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Overview
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
Designed for the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c L2/3) provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing features, sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects in a single low cost blade switch. The GbE2c L2/3 switch is not only reliable but flexible as well, by providing both copper and optical 1Gb uplinks in the same module, making it one of the most cost effective switches on the market. The GbE2c L2/3 switch can operate in any Ethernet network environment and can be mixed with switches from any other vendor. By using this switch, datacenter managers can dramatically reduce cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches and pass-thru modules, allowing them to realize the full cost saving benefits of the HP c-Class BladeSystem.
1. UID LED 2. DB-9 Serial Management Port 3. RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports
Figure 1 GbE2c Front Bezel 4. Reset Button 5. SFP module cages for optional Fiber Uplinks 6. Health LED

What's New

Support for HP ProLiant Generation 7 blade servers

At A Glance

Performance: Wire speed switching on all five 10/100/1000T uplink ports Wire speed switching on all sixteen 1Gb server ports 71 millions pps (full duplex) 16:5 downlink to uplink bandwidth ratio Store and Forward Switching Management: Offers simplified management Can be managed through CLI, HTTP, SNMP iSCLI offers a Cisco compatible CLI to reduce the learning curve. Security: Robust ACLs provide maximum security DA - 12670 Worldwide Version 12 November 16, 2010 Page 1
Port security based on 802.1x limits access to unwanted users Secured access through SSH and HTTPS (SSL) Offers RADIUS Authentication Traffic can be forwarded between VLANs (802.1Q) through IP forwarding preventing traffic from being exposed to the outside network unnecessarily Offers TACACS+ Authentication

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Models
Models HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch

438030-B21

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Standard Features

Compatibility
HP ProLiant Servers HP ProLiant BL685c G7 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G5 HP ProLiant BL680c G7 HP ProLiant BL680c G5 HP ProLiant BL620c G7 HP ProLiant BL495c G6 HP ProLiant BL495c G5 HP ProLiant BL490c G7 HP ProLiant BL490c G6 HP ProLiant BL465c G7 HP ProLiant BL465c G6 HP ProLiant BL465c G5 HP ProLiant BL460c G7 HP ProLiant BL460c G6 HP ProLiant BL460c G5 HP ProLiant BL460c HP ProLiant BL280c G6 HP ProLiant BL260c G5 HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 HP ProLiant BL2x220c G5 NOTE: Some of the servers listed above may be discontinued. HP Integrity BL860c HP Integrity BL860c i2 HP Integrity BL870c HP Integrity BL870c i2 HP Integrity BL890c i2 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure 10Base-T 100Base-TX 1000Base-T 1000Base-SX Categories 3, 4 or 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters) Category 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters) Category 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters) 50/125 m Multimode Fiber, 400 MHz/Km (500 meters) 50/125 m Multimode Fiber, 500 MHz/Km (550 meters) 62.5/125 m Multimode Fiber, 160 MHz/Km (220 meters) 62.5/125 m Multimode Fiber, 200 MHz/Km (275 meters)

HP Integrity Servers

ProLiant BL c-Class Server Blade Enclosures Required Network Cabling

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Service and Support
HP Care Pack Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and ROI When you buy HP server and storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of support you may need. Our portfolio of service options reduce deployment and management worries while helping you get the most out of your server and storage investments. We take a holistic approach to your environment, bridging servers, blades, storage, software and network infrastructures with our packaged HP Care Pack Services for servers and storage. Protect your business beyond warranty When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard computing equipment warranties have matured along with technology. Good news that can also create problems stemming from depending on standard warranties designed to only protect against product defects and some downtime causes. Using a standard approach to warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services, helps reduce downtime risks and provides operational consistency for mission-critical and standard business computing. HP Care Pack Services: Upgrading or extending standard server and storage warranties cost effectively HP Care Pack Services offer a standard reactive hardware and software support services suite sold separately, or combined with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The portfolio also provides a combination of integrated proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service. In addition with HP Proactive Select, you can acquire the specific proactive constancy and technical services. HP Proactive Select menu offers a broad set of service options that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements. Proactive service options include offers for server, storage, network, SAN device, software, environment and education services. HP server and storage lifecycle support services offers a full spectrum of customer care-from technology support to complex migrations to complete managed services. HP Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HP Education Services offer flexible, comprehensive training on to help your IT staff get the most out of your server and storage investments. HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and cost-effective asset management programs-from purchase to equipment retirement. Learn more: www.hp.com/services/servers and www.hp.com/services/storage NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country. HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners: Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order configuration tools. Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool

