File name: nt_fw_bcsw_10gbhs-1.0.3.0_anyos_noarch.txt

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|  Nortel 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter      |
|  Firmware Update                                             |
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|  Revision/Build ID: 1.0.3.0                                  |
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|  (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation   |
|      January 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 in "Notices    |
|        and tradmarks" in this document.                      |
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|  Updated: 15 November 2007                                   |
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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 Gb Ethernet switch module
for IBM BladeCenter (10GbESM).

Also included in this release are the Maintenance Information Base
(MIB) files for the 10GbESM.

For a summary of 10GbESM features, supplemental information and 
known issues associated with the 1.0 release, please refer to 
the "Nortel 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter,
Release Notes" available with this posting or via the web sites
indicated in section 6.


2.0 Change History
------------------

Version 1.0.3.0 (Released November 2007)

Changes:

- Removed the requirement to Reset the switch between the OS and the 
  Boot download. 

Enhancements:

- Added support for Blade Network Technologies 10 Gbps XFP (10 Gigabit
  Small Form Factor Pluggable).

- For the BCHT (BladeCenter H Telcom) chassis with the ISL (Inter-Switch Link) 
  option, the switch will detect the configuration and support the ISL's using 
  internal switch ports 13 and 14.   The link functions as a trunk between 
  switch modules.

- Set XAUI (10 Gigabit Attachment Unit Interface) preemphasis based on chassis
  type.  The ISL ports on Telco chassis require a different pre-emphasis value.


- Added capability to configure static addresses in the FDB (Forwarding Data-
  base).


 Fixes:

- Upfast: Bridge priority is not applied when downloading a configuration.
  (fix number 13509)
                                                                                
- The "clear" command deletes all Static ARPs (Address Resolution Protocol)
  even when erasing parameter on a non-existing interface".  The fix is to
  delete static ARPs entries from an IF (IP Internet Protocol Interface) 
  only if the interface matches an enabled IF(s). 
  (fix number 13516)

- MGT GW 254 (Management Gate Way) will be deleted automatically after changing
  IP that has no associated IP interface.  Fix is to not allow setting a MGT GW
  IP in a different subnet then the management interfaces subnet.
  (fix number 13755)

- For BBI (Browser Based Interface), added correct module bay number in the 
  Dashboard window. 
  (fix number 13510)

- External Port 7 LED (Light Emitting Diode) fix.  Disable link indication when
  port is disabled.
  (fix number 12068)



Version 1.0.1.1 (February 2007)

 - Initial Release.


3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
---------------------------------------

The 10GbESM firmware is comprised of two (2) code images: the boot
code and the switch operating system.  The 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 Advanced Management Module (AMM).

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
       10GbESM Installation Guide.

1) Download the 10GbESM 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 Advanced Management Module and the TFTP Server.

4) Using the Advanced Management Module web interface (GUI),
   configure the IP Address/Mask of the AMM Network interface,
   the 10GbESM switch and the TFTP server so that they all reside
   on the same subnet.

    For example,

      Adv. Management Module    => 192.168.70.125 / 255.255.255.0

      10GbESM Current IP Config => 192.168.70.133 / 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 Advanced 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 10GbESM switch.

 2) Enter any admin-level password ('admin' is the default).

    The 10GbESM 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:

       /boot/gtimg X TADDR GbESM-10G-AOS-1.0.3.0_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)

       When prompted regarding which port to use, enter 'mgt'

       Leave the username blank for TFTP (i.e. just hit <Enter>) and
       answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the
       upgrade to complete successfully.


 4) Upgrade the Boot image by entering the following commands:

    a) /boot/gtimg boot TADDR GbESM-10G-AOS-1.0.3.0_Boot.img

       When prompted regarding which port to use, enter 'mgt'

       Leave the username blank for TFTP (i.e. just hit <Enter>) and
       answer 'Y' to the confirmation question, then wait for the
       upgrade to complete successfully.

 5) Reset the switch using the /boot/reset command.

       NOTE: You MUST Reset the switch to activate the new images.
             Resetting the switch kicks you out of the CLI, so
             Steps 1 and 2 will need to be executed again to
             reconnect to the switch.

             A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds.

  
 3.1.2 Using BBI
 ---------------

 1) Using the Advanced 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 tab (near top of page)

 4) In the frame on the left, click on the "Nortel 10Gb Ethernet
    Switch Module" folder icon and navigate to:

    System -> Config/Image Control

    The 10GbESM 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-10G-AOS-1.0.3.0_OS.img
       
       Image for Transfer => 1 or 2 (i.e. the preferred image bank)

       (Leave Username and Password fields blank for TFTP download.)

       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-10G-AOS-1.0.3.0_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 need to be executed again to reconnect to
             the switch.

             A switch reset completes in approximately 60 seconds.

  NOTE: If you wish to avoid setting up a FTP/TFTP server, you can
        download the Boot and OS images directly from your management
        station, by using the "Download via Browser" button.
                                                        

3.2 How to check the firmware version
-------------------------------------

To check the version of the firmware images installed on the
10GbESM,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 1.0.3.0, downloaded 0:08:48 Mon Jun 25, 2007
      image2: version 1.0.1.1, downloaded 0:15:27 Thu Jan 1, 2070
      boot kernel: version 1.0.3.0

 b) Using the Advanced Management Module GUI, navigate to:
    
      Monitors -> Firmware VPD

    Scroll down to view the VPD info for the appropriate 10GbESM
    Switch. You should see the following entries:


    FIRMWARE TYPE             BUILD ID   RELEASED    REVISION
    -------------             --------   --------    --------

    Boot ROM                  WMB03000   06/21/2007    0100
    Main Application 1(or 2)  WMB03000   06/21/2007    0100

    The four digits comprising the version (e.g. 1.0.3.0) correlate
    to the REVISION/BUILD ID as follows:

    - Revision => 01 00 ... the first 2 digits of the version
    - Build ID => 03 000 ... the last 2 digits of the version


4.0 Configuration information
-----------------------------

For detailed switch configuration, please refer to,
"10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Command Reference",
available at the web sites indicated in section 6.


5.0 Unattended mode
-------------------

Unattended Mode is not supported when updating firmware of the 
Nortel 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter.


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.htm



6.1 Web sites
-------------

IBM Support Web Site:

You can download new and updated files for IBM BladeCenter products
from http://www.ibm.com/systems/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 terms are trademarks of Blade Network
Technologies, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both:

Blade Network Technologies
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. 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.
