stack123". Removing a stacked switch To remove a switch from stacking follow the below recommended procedure. 1. Disconnect stacking cables. 2. Reboot the removed switch as a standalone switch. 3.
333 The following pages are available for configuring Stack settings; • “Stack Configuration” on page 334 • “Stack Details” on page 335 • “Stack Counters” on page 337
334 4 Networking Switch Modules Stack Configuration Figure 4-213. Stack Configuration Clicking the STACK SETTINGS tab brings up the STACK CONFIGURATION page, which configures the stacking feature. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Switch ID This parameter defines a switch identifier number for this switch. This identifier should be unique in the stack, since the number is used in referring all physical interfaces available in this switch.
335 Parameter Stacking Description This parameter enables or disables stacking. NOTE: Any change in stacking status requires a reboot of the switch. Stack Details Figure 4-214. Stack Details Clicking the STACK DETAILS tab brings up the STACK DETAILS page, which displays stacking details. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Self Status Stack Ports This is the number of stacking ports configured in this switch.
336 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Stack MAC This parameter is used to specify the MAC address of this switch. This MAC address is used to communicate between stack member switches. Configured State This parameter is used to specify the priority of this switch. Current State This parameter is used to specify the current status of this switch as Master or Slave. Peer Status – The following parameters display information about all connected stack Slave switches.
337 Stack Counters Figure 4-215. Stack Counters Clicking the STACK COUNTERS tab brings up the STACK COUNTERS DETAILS page, which displays statistics for stacking ports. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter displays the stacking port identifier. Received Statistics InOctet This parameter displays the number of bytes received. InUcast This parameter displays the number of unicast packets received.
338 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description InHCOctet This parameter displays the number of bytes received with HC. Transmit Statistics OutOctet This parameter displays the number of bytes transmitted. OutUcast This parameter displays the number of unicast packets transmitted. OutDiscard This parameter displays the number of packets discarded in transmission. OutErrors This parameter displays the number of packets transmitted got errors.
339 Layer 2 Management The LAYER2 MANAGEMENT page has links to all pages with Layer2 controls. Figure 4-216. Layer2 Management Layer 2 Basic Settings Figure 4-217. MAC Address Table Settings Clicking the LAYER2 BASIC STTINGS link brings up the MAC ADDRESS TABLE SETTINGS page, which gives you the option to change MAC aging time. MAC address confirmation can be done with this time interval.
340 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Manager The PORT MANAGER link has links to the following web pages: • “Port Basic Settings” on page 341 • “Port Monitoring” on page 342 • “VLAN Traffic Class” on page 343 • “Port Control” on page 344 • “Rate Limiting” on page 346 Note: In all port based configuration pages, the port number group links are provided on the top.
341 Port Basic Settings Figure 4-218. Port Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the PORT BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure port status and mode information. This page also helps configuring priority and MTU. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This displays the port number. Link status This column shows the physical link status as an UP or Down arrow.
342 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description MTU This sets the MTU value. The Minimum is 90 and Maximum is 16338. A port must be administrativly down in order to change the MTU. Link Up/Down Trap This parameter enables or disables SNMP trap generation for port up and down events. Port Monitoring Figure 4-219. Port Monitoring Clicking the PORT MONITORING tab brings up the PORT MONITORING page, which allows you to enable or disbale monitoring on port interface.
343 Parameter Description Receive Monitoring This parameter enables or disables the receive monitoring. Trasmit Monitoring This parameter enables or disables the transmit monitoring. VLAN Traffic Class Figure 4-220. VLAN Traffic Class Mapping Clicking the TRAFFIC CLASS tab brings up the VLAN TRAFFIC CLASS MAPPING page, which allows you to map a priority to a traffic class. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This displays the port number.
344 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Priority 2 This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 2. Priority 3 This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 3. Priority 4 This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 4. Priority 5 This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 5. Priority 6 This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 6.
345 No-negotiation is chosen, then the speed of the link, FlowControl and duplex modes can be configured. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This displays the port number. Mode This parameter allows you to select either Auto Negotiation or No-negotiation. Duplex Speed This parameter allows you to select either Full Duplex or Half Duplex. This parameter allows you to select the speed as 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.
346 4 Networking Switch Modules Rate Limiting Figure 4-222. Rate Limiting Clicking the RATE LIMITING tab brings up the RATE LIMITING page (Figure 4-223), which allows you to configure rate limiting for the port interface. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This displays the port number. The following parameters are configurable for Ingress Rate Limiting.
347 Parameter Description Egress Port Rate Limit This parameter allows you to specify the egress limit of packets per second. Egress Port Burst Size This parameter allows you to specify the egress limit of packet burst size.
348 4 Networking Switch Modules VLAN The VLAN link allows to configure the VLAN information. VLAN configuration information has been provided in the following pages: • “VLAN Basic Settings” on page 348 • “Port Settings” on page 350 • “Static VLAN” on page 351 • “Protocol Group” on page 352 • “Port Protocol” on page 352 • “MAC Based VLAN” on page 353 • “Unicast MAC” on page 354 • “Wildcard” on page 355 • “Switch Port VLAN” on page 356 VLAN Basic Settings Figure 4-223.
349 Parameter Description Garp System Control This parameter starts or shuts down GARP in the switch. Learning Mode This parameter specifies the Learning Mode (Independent, Shared, Hybrid or VLAN Learning). VLAN Version This parameter specifies the VLAN version supported. Maximum VLAN ID This parameter specifies the largest (4094) valid VLAN ID, which this switch can accept, above which all will be discarded.
350 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the VLAN PORT SETTINGS page, which is used to associate the VLAN ID to the port for Port based VLAN classification. While associating different ports to VLANs, you can also configure INGRESS FILTERING (at the port level) and ACCEPTABLE FRAME TYPES (accept Tagged Frame Alone or All frames).
351 Static VLAN Clicking the STATIC VLANS tab brings up the STATIC VLAN CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the VLAN related information statically. Using the first table you can create new entries for uncreated VLANs. VLAN ID is the mandatory field in configuring a VLAN. You can also enter a VLAN NAME, MEMBER PORT LIST, UNTAGGED PORT and the FORBIDDEN PORTS for a VLAN. The second table displays the VLAN configurations saved in the switch.
352 4 Networking Switch Modules Protocol Group Clicking the PROTOCOL GROUP tab brings up the VLAN PROTOCOL GROUP SETTINGS page, which is used to map Protocol Templates to Protocol Group Identifiers. The FRAME TYPE gives you the data-link encapsulation format. The PROTOCOL VALUE is the value of the protocol in a protocol template. The GROUP ID represents a group of protocols that are associated together.
353 MAC Based VLAN Clicking the MAC BASED VLAN tab brings up the VLAN PORT MAC MAP page, which allows you to configure MAC based VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Map Addr This parameter specifies the Port MAC-Map address.
354 4 Networking Switch Modules Unicast MAC Clicking the UNICAST MAC tab brings up the VLAN UNICAST MAC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure the various parameters for VLAN Unicast MAC settings. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN Identifier. MAC Admin Status This parameter specifies the MAC administration status, which can be enabled or disabled. MAC Limit This parameter indicates the MAC limit.
355 Wildcard Clicking the WILDCARD tab brings up the WILDCARD SETTINGS page, which configures wildcard MAC addresses and ports for VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Content ID This parameter allows you to select the CONTENT ID. Address Selection Use this parameter to select the address type. Ports This parameter allows you to enter a port.
356 4 Networking Switch Modules Switch Port VLAN Clicking the SWITCH PORT FILTERING tab brings up the SWITCHPORT VLAN FILTERING page, which configures utility criteria for SwitchPort Vlan filtering. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN Port No. This parameter displays the VLAN Port Number, which can be selected by the check box to the left of the column.
357 Dynamic Vlan The Dynamic VLAN link allows you to configure the Dynamic VLAN information. Dynamic VLAN configuration information has been provided in the following pages • “Dynamic VLAN Global Configuration” on page 357 • “Port Configuration” on page 358 • “GARP Timers” on page 359 Dynamic VLAN Global Configuration Clicking the DYNAMIC VLAN tab brings up the DYNAMIC VLAN GLOBAL CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to enable or disable Dynamic VLAN.
358 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Configuration Clicking the PORT SETTINGS link brings up the DYNAMIC VLAN PORT CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure parameters for Dynamic VLAN ports. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter displays the Port Number, which can be selected by the check box to the left of the column. Dynamic VLAN Status Use this parameter to enable/disable the DYNAMIC VLAN STATUS.
359 GARP Timers Clicking the GARP TIMERS tab brings up the GARP TIMERS CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters for changing Garp times. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port No This parameter displays the Port Number. Garp Join Time (msecs) This parameter allows you to change the Garp Join Time. Garp Leave Time (msecs) This parameter allows you to change the Garp Leave Time.
360 4 Networking Switch Modules RSTP The RSTP link provides links to the following configuration pages: • “RSTP Global Settings” on page 360 • “RSTP Basic Settings” on page 361 • “Port Settings” • “Port Status” on page 364 RSTP Global Settings Clicking the GLOBAL SETTINGS tab brings up the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure RSTP global parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
361 RSTP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RSTP CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters for RSTP configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description System Control This parameter allows you to start or shutsdown RSTP in the switch. RSTP Status This parameter allows you to enable/disable the protocol at a global level on the switch.
362 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Default Path Cost Version This parameter allows you to configure the path cost either as a 16-bit value or a 32-bit value. This is provided mainly for backward compatibility with STAP. Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the PORT STATUS CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to set the configuration per port related to RSTP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
363 Parameter Description Protocol Migration This parameter controls the migration from RSTP to STP, if the other side of the switch runs STP. The migration takes place only if this is Enabled. PortFast This parameter must be configured, if the corresponding port is an edge port. Point-to-Point This parameter allows you to configure ports explicitly as Point-to-point (Force true), Non-point-to-point or leave the decision to be made Dynamically (from the AL or MAC layer).