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Recommended Services
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product
Hardware Options Support HP Care Packs provide support for all HP-branded hardware options qualified for inclusion in your server or storage solution. Any additional HP-qualified options installed within the server are covered at the same service level and for the same period as the server and no additional cost. Help improve or maintain system uptime Convenient onsite support Committed response time http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-6547EEE 3-Year HP Hardware Support Onsite Service, 4-hour response, 24x7 Provides you with rapid remote support and if required an HP authorized representative who will arrive on site any time and day of the year to begin hardware maintenance service within 4 hours of the service request being logged. This service provides a trained HP service specialist to perform an installation that meets HP quality standards, for: Help improve or maintain system uptime Convenient onsite support Committed response time http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-6547EEE HP Installation and Startup of HP ProLiant Servers Provides for the installation of your new HP ProLiant server and operating system to assist you in bringing your new HP ProLiant server and operating system into operation in a timely and professional manner. This service provides a trained HP service specialist to perform an installation that meets HP quality standards, for: Delivery of the service at a mutually scheduled time convenient to your organization Availability of an HP service specialist to answer basic questions during the onsite delivery of this service Custom installation as detailed in "Delivery specifications" or in a Statement of Work (SOW) Verification prior to installation that all service prerequisites are met http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-7572ENN.pdf

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Optional Services
Optional HP Care Pack Services that will enhance your HP product experience
3-Year HP Hardware Support Onsite Call-to-Repair (CTR) Service, 6- or 24-hour As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who need committed call-to-repair for server hardware. Provides your IT manager with a team of support specialists who will quickly begin troubleshooting the system to help return the hardware to operating condition within 6 or 24 hours of the initial service request to the HP Global Solution Center. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-6636ENN 3-Year HP Support Plus 24 As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who need access to responsive 24x7 hardware and software support plus software updates on HP and selected third party products: For a higher return on your server and storage technology, our 3-year combined reactive support service delivers integrated onsite hardware/software support services available 24x7x365, including access to HP technical resources, 4-hour response onsite hardware support and software updates. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-6638EEE HP Proactive Select Service Customer needs on demand access to consulting, technical proactive services and education courses Provides a flexible way to purchase HP best-in-class consultancy and technical services. You can buy Proactive Select Service Credits when you purchase your hardware and then use the credits over the next 12 months. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-3842ENN eSupport HP eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business environment - from the desktop to the data center. Support Portal The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment. include: Features include Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base) Efficient logging and tracking of support cases Collaboration with other business and IT professionals Download of patches and drivers Access to diagnostic tools Proactive notification of relevant information Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit: http://www.hp.com/support HP Insight Remote Support software delivers secure remote support for your HP Servers and Storage, 24

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X 7, so you can spend less time solving problems and more time focused on your business. You can have your systems remotely monitored for hardware failure using secure technology that's been proven at thousands of companies around the world. In many cases, you can avoid problems before they occur. Customer Technical Training In today's cost-conscious business environment, IT professionals, developers, consultants and users face an interesting challenge: how to keep up with the latest technologies and expand important skills while delivering profitable results on current projects. To help address this challenge, HP offers innovative training solutions that help keep you up-to-date on virtualization, server, storage, Insight Control, Citrix, Microsoft and open source/Linux-related topics-while spending less time away from business-critical activities. HP Technology Services continues to be recognized for service and support excellence by customers, partners, industry organizations and publications around the world. Recent honors and award reflect our services team's dedications, technical expertise, professionalism and uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction. To learn more on HP ProLiant servers, HP BladeSystem servers and HP StorageWorks storage products, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit: www.hp.com/services/proliant or www.hp.com/services/bladesystem or http://www.hp.com/hps/storage

HP Services Awards

Additional Services Information

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Related Options
HP GbE2c Advanced Software

GbE2c L 2/3 Option Kit

Service and Support Offerings
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch Advanced Functionality Software Option NOTE: Provides additional feature functionality such as Hot Links, PVLAN Edge and IGMPv3 Snooping. Purchase of this SW entitles users to three years of additional software upgrades as made available. This option may be purchased at any time. HP BLc GbE2c Layer 2/3 Fiber SFP Opt ion Kit NOTE: Each kit contains two SX SFP fiber modules. Only SFP modules with this part number will operate in the GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch. NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server. Hardware Services On-site Service HP 3year 4hour 13x5 c-Class Server Blade HW Support HP 3year 4hour 24x7 c-Class Server Blade Hardware Support HP 3year 6hour 24x7 Call to Repair c-Class Server Blade Hardware Support Support Plus 24 HP 3year SupportPlus24 Microsoft c-Class Server Blade Service NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000and c3000 Enclosure cover the enclosure, power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when installed within the same rack. HP supported c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Pack services. NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level. Hardware Services On-site Service Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of warranty as the c-class enclosure 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic 6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic Installation & Start-up Services HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service, Electronic HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation, Electronic NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices

485192-B21

440627-B21
UE458E UE459E UE460E UE473E UE480E

UE477E

UE478E UE479E UE480E
UE602E UE603E UE493E UE494E

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Technical Specifications
Shipping Dimensions Length Width Height
Shipping Weight Product Specifications Hardware
11.42 in (290 mm ) 14.49 in ( 368 mm ) 2.36 in ( 60 mm ) 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs) 5 Gbps external port bandwidth per module (10 Gbps full duplex) Performance Forwarding rate 1.5 million pps per Gigabit port, (64-byte packets) Non-blocking, full-wire speed for all connections Auto-MDI/MDIX, autonegotiation and auto-sensing with full-duplex support. Store and forward Forwarding Mode Supports 8K MAC addresses per switch in a MAC Addresses BladeSystem Enclosure 1 to 1,000,000 seconds Forwarding Table Age (default: 300 seconds) Time (Maximum age) 1000 VLAN IDs 64 IGMP Groups 128 MB Main, 16MB flash and 1MB packet Memory buffer per interconnect switch 5 RJ-45 Connectors and Cabling Connector 4 SFP Modules 1 DB-9 Management FCC Class A Cable Support ICES-003 Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A VCCI Class A 10 Mbps

Network Transfer Rate

10 Base-T (half-duplex)

Indicators

Dimensions

Weight

10 Base-T (full-duplex) 20 Mbps 100 Base-TX (half-duplex) 100 Mbps 100 Base-TX (full-duplex) 200 Mbps 1000 Base-TX (half and 2000 Mbps full-duplex) For the 5 front panel Ethernet ports, there are 2 LEDs per port. Speed LED Link/Activity LED Off 10 Mbps Solid Green Link Green 100 Mbps Blinking Activity Amber 1 Gbps Length 10.5 in (267.7 mm) Width 7.5 in (192.79 mm) Height 1.1 in (27.94mm) 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

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Environmental Ranges

Power Specification

Temperature Range Operating Non-operating Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Power Requirements
50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) -40 to 158 F (-40 to 70 C) Operating 5% to 95% 12VDC: 2.0A, 25 W maximum (per interconnect switch)
Product Specifications Software

Security Features

Spanning Tree Features

Trunking Features

VLAN Features

Management Features

QoS Features
SSHV2, TACACS and TACACS+ VLANs can be configured to provide segregation for data - improving bandwidth, performance and limiting traffic to its designated domains. GbE2c also provides secured access through SSH v2, protecting against IP spoofing as well as DNS spoofing. GbE2c enables users to meet their security requirements by providing support of HTTPS, RADIUS and TACACS. 802.1d, 802.1w, 802.1 s GbE2c's industry standard Spanning Tree provides redundancy and the loop avoidance capabilities to keep the network not only up, but operating at peak performance Based on the industry standard 802.1w, GbE2c Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) offers fast convergence - reducing packet loss and downtime in high-availability and high resilient networks. GbE2c's industry-standard based RSTP offers instant failover to secondary links in an unlikely event of primary link failure. GbE2c also offers Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP; 802.1s) for seamless integration into networks running 802.1s. Multiple Spanning Tree enables networks to utilize individual uplinks for separate VLANs thus improving the overall performance of the network. Up to 32 Spanning Tree Groups (STGs) are supported. 802.3 ad GbE2c reduces downtime in an unlikely event of link failure by supporting link aggregation protocol. GbE2c link aggregation is compatible with Cisco Etherchannel thus providing seamless integration into Cisco based networks. In GbE2c up to 256 VLANs (802.1Q) can be configured to provide segregation for data - improving bandwidth, performance and limiting traffic to its designated domains. GbE2c provides multiple easy-to-use configuration and management options. For compatibility, the GbE2c offers the same CLI as the GbE2. The GbE2c will also be software upgradeable to use an industry standard network administrator CLI (comparable to Cisco) in a future release. GbE2c's Web-based management interface enables administrators to easily configure the most advanced features such as Rapid Spanning Tree, Uplink Failure Detection and SNMP management by pointing and clicking. GbE2c also enables sophisticated administrators to configure and manage the switch through SNMP. GbE2c provides full support for SNMP v1v2 and v3. Data can be classified in different priority queues to ensure maximum bandwidth availability for time sensitive and mission critical traffic Data can be prioritized based on 802.1p CoS and DSCP

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Layer 3 Features
Data can be easily reclassified from 802.1P to DSCP or from DSCP to 802.1 The GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch adheres to a strict queue mechanism to ensure important business sensitive traffic is delivered ahead of other traffic IP Forwarding enables traffic to be forwarded between VLANs without the need of an external router or Layer 3 switch. This reduces traffic in the core network by making Layer 3 routing decisions within the BladeSystem enclosure 128 IP interfaces 4096 ARP entries Global default route Static routing support with 128 routing table entries Dynamic routing support with entries in routing table (4K entries) Routing protocol (OSPF, RIPv1/v2) RIP v1 RIP v2 OSPF VRRP(Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) to maximize high availability in complex network environments

