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|  Nortel 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbESM)     |
|  for IBM BladeCenter Firmware                                |
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|  Revision/Build ID: 1.1.1.0                                  |
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|  (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation   |
|      June, 2006. All rights reserved.                        |
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|  US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication   |
|  or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with  |
|  IBM Corp.                                                   |
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|  Note: Before using this information and the product it      |
|  supports, read the general information under "NOTICES AND   |
|  TRADEMARKS" in this document.                               |
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|  Updated < May 31, 2007 >                                    |
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CONTENTS
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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 1.1.1.0 (Released May 2007)

Changes:

- The requirement to RESET the switch between the upgrade of
  the OS and the upgrade of the Boot has been eliminated.


- Relocated CLI command info/l2/8021p to /info/qos/8021p.


Enhancements:

- Added Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) which allows the GbESM
  to configure VLANs dynamically with other GVRP-capable devices in the network,
  to allow automatic configuration of VLANs on the port

  The new CLI (Command Line Interface) command to configure GVRP is:

  [GVRP configuration Menu]
     port     - Port menu
     jtime    - Set GARP join time
     ltime    - Set GARP leave time
     latime   - Set GARP leave all time
     dynamic  - Enable/disable dynamic VLAN creation
     on       - Globally turn GVRP On
     off      - Globally turn GVRP Off
     current  - Display current GVRP parameters
  
  When GVRP is globally enabled, the maximum number of VLANs supported is 20, 
  including the total of static and dynamic VLANs, but excluding VLAN 4095 and
  all disabled VLANs.


- The number of Spanning Tree Groups supported was increased from 32 to 128.

- Added Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  802.1x with Guest VLAN (Virtual Loacal Area Network).  By default,
  IEEE 802.1 protocol blocks unauthenticated ports until a user
  provides a valid user name / password.  Instead of blocking 
  unauthenticated ports, Guest VLAN feature will move ports into a
  defined VLAN.  This enables the unauthenticated users to communicate
  with each other.

  The new CLI command to configure Guest VLANs is:

       /cfg/l2/8021x/global/gvlan/

       [802.1x Guest VLAN Configuration Menu]
          vlan  - Set 8021.x Guest VLAN number
          ena   - Enable 8021.xGuest VLAN
          dis   - Disable 8021.x Guest VLAN
          cur   - Display current Guest VLAN configuration


- Allow the user to disable ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) redirect.

  The new CLI command to configure this setting is:

       /cfg/L3/frwd/noicmprd

  Current No ICMP Redirects: disabled  Enter new No ICMP Redirects [d/e]:
 
 

- Added helpful reminders to assist with the configuration of 
  key switch parameters.   Also provides a CLI command to select 
  or disable the reminders.

       /cfg/sys/reminder - Enable/disable Reminders

- Provided control on a per port basis to disable mac address learning.
  Disabling the learning causes all traffic received on a port to be
  flooded to all ports.

        /cfg/port/   EXT1

       [Port EXT1 Menu]

       learn    - Enable/Disable FDB Learning for port

- Also provided control on a per port basis to disable flooding.
  Disabling flooding causes packets sent to unlearned addresses to be
  dropped.  In certain configurations, flooding is neither needed or
  desired. For example, a port with only manually assigned addresses
  or only one connected host has no unknown destinations.  Flooding
  server no purpose for such a port.

        /cfg/port/   EXT1

        [Port EXT1 Menu]

 floodblk - Enable/disable Port flood blocking


- Modifications made to limit packet flooding to the MP
  (microprocessor) of the switch, keeping the flooding to 
  only those required by the MP.

- Improved support for Version 3 (V3) of IGMP (Internet Group 
  Management Protocol) and increased the supported group count  
  to 1000.  V3 includes source-specific multicast (SSM) enabling
  the switch to forward multicast traffic from only the sources
  the receivers requests.      


  New CLI command added for this improved support is:

      /cfg/l3/igmp/snoop/igmpv3 -  IGMP Version3 Snoop Menu

- Added Private VLAN edge support.  private VLANs partition a 
  regular VLAN domain into sub domains.  No IP (Internet Protocol)
  traffic is forwarded off of these sub domains.

  The new CLI commands for private VLANs are:

       /cfg/l2/vlan/  Enter VLAN number: (1-4095) 1

       [VLAN 1 Menu]
          pvlan    - Protocol VLAN Menu
          privlan  - Private-VLAN Menu

- Added BPDU (Bridge Protocol Data Unit) Guard.  BPDU Guard shuts down
  Spanning-Tree Protocol PortFast-enabled interfaces when BPDUs are received
  to avoid accidental topology loops.

  The new CLI command to enable or disable this function is:

       /cfg/l2/bpdugrd   Enter new BPDU Guard [d/e]:


- Added MAC (Media Access Control) address notification.  MAC address 
  notification allows an administrator to receive notification of servers
  added to or removed from the network. 

  The new CLI command to enable or disable this function is:

       /cfg/l2/macnotif   Enable/disable MAC address notification.


- Added to the BBI, the ability to enable or disable user-id and password. 
 
  Included the CLI command to enable this feature which is 
  disabled by default.

       /cfg/sys/access     userbbi  - Enable/disable user
                                       configuration from BBI

- Added to the BBI (Browser Based Interface) the ability to enable or
  disable telnet or ssh (Secure Shell) server via external ports or
  the Management Module. 

  Included the CLI command to enable this feature which is 
  disabled by default.

