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Cisco 4x InfiniBand Switch Module for IBM
BladeCenter User Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface
v
Audience
v
Organization
v
Conventions
v
Related Documentation
vi
Contacting Technical Support vii
IBM Support Contact Information vii
Before You Call viii
Determining the Software Version viii
Downloading the Latest Software Release viii
Cisco Systems Support Contact Information viii
Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
Submitting a Service Request ix
Definitions of Service Request Severity ix
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004
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xi
Part 1 - General Terms xi
What this Warranty Covers xi
What This Warranty Does Not Cover xii
How to Obtain Warranty Service xii
What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems xii
Exchange of a Machine or Part xiii
Your Additional Responsibilities xiii
Limitation of Liability xiii
Governing Law xiv
Jurisdiction xiv
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms
AMERICAS xiv
ARGENTINA xiv
BOLIVIA xiv
BRAZIL xv
CHILE xv
COLOMBIA xv
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EQUADOR xv
MEXICO xv
PARAGUAY xv
PERU xv
URUGUAY xvi
VENEZUELA xvi
NORTH AMERICA xvi
CANADA xvi
UNITED STATES xvi
ASIA PACIFIC xvi
AUSTRALIA xvi
CAMBODIA AND LAOS xvii
CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, AND LAOS xvii
HONG KONG S.A.R. OF CHINA AND MACAU S.A.R. OF CHINA xvii
INDIA xviii
JAPAN xviii
MALAYSIA xviii
NEW ZEALAND xviii
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) xix
PHILIPPINES xix
SINGAPORE xix
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA) xix
EUROPEAN UNION (EU) xxi
CONSUMERS xxii
FRANCE AND BELGIUM xxii
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED: xxiii
AUSTRIA xxiii
EGYPT xxiii
FRANCE xxiii
GERMANY xxiv
HUNGARY xxiv
IRELAND xxiv
SLOVAKIA xxv
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND
UNITED KINGDOM xxv
Part 3 - Warranty Information
Warranty Period xxvi
xxv
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Types of Warranty Service
EU Country Telephone List
Notices
xxvii
xxviii
xxix
Edition Notice
Trademarks
xxx
xxx
Important Notes
xxxi
Product Recycling and Disposal
Battery Return Program
xxxi
xxxi
Electronic Emission Notices xxxii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement xxxii
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement xxxiii
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement xxxiii
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement xxxiii
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement xxxiii
Taiwanese Class A warning statement xxxiii
Chinese Class A warning statement xxxiv
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement
WEEE Notice
Safety
CHAPTER
1
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xxxv
xxxvii
About the Server Switch Module
1-1
Introduction 1-1
Server Switch Module and HCA Expansion Cards
1-2
Topologies 1-3
Single-Switch Topology 1-3
Dual-Switch Topology 1-3
Module Management
1-3
LEDs 1-4
Server Switch Module Status LEDs
Port Status LEDs 1-5
External InfiniBand Ports
CHAPTER
2
1-4
1-5
Installing and Configuring the Server Switch
Installing the Server Switch Module
2-1
2-1
Downloading Operating System Software from Cisco.com
Configuring the Server Switch Module
2-1
2-2
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Changing the Default Password 2-3
Configuring the System Clock 2-3
Connecting Beyond BladeCenter 2-5
Connecting InfiniBand Cables 2-5
CHAPTER
3
Specifications
3-1
Electrical Requirements
3-1
Environmental Requirements
3-1
INDEX
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Audience
The intended audience is the administrator responsible for installing, configuring, and managing Server
Switch equipment. This administrator should have experience administering similar networking or
storage equipment.
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
Chapter
Title
Description
Chapter 1
About the Server Switch Module Describes the server switch module and
HCA expansion cards, including topology,
management, the LEDs, and external
InfiniBand ports.
Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the
Server Switch
Installation, configuration, and external
connection of the server switch module are
described.
Chapter 3
Specifications
Electrical and environmental requirements
are described in this chapter.
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Convention
Description
boldface font
Commands, command options, and keywords are in
boldface. Bold text indicates Chassis Manager elements or
text that you must enter as-is.
italic font
Arguments in commands for which you supply values are in
italics. Italics not used in commands indicate emphasis.