Standards Support

Compliance IEEE 802.3 802.3u 802.3ab 802.1d 802.1p 802.3ac 802.3ad (Static), and 802.1Q 802.3x 802.1x SNMP v1 (RFC 1157) RMON v1 (RFC 1757) groups 1, 2, 3, and 9 MIB-II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) Interface Group MIB (RFC 2863) Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) 802.1Q Extended Bridge MIB (RFC2674) Entity MIB (RFC 2037) SNMP Trap Convention (RFC 1215) Bridge Trap (RFC 1493) Remote Monitoring Traps (RFC 1757) and HP Enterprise Switch MIBs and Environmental Traps IGMP v1 (RFC 1112) IGMP v2 (RFC 2236) SNTP (RFC 1361) Telnet (RFC 854) TFTP client (RFC 783) BootP client, (RFC 2132), and XModem QoS (RFC 2474 and RFC 2475)

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The GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch uses the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) architecture to provide QoS functions. DiffServ is described in IETF RFCs 2474 and 2475. Safety and Compliance Safety Certifications TUV to UL 60950-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 and to EN 60950-1 CE Marking RoHS 5/6 compliant
Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A Certifications FCC Part 15 EN 55022: 1998 (CISPR22) Class A EN 55024: 1998 (CISPR24) VCCI Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A CE CNS 13438 Class A MIC MIC Environment-friendly Products and Approach End-of-life Management and Recycling Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner. The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.

Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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.

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Acronyms and abbreviations.... 55 Index..... 59

Introduction

Overview.... 6 Additional references..... 6 Features..... 6 Switch architecture..... 9 Supported technologies..... 10

In this section

Overview
This user guide provides installation and reference information for the HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-class BladeSystem.

Additional references

Configure the switch after installation. Detailed information about how to configure the switch is available in the reference guides listed below. To obtain these guides, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Application Guide HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Browser-based Interface Reference Guide HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Quick Setup Instructions
The HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem interconnect kit contains one switch. The switch uses Gigabit Layer 2/3 switching technology to provide between 16-to-1 to 16-to-5 reduction in the number of networking cables per BL c-Class server blade enclosure. Each switch reduces sixteen server networking ports to one to five uplink Gigabit ports.

Features

The switch is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increases continually.
Enterprise class performance
The switch features include:
Up to a 16-to-1 reduction in networking cables and connections, concentration of sixteen Gigabit Ethernet server ports down to as little as one Gigabit Ethernet port, or up to five Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for additional bandwidth and redundant connections to the network backbone Fully supported on the HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure and infrastructure compatible with any combination of HP c-Class BladeSystem server blades
Ability to replace an existing switch without having to power down the server blades or the server blade enclosure Pre-configured for immediate use with the HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure System security including SSH, SCP, 255 port-based IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs per switch, RADIUS user authentication and authorization, or TACACS+ AAA An extensive list of industry standard protocol support, compatible with widely-used networking components 9K jumbo frames that improve performance by increasing application throughput and decreasing server processor utilization Robust configuration and management from any switch port using the included browser-based and scriptable command line user interfaces Support for Telnet, SNMP, SCP, FTP, and TFTP file transfer, human read/write configuration file, XModem, and an extensive list of MIB objects further enhance the management capabilities Fully redundant end-to-end architecture maximizing server availability from the network Support for IGMP snooping for multicasting Support for UFD for network path resiliency. It works in conjunction with NIC teaming functionality that is supported on the blade servers. This feature tracks the link state on uplink ports. When an uplink port goes down or is in STP blocking state, this feature will enable the switch to auto disable the downlinks which are connected to the blade server NICs. This enables NIC teaming software to detect link failure on the primary NIC port and fail over to the secondary NIC in the team. As a result, the secondary path is enabled for continued blade server access. When used in conjunction with UFD, NIC teams on the blade server must be configured for switch redundancy. That is, the team will span ports on both Switch 1 and Switch 2. See the HP network adapter teaming: load balancing in ProLiant servers running Microsoft Windows operating systems white paper for additional information. To locate this white paper:

Configuration and management
The switch provides these configuration and management interfaces and tools:

A scriptable CLI allows local, Telnet, or SSH access. A BBI allows remote access using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. SNMP manageability and monitoring are supported. The switch functionality allows uploading and downloading of switch configurations through TFTP and SCP, thus allowing the rapid deployment of multiple server blade systems, and providing robust backup and restore capabilities. NTP is supported, allowing the switch to display and record the accurate date and time as provided by an NTP server. Two firmware images, either of which can be selected to be the current runtime image, can be held in memory. RADIUS provides support for user authentication and authorization. TACACS+ provides support for Cisco TACACS+ server compatible authentication, authorization, and accounting. The user interfaces provide multi-level password protected user accounts. IP settings are set manually or obtained automatically from a BOOTP server. A text-based, human read/write configuration file provides viewing, printing, and editing capabilities. A DNS client supports primary and secondary DNS servers. Any port can be enabled or disabled as desired. Any switch port can be used to perform switch management and PXE.