364 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Status Clicking the PORT STATUS tab brings up the RSTP PORT STATUS page, which displays RSTP port specific information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Designated Root This parameter specifies the unique Bridge Identifier of the bridge that is recorded as the root for the segment to which the port is attached.
365 Parameter Description Type This parameter specifies the operational point-to-point status of the LAN segment attached to this port. It indicates whether a port is considered to have a Pointto-point connection or Shared Media. Role This parameter specifies the port's current role as defined by the Spanning Tree Protocol. Port State This parameter specifies the port's current state as defined by application of the Spanning Tree Protocol.
366 4 Networking Switch Modules MSTP The MSTP link leads you to the following configuration pages: • “MSTP Basic Settings” on page 366 • “MSTP Timers” on page 368 • “Port Configuration” on page 369 • “VLAN Mapping” on page 370 • “Port Settings” on page 371 • “CIST Port Status” on page 372 MSTP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION page, which can access the MSTP global configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
367 Parameter Description Compatibility This parameter allows you to choose to run the protocol in MSTP, RSTP or an STP compatible version. Bridge Priority This parameter specifies the Priority value assigned to the bridge that is used to select the root bridge. Transmit Hold Count This parameter specifies the maximum number of packets that can be sent in a given interval. This is configured to avoid flooding.
368 4 Networking Switch Modules MSTP Timers Clicking the TIMERS tab brings up the TIMERS CONFIGURATION page, which configures the time for MAXIMUM HOP COUNT, FORWARD DELAY, MAXIMUM AGE, TRANSMIT HOLD AGE and HELLO TIME.
369 Port Configuration Clicking the PORT CONFIGURATION tab brings up the CIST SETTINGS page, which sets the configuration per Port related to MSTP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port identifier. Admin Status This parameter specifies the MSTP protocol status that can be enabled/disabled on the particular port. Priority This parameter specifies the port priority used in role selection.
370 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Edge Status This parameter must be configured if the corresponding port is an edge port. Point-to-Point Status This parameter allows you to configure the ports explicitly as point-to-point (Force true), as a non-pointto-point port, or leave the decision to be made dynamically (from the AL or MAC layer). Hello Time (Seconds) This parameter specifies the administrative value of Hello Time for the port.
371 Clicking the VLAN MAPPING tab brings up the VLAN MAPPING page, whose table contains one entry for each instance of MSTP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description MSTP Instance ID This parameter specifies the Instance ID, which is the index of the table. Map VLAN This parameter specifies the list of VLANs to be mapped to this instance of the spanning tree.
372 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the interface index of the port on which MSTP is being run. MSTP Instance ID This parameter specifies the instance ID of the STP that is associated with this instance. Port State This parameter specifies the current state of the port. Priority This parameter specifies the priority related to this port.
373 Parameter Description Designated Root This parameter specifies the unique Bridge Identifier of the Bridge recorded as the Root for the segment to which the port is attached. Designated Bridge This parameter specifies the Bridge Identifier of the bridge, which this port considers to be the Designated Bridge for this port's segment. Designated Port This parameter specifies the Port Identifier of the port on the Designated Bridge for this port's segment.
374 4 Networking Switch Modules LA The LA link provides links to the following configuration pages: • “LA Basic Settings” on page 374 • “Interface Settings” on page 375 • “Port Settings” on page 376 • “Port Settings” on page 376 • “802.1x” on page 378 LA Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the LA BASIC SETTINGS page, which displays the various parameters for LA basic settings. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
375 Interface Settings Clicking the INTERFACE SETTINGS tab brings up the PORT CHANNEL INTERFACE BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure port channels. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port Channel ID This parameter specifies the identifier of the port channel interface. The valids values are between 1 to 65535. Admin Status This parameter administratively makes the port channel Up or Down.
376 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the LA PORT SETTINGS page, which configures LA properties at a per-port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the Interface Index. Port Priority This parameter specifies the priority value of the Port. Mode This parameter specifies whether the Port LACP activity is Active or Passive.
377 Parameter Description Wait Time This parameter configures the waiting time for a port after receiving Partner information and before entering aggregation. Port State This parameter indicates the current state of the port with respect to Link Aggregation. The possible states are: • Up in Bundle - The port is an active member of the port channel. • Up Individual - The port is not a member of any port channel but its Oper-Status is Up.
378 4 Networking Switch Modules 802.1x The 802.1x link provides link to the following configuration pages: • “Basic Settings” on page 378 • “Port Settings” on page 379 • “Timers” on page 381 • “Local AS” on page 382 • “MAC Session Info” on page 383 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the 802.1X BASIC SETTINGS page, which displays the various 802.1x Basic Settings parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
379 Parameter Description Network Access Server ID This parameter specifies the Authenticator ID, which originates the Access-Request Packets. Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the 802.1X PORT SETTINGS page, which configures security information at the individual port levels. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
380 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Port Control This parameter specifies the control values of the Authenticator Port. The control values can be: • Force Authorize - All the traffic through this port will • Force Unauthorize - All the traffic through this port • be allowed always. will be blocked always. Auto - The 802.1x authentication process will be imposed over this port.
381 Timers Clicking the TIMERS tab brings up the 802.1X TIMER CONFIGURATION page, which configures Timer parameters at the individual port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter is the index of the port for which fields such as QUIET PERIOD, TRANSMIT PERIOD, and such are configured.
382 4 Networking Switch Modules Local AS Clicking the LOCAL AS tab brings up the LOCAL AUTHENTICATION SERVER CONFIGURATION page, which configures Local Authentication Server information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description User Name This parameter specifies the identity of the user who is seeking authentication, and is set by a string of not more than 20 printable characters.
383 MAC Session Info Clicking the MAC SESSION INFO tab brings up the MAC SESSION INFO page, which configures the supplicant MAC address. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Session Intialize This parameter is the initialization control for this Supplicant MAC address. Setting this attribute to True causes the Supplicant session with this MAC address, to be initialized. The attribute value reverts to False once initialization has completed.
384 4 Networking Switch Modules Filters The Filters link allows you to configure Layer 2 packet filtering. The Layer 2 packet filtering management has the following configuration pages: • “Unicast Filters” on page 384 • “Multicast Filters” on page 385 Unicast Filters Clicking the UNICAST FILTERS tab brings up the L2 UNICAST FILTER CONFIGURATION page, which sets the filter configuration to control the unicast packets that the switch needs to process.
385 Parameter Description Allowed Ports This parameter specifies the list of ports on which the received packet, with the above set MAC address (if received from the configured port) can be forwarded. Status You can choose to set this configuration to any one of the following types: Other – For entries currently in use, but whose conditions remain different from the following values. • Permanent – Entries that reside even after the restart of the switch.
386 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN ID. MAC Address This parameter specifies the destination MAC address of the received packet. Receive Port This parameter specifies the port on which the packet was received. Allowed Ports This parameter specifies the list of ports on which the received packet, with the above set MAC address (if received from the configured port) can be forwarded.
387 Layer 3 Management The LAYER 3 MANAGEMENT home page has links to all Layer 3 features. IP The IP link enables you to perform IP related configuration. This can be done through the following pages.
388 4 Networking Switch Modules Vlan Interface Clicking the VLAN INTERFACE tab brings up the VLAN INTERFACE BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows configuring of L3 VLAN interfaces. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN Interface This parameter specifies the VLAN identifier. Admin State This parameter specifies the admin state as either Up or Down. MTU This parameter specifies the maximum transfer unit size in bytes.
389 IP V4 Interface Settings Clicking the IPV4 ADDR CONF tab brings up the IPV4 INTERFACE SETTINGS page, which allowsyou to configure the IP address for L3 VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN interface. IP Address This parameter specifies the IP Address of the specified interface. Subnet Mask This parameter indicates the mask for the specified IP Address.
390 4 Networking Switch Modules IP Route Clicking the IP ROUTE tab brings up the IP ROUTE CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the static IP routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Destination Network This parameter specifies the network address for which the route is being added. Subnet Mask This parameter indicates the subnet mask for the Destination Network address.
391 LoopBack Basic Settings Clicking the LOOPBACK SETTINGS tab brings up the LOOPBACK BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure loopback IP interfaces. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description LoopBack Interface This parameter is the name of the loopback interface getting created. Interface Type This parameter is always the loopback for this configuration. Interface Status This parameter for the INTERFACE STATUS can be set to Up or Down.
392 4 Networking Switch Modules IP V6 The IPV6 link allows you to perform IPv6 related configurations. This can be accomplished through the following six pages.
393 Parameter Description Routing Protocol This parameter indicates the routing protocol through which the route was learnt, if not manual. This cannot be configured. Acer This parameter specifies the Next Hop Acer to reach the IP address. Interface This parameter indicates the outgoing interface. Distance (Metric) This parameter denotes metric value of the destination.
394 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Admin This parameter indicates the Administrative Status of IPv6 on the Interface. Oper This parameter specifies the Operational Status of IPv6 on the given Interface, which is a read-only field. RA Status This parameter indicates the Router Advertisement status on the Interface. Hop Limit This parameter denotes the Hop Limit value to be placed in the Router Advertisements sent on the Interface.
395 ND Cache Clicking the ND CACHE tab brings up the ND CACHE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter indicates index of the VLAN interface. Destination This parameter specifies Destination IPv6 address. MAC Address This parameter denotes the physical address of the Destination address. State This parameter indicates the Reachability state of the entry, which is a read-only field.
396 4 Networking Switch Modules Address Settings Clicking the ADDRESS SETTINGS tab brings up the ADDRESS SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure address settings for IPv6. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter specifies the index of the VLAN Interface. Address This parameter specifies the IPv6 address.
397 Address Profile Clicking the ADDRESS PROFILE tab brings up the ADDRESS PROFILE SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Profile ID This parameter specifies the index of the Address Profile entry. Adv Status This parameter specifies the Prefix Advertise status. On Link Adv Status This parameter indicates the On-Link Advertise Flag status. Auto Conf Adv Status This parameter denotes the Autonomous Configuration Advertise Flag status.