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Convention
Description
Menu1 > Menu2 >
Item…
Series indicate a pop-up menu sequence to open a form or
execute a desired function.
[ ]
Elements in square brackets are optional.
{x|y|z}
Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by
vertical bars. Braces can also be used to group keywords
and/or arguments; for example, {interface interface type}.
[x|y|z]
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and
separated by vertical bars.
string
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks
around the string or the string will include the quotation
marks.
screen
font
Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in
font.
screen
boldface screen
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
font
italic screen font
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen
font.
^
The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for
example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means
hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
< >
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle
brackets.
[ ]
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.
!, #
An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning
of a line of code indicates a comment line.
Notes use the following conventions:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in
the publication.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Related Documentation
•
Cisco 4x InfiniBand HCA Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter User Guide
•
Cisco Boot over IB User Guide for Linux
•
Cisco Boot over IB User Guide for Windows
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Cisco Command Line Interface Reference Guide
•
Cisco Chassis Manager User Guide (Web GUI)
•
Cisco Element Manager User Guide
Contacting Technical Support
Please read this section before contacting IBM or Cisco technical support.
IBM Support Contact Information
For technical support, see the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/support
To contact technical support, send E-mail to [email protected] or see one of the telephone numbers
below.
To obtain warranty service contact IBM or your IBM reseller. In Canada or the United States, call
1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In the EU countries, see the telephone numbers in Table 1.
Table 1
EU Country Telephone List
Austria—43-1-24592-5901
Italy—9-02-482-9202
Belgium—02-718-4339
Luxembourg—352-360385-1
Denmark—4520-8200
Netherlands—020-514-5770
Finland—358-9-4591
Portugal—351-21-7915-147
France—0238-557-450
Spain—34-91-662-4916
Germany—07032-15-4920
Sweden—46-8-477-4420
Greece—30-210-688-1220
United Kingdom—01475-555-055
Ireland—353-1-815-4000
Phone numbers are subject to change without notice.
Note
IBM and Cisco are both available for more information. For support, contact IBM before Cisco.
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Before You Call
Be prepared to provide the following information to support personnel.
General Information
•
Technical Support registration number, if applicable
•
Error messages received
•
Detailed description of the problem and specific questions
•
Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and results
Server configuration
•
Type of server, chip set, CPU, amount of RAM, # of nodes
•
Attached storage devices (output from cat /proc/scsi/scsi)
•
InfiniBand configuration (output from /usr/local/topspin/sbin/hca_self_test)
Topspin Chassis configuration
•
Chassis model
•
Output from the show running-status all command
Topspin Chassis Serial Number
The chassis serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label. This can
be found on the bottom of the chassis or the outside of the Topspin chassis box packaging. It can also
be found in the output of the show backplane command.
Determining the Software Version
If InfiniBand drivers are already installed on the host, to determine the version of the Topspin Linux host
drivers you are running, enter the following command at the prompt.
$ rpm -qa | grep topspin
topspin-ib-mod-rhel3-2.4.21-32.ELsmp-3.2.0-82
topspin-ib-mpi-rhel3-3.2.0-82
topspin-ib-rhel3-3.2.0-82
Downloading the Latest Software Release
To verify that you are running the latest available release, compare your version against the latest version
on the Cisco support website at http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/sfs-linux. After registering
your product, you should have received a username and password to give you access to this site.
Cisco Systems Support Contact Information
Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco
Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources.
In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your
reseller.
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Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for
troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is
available 24 hours a day, at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user
ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can
register at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Note
Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting
a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support &
Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose
Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco
Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by
product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command
output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location
highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a
service call.
Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3
and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require
product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides
recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service
request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone.
(S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.)
Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business
operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447
For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity
definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You
and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
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Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your
business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco
will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations
remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service
to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or
configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
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Z125-4753-08 04/2004
Part 1 - General Terms
Part 1 - General Terms
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms, Part 2 - Country-unique Terms,
and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties
provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your
use, and not for resale. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades,
elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term “Machine” does not include any software
programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Nothing in this
Statement of Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or
limited by contract.
