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10GbE Pass-Thru Module
User Guide
Part Number 573130-002
December 2010 (Second Edition)
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  • Page 1 10GbE Pass-Thru Module User Guide Part Number 573130-002 December 2010 (Second Edition) Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2009, 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Updating the firmware image using the Onboard Administrator CLI ............... 14 Updating the firmware image using a USB key and the Onboard Administrator CLI ......... 17 Updating the 10GbE Pass-Thru Module firmware using the pass-thru serial port ..........18 Performing a serial firmware image download .................. 18 Updating the firmware image using the serial port ................
  • Page 4 Cannot connect to the pass-thru module console interface remotely using Onboard Administrator ...... 22 The download fails after starting to download the firmware file ..............23 The pass-thru module configuration is corrupt ....................23 SFP+ transceiver port is disabled ....................... 23 Technical specifications .......................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Features The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where network traffic and users increase continually. Enterprise class performance The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module includes the following features: • The unique ability to provide both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit functionality on each port, enabling greater network flexibility •...
  • Page 6: Port Mapping

    Port mapping For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Quick Setup Guide or the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Dual pass-thru modules In a dual pass-thru module configuration, two pass-thru modules in the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure provide redundant paths to the network ports on the server blades.
  • Page 7: Component Identification

    • Amber—Link is 1G. • Flashing amber—1G link activity is detected. • Flashing alternately green and amber—A link mismatch condition exists. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. Component identification 7 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 8 Item Description Reset button Mini-USB RS232 management serial port Ports 1-16 SFP+ ports to support SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and Direct Attach Cables (DAC). Component identification 8 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 9: Installing The Pass-Thru Module

    ("Accessing the pass-thru module CLI" on page 10)" for more information. Module security The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module does not provide network security. You must provide security for the module from somewhere else on the network. Installing the module CAUTION: Do not attach the pass-thru module cables until after configuration.
  • Page 10: Accessing The Pass-Thru Module Cli

    Close the handle (2). Complete installation is indicated by a green Health LED. If the Health LED is amber or power is not applied to the module, see the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for troubleshooting information. Accessing the pass-thru module CLI You can access the pass-thru module CLI remotely using the Onboard Administrator enclosure or locally using the mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 Management serial port.
  • Page 11: Accessing The Pass-Thru Module Cli Locally

    Accessing the pass-thru module CLI locally Using a null-modem mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 serial cable (not included), connect the pass-thru module management port to a local client device (such as a laptop computer). Open a terminal emulation session and set the following parameters: Parameter Value Baud rate...
  • Page 12: Installing Sfp+ Transceivers

    • Flow control is not configurable because the pass-thru module cannot handle or generate pause packets. When using the 10GbE Pass-Thru Module, you must ensure that your pause configuration is correct for both link partners. Installing SFP+ transceivers...
  • Page 13: Replacing A Pass-Thru Module

    Replacing a pass-thru module Replacing an existing module CAUTION: Removing the pass-thru module from a powered enclosure results in the loss of network communications between the server blade network ports and the network infrastructure. For continued blade-server network communication and services availability before removing the module, redirect critical high-availability services or applications to use the redundant network ports.
  • Page 14: Updating The 10Gbe Pass-Thru Firmware

    Locally using a PC connected to the Onboard Administrator DB9 serial port Locally through a VGA and keyboard connected to the Onboard Administrator Enclosure KVM CLI console, if you are using an HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator with KVM or the c3000 KVM option...
  • Page 15 KVM ports. For more information on how to access the Onboard Administrator CLI, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide. Log in to the active Onboard Administrator with a valid username and password that has a role on the Onboard Administrator allowing access to the pass-thru interconnect module.
  • Page 16 Note: The transfer will terminate after 30 seconds of inactivity. ………. The pass-thru module displays multiple lines of . characters until the entire firmware transfer is complete. The following message appears: Transfer complete. Welcome to the HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module Running image 1.0.7.0 Initializing ports........ [10Gb Pass-Thru Menu] system...
  • Page 17: Updating The Firmware Image Using A Usb Key And The Onboard Administrator Cli

    Port 13 is ENABLED Port 14 is ENABLED Port 15 is ENABLED Port 16 is ENABLED Port 1 Installed CU SFP Port 1 Approved CU SFP NOTE: If the module console displays C characters instead of . characters, return to step 14 to restart the Xmodem transfer.
  • Page 18: Updating The 10Gbe Pass-Thru Module Firmware Using The Pass-Thru Serial Port