Diagnostic tools

The hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools that are available include:

HP Systems Insight Manager automatic discovery and identification POST built into the switch boot process Switch port mirroring Switch LED panel displaying per port status and speed System, management, and option compatibility status LEDs Rear panel reset power switch and DB-9 management serial port Statistic monitoring including port utilization, data packets received/transmitted, port error packets, trunk utilization, and so on Ping and trace route capability Remote syslog with support for primary and secondary syslog server The ability to return the switch to known good condition in case of firmware corruption State information dump for tuning and debugging switch performance Panic command for immediate state dump to flash memory and automatic switch boot Ability to set NVRAM diagnostic flags

The switch also provides IEEE 802.1s-based MSTP and IEEE 802.1w-based RSTP.
The switch is configured and monitored remotely from an SNMP-based network management station. The switch supports industry-standard SNMP MIBs and proprietary HP enterprise switch MIBs for fault detection and monitoring of switch functionality. In addition, the switch supports various environmental traps such as temperature and fan failure traps. To secure the management interface, the switch administrator configures community strings with two levels of access: Read and Read/Write. Access to the switch is also restricted to only management stations that are members of a specific IP network. This is achieved by configuring the address/mask of that specific network as a restricted management network address/mask.

Port mirroring

The switch allows mirroring of one or multiple ports (source ports) to another port (destination port) for network monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. This technology offers a way for network packet analyzers to view the traffic moving through the switch by providing a copy of the traffic that is currently being passed through any other port. The packets are sent to a network packet analyzer or other monitoring device attached to the mirror port.
Port trunking and load balancing
The switch supports EtherChannel compatible IEEE 802.3ad (without LACP) port trunking allowing several ports to be grouped together and act as a single logical link called a trunk. This feature provides a
bandwidth that is a multiple of the bandwidth of a single link. It also improves reliability since load balancing is automatically applied to the ports in the trunked group. A link failure within the group causes the network traffic to be directed to the remaining links in the group.

TFTP support

TFTP support allows the switch firmware to be upgraded by downloading a new firmware file from a TFTP server to the switch. Firmware images of the switch are also uploaded to a TFTP server, a configuration file is downloaded into a switch from a TFTP server, and configuration settings are saved to the TFTP server.
Store and forward switching scheme
The switch provides a store and forward switching scheme that allows each packet to be buffered (stored) before it is forwarded to its destination. While this method creates latency, it improves reliability in a heavily used switch. Packets that cannot be forwarded are saved immediately, rather than dropped, so that packets behind them are less likely to be dropped in periods of heavy usage.

To replace an existing switch:
Save the configuration file to a TFTP server for later retrieval. For more information on saving a configuration file to a TFTP server, see the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem Command Reference Guide. Remove and label the cables. Remove the switch.
Slide the new switch fully into the interconnect bay. For more installation information, see "Installing the switch (on page 19, on page 19)." Close the ejector lever and wait for the switch boot up completely.

Replacing a switch 23

If the configuration file was saved to a TFTP server, download the configuration. For more information on downloading a configuration file, see the HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for cClass BladeSystem Command Reference Guide.

Replacing a switch 24

Regulatory compliance notices
Class A equipment.... 25 Modifications..... 25 Cables..... 25 Canadian notice.... 25 European Union regulatory notice... 25 BSMI notice.... 26 Japanese class A notice.... 26 Korean class A notice..... 26 Laser compliance..... 27

Class A equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

European Union regulatory notice
This product complies with the following EU Directives:
Regulatory compliance notices 25
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product:
This marking is valid for non-Telecom products and EU harmonized Telecom products (e.g. Bluetooth).
This marking is valid for EU non-harmonized Telecom products. *Notified body number (used only if applicablerefer to the product label) Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany

BSMI notice

Japanese class A notice

Korean class A notice

Laser compliance
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. Each laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated May 27, 2001; and with IEC 60825-1:1993/A2:2001. 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.

