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Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 HTML Document Collection for Firmware Version 2.0
November 2011, Revision A
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Product Notes
Related Documentation
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Installation
Understanding the Switch
Switch Overview
Physical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Electrical Specifications
Network Management Connector and Pins
USB Management Connector and Pins
Data QSFP Connector and Pins
Understanding Cabling
Routing Service Cables
Power Cord Requirements
Management Cable Requirements
Understanding Data Cabling
Data Cable Cautions
Data Cable Guidelines
Data Cable Types
Data Cable Path Lengths
Data Cable Bundling
Floor and Underfloor Delivery of Data Cables
Overhead Delivery of Data Cables
Preparing to Install the Switch
Installation Preparation
Suggested Tools for Installation
Antistatic Precautions for Installation
Installation Responsibilities
Installation Sequence
Verify Shipping Carton Contents
Route the Data Cables
Installing the Switch
Install the Switch in the Rack
Powering On the Switch
Attach the Management Cables
Attach the Power Cords
Accessing the Management Controller
Access the Management Controller From the Network Management Port
Access the Management Controller From the USB Management Port
Verify the Switch Status
Start the Subnet Manager
Connecting Data cables
Attach the Data Cables
Check Link Status
Verifying the InfiniBand Fabric
InfiniBand Node Description
Discover the InfiniBand Fabric Topology
Perform Diagnostics on the InfiniBand Fabric
Administration
Troubleshooting the Switch
Switch Hardware Problems
InfiniBand Fabric Problems
Identifying LEDs
Front Status LEDs
Rear Status LEDs
Check Chassis Status LEDs
Check Network Management Port Status LEDs
Check Link Status LEDs
Check Power Supply Status LEDs
Check Fan Status LEDs
Understanding Routing Through the Switch
Switch Chip Port to QSFP Connectors and Link LED Routes
QSFP Connectors and Link LEDs to Switch Chip Port Routes
Signal Route Through the Switch
Switch GUIDs Overview
Understanding Administrative Commands
Configuration Overview
Hardware Command Overview
InfiniBand Command Overview
ILOM Command Overview
Administering the Chassis
Monitoring the Chassis
Display Switch General Health
Display Power Supply Status
Check Board-Level Voltages
Display Internal Temperatures
Display Fan Status
Display Switch Environmental and Operational Data
Display Chassis FRU ID
Display Power Supply FRU ID
Display Switch Firmware Versions
Controlling the Chassis
Restart the Management Controller
Change the Administrator Password
Administering the I4 Switch Chip
Monitoring the I4 Switch Chip
Display the Switch Chip Port to QSFP Connector Mapping
Locate a Switch Chip or Connector From the GUID
Display Switch Chip Boot Status
Display Link Status
Display Switch Chip Port Status
Controlling the I4 Switch Chip
Disable a Switch Chip Port
Enable a Switch Chip Port
Administering the Subnet Manager
Monitoring the Subnet Manager
Display Subnet Manager Status
Display Recent Subnet Manager Activity
Display Subnet Manager Priority, Controlled Handover State, Prefix, and Management Key
Verify the Subnet Manager Configuration Integrity
Display the Subnet Manager Log
Controlling the Subnet Manager
Set the Subnet Manager Priority
Set the Subnet Manager Prefix
Enable Subnet Manager Controlled Handover
Set the Subnet Manager Management Key
Clear the Subnet Manager Management Key
Enable the Subnet Manager
Disable the Subnet Manager
Administering the InfiniBand Fabric
Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
Identify All Switches in the Fabric
Identify All HCAs in the Fabric
Display the InfiniBand Fabric Topology (Simple)
Display the InfiniBand Fabric Topology (Detailed)
Display a Route Through the Fabric