    This procedure requires: • A computer running terminal emulation software • 10GbE Pass-Thru Module operating system firmware or boot code images Updating the firmware image using the serial port CAUTION: The pass-thru module automatically reboots after the firmware update, which disrupts all server traffic on all ports on this pass-thru module.
  • Page 19 Be sure that the new pass-thru module boot code firmware file is available on the computer. This file can be downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Select <Transfer-Send File> from the menu, and choose the following options in the Send File window: Filename: C:\#*!<unassigned_variable!*#...
  • Page 20: For More Information

    For more information Additional references Configure the 10GbE Pass-Thru Module after installation. Detailed information about how to configure the pass-thru module is available in 10GbE Pass-Thru Module Installation Instructions for HP BladeSystem c- Class Enclosures. For more information 20 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Health LED on the pass-thru module is not on Cause Action The pass-thru module is not seated properly. Be sure that the pass-thru module is inserted completely and seated properly. The enclosure is not powered up. Be sure that the enclosure is powered up and all the power connections are intact.
  • Page 22: Cannot Access The Pass-Thru Module Serial Console Interface Using An Rs232 Connection From A Pc Terminal Emulation Program

    Cannot access the pass-thru module serial console interface using an RS232 connection from a PC Terminal Emulation Program Cause Action The mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 cable is faulty. Try another mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 cable. The connection settings do not match the Be sure that the PC Terminal Emulation session settings match pass-thru module serial settings.
  • Page 23: The Download Fails After Starting To Download The Firmware File

    SFP+ transceiver port is disabled Cause Action The SFP+ transceiver is not compatible with Verify the SFP+ transceiver was purchased from HP. To the pass-thru module. purchase an SFP+ transceiver from HP, contact an authorized HP reseller. Troubleshooting 23...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Protocols: CSMA/CD Data transfer rates: Gigabit Ethernet Full-Duplex: 2000 Mb/s 10Gb Ethernet Full-Duplex: 20000 Mb/s Connectors: 10GbE Pass-Thru Module 16 SFP+ module connectors 10Gb multimode fiber optic 62.5/125 or 50/125 microns cable 10Gb singlemode fiber optic 9/25 micron cable Number of ports per module:...
  • Page 25: Physical And Environmental Specifications

    Port Link Speed Approved Up/Downlink Dis/Ena 1Gb/10Gb On/Off Yes/No Up/Downlink Dis/Ena 1Gb/10Gb On/Off Yes/No Up/Downlink Dis/Ena 1Gb/10Gb On/Off Yes/No Up/Downlink Dis/Ena 1Gb/10Gb On/Off Yes/No Up/Downlink Dis/Ena 1Gb/10Gb On/Off Yes/No Physical and environmental specifications Category Specification DC inputs 12 VDC: 6.25 A maximum per pass-thru module Power consumption 75 W maximum per pass-thru module Operating...
  • Page 26 From Wire Shell Braid Shell Technical specifications 26 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 27: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by 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 Regulatory compliance notices 27...
  • Page 28: Japanese Class A Notice

    (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). The compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product: For non-telecommunications products and for EU harmonized telecommunications products, such as Bluetooth®...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
  • Page 31: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Acronyms and abbreviations Command Line Interface central processing unit CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection direct attach cable file transfer protocol Greenwich mean time HTTP hypertext transfer protocol HTTPS hypertext transfer protocol secure sockets input/output IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Internet Protocol keyboard, video, and mouse Acronyms and abbreviations 31...
  • Page 32 local-area network Media Access Control network access server network interface controller operating system POST Power-On Self Test small form-factor pluggable SFP+ small form-factor pluggable - plus Secure Shell TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol universal serial bus video graphics array Acronyms and abbreviations 32 Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 33: Index

    Index accessing the pass-thru module CLI 10, 11 general specifications 24 accessing the pass-thru module, troubleshooting 22 grounding methods 30 additional references 20 architecture 5 Health LED, troubleshooting 21 HyperTerminal, troubleshooting 22 boot code firmware image 14, 17, 18 identifying components 7 Canadian notice 27 installing SFP+ transceivers 12 CLI (Command Line Interface) 11...
  • Page 34 port mapping 6 port names 24 redundancy 6 regulatory compliance notices 27 replacing an existing pass-thru module 13 replacing the pass-thru module 13 security 9 self-test, troubleshooting 22 serial console interface, troubleshooting 22 serial download, performing 18 SFP+ transceiver, installing 12 SFP+ transceiver, troubleshooting 23 specifications, environmental 25 specifications, general 24...

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