Lan sol is a blade server management feature available on the ibm bladecenter chassis. Developed with bladecenter alliance partners qlogic and mcdata, ibms blade offering now offers customers new levels of price, performance and flexibility to help them manage their total. When i boot up blade 1 and enter into the uefi setup f1 followed by the adapters and uefi drivers lsi logic fusion mpt sas driver utility, i see 4 disks. Port 1 and 2 are connected to the storage controller port 3 is connected to the management module. Ethernet switch module, you will need to configure a port on the network switch. Ibm bladecenter delivers first fully enabled 4gb san solutions. Bladecenter chassis that support the layer 23 gigabit ethernet switch. Troubleshooting fibre connectivity ibm bladecenter type. Bladecenter s product guide withdrawn product lenovo press. For the management module to communicate with the blade servers in the. Ibm offers both 2 gb and 4 gb host bus adapters, hbas, for the blades. The bladecenter management module this management module users guide contains information about configuring the management module and managing components that are installed in an ibm bladecenter unit.
Nic teaming software typically supports the configuration of gigabit etherchannel. Ibm bladecenter power option can be purchased through dealers. Configuring an ibm bladecenter h with the hs22hs22v for 6. The ibm bladecenter layer 27 gbe switch module provides a full featured ethernet switching and routing fabric environment with layer 27 functionality. All management connections to blade servers that do not support kvm are made. Ethernet io module, you must configure the network switch that the passthru. Ibm bladecenter computer servers for sale in stock ebay. In the blade server configurationsetup utility program, the ethernet port designated as planar ethernet 1 is routed to ethernet switch module 2, and the. This application only functions under ibm director or under windows server 2003 or 2008. In 9u of rack space, the bladecenter h chassis can contain up to 14 blade servers, 10 switch modules, and four power supplies. This card is installed into the ciov slot of the supported blade server.
Ibm bladecenter hs21 xm blade servers offer performance. Cisco mds 9000 family switchtoswitch interoperability. Connecting an ibm pureflex system to the network 1. Cscte99016 3110 switch when two blade switches in a blade server are running cisco ios release 12. Keyboard connector your bladecenter management module contains one ps2style keyboard connector. In 7u of rack space, the bladecenter e chassis can contain up to 14 blade servers, four switch modules, and four power supplies to. Ibm bladecenter products and technology ibm redbooks. A quick introduction to ibm bladecenter enterprise network servers. Each supports a specific number of blade servers, sas connectivity modules, and storage modules. The switching module will autonegotiate with a standard mds 9000 switch fc port to a 2gbps, nontrunking e port. Connecting an ibm pureflex system to the network 3 why choose ibm pureflex system or ibm flex system extraordinary compute power, storage capability, and networking.
Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the internet. Bladecenter e efficiently integrates servers, storage, networking, io, and applications, enabling organizations to build flexible it infrastructures by using common building blocks. Ibm fastsetup is a nocost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and deployment of selected ibm bladecenter chassis, servers, and components. The ciov slot is a second generation pci express x8 slot. The cisco catalyst switch module 3012 for the ibm bladecenter is an integrated switch for ibm bladecenter customers that extends resilient and secure cisco infrastructure services to the server edge and uses existing network investments to help reduce operating expenses. Configuring io modules bladecenter s types 7779 and 8886. The bladecenter s chassis can hold up to six blade servers, and up to 12 hotswap 3. Highperformance 2socket and 4socket blade servers that offer enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle businesscritical workloads.
On cisco switches depending on cisco model, firmware level, the port may need to be set to trunk mode. Ibm servers the cutting edge of security and reliability enterprise servers from ibm give you the flexibility and performance you need for all your missioncritical workloads. Flex system is lenovos proven, 2nd generation blade, that efficiently runs your infrastructure applications with up to 80% better density than standard rack server deployments. After the ethernet switch module ports are enabled, a system management workstation can communicate with the ethernet switch module using the web user interface or telnet commands. Type 8832 hs20 blade server running suse linux enterprise. Cisco 4x infiniband switch module for ibm blade center. Ibm and intel have signed a new agreement that will open up ibms bladecenter switch specifications to other blade server vendors in a move that looks to spur development of new, lowercost blade. Our server admin and i have been trying to figure something out. The bladecenter hs22 is a twosocket blade server running intel xeon processors. Integrating the cisco catalyst ethernet switch module 3110. First of which is using an application called storage configuration manager scm.