Technical specifications

General specifications.... 28 Runtime switching software default settings... 29 Physical and environmental specifications.... 36 Performance specifications..... 36

General specifications

Category

Standards:

Specification
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX Ethernet IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.3ac Frame Extensions for VLAN IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Protocol (No LACP support) IEEE 802.3x Full-Duplex Flow Control ANSI/IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-Negotiation
Protocols: Data transfer rates: Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Connectors: HP GbE2c switch 10Base-T 100Base-TX 1000Base-T
CSMA/CD Half-Duplex: 10 Mb/s Full-Duplex: 20 Mb/s Half-Duplex: 100 Mb/s Full-Duplex: 200 Mb/s Half-Duplex: 2000 Mb/s Full-Duplex: 2000 Mb/s 5 RJ-45, 1 DB-9, 4 SFP transceiver cages Two Pair UTP Category 3, 4, 5 (100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m) Two Pair or Four Pair UTP Category 5 (100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m) Four Pair UTP Category 5e (100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 m)
Technical specifications 28
2 x 1000-Mb/s ports dedicated to communications between switches that are inserted in ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports 1 x serial RS-232 DB-9 rear panel management serial port 4 x SFP 1000Base-SX transceivers
Number of ports per switch: 16 x 1000-Mb/s ports dedicated to the server blade for switch communications
Runtime switching software default settings

General default settings

Setting
Notice Banner User names and passwords
None None User names and passwords:
userEnabled, password is user operDisabled, no password adminEnabled (cannot be disabled), password is admin
BOOTP service IP address (if manual IP option is selected) Subnet mask (if manual IP option is selected) Primary default gateway Secondary default gateway Primary DNS server address Secondary DNS server address Default domain name Management network/mask Switch software image on next boot Switch Config file on next boot Display Hostname (sysName) in CLI prompt Idle timeout Telnet status Telnet port Web status
Enabled 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 None 0.0.0.0 / 0.0.0.0 Image 1 Active Disabled 5 minutes Enabled 23 Enabled
Technical specifications 29
Web port Backpressure Port state Port speed/duplex Flow control STP
80 Disabled Enabled Auto Receive & transmit STG 1Enabled with default VLAN (VID=1) Port 1-16 (server ports) STPDisabled at port level STG 2-16Disabled

21 (not configurable) Enabled, (not configurable) Disabled Disabled
Port names, VLANs, STP, trunking default settings
These default settings apply to all ports:
SpeedAutonegotiate PVID1 Tag (Y/N)N VLAN NameDefault VLAN Port number

Port type

Server Server Server Server Server Server Server Server Server Server

Port name

Downlink1 Downlink2 Downlink3 Downlink4 Downlink5 Downlink6 Downlink7 Downlink8 Downlink9 Downlink10
Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

Trunk group

Technical specifications 35
Server Server Server Server Server Server X-Connect X-Connect Reserved for future use Uplink Uplink Uplink Uplink Uplink

Port number

Downlink11 Downlink12 Downlink13 Downlink14 Downlink15 Downlink16 XConnect1 XConnect1
Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled
Uplink1 Uplink2 Uplink3 Uplink4 Uplink5
Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Physical and environmental specifications
DC inputs Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Switch dimensions Weight Safety
12VDC: 2.0A maximum per switch 25 W maximum per switch 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F) -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F) 5% to 95% RH noncondensing 5% to 95% RH noncondensing 267.7 x 192.79 x 27.94 mm (10.5 x 7.5 x 1.1 in.) 1.8 Kg (3.97 lbs.)
TUV to UL 60950-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 and to EN 60950-1 CE Marking RoHS 5/6 compliant
Performance specifications
Transmission method Memory
Store-and-forward 128 MB main, 16 MB flash, and 1 MB shared packet buffer memory per switch
Technical specifications 36
MAC address table size Packet forwarding rate
8 KB per switch 1,488,095 packets per second with 64 byte packets per port (for 1000 Mb/s)
Maximum external 5 X 1 GB port = 5 X 1,488,095 = 7,440,475 pps per port packet switch forwarding rate Best downlink external port packet forwarding rate ratio Interswitch xconnects across enclosure backplane MAC address learning Forwarding table age time 16 : 5

2 X 1 GB ports bundled in Port Trunk of 2 GB size
Automatic update Maximum age: 1 to 1,000,000 seconds Default: 300 seconds
Technical specifications 37
Performing a serial download
Introduction.... 38 Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure.... 38 Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure.... 40
Perform a serial download of the switch operating system firmware, or boot code firmware if upgrading a switch directly from any existing OS or boot code images. This procedure requires:
A computer running terminal emulation software A standard null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector A switch OS firmware and/or boot code images
Serial upgrade of boot code firmware image procedure
To perform a serial upgrade of the switch boot code firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_b_100.bin:
Using the null modem, connect the console port of the switch to the serial port of a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem. Start HyperTerminal (part of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (depending on the computer operating system), and set the parameters for the terminal emulation console: Value

None 1 None

Parameter
Baud rate Date bits Parity Stop bits Flow control 3.

Power on the switch.