398 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Valid Flag This parameter specifies if the Valid Lifetime Flag is Variable or Fixed. Preferred Flag This parameter specifies if the Preferred Lifetime Flag is Variable or Fixed. Prefix Settings Clicking the PREFIX SETTINGS tab brings up the PREFIX CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter specifies the index of the VLAN Interface.
399 DHCP Server The DHCP Server link helps you to manage the DHCP server in the switch through the following two pages: • “DHCP Basic Settings” on page 399 • “Pool Settings” on page 400 DHCP Basic Settings Clicking the DHCP SETTINGS tab brings up the DHCP BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description DHCP-Server With this parameter you can enable or disable the DHCP server using this configuration.
400 4 Networking Switch Modules Pool Settings Clicking the POOL SETTINS link brings up the DHCP POOL SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure the IP address pool that can be used by the DHCP server to allocate IP addresses. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Pool ID This parameter specifies the pool ID to index among the different subnet pools configured. Network This parameter specifies the subnet of the IP address in the pool.
401 Parameter Description Lease Time This parameter specifies the time interval for which the IP address is valid. Utilization Threshold This parameter specifies the DHCP Pool Utilization Threshold value. Status This parameter specifies the status of the entry.
402 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Service DHCP-Relay This parameter specifies the DHCP relay status that can be enabled or disabled in the switch using this field. IP DHCP Relay Information Option You can enable/disable this field to control the processing related to the Relay Agent Information options. DHCP Server Address This parameter indicates the IP address of the DHCP Server to which the Relay Agent needs to forward the packets from the client.
403 Parameter Description Circuit ID This parameter specifies the DHCP Relay Circuit identifer. Remote ID This parameter specifies the Remote identifer. RIP The RIP link opens the following links for configuration of RIP protocol: • “RIP Basic Settings” on page 403 • “Interfaces” on page 404 • “Neighbors List” on page 406 • “Security Settings” on page 407 • “Address Summarization” on page 408 RIP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RIP BASIC SETTINGS page.
404 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Output-delay This parameter specifies the delay that needs to be enabled for RIP to split the periodic update packets before they are sent out. Neighbor Filter This parameter enables or disables neighbor filtering. Neighbor filtering helps you to filter routes from specific neighbors. Auto-summary status This parameter enables or disables the Auto-summary feature. Interfaces Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the RIP INTERFACE page.
405 Parameter Description IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address of the RIP interface. Status This parameter specifies the admin status of the interface. Split Horizon This parameter specifies the operational status of Split Horizon in the system. Default Route Installation This parameter specifies whether Default Route Installation can be done or not. Send Version This parameter allows selecting the RIP packets sent to be compatible to either RIPV1, RIP1 Compatible or RIPv2.
406 4 Networking Switch Modules Neighbors List Clicking the NEIGHBORS tab brings up the RIP NEIGHBOR LIST page, which is used to configure the RIP neighbors, by configuring their IP address. The single parameter for this page is IP ADDRESS, which specifies the IP Address of the neighbor router to which the unicast update has to be sent.
407 Security Settings Clicking the SECURITY tab brings up the RIP SECURITY SETTING page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IP Address This parameter displays the active RIP interfaces. You can select the interface for which you want to configure authentication. Authentication Type This parameter specifies the authentication type. You can choose No Authentication, or Simple Password, or the md5 authentication type.
408 4 Networking Switch Modules Address Summarization Clicking the SUMMARIZATION tab brings up the RIP INTERFACE SPECIFIC ADDRESS SUMMARIZATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the Interface ID for which the RIP aggregate address needs to be configured. Aggregate Address This parameter specifies the aggregate address. Subnet Mask This parameter specifies the mask of the aggregate address.
409 RIPng The RIP6 link allows you perform RIPv6 related configuration for the switch. This can be accomplished through the following two pages: • “RIP6 Interface” on page 409 • “Filters” RIP6 Interface Clicking the RIP6 INTERFACE tab brings up the RIP6 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface ID Specifies the Interface Id for which RIPv6 needs to be configured.
410 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Def Rt Adv This parameter indicates the default router lifetime to be placed in the Router Advertisements sent on the interface. Prof Horizon This parameter specifies the operational status of Profile Horizon in the system. Per-Updt Timer This parameter specifies the time interval between successive RIP6 updates.
411 Parameter Description Filter Address This parameter specifies the FILTER ADDRESS for the RIP6 interface. Filter Type This parameter specifies the FILTER TYPE for which RIP6 needs to be configured.
412 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the OSPF BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in . Parameter Description OSPF Status This parameter specifies the global status of the protocol in the switch. Router ID This parameter specifies the router identifier. Autonomous System Border Router This parameter indicates the flag to denote whether or not the router is to be configured as an Autonomous System Border Router.
413 Area Clicking the AREA tab brings up the OSPF AREA CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the identifier for the area. Type This parameter allows you to configure the area type, as a Stub area, a Normal area or NSSA. Send Summary Router This field is used to control the import of summary LSAs to stub areas. This does not have any impact for other areas.
414 4 Networking Switch Modules Interface Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the OSPF INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the interface index of the port. Area ID This parameter indicates the 32-bit integer uniquely identifying the area to which the interface connects. Priority This parameter specifies the priority of this interface, which is used in the DR election algorithm.
415 Parameter Description Authentication Key This parameter specifies the key required for authentication, if authentication is enabled on this interface. IP Address This parameter specifies the IP Address of the OSPF interface. Designated Router This read-only field specifies the IP Address of the Designated Router. Status When this parameter is enabled, the interface is advertised as an internal route to some area. When disabled it denotes that the interface is external to OSPF.
416 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Transit Area ID This parameter specifies the transit area that the virtual link traverses. Neighbor Router ID This parameter specifies the router ID of the virtual neighbor. Authentication Type This parameter allows you to choose MD5, Simple Password or None as the authentication type. MD5 Key ID This parameter specifies the secret key used to create the message digest appended to the OSPF packet if the authentication type is MD5.
417 Parameter Description Neighbor IP Address This parameter specifies the neighbor router ID. Priority This parameter specifies a number value for the router priority. OSPF RRD Route Configuration Clicking the RRD ROUTE tab brings up the OSPF RRD ROUTE CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters for RRD Route configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Destination Network This parameter specifies the DESTINATION NETWORK.
418 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Route Metric This parameter specifies the ROUTE METRIC. Route Metric Type This parameter specifies the ROUTE METRIC TYPE. Route Tag This parameter specifies the ROUTE TAG. OSPF Area Aggregation Clicking the AGGREGATION tab brings up the OSPF AREA AGGREGATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the area associated with the OSPF address range.
419 Parameter Advertise Description This parameter specifies the advertise option as Advertise Matching or Do Not Advertise Matching. External Tag This parameter is not used by the OSPF protocol itself. It may be used to communicate information between AS boundary routers. The precise nature of this information is outside the scope of OSPF.
420 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Aggregation Effect This parameter specifies the Aggreation option as one of the following: • Advertise – When set to advertise and associated Area ID is 0.0.0.0, then the aggregated Type-5 are generated. Otherwise if the associated Area ID is x.x.x.x (other than 0.0.0.0), then the aggregated Type-7 is generated in NSSA x.x.x.x for the specified range. • Do Not Advertise – When set to doNotAdvertise (2) and associated Area ID is 0.0.0.
421 OSPF V3 The OSPFv3 link allows you to configure the OSPFv3 protocol through the following pages: • “OSPFv3 Basic Settings” on page 421 • “Interface” on page 423 • “Area” on page 425 • “OSPF V3 External Aggregation” on page 426 OSPFv3 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the OSPFV3 BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description OSPFv3 Status This parameter enables or disables OSPFv3 administratively.
422 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Area Border Router This parameter specifies the router as an area border router. External LSDB Limit This parameter specifies maximum number of nondefault AS-external-LSAs entries that can be stored in the link-state database. Exit Overflow Interval This parameter specifies the time interval in seconds a router will attempt to leave OverflowState. Demand Extension This parameter indicates the router's support for demand routing.
423 Interface Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the INTERFACE SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN/Tunnel Identifier This parameter specifies the IPv6 interface over which OSPFv3 is enabled. Area ID This parameter specifies the area ID associated with the IPv6 interface. Interface Type This parameter specifies the type of OSPFv3 interface (broadcast, nbma, pointToPoint and pointToMultipoint).
424 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Retransmission Interval This parameter indicates the number of seconds between the link-state advertisement retransmissions, for adjacencies belonging to the interface. Hello Interval This parameter indicates the length of time, in seconds, between the Hello packets that the router sends on the interface.
425 Area Clicking the AREA tab brings up the OSPFV3 AREA SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Area ID This parameter uniquely identifies an area. Type This parameter indicates whether an area is a Stub area, NSSA, or Standard (normal) area. Area Summary This parameter controls the import of Inter-Area LSAs into stub areas. This can be noAreaSummary or sendAreaSummary.
426 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description NSSA Stability Interval This parameter specifies the number of seconds after an elected translator determines its services are no longer required, in which it must continue to perform its translation duties. Stub Metric Type This parameter specifies the type of metric (OSPFv3 Metric, External Type 1, External Type 2) advertised as a default route.
427 Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the Area identifier. Aggregation Effect This parameter specifies the Aggreation option as one of the following: • Advertise – When set to advertise and the associated Area ID is 0.0.0.0, then aggregated Type-5 are generated. Otherwise if associated Area ID is x.x.x.x (other than 0.0.0.0), then aggregated Type-7 is generated in NSSA x.x.x.x for the specified range.
428 4 Networking Switch Modules BGP The BGP link allows you to configure the BGP protocol.
