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IBM RackSwitch G8264CS Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the Warranty Information document, the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 45, and the Important Notices document that comes with the product. Read the IBM System Safety Notices and the License Agreement for Machine Code (LAMC) document on the IBM Documentation CD.
  • Page 5 Safety © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 6 Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001) DANGER Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. (L002) IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 DANGER Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system.
  • Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
  • Page 10 It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (R001 part 1 of 2) viii IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices. v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
  • Page 12 IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 14 Hardware service and support ....43 IBM Taiwan product service ....43 Appendix B.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Direct Attach Cables (DACs). The QSFP+ ports can be populated with optical QSFP+ transceivers or DACs. The RackSwitch G8264CS provides support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing, including Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), 10 Gb Ethernet switching, Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Omniports SFP+, QSPF+ ports and 2/4/8 Gb Fiber Channel (FC).

  • Page 16: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    To check for firmware and documentation updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/. For firmware updates, click Downloads. For documentation updates, click Documentation. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 17: Rackswitch G8264Cs Features

    RackSwitch G8264CS features This section provides an overview of RackSwitch G8264CS features. ((Reviewers: please review the features below and add comments regarding features that are missing or have been augmented)

  • Page 18: Major Components Of The Switch

    – Standard 2-post rack mounting brackets and screws ® – IBM iDataPlex rack mounting brackets and screws (purchased separately) – IBM System-x 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws (purchased separately) v Hot-swap power supply (2) v Hot-swap fans (up to 4) Switch unit The switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable scalable switch.
  • Page 19 9-12 Figure 1. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS front panel RJ-45 Port Mgmt Reset Button USB Port RS-232 Port System Status LEDs Figure 2. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS front panel detail IEC320 IEC320 Power Connector Power Connector Power Supply Fan Modules Power Supply...
  • Page 20 You can replace a hot-swap power supply module without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. DANGER Multiple power cords. This product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Switch Ports

    DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
  • Page 22 Support for full fabric FC services including Name server, hardware-based Zoning. v Support for IBM vNIC (virtual network interface card) Virtual Fabric Adapter with SR-IOV capability. (REVIEWERS: Please define the acronym, SR-IOV) v Support for single (14 down ports), dual (28 down ports), or triple (42 down ports) configuration capability.
  • Page 23 The G8264CS is designed to accept most standard optical and DAC cables. Console port The RS-232 (mini-USB) serial console port is located on the front panel. The following table describes the pinouts for the mini-USB port. Table 1. Console port pin assignments Pin number Function Pin 1...

  • Page 24: Switch Leds

    USB drive, or from the USB drive to the switch. You can also start the switch using files on the USB drive. For more information about using the USB drive, see the RackSwitch G8264CS Release Notes.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    1 Gb SFP Technical specifications The RackSwitch G8624CS technical specifications are described in the following sections. Physical characteristics The physical characteristics of the RackSwitch G8264CS are listed in the following table. Table 8. Physical characteristics Specification Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.45 x 43.9 x 51.6 cm.

  • Page 26: Environmental Specifications

    3.125 A (RMS) @ 120 V 1.630 A (RMS) @ 230 V Power supply rated output power 550 W 750 W System power dissipation (typical) 330 W System power dissipation (maximum) 375 W DC-output current 23.4 A (typical) IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Installing The Rackswitch G8264Cs

    Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS This chapter describes how to install and initialize the RackSwitch G8264CS. Required tools You need the following tools or equipment to install the RackSwitch G8264CS: v Standard flat-blade screwdriver v #2 Phillips screwdriver v Electrostatic discharge wrist strap...
  • Page 28 1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). 2. Attach all cables to the devices. 3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors. 4. Attach the power cords to the outlets. 5. Turn on the devices. (D005) IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on a switch cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 30: Installing The Rackswitch G8264Cs In A Standard Equipment Rack

    “Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in an IBM iDataPlex rack” on page 18 v “Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in an IBM System x rack” on page 22 The following parts come in the standard mounting kit.
  • Page 31 To mount the RackSwitch G8264CS in a standard equipment rack, complete the following steps: 1. Use the M4 screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch. Torque the screws to approximately 10 inch-pounds (1.13 Nm). Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 32: Installing The Rackswitch G8264Cs In An Ibm Idataplex Rack

    “Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in a standard equipment rack” on page 16 v “Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in an IBM System x rack” on page 22 The iDataPlex rack mount kit must be purchased separately. The following table lists the parts included in the iDataPlex mounting kit.
  • Page 33 Switch front bracket Switch rear bracket Rear mounting bracket To mount the RackSwitch G8264CS in an iDataPlex rack, complete the following steps: 1. Use the M4 screws to attach front and rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch unit. Torque the screws to approximately 1.13 newton-meters (10 inch-pounds).
  • Page 34 2. M6 washers and screws are used to mount the switch unit into the rack. Torque the screws to approximately 3.5 newton-meters (30 inch-pounds). IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 3. M6 washers, screws, and clip nuts are used to attach the alignment plate. Torque the screws to approximately 3.5 newton-meters (30 inch-pounds). Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 36: Installing The Rackswitch G8264Cs In An Ibm System X Rack

    Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in an IBM System x rack This section describes how to install the RackSwitch G8264CS in an IBM System ® 4-post rack, such as the IBM e1350. For information about mounting the G8264CS in other rack types, see the following sections: v “Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS in a standard equipment rack”...
  • Page 37 To mount the RackSwitch G8264CS into a System x 4-post rack, complete the following steps: (Reviewers: Please review graphics below for accuracy) 1. Use M4 screws to attach the front mounting brackets to each side of the switch. Torque the screws to approximately 1.13 newton-meters (10 inch-pounds).
  • Page 38 3. Slide the rear mounting brackets into the slots available on the front mounting brackets. SEE STEP 5 4. Use M6 washers, screws, and clip nuts to attach the filler plate to the rear mounting brackets. Torque the screws to approximately 3.5 newton-meters (30 inch-pounds). IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 5. Use M3 screws to secure the rear brackets to the front brackets. Torque the screws to approximately 4 inch-pounds (0.5 Nm). 10 11 Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 40: Initializing The Rackswitch G8264Cs

    Initializing the RackSwitch G8264CS When you supply power to the RackSwitch G8264CS, the switch initializes automatically. DANGER Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) The following LEDs indicate the overall system status: v Power Supply: Steady green if both power cords are connected, flashing green if only one power cord is connected.

  • Page 41: Default Configuration

    1. Log on to the switch. 2. Enter IP interface mode. RS G8264CS> enable RS G8264CS# configure terminal RS G8264CS (config)# interface ip 1 3. Configure an IP interface, subnet mask, and VLAN assignment. Enable the interface. Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 42: Using The Boot Management Menu

    To change the configuration block, press 2, and follow the screen prompts. v To perform an Xmodem download, press 3 and follow the screen prompts. v To exit the Boot Management menu, press 4. The boot process continues. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing An Sfp, Sfp+, And Qsfp+ Transceiver

    Installing an SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceiver The RackSwitch G8264CS supports copper and optical transceivers. For the available transceivers for the switch, see https://www-01.ibm.com/products/ hardware/configurator/americas/bhui/launchNI.wss. To install a transceiver, see the following sections: v “SFP copper transceiver” v “SFP optical transceiver” on page 30 v “SFP+ optical transceiver”...

  • Page 44: Sfp Optical Transceiver

    3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place. 4. Connect the fiber-optic cable. To remove a SFP optical transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull down the locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace the safety cap. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Sfp+ Optical Transceiver

    4. Connect the fiber-optic cable. To remove a SFP+ optical transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull down the locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace the safety cap. Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264CS...

  • Page 46: Qsfp+ Optical Transceiver

    3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place. 4. Connect the fiber-optic cable. To remove a QSFP+ optical transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull down the locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace the safety cap. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Installing Or Replacing A Power Supply Module

    Installing or replacing a power supply module The RackSwitch G8264CS operates with either one or two active power supply modules. You can replace a hot-swap power supply module without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. You can operate the switch with two ac power supply modules, or one power supply module and a blank cover.

  • Page 48: Installing An Ac Power Supply Module

    2. Connect the power cord to the power supply module and to an ac power source. 3. Turn on the power at the power source. 4. Make sure that the power supply OK and ac LEDs are green. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Installing Or Replacing A Fan Module

    Installing or replacing a fan module The RackSwitch G8264CS contains up to four hot-swap fan modules. Three fan modules are required for normal operation. The switch continues to operate when there is one failed fan module. If one fan fails, the switch sends an error message. If a second fan fails, the switch sends an error message, writes a failure log to flash memory, and shuts down.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    If you have problems accessing the switch or working with the software, see the RackSwitch G8264CS Command Reference. For information about calling IBM for service, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 41. System LED is not lit Sympton: The power supply LED is not lit.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Replaceable Switch Parts

    Chapter 3. Replaceable switch parts The replaceable switch parts are Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. (REVIEWERS: Please review in detail the replaceable parts below>)
  • Page 52 Table 15. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS replaceable parts (continued) Tier 1 CRU part Description Model Option part number number Passive QSFP+ DAC cable 3 m (Molex and BN-QS-QS-CBL-3M Amphenol) Passive QSFP+ DAC cable 5 m (Molex and BN-QS-QS-CBL-5M Amphenol) Passive QSFP+ DAC cable 7 m (Molex and...
  • Page 53 Table 15. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS replaceable parts (continued) Tier 1 CRU part Description Model Option part number number IBM SFP transceiver, 1000Base-LX Long ?TBD BN-CKM-S-LX ?TBD Range Fiber IBM SFP+ transceiver, 10GBase-SR Short ?TBD BN-CKM-SP-SR ?TBD Range IBM SFP+ transceiver, 10GBase-LR Long...
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  • Page 55: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 56: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

  • Page 57: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 59: Appendix B. Notices

    The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 60: Important Notes

    These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Particulate Contamination

    If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 62: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 63: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 64: Vcci Class A Statement

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc) Statement

    Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B.
  • Page 66 IBM RackSwitch G8264CS: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Index

    IBM Support Line 42 notes, important 46 notices 45 electronic emission 48 FCC, Class A 48 particulate contamination 47 public services network, use in 48 public telecommunications network, connection to 48 software service and support 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
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  • Page 70 Part Number: 00D2203 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00D2203...

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