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Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide
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Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... v
Intended Audience ............................................................................................... vi
Product Version .................................................................................................... vi
Release Notes ...................................................................................................... vi
Document Organization ........................................................................................ vi
Referenced Documents ......................................................................................... vii
Document Conventions ........................................................................................ viii
Getting Help......................................................................................................... ix
Comments ........................................................................................................... ix
Before Use ............................................................................................ 1-1
Preparations .......................................................................................... 2-1
Pre-confirmation .................................................................................... 3-1
User Registration ................................................................................... 4-1
Log in to the Web site ............................................................................ 5-1
Install the License .................................................................................. 6-1
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 7-1
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Preface
This document describes how to use the license for Brocade 10Gbps DCB
switch module.
This preface includes the following information:
Intended Audience
Product Version
Release Notes
Document Organization
Referenced Documents
Document Conventions
Getting Help
Comments
Notice: The use of the license for Brocade 10Gbps DCB switch module and all
other Hitachi Data Systems products is governed by the terms of your
agreement(s) with Hitachi Data Systems.
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Intended Audience
This license package is for Hitachi Embedded 10G DCB Switch. This manual
provides the information necessary to install the license.
Product Version
This document revision applies to Network OS for Brocade 10Gbps DCB switch
module version v.2.0.1 kat4 or later.
Release Notes
Read the Readme for the Network OS before installing and using this product.
They may contain requirements or restrictions that are not fully described in
this document or updates or corrections to this document.
Document Organization
The following table provides an overview of the contents and organization of
this document. Click the chapter title in the left column to go to that chapter.
The first page of each chapter provides links to the sections in that chapter.
Chapter
Description
Chapter 1. Before Use
Provides what you should know before you begin to install the
license for a Hitachi Embedded 10G DCB Switch module.
Chapter 2. Preparations
Provides information on what you need to have in order to install
the license for an Embedded Switch module and describes how to
make connections.
Chapter 3. Pre-confirmation
Describes a set of procedures to check the status of the Compute
Blade.
Chapter 4. User Registration
Describes how to create and configure a user account necessary to
access the Web site for obtaining a license key.
Chapter 5. Log in the Web site
Describes how to log in to the Web site and where the Web site for
obtaining a license key is.
Chapter 6. Install the License
Describes how to install the license in the Embedded 10G DCB
Switch module.
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Provides lists some common troubles which you may encounter
while performing a task.
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Referenced Documents
Compute Blade and Brocade 10Gbps DCB switch module documents:
Compute Blade 500 Series Getting Started Guide, MK-91CB500002
Compute Blade 2000 User’s Guide, MK-99BDS2K001
Compute Blade 2500 Series Getting Started Guide, MK-99CB2500004
Network OS Administrator’s Guide, MK-99COM055, MK-99COM121, MK-
99CB2500041
Network OS Command Reference, MK-99COM056, MK-99COM122, MK-
99CB2500042
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Document Conventions
This document uses the following typographic conventions:
Convention
Description
Regular text bold
In text: keyboard key, parameter name, property name, hardware labels,
hardware button, hardware switch.
In a procedure: user interface item
Italic
Variable, emphasis, reference to document title, called-out term
Screen text
Command name and option, drive name, file name, folder name, directory
name, code, file content, system and application output, user input
< > (angled brackets)
Variable (used when italic is not enough to identify variable).
[ ] (square bracket)
Optional values
{ } braces
Required or expected value
| vertical bar
Choice between two or more options or arguments
_(underline)
Default value, for example, [a | b]
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relatively mild or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE
This indicates the presence of a potential risk that might cause severe
damage to the equipment and/or damage to surrounding properties.
Note
This indicates notes not directly related to injury or severe damage to
equipment.
Tip
This indicates advice on how to make the best use of the equipment.
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Getting Help
The Hitachi Data Systems customer support staff is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. If you need technical support, log on to the Hitachi Data
Systems Portal for contact information: https://portal.hds.com
Comments
Please send us your comments on this document: doc.comments@hds.com.
Include the document title and number including the revision level (for
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Corporation.
Thank you!
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Purpose
This manual describes how to install the license for the Hitachi Compute Blade
Embedded 10G DCB Switch module. Before using the Embedded 10G DCB
Switch module, please also read the following manuals:
In addition, the referred manual is different depend on the system unit that
installed the Embedded DCB Switch module.
Compute Blade 500 Series Getting Started Guide, MK-91CB500002
Compute Blade 2000 User’s Guide, MK-99BDS2K001
Compute Blade 2500 Series Getting Started Guide, MK-99CB2500004
Network OS Administrator’s Guide, MK-99COM055, MK-99COM121, MK-
99CB2500041
Network OS Command Reference, MK-99COM056, MK-99COM122, MK-
99CB2500042
Check the Package Contents
Check the following to ensure that you have received exactly what you ordered.
If you have not received what you ordered, please contact your dealer where
you purchased the package from.
The package part number indicates exactly what you ordered.
You have all the items shown in the Package Contents list.