Display the Link Status of a Node
Display Counters for a Node
Display Low-Level Detailed Information About a Node
Display Low-Level Detailed Information About a Port
Display the InfiniBand Fabric Configuration
Display the InfiniBand Fabric Partition Configuration
Controlling the InfiniBand Fabric
Perform Comprehensive Diagnostics for the Entire Fabric
Determine Changes to the InfiniBand Fabric Topology
Find 1x, SDR, or DDR Links in the Fabric
Determine Which Links Are Experiencing Significant Errors
Clear Data and Error Counters
Reset a Port
Set Port Speed
Disable a Port
Enable a Port
Configuring the Fabric Director Node List
Fabric Director and Fabric Elements
fdconfig
Command
Create a Fabric Configuration
Add or Remove an Element From the Fabric Configuration
Modify an Element of the Fabric Configuration
Exchange Master Fabric Director Status
Partitioning the InfiniBand Fabric
smpartition
Command
Remove User Partitions for Firmware Downgrades
Use the
smnodes
Command
Determine Partitions and P_Keys
Create a User Partition
Add or Remove a Port From a Partition
Modify a Partition or Port
Delete a Partition
Remote Management
Understanding Oracle ILOM on the Switch
Oracle ILOM Overview
Supported Features
Understanding Oracle ILOM Targets
Oracle ILOM Target Overview
Oracle ILOM Targets and Descriptions
Oracle ILOM General System Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Fan Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Indicator Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Power Supply Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Temperature Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Voltage Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM General Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM Service Targets and Properties
Oracle ILOM User and Session Targets and Properties
Installing the Oracle ILOM Firmware
Firmware Delivery
Acquire the Oracle ILOM Firmware Version 1.1.3
Install the Oracle ILOM Firmware Version 1.1.3
Administering Oracle ILOM (CLI)
CLI Overview
Accessing Oracle ILOM From the CLI
Access the Oracle ILOM Shell From the CLI (NET MGT Port)
Access the Oracle ILOM Shell From the CLI (USB Management Port)
Switching Between the Oracle ILOM Shell and the Linux Shell
/SYS/Switch_Diag
and
/SYS/Fabric_Mgmt
Linux Shells
Switch From the Oracle ILOM Shell to the Linux Shell
Switch From the Linux Shell to the Oracle ILOM Shell
Monitoring Oracle ILOM Targets (CLI)
Performing Daily Tasks (CLI)
Display the Date (CLI)
Display Switch Status LEDs States (CLI)
Display the Aggregate Sensors State (CLI)
Aggregate Sensor States
Display Power Supply Status (CLI)
Display Board-Level Voltages (CLI)
Board Level Voltages
Display Internal Temperatures (CLI)
Internal Temperature Sensors
Display Fan Status (CLI)
Display the Oracle ILOM Sessions (CLI)
Display the Oracle ILOM Event Log (CLI)
Checking the Status of Services (CLI)
Display the HTTP Service Status (CLI)
Display the HTTPS Service Status (CLI)
Display the SSL Certificates (CLI)
Display the SNMP Service Status (CLI)
Display the SNMP User Accounts (CLI)
Display the SNMP Service Communities (CLI)
Display the IPMI Service Status (CLI)
Display the DNS Client Status (CLI)
Display the SMTP Client Status (CLI)
Display the NTP Servers (CLI)
Verifying Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (CLI)
Get Help on an Oracle ILOM Command (CLI)
Get Help on an Oracle ILOM Target Property (CLI)
Display the Alert Properties (CLI)
Display the Oracle ILOM User Accounts (CLI)
Display the Remote Log Hosts (CLI)
Display the Network Management Configuration (CLI)
Display the CLI Session Timeout (CLI)
Display Switch FRU ID (CLI)
Display Power Supply FRU ID (CLI)
Display the Firmware Version (CLI)
Display System Identification Properties (CLI)
Controlling Oracle ILOM Targets (CLI)
Performing General Tasks on Oracle ILOM Targets (CLI)