429 Parameter Description AS Number This parameter specifies the autonomous system to which the switch is connected, which is a read-only field. Synchronization The synchronization between IGP and BGP can be ensured by enabling this field. Overlap Router Policy This parameter represents the policy for handling overlapping routes. When an overlapping route is received, depending upon the configured policy, either the less-specific routes or most-specific routes or both are installed in the RIB tree.
430 4 Networking Switch Modules BGP Peer Configuration Clicking the NEIGHBORS tab brings up the BGP PEER CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configre BGP Neighbors. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address of the BGP neighbor. EBGP MultiHop By enabling this feature, BGP connections can be established between peers, which are not directly connected.
431 Parameter Description Hold Time (Seconds) This parameter specifies the Hold time. This is the timer interval that a BGP will wait, before it decides that a connection to the peer is torn down. Remote AS This parameter represents the remote autonomous system number. Advertisement Interval (seconds) This parameter specifies the interval in seconds for the Minimum Route advertisement interval timer. Status This parameter specifies the status of the entry.
432 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Remote AS This parameter specifies the AS number from whichthe route update is received. IP Address Prefix This parameter specifies the IP address prefix for which the update is received. IP Address Prefix Length This parameter is used to calculate the subnet. Intermediate AS This parameter represents the intermediate AS between the BGP peers.
433 Clicking the LOCAL PREF tab brings up the BGP LOCAL PREFERENCE CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the Local Preference value for routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Local Preference ID This parameter specifies the Local Preference ID, which is the index for this table. Remote AS This parameter specifies the AS number from which the route update is received.
434 4 Networking Switch Modules BGP Filter Clicking the FILTERS tab brings up the BGP FILTER CONFIGURATION page, which is used to set the filters on the routes being learnt. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Filter ID This parameter specifies the filter index. Remote AS This parameter specifies the remote AS associated with the BGP peer from which the router is being distributed.
435 Parameter Description Action With this parameter you can choose either to Allow (not to filter) or Deny (Filter) for the above configuration set. Status This parameter specifies the status of the entry. Route Aggregations Clicking the ROUTE AGGR tab brings up the BGP ROUTE AGGREGATION CONFIGURATION page, which is used to aggregate and configure the routes advertised by BGP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
436 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description IP Address Prefix Length This parameter, in combination with the IP Prefix, decides the aggregated route to be distributed by this switch. Route Advertise With this parameter you can either choose to advertise only the aggregated routes by setting Summary only, or choose to advertise all routes by setting All. Status This parameter specifies the status of the entry.
437 Parameter Description Client to Client Reflection This parameter configures the Route Reflector to support route reflection to client peers. By default, the Route Reflector will reflect routes learnt from a client peer to all other client peers. If required, the administrator can disable this feature by disabling client-to-client reflection. If disabled, then the Route Reflector will not advertise routes learnt from a client peer to other client peers.
438 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Best Path MED Confed This parameter enables or disables MED comparison among paths learnt from confed peers. Confederation Peers This parameter configures the ASs that belongs to the confederation. BGP Community Management Clicking the COMMUNITY tab brings up the BGP COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT page, which configures BGP community and extended community parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
439 RRD Parameter Description Community Route Configurations This parameter configures an entry in the Additive or Delete Community table. Community Filter Configurations This parameter configures the permit or deny function for the community attribute while receiving or advertising. Community Peer Configurations This parameter enables or disables advertisement of community attributes to the peer.
440 4 Networking Switch Modules RRD Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RRD BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description RRD Status By enabling this parameter, Route Re-distribution can be enabled in the switch. AS Number This parameter is used to configure the Router AS number to which this switch belongs. Router ID This parameter represents the Router ID of the switch.
441 BGP Clicking the BGP tab brings up the RRD BGP CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to re-distribute the routes that are learnt through other routing protocols to BGP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description BGP Status This parameter enables or disables redistribution for BGP. Default Metric This parameter specifies the metric for the routes that are being re-distributed.
442 4 Networking Switch Modules RIP Clicking the RIP tab brings up the RRD RIP CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to re-distribute the routes that are learnt through other routing protocols to RIP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description RIP Status This parameter enables or disables redistribution for RIP. Default Metric This parameter specifies the metric for the routes that are being re-distributed.
443 OSPF Clicking the OSPF tab brings up the RRD OSPF CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to e-distribute the routes that are learnt through other routing protocols to OSPF. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description OSPF Status This parameter enables or disables redistribution for OSPF. Import With this parameter you can choose to import Direct routes, Static routes, RIP routes and BGP routes to OSPF.
444 4 Networking Switch Modules • “RRD V6 OSPF” on page 446 • “RRD RIP” on page 447 RRD6 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RRD6 BASIC SETTINGS page, which has the single parameter option of changing the throat limit for RRD6.
445 Filters Clicking the FILTERS tab brings up the RRD6 FILTER CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IPv6 address This parameter specifies the IPv6 Address. Prefix Length This parameter indicates the length of the prefix (in bits) associated with this entry's IPv6 address. Source This parameter denotes the address of the Source. Destination This parameter specifies the address of the Destination.
446 4 Networking Switch Modules RRD V6 OSPF Clicking the OSPFV3 tab brings up the RRD6 OSPFV3 CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Status This parameter enables or disables redistribution for OSPFv3. Import With this parameter you can choose to import Direct routes, Static routes or RIPv6 routes.
447 RRD RIP Clicking the RP6 tab brings up the RRD RIPV6 CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Status This parameter enables or disables redistribution for RIP6. Default Metric This parameter specifies the metric for the routes that are being re-distributed. Import With this parameter you can choose to import Direct routes, Static routes or OSPFv3 routes.
448 4 Networking Switch Modules VRRP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the VRRP BASIC SETTINGS page, whose single parameter allows you to specify the status of VRRP in the switch.
449 Clicking the VRRP SETTINGS link brings up the VRRP SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Virtual Router ID This parameter indicates the Virtual ID associated with each Virtual Router. Interface This parameter represents the interface on which the Virtual Router must be configured. Primary IP Address This parameter specifies the PRIMARY IP ADDRESS for the Virtual Router.
450 4 Networking Switch Modules Multicast MULTICAST HOME page has links to multicast features in the switch.
451 GMP Snooping The GMP Snooping link allows you to configure GMP Snooping through the following pages: • “IGMP Snooping Configuration” on page 451 • “IGMP Snooping Timer” on page 453 • “IGMP Snooping Interface” on page 454 • “IGMP Snooping VLAN Router” on page 455 • “IGMP MAC Forwarding” on page 456 IGMP Snooping Configuration Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure IGMP snooping parameters.
452 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Operational Status This parameter enables or disables IGMP snooping operationally in the switch. To enable IGS, GMRP status must be Disabled. Proxy Reporting This parameter indicates whether the proxy reporting in the IGMP snooping switch is to be enabled or disabled. Snooping Mode This parameter specifies the IGMP snooping multicast forwarding mode, which can be configured using the Destination IP Address or the Destination MAC Address.
453 IGMP Snooping Timer Clicking the TIMER tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING TIMER CONFIGURATION page, which configures IGMP snooping timers. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Router Port PurgeInterval (Secs) This parameter specifies the interval for which the learnt router port will be purged. The default value is 125-seconds.
454 4 Networking Switch Modules IGMP Snooping Interface Clicking the INTERFACE CONFIGURATION tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page, which configures IGMP snooping interface specific parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN ID for which the configuration is to be performed.
455 Parameter Description Querier Status This parameter specifies whether the IGMP snooping switch is enabled or disabled as a querier for a specific VLAN. Querier Interval(secs) This parameter specifies the time period for which general queries are sent by the IGMP snooping switch, when configured as querier on a VLAN. Router Port List This parameter specifies the router port list for a specific VLAN. Current Version This parameter specifies the working IGMP Version on the given VLAN.
456 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN ID. Port List This parameter specifies the ports on which routers are connected for a specific VLAN. IGMP MAC Forwarding Clicking the GROUP INFORMATION tab brings up the MAC BASED MULTICAST FORWARDING TABLE page, which displays either the IP Based or the MAC Based Multicast Forwarding Table depending upon the configuration of the forwarding mode.
457 Dynamic Multicast The Dynamic Multicast link allows you to configure Dynamic Multicast through the following pages: • “Global Configuration” on page 457 • “Dynamic Multicast Port Configuration” on page 458 Global Configuration Clicking the DYNAMIC MULTICAST tab brings up the DYNAMIC MULTICAST GLOBAL CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to enable or disable the dynamic multicast feature.
458 4 Networking Switch Modules Dynamic Multicast Port Configuration Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the DYNAMIC MULTICAST PORT CONFIGURATION page, which configures dynamic multicast at the port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the Port index. Dynamic Multicast Status This parameter enables or disables dynamic multicast on this port.
459 IGMP The IGMP page allows you to configure the IGMP protocol. The IGMP protocol in the switch can be configured through the following pages: • “Basic Settings” on page 459 • “Interface Configuration” on page 460 • “Group Information” on page 461 • “Source Information” on page 462 Basic Settings Clicking the IGMP CONFIGURATION tab brings up the IGMP CONFIGURATION page, whose single parameter allows you to enable or disable IGMP in the switch.
460 4 Networking Switch Modules Interface Configuration Clicking the INTERFACE CONFIGURATION tab brings up the IGMP INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the interface index. IGMP Status This parameter specifies the IGMP Status. Operating Version With this parameter you can choose to run either in IGMP Version 1, IGMP Version 2 or IGMP Version 3.
461 Group Information Clicking the GROUP INFORMATION tab brings up the IGMP GROUP CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the interface index. Group Address This parameter specifies the IP multicast group address. Source Address This parameter represents the IP Source address. NOTE: Source configuration is allowed only when the operating version is v3 on this interface.
462 4 Networking Switch Modules Source Information Clicking the SOURCE INFORMATION tab brings up the IGMP SOURCE INFORMATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Group Address This parameter specifies the IP multicast group address. Interface This parameter specifies the interface index. Source Address This parameter represents the IP Source address.