Then, you will use the advanced management module software to configure. Configuring your bladecenter s topic script data center. Meet your next enterprise server to get the best in performance and stability, you need a business server that meets your workload demands. Through a consistent framework, you can efficiently find information and personalize your access. Introduction configuring an ibm bladecenter h chassis to accommodate six network cards and two fiber channel ports can be a little confusing with the amount of ports available for use at the rear of the h chassis the rear of the h chassis looks like this. Ibm bladecenter s bcs storage configuration using cli. Ibm bladecenter h chassis line extended with new models for continued support of ibm blade servers ibm united states hardware announcement 112234 november 27, 2012.
Ibm storage configuration manager runs as a web server that. Its product offerings include server solutions, like its bladecenter line for small businesses. It provides connections to ethernetcompatible modules located in bays 3 and 4 of supported bladecenter chassis. Cisco catalyst switch module 3110 and 3012 for ibm bladecenter software configuration guide, release 12. There is no special configuration required to set up the connection between the mds 9000 switch and the ibm bladecenter twoport fibre channel switching module. Using a program such as telnet and accessing the commandline interface. If you want to custom build and tune a configuration to meet your specific requirements utilizing the most advanced blade server in the market with maximum x86 ep compute and memory performance, ibm flex system is the right fit. At then moment, the switch is connected as follows. Ibm storage configuration manager is a system management application that enables you to use a web browser to manage and configure ibm bladecenter devices. This guide is for the networking professional using the cisco ios commandline interface cli to manage the standalone cisco catalyst switch module 3110 for ibm bladecenter, the switch stack, or the cisco catalyst switch module 3012 for ibm bladecenter, referred to as the switch. Multiswitch interconnect module for ibm bladecenter product.
You must enable at least one external port on an ethernet switch module in io module. To determine if this is a operating system issue or a system problem, boot the blade into the f1 uefi setup menu and check if the management network comes up in uefi but goes down once in the operating system. Before using this guide, you should have experience working with the cisco ios commands and the switch. Why you should use blade servers for server virtualization. In february 2006, ibm introduced the bladecenter h with switch capabilities for 10 gigabit ethernet and infiniband 4x.
Cisco intelligent gigabit ethernet switch module cigesm, 3012, 3110x and 3110g do not require this, assuming you are using vlan 4095. The ibm director program is a systemmanagement tool that comes with the. This issue occurs when the ip address changes on the system that scm was. Fairly new to the ibm bladecenter, being a hp guy originally but have taken over a bladecenter h with 1 blade installed and a bnt gigabit ethernet layer 23 copper switch module installed. If the management module that you installed is a replacement for the only management module in the bladecenter unit and you saved the configuration file before you replaced the management module, you can apply the saved configuration file to the replacement management module by using the managementmodule web interface. Bladecenter h efficiently integrates servers, storage, networking, io, and applications, which enables organizations to build flexible it infrastructures by using common building blocks. You can consolidate applications and infrastructure services onto fewer blade servers. Before any communication with the ports is possible, the ports must first be enabled through the advanced management module configuration panels. Ibm bladecenter 4port gb ethernet switch module lenovo. The switch came up after a while with the swich prompt. The blade chassis passive midplane includes prewired networking connections from each blade server to each switch module, as well as to each management module, kvm switch and any virtual media. When attaching to a different bladecenter s chassis, the user is unable to connect to the raided shared storage modules rssms in the chassis. The intuitive graphical interface initializes all phases of server setup, including discovery, update, and configuration.
Cscsv92937 when a blade server starts, the switch internal interface might flap due to the network interface card nic driver. A blade server is a strippeddown server computer with a modular design optimized to. It is ideal for mainstream business applications including as a virtualization engine, and is compatible with the bladecenter h, e, s, and ht chassis. The ibm eserver bladecenter system physically consolidates the server and network into a common chassis. If this happens, the issue is most likely the driver in the operating system. Hello, i have a customer with an ibm blade center, it has 2 cisco blade switches installed, 3112 i have connected the inside interfaces of a pair of asas and csss in failover configuration, to the external ports on each switch, but as each switch is effectively standalone, the asa failover doesnt work due its inside interfaces not seeing each other, as they are in different switches. Join the digital event experience to discover whats new in ai, cloud, security and it infrastructure. A logon password provides control of who has access to the management module and hence management access to any switch modules and blade servers installed in the chassis. Improved utilization by increasing server and application density.