Restart the Management Controller (CLI)
Set the Date and Time (CLI)
Enable the Locator LED (CLI)
Disable the Locator LED (CLI)
Clear the Oracle ILOM Event Log (CLI)
Set the Remote Log Hosts (CLI)
Configure the DNS Client (CLI)
Configure the SMTP Client (CLI)
Back Up the Configuration (CLI)
Switch Configuration Information Backed Up
Restore the Configuration (CLI)
Create a Snapshot of the Switch State (CLI)
Snapshot Dataset Information (CLI)
Set the Network Management Parameters (CLI)
Set the System Identification Properties (CLI)
Performing Oracle ILOM User Tasks (CLI)
Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (CLI)
Change an Oracle ILOM User’s Password and or Role (CLI)
Delete an Oracle ILOM User Account (CLI)
Managing HTTP Services (CLI)
Enable the HTTP Service (CLI)
Disable the HTTP Service (CLI)
Managing HTTPS Services (CLI)
Enable the HTTPS Service (CLI)
Install a Custom SSL Certificate (CLI)
Remove the Custom SSL Certificate (CLI)
Disable the HTTPS Service (CLI)
Managing SNMP Services (CLI)
Enable the SNMP Service (CLI)
Configure the SNMP Service (CLI)
Add SNMP Service User Accounts (CLI)
Modify SNMP Service User Accounts (CLI)
Delete SNMP Service User Accounts (CLI)
Add SNMP Service Communities (CLI)
Modify SNMP Service Communities (CLI)
Delete SNMP Service Communities (CLI)
Download SNMP Service MIBs (CLI)
Disable the SNMP Service (CLI)
Managing IPMI Services (CLI)
Enable the IPMI Service (CLI)
Disable the IPMI Service (CLI)
Managing Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (CLI)
Enable Alerts to Send SNMP Traps (CLI)
Enable Alerts to Send PETs (CLI)
Enable Alerts to Send Email Alerts (CLI)
Disable Alerts (CLI)
Set the Oracle ILOM CLI Session Timeout (CLI)
Upgrading the Switch Firmware Through Oracle ILOM (CLI)
Firmware Overview
Verify Firmware Integrity (CLI)
Acquire the Switch Firmware Package (CLI)
Upgrade the Switch Firmware (CLI)
Administering Oracle ILOM (Web)
Web Interface Overview
Access Oracle ILOM From the Web Interface
Monitoring Oracle ILOM Targets (Web)
Performing Daily Tasks (Web)
Display the Date (Web)
Display the Switch Status LEDs States (Web)
Display the Aggregate Sensors State (Web)
Display Power Supply Status (Web)
Display Board-Level Voltages (Web)
Display Internal Temperatures (Web)
Display Fan Status (Web)
Display the Oracle ILOM Sessions (Web)
Display the Oracle ILOM Event Log (Web)
Checking the Status of Services (Web)
Display the HTTP Service Status (Web)
Display the HTTPS Service Status (Web)
Display the SSL Certificates (Web)
Display the SNMP Service Status (Web)
Display the SNMP Service User Accounts (Web)
Display the SNMP Service Communities (Web)
Display the IPMI Service Status (Web)
Display the DNS Client Status (Web)
Display the SMTP Client Status (Web)
Display the Network Time Protocol Servers (Web)
Verifying Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (Web)
Display the Alert Properties (Web)
Display the Oracle ILOM User Accounts (Web)
Display the Remote Log Hosts (Web)
Display the Network Management Configuration (Web)
Display the CLI Session Timeout (Web)
Display System Component FRU ID (Web)
Display the Firmware Version (Web)
Display System Identification Properties (Web)
Controlling Oracle ILOM Targets (Web)
Performing General Tasks on Oracle ILOM Targets (Web)
Restart the Management Controller (Web)
Set the Date and Time (Web)
Set the Time Zone (Web)
Enable the Locator LED (Web)
Disable the Locator LED (Web)
Clear the Oracle ILOM Event Log (Web)
Set the Remote Log Hosts (Web)
Configure the DNS Client (Web)
Configure the SMTP Client (Web)
Back Up the Configuration (Web)
Restore the Configuration (Web)
Create a Snapshot of the Switch State (Web)
Snapshot Dataset Information (Web)
Set the Network Management Parameters (Web)
Set the System Identification Properties (Web)
Performing Oracle ILOM User Tasks (Web)
Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Web)
Change an Oracle ILOM User’s Password and or Role (Web)
Delete an Oracle ILOM User Account (Web)
Managing HTTP Services (Web)
Enable the HTTP Service (Web)
Disable the HTTP Service (Web)
Managing HTTPS Services (Web)
Enable the HTTPS Service (Web)
Install a Custom SSL Certificate (Web)
Remove the Custom SSL Certificate (Web)
Disable the HTTPS Service (Web)
Managing SNMP Services (Web)
Enable the SNMP Service (Web)
Configure the SNMP Service (Web)
Add SNMP Service User Accounts (Web)
Modify SNMP Service User Accounts (Web)
Delete SNMP Service User Accounts (Web)
Add SNMP Service Communities (Web)
Modify SNMP Service Communities (Web)
Delete SNMP Service Communities (Web)
Download SNMP Service MIBs (Web)
Disable the SNMP Service (Web)
Managing IPMI Services (Web)
Enable the IPMI Service (Web)
Disable the IPMI Service (Web)
Managing Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (Web)
Enable Alerts to Send SNMP Traps (Web)
Enable Alerts to Send PETs (Web)
Enable Alerts to Send Email Alerts (Web)
Disable Alerts (Web)
Set the CLI Session Timeout (Web)
Upgrade the Switch Firmware (Web)
Using the Fabric Monitor
Access the Fabric Monitor
Fabric Monitor Features
Accessing the Rear Panel Diagram
Rear Panel Diagram Overview
InfiniBand Connector Status Window
Accessing Status Pane Information
System Info Tab
Sensor Info Tab
IB Performance Tab
IB Port Map Tab
Subnet Manager Tab
Control Panel Function
Monitoring Parameters and Status
Chassis Parameters and Status
InfiniBand Connector Parameters and Status
I4 Switch Chip Port Parameters and Status
Administering Oracle ILOM (SNMP)
SNMP Overview
Understanding SNMP Commands
SNMP Commands
V1 and V2c Protocol Command Format
V3 Protocol Command Format
Monitoring Oracle ILOM Targets (SNMP)
Performing Daily Tasks (SNMP)
Display the Date and Time (SNMP)
Display the Time Zone (SNMP)
Display the Aggregate Sensors State (SNMP)
Display Power Supply Status (SNMP)
Display Board-Level Voltages (SNMP)
Display Internal Temperatures (SNMP)
Display Fan Status (SNMP)
Display the Sensor Alarm State (SNMP)
Display the Entity Numbers
Display Oracle ILOM Sessions (SNMP)
Display the Oracle ILOM Event Log (SNMP)
Checking the Status of Services (SNMP)
Display the HTTP Service Status (SNMP)
Display the HTTPS Service Status (SNMP)
Display the DNS Client Status (SNMP)
Display the SMTP Client Status (SNMP)
Display the NTP State (SNMP)
Display the NTP Servers (SNMP)
Verifying Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (SNMP)
Display the Alert Properties (SNMP)
Display Oracle ILOM User Accounts (SNMP)
Display the Remote Log Hosts (SNMP)
Display the Network Management Configuration (SNMP)
Display Switch FRU ID (SNMP)
Display Power Supply FRU ID (SNMP)
Display the System Components (SNMP)
Display the Additional System Component Information (SNMP)
Display the Firmware Version (SNMP)
Display System Identification Properties (SNMP)
Controlling Oracle ILOM Targets (SNMP)
Performing General Tasks (SNMP)
Set the Date and Time (SNMP)
Set the Time Zone (SNMP)
Set the Network Time Protocol State (SNMP)
Set the Network Time Protocol Servers (SNMP)
Clear the Oracle ILOM Event Log (SNMP)
Set the Remote Log Hosts (SNMP)
Configure the DNS Client (SNMP)
Configure the SMTP Client (SNMP)
Set the Network Parameters (SNMP)
Set the System Identification Properties (SNMP)
Performing User Tasks (SNMP)
Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (SNMP)
Delete an Oracle ILOM User Account (SNMP)
Managing Other Aspects With Oracle ILOM (SNMP)
Set the HTTP Service State (SNMP)
Set the HTTPS Service State (SNMP)
Enable Alerts to Send SNMP Traps (SNMP)
Enable Alerts to Send PETs (SNMP)
Enable Alerts to Send Email Alerts (SNMP)
Modify Alert SNMP Version (SNMP)
Disable Alerts (SNMP)
Administering Hardware (IPMI)
ipmitool
Overview
Display the Sensor States (IPMI)
Display the Sensor Information (IPMI)
