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Rev 1.00

Overview

This manual explains the use of the embedded software management of the 10GbE PTM. It

explains how to connect to the 10GbE PTM and to the CMC, and how to update the module and

device firmware and software.

This manual covers the following topics:

• The rest of this section provides a high-level overview of the I/O Module structure and capabili-

ties

Section 2, "Connecting to the 10GbE PTM CLI," on page 9

•

the 10GbE PTM and issue CLI commands

Section 3, "Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference," on page 13

•

Section 4, "Operating Procedures," on page 22

•

tions required to achieve tasks such as software update

1.1

The 10GbE PTM has 16 front panel ports divided into two groups: A and B. Group A consists of

ports 1 through 8, providing service to blades 1 through 8, respectively; Group B consists of ports

9 through 16, providing service to blades 9 through 16, respectively.

The supported link protocol for all internal ports is 10GBase KR

Figure 1 shows the front panel ports and their partitioning into Group A and Group B.

1.2

The 10GbE PTM reflects the link state from the uplink to the downlink. When an uplink port con-

nected to a remote peer (e.g. an Ethernet switch) is disconnected, the respective server blade will

indicate link down event. When the uplink port is connected, the respective server blade will indi-

cate link up.

1.3

A port may enter a link protocol mismatch condition. When in this condition, the port links (both

uplink and downlink) will remain inactive. Mismatch condition is indicated by the port LEDs.

Additional information about the mismatch condition is available via the CLI. Link protocol mis-

match would occur under the following conditions:

Figure 1: Front Panel Link Speed Port Groups

10 Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k

, explains how to connect to

documents the CLI

describes the detailed sequence of opera-

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