Infiniband switches such as the cisco server fabric switch. Scm will load, but the user will not see the rssms in the graphical user interface gui. In a standard serverrack configuration, one rack unit or 1u19 inches 480 mm. Intel proset, or linux tg3 driver software can create.
Ibm bladecenter 4gb san solution september 2006 international technical support organization sg24730. Bladecenter h product guide withdrawn product lenovo press. Configuring and installing ibm bladecenter 2 in particular, using vmware products with blade servers provides. Designed to simplify and centralize the management of your bladecenter, flex system, and rackswitch ethernet and converged switches. A maximum of one ethernet expansion card ciov is supported per singlewide blade server.
It differed from prior offerings in that it offered a range of x86 intel server processors and inputoutput io options. Blade servers have many components removed to save space, minimize power consumption and other considerations, while still having all the functional components to be considered a computer. This bbi quick guide provides an overview of how to access and use the ibm nos browserbased interface. The hs22 supports up to two intel xeon 5500 or 5600 series multicore processors, 12 dimms modules, two hotswap drives, two pci express connectors, and one. The features and functions of this switch are equivalent to the cisco catalyst 2950 switch, but with enhancements and modifications for operating within the ibm bladecenter.
Use this connector to connect a ps2 keyboard to the bladecenter unit. Established in 1911, international business machines ibm makes computers, network servers, and other businessrelated devices. To connect to the switch modules in the msim, a blade server must have a. Ibm storage configuration manager scm is installed on a laptop and is working. Cisco 4x infiniband switch module for ibm blade center user guide. Ibm press room storage decisions conference ibm today announced the availability of the industrys first fully enabled four gigabit per second 4gb storage area network san solutions for blade servers.
Ibm bladecenter h chassis delivers high performance. Cisco catalyst switch module 3012 for ibm bladecenter igesm the cisco catalyst switch modules for ibm bladecenter provide layer 2 and basic layer 3 ethernet switching. Connecting an ibm pureflex system to the network ibm. The ibm bladecenter layer 23 switch offers all the switching features in a. Introduced in 2002, based on engineering work started in 1999, the ibm bladecenter was relatively late to the blade server market. A blade server is a strippeddown server computer with a modular design optimized to minimize the use of physical space and energy. Why you should use blade servers for server virtualization and server consolidation. Find out more about these bladecenter s unit connections in the ibm. Troubleshooting imm blade and amm management network. Cisco catalyst switch module 3110 and 3012 for ibm. We currently have a ibm h series bladecenter with 6 bladeservers that have two nics. Connecting an ibm pureflex system to the network ibm redbooks solution guide. Cisco catalyst ethernet switch module 3110 details. Bladecenter e product guide withdrawn product lenovo.
The cisco catalyst switch module 3012 for the ibm bladecenter provides the following hardware configuration. Ibm, intel opening blade server switch specifications. Bladecenter s combines the power of blade servers with integrated storage, all in an easytouse package that is designed specifically for the office and distributed enterprise environment. Ibm bladecenter h chassis line extended with new models. Thats why ibm enterprise servers give you the tools you need to innovate and accelerate. Storage configuration manager cannot see rssms ibm. Ibm bladecenter s configuration guide for windows essential. Cisco catalyst switch module 3012 for ibm bladecenter.
A blade server configuration for connection to a fibre channel network requires a fibre channel expansion card in the blade and at least one fibre channel switch module or optical passthrough module, opm, in chassis bays 3 or 4. Information about configuring the advanced management module is in a separate document. Ibm bladecenter s configuration guide for windows essential business server 2008 version 1. The cisco systems fiber igesm is a fiber optic layer 2 switch that provides full layer 2 lan switching capabilities to each blade server in the ibm bladecenter chassis unit. Vlans must be allowed to pass through on the blade port and on the management port. Data center blade server integration guide passthrough. Ibm bladecenter layer 23 copper and fiber gigabit ethernet. Lenovo switch center provides remote monitoring and management of ethernet and converged switches. We go into detail about every major component and provide guidance about networking and storage connectivity. Cisco catalyst switch module for ibm bladecenter code. Next, you will configure connectivity for your ethernet switch. The multiswitch interconnect module msim for ibm bladecenter is a switch. Directattached storage cloud storage softwaredefined storage.
862 374 12 221 1094 140 178 852 360 1029 1354 68 674 1423 636 1573 1532 168 943 1619 792 439 965 236 380 913 967 1422 1138