463 PIM The PIM link allows you to perform PIM related configuration through the following pages: • “Basic Settings” on page 463 • “Component” on page 464 • “Interfaces” on page 465 • “Candidate RPs” on page 466 • “Threshold” on page 467 • “Static RP” on page 468 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the PIM BASIC SETTINGS page, which specifies the PIM status in the switch. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
464 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Registration Stop Rate Limiting Period This parameter specifies the registration stop rate limiting period in seconds. PMBR Status This parameter allows you to enable or disable the PMBR status in the switch. Static RP This parameter allows you to enable or disable the Static RP in the switch. Component Clicking the COMPONENT tab brings up the PIM COMPONENT CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
465 Parameter Description Candidate CRP Hold Time This parameter specifies the hold time of the component when it is a candidate RP in the local domain. Mode This parameter specifies the mode of the component. It can be Sparse or Dense. BSR Address This parameter specifies the IP address of the bootstrap router for the local PIM region, which is a read-only field.
466 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. Hello Interval (Seconds) This parameter specifies the time interval between two successive Hello messages being sent by PIM on this interface. Join Prune Interval (Seconds) This parameter specifies the time interval between two successive Join/Prune messages being sent by PIM on this interface.
467 Parameter Description Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. Group Address This parameter represents the multicast group, for which the switch advertises itself as the candidate RP. Group Mask This parameter specifies the subnet mask, which when combined with the group address gives the group prefix. RP Address This parameter represents the IP address of the Candidate-RP.
468 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Group Threshold This parameter is a bits-per-second (BPS) value that when it exceeds a certain value, initiates source specific counters for a particular group. Source Threshold This parameter is a bits-per-second (BPS) value that when exceeds a certain value, initiates switching to shortest path tree. Switching Period This parameter specifies the time interval that the data rate is monitored for, initiating the counters or for switching to SPT.
469 Clicking the STATIC RP tab brings up the STATIC RP CONFIGURATION page, which configure static PIM RPs (Rendezvous Points). The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. Address Type This parameter chooses the IPv4 or IPv6 address type. Static Group Address This parameter represents the multicast group, for which the switch advertises itself as the candidate RP.
470 4 Networking Switch Modules DVMRP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the DVMRP BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description DVMRP Status DVMRP can be enabled or disabled in the switch using this field. Prune Lifetime (Seconds) This parameter represents the Prune Life Time Configuration value.
471 Interfaces Clicking the INTERFACES tab brings up the DVMRP INTERFACE SETTINGS page, which displays the following parameters: Interface, IP Address, and Metric. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the Interface Index. IP Address This parameter specifies the IP Address of the interface, which is a read-only field.
472 4 Networking Switch Modules Statistics The STATISTICS HOME page contains links to all statistical information for all switch features.
473 Interface Statistics Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the INTERFACE STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the Port index. MTU This parameter specifies the Max Transfer Unit bytes. Speed (Bits Per Second) This parameter specifies the port speed in bits per second. Received Octets This parameter specifies the number of bytes received.
474 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received Unknown Protocols This parameter specifies the number of packets received with an unknown protocol. Transmitted Octets This parameter specifies the number of bytes transmitted. Transmitted Unicast Packets This parameter specifies the number of unicast packets transmitted. Transmitted Nunicast Packets This parameter specifies the number of non-unicast packets transmitted.
475 Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the port index. Alignment Errors This parameter specifies the number of alignment errors. Alighment errors generally indicate improper byte-alignment for Ethernet packets. FCS Errors This parameter specifies the number of packets received with checksum errors. Single Collision Frames This parameter specifies the number of frames received with a collision.
476 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Symbol Errors This parameter specifies the number of symbol errors. Duplex Status This parameter specifies the current status of duplex. Radius Clicking the RADIUS link brings up the RADIUS SERVER STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the port index. Radius Server Address This parameter specifies the RADIUS SERVER ADDRESS.
477 Parameter Description No of Retransmitted Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets retransmitted. No of AccessAccept Packets This parameter specifies the number of accept packets. No of Access-Reject Packets This parameter specifies the number of reject packets. No of AccessChallenge Packets This parameter specifies the number of challenge packets. No of Malformed Access Responses This parameter specifies the number of invalid access responses received.
478 4 Networking Switch Modules TACACS+ Statistics Clicking the TACACS+ link brings up the TACACS+ STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Authentication Starts Request This parameter specifies the number of authentication starts requested. Authentication Continues Request This parameter specifies the number of authentication continues requested.
479 Parameter Description Authentication Get Pass Received This parameter specifies the number of authentication get passes received. Authentication Get Data Received This parameter specifies the number of authentication get datas received. Authentication Errors Received This parameter specifies the number of authentication errors received. Authentication Follows Received This parameter specifies the number of authentication follows received.
480 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Accounting Stop Requests This parameter specifies the number of accounting stop requests. Accounting Success Received This parameter specifies the number of accounting successes received. Accounting Errors Received This parameter specifies the number of accounting errors received. Accounting Follows Received This parameter specifies the number of accounting follows received.
481 Clicking the RMON link brings up the RMON ETHERNET STATISTICS page, which displays RMON Ethernet statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the index. Port This parameter specifies the port. Octets This parameter specifies the number of octets received. Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets received.
482 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description 256-511 Octets This parameter specifies the number of Ethernet packets received with a size between 256 and 511 bytes. 512-1023 Octets This parameter specifies the number of Ethernet packets received with a size between 512 and 1023 bytes. 1024-1518 Octets This parameter specifies the number of Ethernet packets received with a size between 1024 and 1518 bytes.
483 SNMP Statistics The SNMP Statistics link allows you to configure SNMP Statistics through the following pages: • “Agent” on page 483 • “SNMP AgentX” on page 485 Agent Clicking the SNMP AGENT link brings up the SNMP STATISTICS page, which displays SNMP statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description SNMP Packets Input This parameter specifies the number of SNMP packets input.
484 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description SNMP Get Next PDU's This parameter specifies the number of SNMP Get Next PDU's. SNMP Set Request PDU's This parameter specifies the number of SNMP Set Request PDU's. SNMP Packet Output This parameter specifies the number of SNMP packets output.
485 SNMP AgentX Clicking the AGENTX link brings up the AGENTX SUBAGENT STATISTICS page (not shown), which displays Agentx Subagent information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Transmit Statistics Transmitted Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets transmitted. Open PDU This parameter specifies the number of open PDUs transmitted. IndexAlloc PDU This parameter specifies the number of IndexAlloc PDUs transmitted.
486 Parameter 4 Networking Switch Modules Description Received Statistics Received Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets received. Get Request PDU This parameter specifies the number of get request PDUs received. Get Next PDU This parameter specifies the number of get next PDUs received. Get Bulk PDU This parameter specifies the number of get bulk PDUs received. TestSet PDU This parameter specifies the number of test set PDUs received.
487 VLAN The VLAN link allows you to view VLAN statistics through the following pages: • “Current DB” on page 487 • “VLAN Port Statistics” on page 488 • “VLAN Multicast Table” on page 489 • “VLAN Counter Statistics” on page 490 • “VLAN Capabilities” on page 491 • “VLAN FDB Entries” on page 492 Current DB Clicking the CURRENT DB tab brings up the VLAN CURRENT DATABASE page, which displays VLAN database entries. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
488 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Untagged Ports This parameter specifies the index of untagged member ports. Status This parameter specifies the VALN status. VLAN Port Statistics Clicking the PORT STATISTICS tab brings up the VLAN PORT STATISTICS page, which displays the various parameters XXXXXX. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index.
489 Parameter Description Received Discards This parameter specifies the number of received packets discarded. Received Overflow This parameter specifies the number of received overflow packets. Transmitted Overflow This parameter specifies the number of transmit overflows. Transmitted Overflow Discards This parameter specifies the number of transmit overflow discards.
490 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Egress Ports This parameter specifies the indexes of egress ports. Ports Learnt This parameter specifies the indexes of ports on this VLAN that are learned. VLAN Counter Statistics Clicking the COUNTER STATISTICS link brings up the VLAN COUNTER STATISTICS page, which displays VLAN counters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN identifier.
491 Parameter Description Unicast frames Tx This parameter specifies the number of unicast packets transmitted. Broadcast frames Tx This parameter specifies the number of broadcast packets transmitted. VLAN Capabilities Clicking the CAPABILITIES tab brings up the VLAN CAPABILITIES page, which displays the VLAN capabilities of the switch. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
492 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description SVL capable This parameter specifies the number of SVL capables. Hybrid capable This parameter specifies the number of Hybrid capables. Configurable PVID Tagging This parameter specifies the number of Configurable PVID taggings. VLAN FDB Entries Clicking the FDB ENTRIES tab brings up the VLAN FDB ENTRIES page, which displays VLAN filter database entries. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
493 RSTP Statistics The RSTP STATISTICS link allows you to view RSTP statistics through the following pages: • “RSTP Information” on page 493 • “RSTP Port Statistics” on page 494 RSTP Information Clicking the INFORMATION tab brings up the RSTP INFORMATION page, which displays RSTP statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Protocol Specification This parameter specifies the Protocol Specification.
494 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Root Port This parameter specifies the index of the root port. Max Age This parameter specifies the max age in seconds. Hello Time This parameter specifies the Hello time in seconds. Hold Time This parameter specifies the hold time in seconds. Forward Delay This parameter specifies the forward delay in seconds.
495 Parameter Description Received Configuration BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of config BPDUs received. Received TCN This parameter specifies the number of topology changed notifications received. Transmitted RST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of RSTP BPDUs transmitted. Transmitted Configuration BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of config BPDUs transmitted. Transmitted TCN This parameter specifies the number of topology change notifications transmitted.
