File name: readme_1_0_1_1.txt **************************************************************** | | | Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbESM) | | for IBM BladeCenter Firmware | | | | Revision/Build ID: 1.0.1.1 | | | | (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation | | June, 2006. All rights reserved. | | | | US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication | | or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with | | IBM Corp. | | | | Note: Before using this information and the product it | | supports, read the general information under "NOTICES AND | | TRADEMARKS" in this document. | | | | Updated < June 2, 2006> | **************************************************************** CONTENTS ________ 1.0 About this README file 2.0 Change history 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.1 Software update procedure 3.1.1 Using Telnet 3.1.2 Using BBI 3.2 How to check the firmware version 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 WEB Information and Support Phone Numbers 6.1 Web sites 6.2 Software service and support 6.3 Hardware service and support 7.0 Notices and trademarks 8.0 Disclaimer 8.1 Document provision 8.2 Note to government users 1.0 ABOUT THIS README FILE __________________________ This file is intended for network administrators responsible for upgrading the firmware for the Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbESM-10U). For a summary of GbESM-10U features, supplemental information and known issues associated with this release, please refer to the "Release Notes - 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter", available via web sites indicated in section 6.1. 2.0 CHANGE HISTORY __________________ Version 1.0.1.1 (Released June 2006) - Initial Product Release 3.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS _______________________________________ The GbESM-10U firmware is composed of two (2) code images: the boot code and the switch operating system. The GbE switch module ships with this firmware pre-installed. However, new versions of the firmware are periodically released and can be used to update the features and function of the switch. 3.1 Software update procedure ----------------------------- Update the switch software using a TFTP or FTP server application. Typically, this application is installed on a machine that is reachable from the switch through the external ports or the management module. NOTES: - The following steps reflect the use of a TFTP server. A FTP server can also be used. - Upgrades can also be performed using external ports. Please see "Enabling management over external ports" in the GbESM-10U Installation Guide. 1) Download the GbESM-10U software package (zip file) to the machine where the TFTP server resides. 2) Extract the Boot and OS image files into a directory. Enable the server and set its default directory to the one where the image files reside. 3) Establish a connection between the Ethernet port of the BladeCenter Management Module and the TFTP Server. 4) Using the Management Module web interface (GUI), configure the IP Address/Mask of the Management Module Network Interfaces, the GbESM-10U switch and the TFTP server so that they all reside on the same subnet. For example, Management Module (eth0) => 192.168.70.125 / 255.255.255.0 Management Module (eth1) => 192.168.70.126 / 255.255.255.0 (NOTE: eth1 interface is not applicable on all MMs) GbESM-10U Current IP Config => 192.168.70.127 / 255.255.255.0 TFTP Server => 192.168.70.254 / 255.255.255.0 NOTE: Although configured as such, for this example, the TFTP Server does not have to be on the same subnet as long as a proper gateway address is configured in the switch. 3.1.1 Using Telnet ------------------ 1) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: I/O Module Tasks -> Configuration -> Bay X -> Advanced Configuration -> Start Telnet session When the telnet session is established, you will begin using the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the GbE-10U switch. 2) Enter any admin-level password ('admin' is the default). The GbE-10U switch provides storage for two (2) OS images and one (1) Boot image. What you are about to do consists of the following sequence: - load the new OS image into one of the image banks - reset the switch - load the Boot image - reset the switch NOTE: When you reset the switch it boots using the 'selected' image (1 or 2). Please ensure that you are booting from the upgraded image (execute /boot/cur to determine). 3) Upgrade the OS image by entering the following commands: a) /boot/gtimg X TADDR GbESM-10U-AOS-1.0.1.1_OS.img WHERE: ------ X => 1 or 2 (depends which image bank you want to use) TADDR => IP Address of the TFTP Server NOTE: It is recommended that you retain the previous OS version by loading the upgrade into the other image bank and then reset the switch using the new image. (use /boot/image command to select preferred image) Answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. b) /boot/reset NOTE: You MUST Reset the switch to activate the new image. Resetting the switch kicks you out of the CLI, so Steps 1 and 2 need to be executed again before proceeding to the next step. A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds. 4) Upgrade the Boot image by entering the following commands: a) /boot/gtimg boot TADDR GbESM-10U-AOS-1.0.1.1_Boot.img Answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. b) /boot/reset 3.1.2 Using BBI --------------- 1) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: I/O Module Tasks -> Configuration -> Bay X -> Advanced Configuration -> Start Web session 2) Enter any admin-level username and password ('admin' is the default username and 'admin' is the default password). 