What this Warranty Covers
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms
to IBM's Official Published Specifications (“Specifications”) which are available on request. The
warranty period for the Machine starts on the original Date of Installation and is specified in Part 3 Warranty Information. The date on your invoice or sales receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM
or your reseller informs you otherwise. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the removal of
parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status
of the removed part. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, these warranties apply only in the country or region
in which you purchased the Machine.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD. SOME STATES OR
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover the following:
•
any software programs, whether pre-loaded or shipped with the Machine, or installed subsequently;
•
failure resulting from misuse (including but not limited to use of any Machine capacity or capability,
other than that authorized by IBM in writing), accident, modification, unsuitable physical or
operating environment, or improper maintenance by you;
•
failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible; and
•
any non-IBM products, including those that IBM may procure and provide with or integrate into an
IBM Machine at your request.
The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the Machine or its parts.
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.
Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance with “how-to”
questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, is provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller
to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present
proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems
When you contact IBM for service, you must follow the problem determination and resolution
procedures that IBM specifies. An initial diagnosis of your problem can be made either by a technician
over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM website.
The type of warranty service applicable to your Machine is specified in Part 3 - Warranty Information.
You are responsible for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic
input/output system code (called “BIOS”), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered
with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other
electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides.
If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) (e.g., keyboard, mouse,
speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install.
If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and your problem cannot be
resolved over the telephone or electronically, through your application of Machine Code or software
updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will
either, at its discretion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at
least functionally equivalent. If IBM is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of
purchase and your money will be refunded.
IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the
Machine.
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Exchange of a Machine or Part
When the warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller
replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items
are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at
least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status
of the replaced item.
Your Additional Responsibilities
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts,
options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.
You also agree to:
1.
ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange;
2.
obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not
own; and
3.
where applicable, before service is provided:
a. follow the service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provides;
b. backup or secure all programs, data, and funds contained in the Machine;
c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to permit
IBM to fulfill its obligations; and
d. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in the Machine's location.
4.
(a) ensure all information about identified or identifiable individuals (Personal Data) is deleted from
the Machine (to the extent technically possible), (b) allow IBM, your reseller or an IBM supplier to
process on your behalf any remaining Personal Data as IBM or your reseller considers necessary to
fulfill its obligations under this Statement of Limited Warranty (which may include shipping the
Machine for such processing to other IBM service locations around the world), and (c) ensure that
such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal Data.
Limitation of Liability
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM's possession or 2)
in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
Neither IBM nor your reseller are responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal
information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM for any reason. You should remove all such
information from the Machine prior to its return.
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or other liability, you are entitled to
recover damages from IBM. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to
claim damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other
contract or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws, IBM
is liable for no more than
1.
damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal
property; and
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2.
the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges (if recurring, 12 months' charges
apply) for the Machine that is subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”
includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).
This limit also applies to IBM's suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its
suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) THIRD PARTY CLAIMS
AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED
ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, DATA; 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR 4) LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS REVENUE, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS. SOME STATES OR
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Governing Law
Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the
Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM's rights, duties, and obligations arising
from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without
regard to conflict of law principles.
THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
Jurisdiction
All of our rights, duties, and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in which you acquired
the Machine.
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms
AMERICAS
ARGENTINA
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the
Ordinary Commercial Court of the city of Buenos Aires.
BOLIVIA
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
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Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the courts
of the city of La Paz.
BRAZIL
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the court
of Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
CHILE
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Civil
Courts of Justice of Santiago.
COLOMBIA
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Judges
of the Republic of Colombia.
EQUADOR
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Judges
of Quito.
MEXICO
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Federal
Courts of Mexico City, Federal District.
PARAGUAY
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the courts
of the city of Asuncion.
PERU
Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section:
In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in
this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM's willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence
(“culpa inexcusable”).
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URUGUAY
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the City of
Montevideo Court’s Jurisdiction.
VENEZUELA
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Courts
of the Metropolitan Area Of the City of Caracas.