496 4 Networking Switch Modules MSTP Statistics The MSTP Statistics link allows you to view MSTP statistics through the following pages: • “MSTP Information” on page 496 • “MSTP CIST Statistics” on page 497 • “MSTP MSTI Port Statistics” on page 499 MSTP Information Clicking the INFORMATION tab brings up the MSTP INFORMATION page, which displays MSTP statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
497 Parameter Description Hold Time This parameter specifies the hold time in seconds. Max Age This parameter specifies the maximum age in seconds. Forward Delay This parameter specifies the forward delay in seconds. CIST Time Since Topology Change This parameter specifies the number of seconds since topology last changed. Topology Changes This parameter specifies the number of topology changes.
498 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received RST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of RSTP BPDUs received. Received Config BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of config BPDUs received. Received TCN BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of topology change notification BPDUs received. Transmitted MST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of MSTP BPDUs transmitted. Transmitted RST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of RSTP BPDUs transmitted.
499 MSTP MSTI Port Statistics Clicking the MSTI PORT STATISTICS tab brings up the MSTP MSTI PORT STATISTICS page, which displays MSTP MSTI port level statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Instance This parameter specifies the MSTP instance Identifer. Port This parameter specifies the port index. Designated Root This parameter specifies the designated root bridge address.
500 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of BPDUs received. Transmitted BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of BPDUs transmitted. Invalid Received BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of invalid BPDUs received. Designated Cost This parameter specifies the designated cost. Role This parameter specifies the current role.
501 Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index. Received PDUs This parameter specifies the number of LACP PDUs received. Received Marker PDUs This parameter specifies the number of Marker PDUs received. Received Marker Response This parameter specifies the number of Marker response PDUs received. Received Unknown PDUs This parameter specifies the number of unknown PDUs received. Received Illegal PDUs This parameter specifies the number of invalid PDUs received.
502 4 Networking Switch Modules LA Neighbor Statistics Clicking the NEIGHBOR STATS tab brings up the LA NEIGHBOR STATISTICS INFORMATION page, which displays LACP neighbor statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port Index This parameter specifies the port index. Partner SystemID This parameter specifies the Partner SystemID. Oper Key This parameter specifies the Oper Key.
503 802.1X Session Statistics Clicking the SESSION STATS tab brings up the 802.1X SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays 802.1x statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index. Session ID This parameter specifies the session identifier. Received Frames This parameter specifies the number of packets received. Transmitted Frames This parameter specifies the number of packets transmitted.
504 4 Networking Switch Modules 802.1X Supplicant Statistics Clicking the SUPP SESSION STATS tab brings up the 802.1X SUPPLICANT SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays information about the 802.1x supplicant session. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index. Eapol FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL packets received.
505 Parameter Description Eapol Resp FrTx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL response packet frame transmitted. Eapol ReqId FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL request identifier packet received. Eapol Req FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL request frame receieved. Invalid Eapol FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the invalid EAPOL frame received.
506 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the MAC SESSION STATS tab brings up the MAC SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays statistics information about 802.1x MAC sessions. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Supplicant MacAddr This parameter specifies the supplicant MAC address. Frames Rx This parameter specifies the number of packets received. Frames Tx This parameter specifies the number of packets transmitted.
507 IP The IP link allows you to view IP statistics through the following pages: • “ARP Cache” on page 507 • “ICMP Statistics” on page 508 ARP Cache Clicking the ARP CACHE tab brings up the ARP CACHE page, which displays ARP entries. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
508 4 Networking Switch Modules ICMP Statistics Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the interface from which this ARP entry is learned. MAC Address This parameter specifies the MAC address. IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address. Media Type This parameter specifies the static ARP or dynamic ARP. Clicking the ICMP STATISTICS tab brings up the ICMP STATISTICS page, which displays ICMP statistics information.
509 Parameter Description Receive Destination Unreachable This parameter specifies the number of received destination unreachables. Received Redirect This parameter specifies the number of received redirects. Received Echo Requests This parameter specifies the number of echo requests.. Received Echo Replies This parameter specifies the number of echo replies. Receive Source Quenches This parameter specifies the number of source quenches.
510 4 Networking Switch Modules IPv6 The IPv6 link allows you to view IPv6 statistics through the following pages: • “IP V6 Interface Statistics” on page 510 • “ICMP V6 Statistics” on page 512 IP V6 Interface Statistics Clicking the IPV6 INTERFACE tab brings up the IPV6 INTERFACE STATISTICS page, which displays IPv6 port statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the Port index.
511 Parameter Description Addr Errs This parameter specifies the number of IPv6 packets received with address errors. Fwd Dgrams This parameter specifies the number of IPv6 datagrams forwarded in this port. Unknown protos This parameter specifies the number of packets received with unknown protocol. Discdrs This parameter specifies the number of received packets discarded due to errors. Delivers This parameter specifies the number of packets delivered.
512 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Send Mcast Pkts This parameter specifies the number of IPv6 multicast packets transmitted. Trunctd Pkts This parameter specifies the number of packets truncated. ICMP V6 Statistics Clicking the ICMPV6 tab brings up the ICMPV6 STATISTICS page, which displays ICMPv6 statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description In Message This parameter specifies the number of messages received.
513 Parameter Description In Time Excds This parameter specifies the number of receive timeouts. In Param Probs This parameter specifies the number of parameters probed. In PktTooBigs This parameter specifies the number of too big packets received. In Echos This parameter specifies the number of echo requests received. In EchoReps This parameter specifies the number of echo responses received. In Router Solicits This parameter specifies the number of received router solicits.
514 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Out Param Probs This parameter specifies the number of parameters probed. Out Pkts Too Big This parameter specifies the number of too big packets transmitted. Out Echos This parameter specifies the number of echo requests transmitted. Out Echo Reps This parameter specifies the number of echo responses transmitted. Out Route Solicits This parameter specifies the number of transmitted router solicits.
515 RIP Statistics Clicking the RIP link brings up the RIP INTERFACE STATISTICS page, which displays RIP statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address. Received Bad Packets This parameter specifies the number of received bad packets. Received Bad Routes This parameter specifies the number of received bad routes. Transmitted Updates This parameter specifies the the number of transmitted updates.
516 4 Networking Switch Modules RIP6 The RIP6 link allows you to view RIP6 statistics through the following pages: • “RIP6 Interface Statistics” on page 516 • “RIP6 Route Information” on page 517 RIP6 Interface Statistics Clicking the INTERFACE STATISTICS tab brings up the RIP6 INTERFACE STATISTICS page, which displays RIPng statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface ID This parameter specifies the interface identifier.
517 Parameter Description In Unk-Cmd This parameter specifies the number of RIPng unknown command packets received. In Other-Ver This parameter specifies the number of RIPng other version packets received. In Discards This parameter specifies the number of received packets discarded. Out Msg This parameter specifies the number of RIPng packets transmitted. Out Req This parameter specifies the number of RIPng request packets transmitted.
518 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the ROUTE INFORMATION tab brings up the RIP6 ROUTE INFORMATION page, which displays information about RIPng routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Destination This parameter specifies the route destination. Prefix-len This parameter specifies the length of the route prefix. Protocol This parameter specifies the routing protocol Route-IfIndex This parameter specifies the interface index.
519 OSPF The OSPF link allows you to view OSPF statistics through the following pages: • “OSPF Route Information” on page 519 • “OSPF Link State DB” on page 520 OSPF Route Information Clicking the ROUTE INFORMATION tab brings up the OSPF ROUTE INFORMATION page, which displays information about OSPF routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IP Address This parameter specifies the IP address. Subnet Mask This parameter specifies the Subnet Mask.
520 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Cost This parameter specifies the cost. Type 2 Cost This parameter specifies the Type 2 cost. Interface This parameter specifies the interface. OSPF Link State DB Clicking the LINK STATE DATABASE tab brings up the OSPF LINK STATE DATABASE page, which displays information about OSPF link state database. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the area identifier.
521 Parameter Description Sequence This parameter specifies the sequence number of this link state information. Checksum This parameter specifies the checksum. Age This parameter specifies the link state information age in seconds.
522 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Destination Address This parameter specifies the destination address. Prefix This parameter specifies the prefix. Gateway This parameter specifies the gateway. Type This parameter specifies the type. Area ID This parameter specifies the Area ID. Cost This parameter specifies the cost. Interface This parameter specifies the interface.
523 Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the area identifier. Type This parameter specifies the link state type. Link State ID This parameter specifies the link state identifier. Router ID This parameter specifies the router identifier. Sequence This parameter specifies the sequence number of this link state information. Checksum This parameter specifies the checksum. Age This parameter specifies the link state information age in seconds.
524 Parameter 4 Networking Switch Modules Description VRRP Global Statistics Checksum Errors This parameter specifies the number of checksum errors. Version Errors This parameter specifies the number of version errors. Virtual Router ID Errors This parameter specifies the number of Virtual Router ID errors. VRRP Router Specific Statistics Virtual Router ID This parameter specifies the Virtual Router identifier. Transitions to Master This parameter specifies the number of transitions as Master.
525 Parameter Description Authentication Type Mismatch This parameter specifies the number of authentication type mismatch received. Packet Length Errors This parameter specifies the number of VRRP packets received with invalid length.
526 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description All This parameter gives you the option to clear all the IGMP statistics. Vlan ID This parameter give you the option to clear IGMP statistics for a particular VLAN. IGMP Snooping V1/V2 Statistics Clicking the IGS STATISTICS tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING V1/V2 STATISTICS page, which displays IGMP snooping statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
527 Parameter Description Group Queries Received This parameter specifies the number of group query packets received. Group and Source Queries Received This parameter specifies the number of group and source query packets received. IGMP Reports Received This parameter specifies the number of IGMP report packets received. IGMP Leaves Received This parameter specifies the number of IGMP leave packets received. IGMP Packets Dropped This parameter specifies the number of IGMP dackets dropped.
528 4 Networking Switch Modules IGMP Snooping V3 Statistics Clicking the IGS V3 STATISTICS tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING V3 STATISTICS page, which displays IGMP snooping V3 statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID This parameter specifies the VLAN identifier. V3 Reports Received This parameter specifies the number of Reports messages received.