Hold down the Shift key and press the D key repeatedly during the Memory Test, until this message appears:
NOTE: To perform serial downloads at 57600 baud rate, press the Shift-F keys. To perform serial downloads at 115200 baud rate, press the Shift-D keys.
After the message in Step 4 appears, reconfigure the terminal emulation console using these parameters. Value
Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control 6.
Press the Enter key several times on the PC that is connected to the console port of the switch. When the console port is successfully communicating with the PC, indicating readiness for image transfer, continuous C's appear:
Be sure that the new switch boot code firmware file is available on the computer. This file can be downloaded from the CD that is shipped with the switch or from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Select <Transfer-Send File> from the menu and choose these options in the Send File window:
The Send File window displays progress of the file transfer. The file transfer might take up to seven minutes. NOTE: Although slower, XModem also works if 1K MODEM is not used. After completing the transfer, a message displays how many bytes transferred, followed by another message displaying the status of image extraction. Do not power cycle the switch during this process. After extracting the image, it is updated to flash and a message with a progress indicator displays as shown.

CAUTION: Do not power off the switch until the message: "Change your baud rate to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch," is displayed, otherwise, the switch will be inoperable.
Change the baud rate to 9600 and power off the switch, wait for a few seconds, and power on the switch. The switch boots with the new version of the boot code image that was just downloaded.
Serial upgrade of operating system firmware procedure
To perform a serial upgrade of the switch operating system firmware image, usually named pGbE2c_100.bin:
Using the null modem cable, connect the console port of the switch to the serial port of a PC that supports XModem/1K XModem. Start HyperTerminal (part of Microsoft Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application (depending on the computer operating system) and set the parameters for terminal emulation console: Value
Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control 3. 4.
Power on the switch. Hold down the Shift key and press the D key repeatedly during the Memory Test, until this message appears:
Be sure that the new switch operating system firmware file is available on the computer. This file can be downloaded from the CD that is shipped with the switch or from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Select <Transfer-Send File> from the menu and choose these options in the Send File window:
The Send File window displays the progress of the file transfer. The file transfer might take up to five minutes. NOTE: Although slower, XModem also works if 1K MODEM is not used. After completing the transfer, a message displays how many bytes transferred, followed by another message displaying the status of image extraction. Do not power cycle the switch during this process. CAUTION: Do not power off the switch until the message: "Change your baud rate to 9600 bps and power cycle the switch," is displayed, otherwise, the switch will be inoperable.
After extracting the image, the system prompts to select which current operating system image (image1 or image2) needs to be updated by the new operating system image. It also provides an option (n) not to update any and to quit the update procedure.

Depending on the selection, 1 or 2, the system updates image1 or image2 on the flash and a message with a progress indicator displays as shown below. If selecting n, the system aborts the update procedure and prompts to reset the baud rate and power cycle the switch.
Change the baud rate to 9600 and power off the switch. Wait for a few seconds, and power on the switch. During bootup the switch the following prompt appears:
To use the other operating system image, press the Ctrl-o keys.

SNMP MIBs support

MIB overview..... 43 SNMP Manager software.... 43 Supported MIBs..... 44 Supported traps..... 44

MIB overview

Management and statistics information is stored in the switch in the MIB. The switch supports several standard MIBs. Values for MIB objects are retrieved with any SNMP-based network management software. In addition to the standard MIBs, the switch also supports its own proprietary enterprise MIB as an extended MIB. The proprietary MIB is retrieved by specifying the MIB OID at the network manager station. MIB values are either read-only or read/write variables.
Read-only MIB variables are constants that are programmed into the switch or variables that change while the switch is in operation. Examples of read-only constants include the number and types of ports. Examples of read-only variables are the statistics counters, such as the number of errors that have occurred or how many kilobytes of data have been received and forwarded through a port. Read/write MIB variables are usually related to user-customized configurations. Examples include the IP address of the switch, Spanning Tree Algorithm parameters, and port status.

SNMP Manager software

Using third-party vendor SNMP software to manage the switch allows access to proprietary enterprise MIBs for the switch. The MIBs are found in the utilities on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). If the software provides functions to browse or modify MIBs, the MIB values (if the MIB attributes permit the write operation) are changeable. This process can be quite involved, because the MIB OIDs (available in the MIB files) must be used and retrieved one by one. Use an SNMP manager, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager or HP Systems Insight Manager, to access the enterprise-specific MIBs. Compile the MIBs into the MIB database and then use a MIB browser to navigate through them. For detailed information, access the individual descriptions of each MIB or see the documentation that came with the SNMP manager software. The switch SNMP agent supports SNMP Version 1. Security is provided through SNMP community strings. The default community strings are "public" for SNMP GET operation and "private" for SNMP SET operation. Users can specify up to two trap hosts for receiving SNMP traps. The agent sends the SNMP trap to the specified hosts when appropriate. Traps are not sent if there is no host specified.

