ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Quick Setup Instructions

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HP ProLiant BL p-Class

F-GbE2 Interconnect

Kit

Quick Setup Instructions

Read instructions completely before beginning

installation procedures

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The

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herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP

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herein.

June 2005 (Fourth Edition)

Part Number 338798-024

Overview

This card contains information on how to set up the contents

of the kit for your use.

For more information on switch installation and to download

management utilities and firmware, go to the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/support). Search for GbE2.

To obtain the HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper, download

the Interconnect Switch Management Utilities from the HP

website (http://www.hp.com/support). Search for GbE2.

Kit contents

• Two ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switches

• Two ProLiant BL p-Class QuadSX Interconnect Modules

• This installation card

• Limited warranty and material limitations documentation

Regulatory notice

This is a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. For complete details, refer to the HP ProLiant BL

p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide located on the

HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).

This product may be provided with an optical storage device

(that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver.

Each of these devices contains a laser that is classified as a

Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with US FDA

regulations and the IEC 60825-1. The product does not emit

hazardous laser radiation.

WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those

specified herein or in the laser product's installation

guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous

radiation:

• Do not try to open the module enclosure. There

are no user-serviceable components inside.

• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or

perform procedures to the laser device other

than those specified herein.

• Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to

repair the unit.

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented

regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These

regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August

1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in

the United States.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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HP ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Quick Setup Instructions Overview This card contains information on how to set up the contents of the kit for your use. For more information on switch installation and to download management utilities and firmware, go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Search for GbE2. To obtain the HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper, download the Interconnect Switch Management Utilities from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Search for GbE2.
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Preparing for installation WARNING: • Installation of this interconnect switch should be performed by individuals who are both qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in the dangers associated with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels. • To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
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The following diagram illustrates the Ethernet signal connectivity between server bays and the interconnect bays through the backplane for the p-Class server enclosure. The following diagram illustrates the Ethernet signal connectivity between server bays and the interconnect bays though the backplane for p-Class server enclosures with enhanced backplane components that support high-density blade servers.
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Cabling the interconnect switch IMPORTANT: If you are replacing an existing ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch or upgrading from a ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch, a ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel, or a ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 and have strict security requirements, you can perform one of the following: • Do not cable the interconnect switch until after configuration. • Connect the interconnect switch to the Diagnostic Station.
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Interconnect switch front panel Accessing the interconnect switch The interconnect switch can be accessed locally using the front panel DB-9 serial management port or remotely using either the 1000SX uplink Ethernet ports in the interconnect module or the interconnect switch front panel Ethernet ports. To access the interconnect switch remotely, you must assign it an IP address. By default, the interconnect switch is set up to obtain its IP address from a BOOTP server existing on the attached network.
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NIC LED functions Interconnect module LEDs Item Description Status Item Description Status 1 Link speed Amber = 1000 Mb/s 1 Link speed Amber = 1000 Mb/s Green = 100 Mb/s 2 Link activity Green = Link and no activity 2 Link activity Off = 10 Mb/s Green flashing = Link and activity Green = Link and no activity Amber = Port disabled Green flashing = Link and activity Off = No link Amber = Port disabled Off = No link NIC LED assignments Item Description 1 Downlink ports 1-16 2 Cro