529 Parameter Description ALLOW Messages Received This parameter specifies the number of allow messages received. BLOCK Messages Received This parameter specifies the number of block messages received. V3 Reports Sent This parameter specifies the number of V3 reports transmitted. IGMP Statistics Clicking the IGMP link brings up the IGMP ROUTE STATISTICS page, which displays IGMP route information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
530 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Group and Source Queries Received This parameter specifies the number of group and source query packets received. IGMP V1/V2 Reports Received This parameter specifies the number of IGMP V1/V2 report packets received. IGMP V3 Reports Received This parameter specifies the number of IGMP V3 report packets received. General Queries Transmitted This parameter specifies the number of general query packets transmitted.
531 PIM The PIM link allows you to view PIM statistics through the following pages: • “PIM Interface Statistics” on page 531 • “PIM Neighbor Statistics” on page 532 • “PIM BSR Info” on page 533 • “PIM RP Set Information” on page 534 • “PIM Route Information” on page 535 PIM Interface Statistics Clicking the INTERFACE STATS tab brings up the PIM INTERFACE STATISTICS page, which displays PIM interface statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
532 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Neighbor Count This parameter specifies the neighbor count. Query Interval This parameter specifies the query interval. DR address This parameter specifies the DR address. DR Priority This parameter specifies the DR priority. PIM Neighbor Statistics Clicking the NEIGHBOR STATS tab brings up the PIM NEIGHBOR STATISTICS page, which displays PIM neighbor statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
533 Parameter Description Expiry This parameter specifies the expiry. Version This parameter specifies the version. Priority This parameter specifies the priority. Mode This parameter specifies the mode. Component This parameter specifies the component. Override Interval This parameter specifies the override interval. LAN Delay This parameter specifies the LAN delay. PIM BSR Info Clicking the BSR INFO tab brings up the PIM BSR INFO page.
534 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description BSR This parameter specifies the BSR. BSR Address This parameter specifies the BSR address. Priority This parameter specifies the priority. Hash Mask Length This parameter specifies the Hash Mask Length. PIM RP Set Information Clicking the RP SET INFO tab brings up the PIM RP INFORMATION page, which displays PIM RP information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table.
535 Parameter Description Hold Time This parameter specifies the Hold time in seconds. Expiry Time This parameter specifies the expiry time in seconds. Component This parameter specifies the component identifier. PIM Route Information Clicking the MROUTE INFO tab brings up the PIM ROUTE INFORMATION page, which displays PIM route information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Group This parameter specifies the group address.
536 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the Up Time This parameter specifies the up time in seconds. Expiry Time This parameter specifies the expiry time in seconds. Receive Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets received.
537 DVMRP The DVMRP link allows you to view DVMRP statistics through the following pages: • “DVMRP Routers” on page 537 • “DVMRP Multicast Routers” on page 538 • “DVMRP Prune Statistics” on page 539 DVMRP Routers Clicking the ROUTES tab brings up the DVMRP ROUTES page, which displays DVMRP routes information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Network This parameter specifies the network address for this route.
538 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Neighbor This parameter specifies the neighbor address for this route. Interface This parameter specifies the interface identifier. DVMRP Multicast Routers Clicking the MULTICAST ROUTES tab brings up the DVMRP MULTICAST ROUTES page, which displays DVMRP multicast routes information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Source Network This parameter specifies the source network.
539 DVMRP Prune Statistics Clicking the PRUNE FORWARD tab brings up the DVMRP PRUNE STATISTICS page, which DVMRP prune statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Source Network Address This parameter specifies the source network address. Group Address This parameter specifies the group address. Interface Identifier. This parameter specifies the interface identifier. Neighbor Address This parameter specifies the neighbor address.
540 4 Networking Switch Modules Firmware Upgrading Procedures The procedures for firmware upgrading and using a fallback firmware image are listed below. Upgrading Firmware on the Switch using TFTP: To upgrade the switch’s firmware, use the procedure below. 1. Copy the latest firmware to the TFTP root directory on the TFTP server machine. 2. Make sure the upgraded TFTP server and switch both have network reach ability. 3. Login to the Switch CLI, either through Telnet or a serial console port. 4.
541 firmware image.Accessing the Switch Firmware through the Web-based Management Utility 1. Enter the IP address of the switch into the address bar of your browser and hit . 2. On the next screen, click on the SYSTEM link on the list on the left. The window to the right shows you the current firmware version and provides an UPGRADE link. 3. Click on the UPGRADE link to update your firmware.
542 4 Networking Switch Modules Note: The numbers in the Product Type entry change depending upon the switch you are using. 3. Once the boot sequence is interrupted, it will display menu options as shown in.
543 Use the "H" option to set hardware information by typing the character H. This will display the hardware information that can be changed as shown in. 4. To choose the boot from a fallback image, type the command: rflag=1 5. Type Save to save the hardware information. 6. Type Exit to exit the hardware information menu. 7. Type J to boot the image. In this case it will boot from a fallback image. 8.
544 4 Networking Switch Modules Upgrading Fallback Firmware using TFTP: To upgrade fallback firmware using TFTP, use the procedure below. 1. Copy the latest firmware to the TFTP root directory on the TFTP server machine. 2. Make sure the upgraded TFTP server and switch both have network reach ability. 3. Login to the Switch CLI either through Telnet or a serial console port. 4.
545 Hit any key to stop autoboot: 5 3. Once the boot sequence is interrupted, it will display menu options.Use the "H" option to set hardware information by typing the character H. This will display the hardware information that can be changed. 4. Configure the IP address for this switch (only for booting purposes) using the command: ip= For example ip=192.168.2.3 5. Configure the subnet mask for this switch IP address using the below command: mask= For example mask=255.255.
546 4 Networking Switch Modules 14. If the download fails, check the IP address, file name, network connections and configurations to reach the TFTP server.
547 InfiniBand Modules Overview InfiniBand is a switch-based, point-to-point bidirectional serial link network communications architecture. Acer offers three different Infiniband modules: • 4X QDR (40 Gb/s) switch with 20 internal ports and up to 16 external QSFP ports (3 models). The main function of the AB7000 InifiniBand switch modules is to provide high-speed interconnectivity among the blade modules and with external peripherals.
548 4 Networking Switch Modules Note: The 10GbE module also requires the same double-wide bay as the InfiniBand switch module and may be installed instead of the InfiniBand switch module in your blade enclosure system. Use the same instructions below for installing either the pass-through module or the InfiniBand switch module. Installing the Module 1. Remove the dummy cover from the bay you want to place the module in. 2. Place the module's release handle in the open position. 3.
549 Item Description 1 System error. Fault LED (Red)1 2 System status. Ready LED (Green)2 3 External InfiniBand Port (16 QSFP ports for Q3636 and 18 QSFP ports for Q3618) 4 Per Port Dual-color LED, PHY link(Green)/Logic link(Amber)/ACT blinking(Green+Amber) 5 Module Release Handle 6 Port Numbers (First port number is top port, second port number is bottom port) 7 QDR Switch Reset Button 1 If the fault LED goes on, the QDR switch operation is stopped.
550 4 Networking Switch Modules Acer 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch Module with Integrated CMM Figure 4-225. SBM-IBS-Q3616M InfiniBand Switch Module 5 2 5 3 CMM KVM RESET 8 CMM NA / NA 1 10 1/2 3/4 7 5/6 7/8 9 / 10 4 11 / 12 9 13 / 14 15 / 16 6 Item Description 1 System error. Fault LED (Red)1 2 System status.
551 Feature Description Internal/External Ports Internal: 20 4X QDR copper ports/ External: 16 4X QDR copper ports Bandwidth 4X QDR (40 Gbps) non-blocking architecture for 2.88 Tbps total bandwidth (36-port) The module includes an integrated Chassis Management Module (CMM) installed as an add-on-module inside the switch chassis. This allows installation of two (redundant) switches in the AB7000 enclosure without the loss of system management capability.
552 4 Networking Switch Modules LED State Indication Description Module Power LED (Green) Steady On Switch has power and is operational Off There is a problem with the power being supplied to the switch.
5 Acer Smart Blade Manager
554 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Acer Smart Blade Manager Introduction Acer Smart Blade Manager sends messages to and from the CMM (Chassis Management Module). Messages are encapsulated in an RMCP+ (Remote Management Control Protocol) packet that follows the IPMI standard. Acer Smart Blade Manager monitors and reports on the status of multiple blade systems, including the server blades, power supplies, Ethernet switches, InfiniBand switches and CMM modules.
555 Blade System tab Once you log in successfully, you will be redirected to the Blade System tab. This is the main Acer Blade Server management User Interface. The upper part of the window displays the status of all blade systems being monitored. Any changes to a server will be reflected in this view. For example, if someone removes blade system 1, you will see the blade 1 icon disappear (become grayed out). If you turn off blade system 10, the power indicator for blade 10 will become amber.
556 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager The Blade System tab has a detach button at the upper-right of the window. Click on it to detach the UI as a standalone window that is useful for continual monitoring of a specific blade system. Blade System The Blade System View provides an overview of the blade server. There are four sections in the Blade System View: Summary: Shows a summary of failures and the number of each module type installed.
557 View Option: Allows you to show or hide the module status, picture and number. The different views are shown below. Right-click on a blade system picture to open a popup window to perform certain actions and power, ID and KVM functions. Blade Select a blade system to open the Blade UI in the Blade System tab section at the bottom of the screen. Status Power Status: Shows the current power status. KVM: Shows whether KVM is selected or not. Click Request to request KVM on this blade.
558 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager ID: Shows the status of the ID LED. Check Enable to enable the ID. Once enabled, the ID LED on the blade panel will flash. System Fault: Indicates the system fault status. BMC: Shows BMC status. If a BMC module is installed, the BMC IP address will appear here. Use Update to update the BMC IP. Click to reload the BMC IP. If BMC is not installed not installed appears and the buttons are disabled. Watt: The estimated power consumption (wattage) of the blade.