       /cfg/sys/access    tsbbi  - Enable/disable telnet/ssh 
                                    configuration from BBI

- For the BCHT (BladeCenter H Telcom) chassis with the ISL (Inter-Switch Link) 
  option the switch will detect the configuration an support the ISL's using 
  internal switch ports 13 and 14.   This link functions as a trunk between 
  switch modules installed in I/O bays 1 & 2 or modules in bays 3 & 4.  


Fixes:

   
  - The CLI/BBI will correctly show the maximum trunks in Telco chassis as 8.
    Max Possible Trunks = # of Internal ports / 2 + # of External ports  
    (number 7719)

  - Added a Information command to display the chassis information and POST (Power ON
    Self Test) results.

    The new CLI commands for displaying this information is:

       >> Main# /info/sys/chassis

          IBM BladeCenter Chassis Related Information:

          Switch Module Bay = 2
          Chassis Type      = Enterprise
          POST Results      = 0xff
    (number 7707)


  - Improved response so that traffic is forwarded with one minute from the LACP (Link 
    Aggregation Control Protocol) trunk link becomimg active.
    (number 6771) 

  - Enable user to include the MGT port in the ACL (Access Control Lists) filter.
    (number 6111) 
              
  - Improved the updating of the internal port link states when connecting to a JS21 blade.
    Link states were subject to going down.
    (number 8579)

  - Correct a condition on initialization of MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
    with a 32STG/32VLANs configuration that had resulted in 100% CPU utilization.   
    (number 7590)

  - Provided a fix for validating CIST (Common and Internal Spanning Tree) bridge
    priority.  Check that the value conforms to the 4096 rule when configuring MST
    cist priority.
    (number 8701) 

  - Enable user to set set MSTP path cost of auto(0) when configuring the cost for
    MSTP CIST using ISCLI. 
    (number 8722)

  - Add a check for invalid IP and Mask.  This occurs at apply time if BGP (Border
    Gateway Protocol) is enabled.
    (number 8992)

  - Added capability to add or remove a range of vlans in a spanning tree group
    (number 8743)

  - Added option to exit scrolling of a cfg/dump display.
    (number 7732)

   
Version 1.0.2.1 (Released March 2007)

Changes:

  - NNCLI is now called iSCLI. 
    Nortel Networks Command Line Interface (CLI) now called 
    industry Standard CLI.

Enhancements:

  - Added support for the new  daylight savings time rules for NTP (Network
    Time Protocol). Starting with 2007, daylight savings time will begin
    at 2AM on the second Sunday in March and end at 2AM on the first Sunday
    in November.  The new change can be configured through AOS (Alteon 
    Operating System) CLI only.


  - Switch incorrectly identified IBM BladeCenter Telco as IBM BladeCenter.
    A new field "hdchassis type" was added to correctly identify the IBM 
    BladeCenter Telco Chassis

Fixes:

  - Nortel L2/3 10G uplink switch intermittently showed link status as "down"
    when a JS21 blade was installed in the chassis.  This was resolved by 
    adding a new subroutine to configure default values for Nortel L2/3 10G
    uplink switch internal links.
    (number 8579)

   
  - Switch was not able to recognize approved IBM 10 Gigabit Small Form Factor
    Pluggable (XFPS). In the previous release the switch displayed an incorrect
    message,"UNAPPROVED XFP" even when IBM approved XFPs were installed.  This
    has been resolved by reading the XFP EEPROM (Electrically Erasable
    Programmable Read Only Memory) correctly. 
    (number 8106)


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
     - 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-1.1.1.0_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) A RESET between the OS and Boot upgrade is NOT REQUIRED.
      
 4) Upgrade the Boot image by entering the following commands:

    a) /boot/gtimg boot TADDR GbESM-10U-AOS-1.1.1.0_Boot.img

       Answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the 
       upgrade to complete successfully.

    b) After the Boot Update completes RESET the switch.

       /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 will need to be executed again.

             A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds.



 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
     - 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) Under Config/Image Control, fill in the following three (3)
       fields on the lower half of the page:

       Hostname or IP Address of FTP/TFTP server => <server_addr>

       Image Filename => GbESM-10U-AOS-1.1.1.0_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.


 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 => <server_addr>

       Image Filename => GbESM-10U-AOS-1.1.1.0_Boot.img

       Image for Transfer => boot

    b) Click the "Get Image" button.

       Wait for the upgrade to complete successfully.

 7) 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 1-2 will need to be executed again.

             A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds

                                                      

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 CLI mode set to aos with selectable prompt disabled.
     Current FLASH software:
       image1: version 1.1.1, downloaded 14:56:10 Thu May 31, 2007
       image2: version 1.0.2.1, downloaded 20:45:58 Mon Mar 5, 2007
       boot kernel: version 1.1.1
     Currently scheduled reboot time: none


 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                  WMS01000   05/07/2007    0101  
    Main Application 1(or 2)  WMS01000   05/07/2007    0101  

    
    The four digits comprising the version (e.g. 1.0.2.1) correlate
    to the REVISION/BUILD ID as follows:

    - Revision => 01 01 ... the first 2 digits of the version
    - Build ID => 01 000 ... 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

The following term is a trademark of BLADE Network Technologies, Inc.,
in the United States,other countries, or both:

BladeHarmony


8.0 DISCLAIMER
______________


INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
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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. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new
editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this
publication at any time without notice. 


8.1 Document provision
----------------------

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8.2 Note to government users
----------------------------

Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is
subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
Contract with IBM Corporation.=