SNMP MIBs support 43

Supported MIBs
The SNMP agent for the switch supports these MIBs:

bt4Network.mib bt4Physical.mib bt4Switch.mib bt4trap.mib cpqhost.mib cpqsinfo.mib cpqrack.mib hpswitchpl.mib rfc1213.mib rfc1493.mib rfc1573.mib rfc1643.mib rfc1757.mib rfc1907.mib rfc2037.mib rfc2571.mib rfc2572.mib rfc2573.mib rfc2574.mib rfc2575.mib rfc2576.mib

Supported traps

The switch SNMP agent supports these traps:
bt4trap.mib traps o o o o o o o o o o o o o bt4SwDefGwUp bt4SwDefGwDown bt4SwDefGwInService bt4SwDefGwNotInService bt4SwLoginFailure bt4SwTempExceedThreshold bt4SwApplyComplete bt4SwSaveComplete bt4SwFwDownloadSucess bt4SwFwDownloadFailure bt4SwTempReturnThreshold bt4SwUfdfoLtMFailure bt4SwUfdfoLtMUP

SNMP MIBs support 44

o o o o
bt4SwUfdfoGlobalEna bt4SwUfdfoGlobalDis bt4SwUfdfoLtDAutoEna bt4SwUfdfoLtDAutoDis coldStart warmStart linkDown linkUp authenticationFailure egpNeighborLoss newRoot topologyChange risingAlarm fallingAlarm
rfc1215.mib traps o o o o o o

rfc1493.mib traps o o

rfc1757.mib traps o o

SNMP MIBs support 45

Electrostatic discharge
Preventing electrostatic discharge.... 46 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge... 46
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. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers. Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers. Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge
Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Internet Group Management Protocol

Internet Protocol

Link Aggregation Control Protocol

local-area network

medium access control

media attachment unit

medium dependent interface
medium dependent interface-crossover
management information base
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

network access server

network interface controller

network time protocol

non-volatile memory

object identifier

operating system
Open Systems Interconnection

open shortest path first

Power-On Self Test
Preboot Execution Environment
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service

remote access service

request for comments
routing information protocol

remote monitoring

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

Secure Copy

small form-factor pluggable
Simple Network Management Protocol

Secure Shell

Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus
Trivial File Transfer Protocol

User Datagram Protocol

uplink failure detection

unshielded twisted pair

VLAN ID
virtual local-area network
virtual redundant router protocol
access rights, overview 18 accessing the switch serial console interface, troubleshooting 52 additional references 6 architecture 9 Auto-MDI/MDIX 15 auto-negotiation of duplex mode and speed 15

grounding methods 49

Health LED, troubleshooting 51, 52 HyperTerminal, troubleshooting 53
IEEE 802.1 Q-based Virtual Local Area Network 11 IGMP snooping 14 installation 17 installing the switch 17
boot code firmware image, performing a serial upgrade 40 BOOTP server, troubleshooting 53 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) 13 BSMI notice 28
Japanese notice 28 jumbo frames 14
Canadian notice 27 configuration and management of switch 8, 22 configuration, troubleshooting 57 configuring multiple switches, using a configuration file 20 configuring multiple switches, using scripted CLI commands 20 configuring the switch, manually 19

Korean notices 29

laser compliance 29 Layer 2 switching 10 Layer 3 switching 11 link LED, troubleshooting 52 load balancing 12 logging on to the switch 22
default configuration 17, 31 default settings 31 diagnostic tools 9 duplex mode, auto-negotiation of 15
Network Time Protocol (NTP) 13

electrostatic discharge 49 enterprise class performance 6
operating system firmware, performing a serial upgrade 42 overview, product 6
features 6, 16 firmware 23 firmware with redundant images 15
password, troubleshooting 51, 54

Index 59

performing a serial download 40 planning switch configuration 17 port mapping 10 port mirroring 12 port trunking 12
Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) 13 TFTP, troubleshooting 56 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 12 troubleshooting 51
redundancy 8, 10, 15 redundant crosslinks 10 redundant images in firmware 15 redundant paths to server bays 10 regulatory compliance notices 27, 28 Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) 13 replacing an existing switch 25 replacing the switch 25 RJ-45 pin specification 50 RJ-45, standard connector 50 runtime switching software, default settings 31

upgrading the switch 25

VLANs, troubleshooting 55, 56

XModem 14

Secure Copy (SCP) 14 Secure Shell (SSH) 14 security features 18 serial console interface, troubleshooting 52, 53 serial download, performing 40 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 12 SNMP interface, troubleshooting 54 SNMP Manager Software 46 SNMP MIBs support 46 SNMP MIBs, supported 47 SNMP traps, supported 47 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 11 specifications, environmental 38 specifications, performance 39 specifications, physical 38 specifications, technical 30 speed, auto-negotiation of 15 SSH, troubleshooting 54 store and forward switching scheme 12 supported SNMP MIBs 47 supported SNMP traps 47 supported technologies 10 switch redundancy 8 switch self-test, troubleshooting 53
technical specifications 30 Telnet, troubleshooting 53

Index 60