3) Click the CONFIGURE button (near top of page) 4) In the frame on the left, click on the "Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module" folder icon and navigate to: System -> Config/Image Control The GbE-10U switch provides storage for two (2) OS images and one (1) Boot image. What you are about to do consists of the following sequence: - load the new OS image into one of the image banks - reset the switch - load the Boot image - reset the switch NOTE: When you reset the switch it boots using the 'selected' image (1 or 2). Please ensure that you are booting from the upgraded image (see "Next Boot Image Selection" field). 5) Upgrade the OS image as follows: a) Fill in the following three (3) fields on the lower half of the page: Hostname or IP Address of FTP/TFTP server => Image Filename => GbESM-10U-AOS-1.0.1.1_OS.img Image for Transfer => 1 or 2 (i.e. the preferred image bank) NOTE: It is recommended that you retain the previous OS version by loading the upgrade into the other image bank and then reset the switch using the new image. (use the "Next Boot Image Selection" field to select the preferred image). b) Click the "Get Image" button. Wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. c) Click the "REBOOT!" button to reset the switch. NOTE: You MUST Reset the switch to activate the new image. Resetting the switch kicks you out of the BBI, so Steps 1-4 need to be executed again before proceeding to the next step. A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds. 6) Upgrade the Boot image as follows: a) Fill in the following three (3) fields on the lower half of the page: Hostname or IP Address of FTP/TFTP server => Image Filename => GbESM-10U-AOS-1.0.1.1_Boot.img Image for Transfer => boot b) Click the "Get Image" button. Wait for the upgrade to complete successfully. c) Click the "REBOOT!" button to reset the switch. 3.2 How to check the firmware version ------------------------------------- To check the version of the firmware images installed on the GbESM-10U, use either of the following methods: a) From the CLI, execute the command: /boot/cur This command displays (for example): Currently set to boot software image1, active config block. Current FLASH software: image1: version 1.0.1.1, downloaded 0:09:17 Mon Jun 19, 2006 image2: version 1.0.1.1, downloaded 0:08:48 Thu Jun 22, 2006 boot kernel: version 1.0.1.1 b) Using the Management Module GUI, navigate to: Monitors -> Firmware VPD Scroll down to view the VPD info for the appropriate GbE-10U Switch. You should see the following entries: FIRMWARE TYPE BUILD ID RELEASED REVISION ------------- -------- -------- -------- Boot ROM WMS01001 05/19/2006 0100 Main Application 1(or 2) WMS01001 05/19/2006 0100 The four digits comprising the version (e.g. 1.0.1.1) correlate to the REVISION/BUILD ID as follows: - Revision => 01 00 ... the first 2 digits of the version - Build ID => 01 001 ... the last 2 digits of the version 4.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION _____________________________ For detailed switch configuration, please refer to, "Command Reference - 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter", available via web sites indicated in section 6.1. 5.0 UNATTENDED MODE ___________________ Unattended Mode is not supported for updating the Nortel Switch Module firmware. 6.0 WEB Information and Support Phone Numbers _____________________________________________ Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site and by phone. World wide Help Center Telephone Numbers and URL's can be found at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html 6.1 Web sites ------------- IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/ IBM eServer Web site, for model information and literature: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ 6.2 Software service and support -------------------------------- Through the IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/. For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/ For support telephone numbers go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). 6.3 Hardware service and support -------------------------------- You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. For support telephone numbers go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7.0 NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS __________________________ The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: e-business logo eServer IBM xseries BladeCenter GbESM The following terms are trademarks of Nortel in the United States, other countries, or both: Nortel Nortel Networks BladeHarmony Manager 8.0 DISCLAIMER ______________ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. 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