HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch User Guide

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6

Additional references ................................................................................................................................. 6

Features ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Enterprise class performance ............................................................................................................. 6

Switch redundancy .......................................................................................................................... 7

Configuration and management ........................................................................................................ 8

Diagnostic tools ............................................................................................................................... 9

Switch architecture .................................................................................................................................... 9

Port Mapping .................................................................................................................................. 9

Dual switches .................................................................................................................................. 9

Redundant crosslinks ........................................................................................................................ 9

Redundant paths to server bays ....................................................................................................... 10

Component identification ............................................................................................................. 11

1:10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch front panel .................................................................................................. 11

Installing the switch ..................................................................................................................... 13

Preparing for installation .......................................................................................................................... 13

Planning the switch configuration .............................................................................................................. 13

Default settings .............................................................................................................................. 13

Switch security .............................................................................................................................. 14

Manually configuring a switch ........................................................................................................ 15

Configuring multiple switches .......................................................................................................... 15

Installing the switch .................................................................................................................................. 16

Accessing the switch ................................................................................................................................ 17

Logging on and configuring the switch ....................................................................................................... 18

Installing XFP transceivers ......................................................................................................................... 19

Supporting software and special considerations .......................................................................................... 19

Replacing a switch ...................................................................................................................... 21

Replacing an existing switch ..................................................................................................................... 21

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 22

Class A equipment .................................................................................................................................. 22

Modifications .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Cables ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Canadian notice ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Chinese notice ........................................................................................................................................ 22

European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................. 22

BSMI notice ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Japanese class A notice ........................................................................................................................... 23

Korean class A notice .............................................................................................................................. 24

Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 24

Technical specifications ............................................................................................................... 25

General specifications ............................................................................................................................. 25

Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings ........................................................................................ 26

Runtime switching software default settings ................................................................................................. 27