559 Power Supply Select a power supply module to display the Power Supply UI in the Blade System tab area. This UI includes the following: Status Power Status: Shows the current power status. Fan 1 Status: Shows the status of power supply fan 1 as normal or abnormal. Fan 2 Status: Shows the status of power supply fan 2 as normal or abnormal. Watts: Shows total wattage provided by this power supply. DC current: Shows the DC current. (Only supported for 1400 W power supplies.
560 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager settings. After changing the fan speed, you should see the fan rpm change on the status screen. Note: These settings affect all fans simultaneously; you cannot control the speed of individual fans. Power Control Power On: Click to turn on the power supply. Power Off: Click to turn off the power supply. Power Supply Temperature and Power Supply Fan Displays the current power supply temperature and fan RPM.
561 Acer switch Click an Acer switch module to display the Acer switch UI. Status Power Status: Shows the current power status of the selected Acer switch. Error LED: Indicates an Acer switch error. Initialized: Indicates that the Acer switch has been initialized. Switch Temp: Shows the Acer switch temperature status. 2.5V Status: Shows the status of the 2.5 voltage level. 1.25V Status: Shows status of the 1.25 voltage level. Power Control Power On: Turn on the Acer switch.
562 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Temperature Shows the current Acer switch temperature. Acer Switch Configuration Acer switch configuration is a web interface used to manage the Acer switch. For more details, please refer to the Acer switch manual. With Acer switch configuration you can set the Acer switch data. IP: The IP address of the Acer switch configuration web engine. Netmask: Netmask address of the Acer switch. Acer: Acer address of the Acer switch.
563 Note: This only resets the username and password; it does not affect the Acer switch login to Acer Smart Blade Manager. The gigabit Pass Thru module has same UI as the Acer switch, excluding Acer switch configuration and Error LED. They share the same position in the Acer Blade Server enclosure. Voltage Shows the current Acer switch voltage levels for the 1.25 V and 2.5 V voltages.
564 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager CMM Select one of the CMM modules to open the CMM UI. Status IP: Shows the CMM IP address. Master/Slave: Shows the CMM master/slave status. A master CMM has full management of the blade server. A slave CMM is a backup to the master CMM. Status: Shows the CMM status. Firmware Version: Shows the CMM firmware version. Firmware Tag: Shows the CMM firmware tag. CMM Time: Shows the CMM time. The CMM time shown in the text field may not match the current time.
565 Note: The time cannot automatically be adjusted for daylight saving time. You will need to manually adjust the UTC offset twice a year to compensate for daylight saving time. Command Reset: Click to reset the CMM. Once clicked, Acer Smart Blade Manager will automatically close the session. Web Management: Click to open a browser that is linked to the CMM web interface. CMM type: Shows if the current CMM is the master or slave. Flash Firmware Shows the steps needed to flash the firmware.
566 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Slave CMM Selecting the Slave CMM gives you less information on the CMM. Only IP, Master/Slave and Status information is shown. InfiniBand Selecting one of InfiniBand modules will open the InfiniBand UI. Status Power Status: Shows the current InfiniBand power status. Initialized: Indicates that the InfiniBand has been initialized. VVDD: Shows the VVDD status of the InfiniBand. 3.3V Aux: Shows the 3.3 V Aux status. 1.2V: Shows the 1.2 V status. 1.8V: Shows the 1.8 V status.
567 Temperature: Shows the temperature status. Power Control Power On: Click to turn on the InfiniBand module. Power Off: Click to turn off the InfiniBand module. Reset: Click to reset the InfiniBand module. Voltage and Temperature Shows the readout of the current InfiniBand voltages and temperature. Specifically, these are VVDD, 3.3V Aux, 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V and board temperature.
568 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Failure Summary The Failure Summary is a list of failures that occurred in the blade server. The failure table shows the failure level, source, item, detail and side info of the failure item. The failure location shows the exact module and position. click Go to switch the UI to the highlighted failed module. Clcik Refresh to refresh the failure table. Click the Save button to save the current failure table as a CSV text file.
569 Blade Summary The Blade Summary gives an overview of all blade systems installed in the blade server. The summary table has symbols for Power Status, KVM Selected, ID, System Fault and BMC status. A group management feature is also included. You can select multiple blades and send commands to perform power on, graceful shutdown, power down, reset, ID on and ID off functions by clicking the corresponding button. Note: The KVM function supports one blade system at a time.
570 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager is insufficient, it may not be possible to turn on additional blade systems. Switch Summary UI The Switch Summary gives an overview of up to two Acer switch (or gigabit pass thru) modules. You can see the voltages, temperatures and switch status in a single view. Click Web Management to open a browser that is linked directly to the IP.
571 Text Console The Text Console (SOL) is a basic function of IPMI and provided by Server. Click the Text Console tab to open the UI. click Start at the bottom to initialize the text console connection. The UTF-8 checkbox allows you to select a different UTF-8 character set to support multiple languages. Click Stop to stop the text console. At the top are the Power and KVM control panels for the blade systems.
572 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager and power down. When a blade system is turned off, pressing the power button will turn on the blade system. KVM console The KVM Console provides a remote desktop. This feature allows you to remotely manipulate a blade system's UI. The KVM Console tab has blade power and KVM control panels that offer the same functions as those in the Text Console tab. In the video console panel, you will see the remote desktop of the selected blade system.
573 Note: The keyboard/mouse may behave differently on different operating systems. Select Options > Keyboard/Mouse Settings… to change the keyboard and mouse settings. Keyboard Model: Click the arrow for the pull-down menu to specify the keyboard type. Key Release Timeout: Check this box to enable the Key Release Timeout function, which will set a time limit for a key press.
574 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Event Log Acer blade servers log system events using standard IPMI formats. To see the event logs, click the Event Log tab. Initially only SEL information will be loaded. This displays Total Entries, SEL Version, Free Space, Recent Entry Added and Recent Entry Erased. In the Parameters for getting SEL window, the default is All to get the entire SEL log. This may be changed to From ____ to End ____ or to the last number of the SEL.
575 Logon Management The Logon Management tab displayes up to 63 user accounts. Click Get User button to retrieve the current user list. Each user has a User Name, Privilege Level and Enable field. The Privilege Level will be one of the following: • Administrator - able to access all functions. • Operator - all functions except logon management accessible. • User - limited functions accessible. Unavailable functions will be hidden or disabled. • CallBack.
576 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager To create a new user, click New User. A New User dialog box opens and allows the adminstrator to enter the required information. Sequence specifies the users place in the list. Enter the UserName, Password, Password Confirm and Privilege level. Click OK to create the new user. To delete a user, select the user from the user list table and click Delete. To edit user data, select the user from the user list table. The user data will be shown in the right-hand panel.
577 Virtual Media The CMM module supports the use of two virtual drives with the same function as a SIM IPMI device. Note: The virtual drive in the CMM module will be dedicated to the blade system currently selected for KVM.
578 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager CMM Setting The CMM Setting tab provides LAN configuration, SNMP setting and CMM information. LAN Configuration: Shows the current CMM IP address, Acer and Subnet Mask. The CMM IP type can be set as a DHCP or static address. SNMP: Lets you specify the SNMP destination address to receive the SNMP trap from the CMM. When the CMM detects a failure, it logs into SEL and immediately sends the SNMP trap to the specified addresses.
579 Connecting to the Slave CMM If you have installed two CMMs in one blade server, one should be assigned as the master CMM and the other as the slave CMM. You should connect to the master CMM for management purposes. However, you may also connect to the slave CMM to check event logs, manage login information and change CMM settings. At the bottom is a yellow message bar showing that you are currently connected to the slave (redundant) CMM and telling you to connect to the master CMM.
580 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
582 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. BIOS Message Description Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
583 BIOS Message Description System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
584 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS Message Description System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.
585 BIOS Message Description PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
586 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS Message Description Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup. PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identified. Run the I2O Configuration Utility One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility). System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
587 BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power-On Self-Test) codes for the AMI BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
588 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 0Eh Initialize I/O component 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Program
589 Post Code Description 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Auto size cache 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 41h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 47h Initialize I20 support 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in sys
590 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custo
591 Post Code Description 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
592 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h Set time of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh C lear Boot flag B0h Check for errors B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
593 Post Code Description BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize note dock (optional) C7h Initialize note dock late C8h Force check (optional) C9h Extended checksum (optional) CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard CBh Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies De
594 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h I
595 failed. For example, “2C 0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the low order byte of the error. It repeats this sequence continuously.
596 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
597 Index A AB2x280 F1 BIOS 219 Components 206 Hard Disk Drives 218 Mainboard 208 Onboard SATA RAID Con figuration 256 AB460 F1 147 BIOS 165 Components 150 Hard Disk Drives 163 Mainboard 152 Memory Installation 154 Onboard SA S RA ID Con figuration 201 Acer Smart Blade Console 28 Blade System 32 Device Settings 57 Home Page 29 KVM 52 Maintenance 67 Network Connection/Login 28 Remote Console 71 System Health 45 User Management 47 Virtual Media 40 Acer Smart Blade Manager 554 Acer switch 561 Blade System 555
598 Index 218 AB460 F1 HDD 163 Installation 98 I Infiniband Acer Smart Blade Console 37 Acer Smart Blade Manager 566 Infiniband mezzanine card Installation 100 K KVM Local 25 Remote over IP 25 L LED AB2x280 F1 Front Panel 205 AB2x280 F1 HDD 218 AB460 F1 Front Panel 149 AB460 F1 HDD 163 Front panel 7 M Manual Organization 2 Memory Population Rules AB460 F1 154 Population R ules A B2x280 F1 212 Module Acer 1/10 Ethernet Switch 262 Configuring a Switch 265 Double-Wide 87 Installing a Switch 263 Power Su
