SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch User Guide for HP c-Class BladeSystems PNs: SX1018HP Rev 1.0 www.mellanox.
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Rev 1.0 List of Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: SX1018HP Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HP BLade System Onboard Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 7: Figure 8: Figure 9: QSFP Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Breakout or Fanout Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Document Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reference Documents and Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LED Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 QSFP Cable Connector Description . . . . . . . . .
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SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 About this Manual This manual describes the installation and basic use of the Mellanox SX1018HP switch which is based on the SwitchX-2 switch device.
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SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 1 Preparing for Installation 1.1 Audience This document is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware options in HP BladeSystem configurations. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and others. 1.
Rev 1.0 Preparing for Installation Figure 2: HP BLade System Onboard Administrator 40GbE is supported in interconnect bays 3 to 8 only. Your screen image might vary by switch type. You can install up to 18 cables in the uplink ports on the SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. 1.3 Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch Connector Bays Figure 3: QSFP Connectors hp UID ellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch P L/A P 1 1.3.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 port is split into 2 10Gb/s ports, then only SFP+ connectors #1 and #2 are used. Connectors #3 and #4 are left unconnected. Figure 4: Breakout or Fanout Cable Figure 5: Port Splitting Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 This port is split-able into 4 10Gb/s SFP+ ports This port is split-able into 2 10Gb/s SFP+ ports This port is unmapped 1.3.
Rev 1.0 1.4 Preparing for Installation Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch LEDs Figure 6: Switch LEDs 4 3 1 ellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch UID P L/A P L/A P L/A P L/A P L/A P L/A 2 1 2 3 Table 3 - LED Assignments Item Description Status 1 Unit ID LED Blue = Activated Off = Deactivated 2 Internal health LED Green = Normal Amber = Component degraded Off = Power off 3 Physical Link LED Off = no link Green = Physical link up Blinking green = error detected.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual 2 Rev 1.0 Hardware Installation This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 • Installing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch • Installing and removing cables in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch Installing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch All panels and doors should be in place and securely fastened while the unit is in operation for proper cooling and for EMI emissions control. 2.1.
Rev 1.0 2.1.2 Hardware Installation Install the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch into the HP BladeSystem Enclosure To install the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, follow these steps: 1. Slide the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch all the way into the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure (see Figure 8). 2. Push the blade handle in until it is in the locked position (see Figure 8).
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 Figure 9: QSFP+ Cable Connector 3 1 2 72 mm max 18.35 mm Table 4 - QSFP Cable Connector Description 1 Cable 2 QSFP+ connector release pull tab 3 QSFP+ connector The cables are not included in this kit and must be purchased separately. 2.2.1 Installing a Cable in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch To install a cable in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch, follow these steps: 1.
Rev 1.0 Hardware Installation Figure 11: Cable Connected 1 Cable installed in port 1 of the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. 2 Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. You can install up to 18 cables in the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. It is not necessary to install the cables in any particular order. 2.2.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual 3 Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time The procedures described in this chapter assume that you have already installed and powered-on your switch according to the instructions in this document. Step 1. If you are not already connected to the Onboard Administrator, connect to the Onboard Administrator of the Chassis using the serial port to your laptop. For more information see the http://www.hp.
Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time Table 6 - Configuration Wizard Session - DHCP (Sheet 2 of 2)Configuration (Example) Wizard Session Display Comments Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [no] yes Perform this step to obtain an IP address for the switch. (mgmt0 is the management port of the switch.) If you wish the DHCP server to assign the IP address, type ‘yes’ and press . If you type ‘no’ (no DHCP), then you will be asked whether you wish to use the ‘zeroconf’ configuration or not.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0 . Table 7 - Configuration Wizard Session - Static IP Configuration Wizard Session Display - Static IP Configuration (Example) Mellanox configuration wizard Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes Step 1: Hostname? [switch] Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [yes] no Step 3: Use zeroconf on mgmt0 interface? [no] Step 4: Primary IP address? [for example 192.168.10.4] 10.10.10.
Rev 1.0 Configuring the Switch the First Time Table 8 - Configuration Wizard Session - Zeroconf Configuration Wizard Session Display - IP Zeroconf Configuration (Example) Mellanox configuration wizard Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes Step 1: Hostname? [switch] Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [yes] no Step 3: Use zeroconf on mgmt0 interface? [no] yes Step 4: Default gateway? [For example:192.168.10.
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Rev 1.0 4 Removing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for Service Removing the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for Service Put the HP 10K series rack and the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure into a safe and stable state for component removal and bring the component to an appropriate state for removal. You must ensure that you can reach the component easily and handle it safely.
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual 5 Rev 1.0 Regulatory Compliance The chapter lists all of the regulatory notices of compliance for the Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch. 5.1 Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number.
Rev 1.0 Regulatory Compliance Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the following HP website (http://www.hp.eu/certificates) (type the product number in the search field).
SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual 5.7 Japanese class A notice 5.8 BSMI Notice 5.9 Korean class A notice 5.10 Chinese notice Rev 1.