Display the System Event Log (IPMI)
Display FRU ID Information (IPMI)
Display Switch Status LED States (IPMI)
Enable the Locator LED (IPMI)
Disable the Locator LED (IPMI)
Understanding Oracle ILOM Commands
cd
Command
create
Command
delete
Command
dump
Command
exit
Command (ILOM)
help
Command (ILOM)
load
Command
reset
Command
set
Command
show
Command
version
Command (ILOM)
Service
Understanding Service Procedures
Replaceable Components
Suggested Tools for Service
Antistatic Precautions for Service
Servicing Power Supplies
Inspecting a Power Supply
Identify the Power Supply
Inspect the Power Supply Hardware
Inspect the Power Supply Connectors
Power Off a Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Power On a Power Supply
Servicing Fans
Inspecting a Fan
Identify the Fan
Inspect the Fan Hardware
Inspect the Fan Connector
Remove a Fan
Install a Fan
Servicing Data Cables
Inspecting the Data Cables
Identify the Data Cable
Inspect the Data Cable Hardware
Inspect the Data Cable Connectors
Remove a Data Cable
Install a Data Cable
Servicing the Battery
Remove the Switch From the Rack
Replace the Battery
Reference
Understanding Hardware Commands
Linux Shells for Hardware Commands
checkboot
Command
checkpower
Command
checktopomax
Command
checkvoltages
Command
connector
Command
dcsport
Command
disablecablelog
Command
disablelinklog
Command
disablesm
Command
disableswitchport
Command
enablecablelog
Command
enablelinklog
Command
enablesm
Command
enableswitchport
Command
env_test
Command
exit
Command (Hardware)
fdconfig
Command
fwverify
Command
generatetopology
Command
getfanspeed
Command
getmaster
Command
getportstatus
Command
help
Command (Hardware)
listlinkup
Command
matchtopology
Command
setcontrolledhandover
Command
setmsmlocationmonitor
Command
setsmmkey
Command
setsmpriority
Command
setsubnetprefix
Command
showfruinfo
Command
showpsufru
Command
showsmlog
Command
showtemps
Command
showtopology
Command
showunhealthy
Command
smconfigtest
Command
smnodes
Command
smpartition
Command
version
Command (Hardware)
Understanding InfiniBand Commands
Linux Shells for InfiniBand Commands
ibdiagnet
Command
ibhosts
Command
ibnetdiscover
Command
ibnetstatus
Command
ibnodes
Command
ibportstate
Command
ibroute
Command
ibrouters
Command
ibstat
Command
ibswitches
Command
ibtracert
Command
perfquery
Command
saquery
Command
smpquery
Command
Understanding SNMP MIB OIDs
OID Tables Overview
Understanding the
SUN-DCS-IB-MIB
MIB OIDs
SUN-DCS-IB-MIB
MIB OID Command Syntax
Enclosure OIDs
Enclosure Nodes OIDs
Neighbor Node OIDs
Subnet Manager Info OIDs
Subnet Manager Agent Data Port OIDs
Understanding Performance Manager Agent OIDs
PMA Port Counters Table OIDs
PMA Extended Port Counters Table OIDs
Understanding SNMP Trap OIDs
Trap Control OIDs
Trap Threshold OIDs
Trap Notification OIDs
Understanding the
SUN-FABRIC-MIB
MIB OIDs
SUN-FABRIC-MIB
MIB OID Command Syntax
Fabric Element OIDs
Fabric Management OIDs
Fabric Management Element OIDs
Fabric Management External Element OIDs
Fabric Management Link OIDs
Fabric Trap OIDs
Understanding the
SUN-HW-TRAP-MIB
MIB OIDs
Understanding the
SUN-ILOM-CONTROL-MIB
MIB OIDs
SUN-ILOM-CONTROL-MIB
MIB OID Command Syntax
NTP OIDs
Remote Syslog OIDs
HTTP OIDs
HTTPS OIDs
Network OIDs
User OIDs
Session OIDs
Event Log OIDs
Alert OIDs
Clock OIDs
Backup and Restore OIDs
Identification OIDs
SMTP OIDs
DNS OIDs
Understanding the
SUN-PLATFORM-MIB
MIB OIDs
SUN-PLATFORM-MIB
MIB OID Command Syntax
Understanding MIB Physical OIDs
High-Level OID
NIM Equipment Table OIDs
Physical Class Extension Table OIDs
Sun Platform Sensor Table OIDs
Sun Platform Numeric Sensor Table OIDs
Discrete Sensor Table OIDs
Sun Platform Fan Table OIDs
Sun Platform Alarm Table OIDs
Understanding the
ENTITY-MIB
MIB OIDs
ENTITY-MIB
MIB OID Command Syntax
Physical Entity Table OIDs
Index
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