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Preparations
This chapter provides information on what you need to have in order to install
the license for an Embedded Switch module and describes how to make
connections.
Supplied Items
User Preparations
Pre-setting
Common procedure
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Supplied Items
Software License Package
Transaction key form
Embedded 10G Switch Module
License Installation Guide
(this document)
User Preparations
This section provides information on what you need to have in order to install the
license.
(1) Hardware/software requirements for license key acquisition
The following table shows the hardware/software necessary to obtain a license to be
installed in the DCB Switch.
Item
Requirements
One PC
Internet access(*1)
Web browser
(*1) You need to set up access to Internet.
Software License
Package
Do Not Discard! License Enclosed!
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(2) Hardware/software requirements for 10G DCB switch connection
The following table shows the hardware/software necessary to connect to the 10G
DCB Switch module where the license is to be installed and operate the switch by
its commands. A PC cannot be connected to DCB switch module directly in the
default switch configuration. It has to be connected via the management port of
the Management module. Please refer to the "Compute Blade 500 Series Getting
Started Guide" regarding handling an Embedded 10G DCB switch module and how
to operate Management module.
Item
Requirements
One PC (*1)
LAN connectivity
telnet tool
(such as Tera Term or
HyperTerminal)
One LAN cable (straight or
cross cable) (*1)
Category 5 or upper
(*1)If you already have a PC connected to the Embedded 10G DCB Switch module
through LAN (for purposes such as management), you can use the existing
configuration
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Pre-setting
To operate a DCB switch module, it is necessary to access to the DCB switch
module via the management module.
The IP address of management modules shipped from the factory is set as below.
Item
Factory setting
IP address of management module
192.168.0.1
Connect the LAN interface connector of the system console and MGMT0 port of the
management module with a LAN cable. When two management modules are
installed, connect the cable to the one with MSR LED lighting up green.
Compute Blade 2000
Compute Blade 500
LAN cable
System console terminal
System console
terminal
LAN cable
MSR
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Top of Compute Blade 2500 server chassis front side
Top of Compute Blade 2500 server chassis rear side
Management module 1 and management LAN module 1 are connected internally,
and management module 2 and management LAN module 2 are connected.
MSR
MGMT0
MGMT0
System console
terminal
LAN cable
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Common procedure
This section describe pre- or post-execute or common procedure for some
license apply commands actually.
(1)Connect to the management module
First of all, connect to the management module by telnet and so on, and login
with a user ID and password with administrator (admin) privilege.
The user ID and the password of management modules shipped from the
factory are set as below.
Item
Factory settings
user ID
administrator
password
password
Compute Blade 2000
Compute Blade 500
login: administrator Enter User ID of administrator (admin).
Password: xxxxx Enter Password of administrator (admin).
BladeSymphony BS500 Management Module
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHT (C), 2011, 2012, HITACHI, LTD.
Chassis ID :
Firmware Revision : xxxx-xxxx
(0)$
login: administrator Enter User ID of administrator (admin).
Password: xxxxx Enter Password of administrator (admin).
BladeSymphony BS2000 Management Module
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHT (C), 2008, 2012, HITACHI, LTD.
Chassis ID :
Firmware Revision : xxxx-x-xxxx
<< System Console Main Menu >>
P. Start OS console session.
SW. Start switch module console session.
S. System command mode.
X. Exit.
(P,SW,S,X) :
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Compute Blade 2500
* When you connect by telnet, the network address for the management
module and the PC needs to be the same.
login: administrator Enter User ID of administrator (admin).
Password: xxxxx Enter Password of administrator (admin).
BladeSymphony BS2500 Management Module
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHT (C), 2014, HITACHI, LTD.
Chassis ID :
Firmware Revision : xxxx-xxxx
(0)$
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(2)Connect to the 10G DCB switch module.
Connect to the 10G DCB switch module for the operation on 10G DCB switch
module with the procedure of each Compute Blade Server as followings.
The user ID and the password of 10G DCB switch modules shipped from the
factory are set as below. Please use these information, if needed.
Item
Factory settings
user ID
admin
password
password
Compute Blade 2000
Compute Blade 500
(0)$ change console -s 0 –F
↑ Enter slot number (0,1,2 or 3.See Note1)
Welcome to the Brocade Network Operating System Software
ssouser$ connected from 127.0.0.1 using console on sw0
sw0#
<< System Console Main Menu >>
P. Start OS console session.
SW. Start switch module console session.
S. System command mode.
X. Exit.
(P,SW,S,X) : SW Enter SW
Select switch module (0-5,[Q=Quit]) : 5 Enter slot number
Confirm? (Y,[N]) : Y Enter Y
Network OS (VDX6746)
NOS Version x.x.x_xxx
sw0 login: admin Enter User ID of administrator (admin).
Password: xxxxx Enter Password
WARNING: The default password of 'admin' and 'user' accounts have not
been changed.
Welcome to the Brocade Network Operating System Software
admin connected from 127.0.0.1 using console on VDX6746
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