NORTH AMERICA
How to Obtain Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section:
To obtain warranty service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378).
CANADA
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 1 of this section:
1.
damages for bodily injury (including death) or physical harm to real property and tangible personal
property caused by IBM's negligence; and
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws in the Province of Ontario.
UNITED STATES
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws of the State of New York.
ASIA PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
What this Warranty Covers: The following paragraph is added to this section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Trade
Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the
applicable legislation.
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Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section:
Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other
similar legislation, IBM's liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of
equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear title,
or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption,
then none of the limitations in this paragraph apply.
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws of the State or Territory.
CAMBODIA AND LAOS
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws of the State of New York, United States of America.
CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, AND LAOS
Arbitration: The following is added under this heading:
Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled
by arbitration which shall be held in Singapore in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of Singapore
International Arbitration Center (“SIAC Rules”) then in effect. The arbitration award shall be final and
binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the
conclusions of law.
The number of arbitrators shall be three, with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one
arbitrator. The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator who shall act as
chairman of the proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the president of the
SIAC. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective nominating party. Proceedings shall continue
from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurred.
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other
party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator
was validly and properly appointed.
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such proceedings, in the
English language. The English language version of this Statement of Limited Warranty prevails over any
other language version.
HONG KONG S.A.R. OF CHINA AND MACAU S.A.R. OF CHINA
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.
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INDIA
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this section:
1.
liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and tangible personal
property will be limited to that caused by IBM's negligence; and
2.
as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant
to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you
for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term
“Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).
Arbitration: The following is added under this heading:
Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled
by arbitration which shall be held in Bangalore, India in accordance with the laws of India then in effect.
The arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and
set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law.
The number of arbitrators shall be three, with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one
arbitrator. The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator who shall act as
chairman of the proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the president of the Bar
Council of India. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective nominating party. Proceedings shall
continue from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurred.
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other
party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator
was validly and properly appointed.
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such proceedings, in the
English language. The English language version of this Statement of Limited Warranty prevails over any
other language version.
JAPAN
Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this section:
Any doubts concerning this Statement of Limited Warranty will be initially resolved between us in good
faith and in accordance with the principle of mutual trust.
MALAYSIA
Limitation of Liability: The word “SPECIAL” in item 3 of the fifth paragraph is deleted.
NEW ZEALAND
What this Warranty Covers: The following paragraph is added to this section:
The warranties specified in this section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods
for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section:
Where Machines are not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993, the limitations in this section are subject to the limitations in that Act.
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in
the first sentence:
laws of the State of New York, United States of America (except when local law requires otherwise).
PHILIPPINES
Limitation of Liability: Item 3 in the fifth paragraph is replaced by the following:
SPECIAL (INCLUDING NOMINAL AND EXEMPLARY DAMAGES), MORAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR
Arbitration: The following is added under this heading:
Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be finally settled
by arbitration which shall be held in Metro Manila, Philippines in accordance with the laws of the
Philippines then in effect. The arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal
and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law.
The number of arbitrators shall be three, with each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one
arbitrator. The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator who shall act as
chairman of the proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the president of the
Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective nominating
party. Proceedings shall continue from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurred.
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other
party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator
was validly and properly appointed.
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such proceedings, in the
English language. The English language version of this Statement of Limited Warranty prevails over any
other language version.
SINGAPORE
Limitation of Liability: The words “SPECIAL” and “ECONOMIC” in item 3 in the fifth paragraph are
deleted.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES:
The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or an IBM
reseller.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Add the following paragraph in Western Europe (Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San
Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican State, and any
country subsequently added to the European Union, as from the date of accession):
The warranty for Machines acquired in Western Europe shall be valid and applicable in all Western
Europe countries provided the Machines have been announced and made available in such countries.
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If you purchase a Machine in one of the Western European countries, as defined above, you may obtain
warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to
perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made
available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
If you purchased a Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those
countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
If you purchase a Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for
that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty
service in that country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service on that
Machine in that country. Warranty service in Africa is available within 50 kilometers of an IBM
approved service provider. You are responsible for transportation costs for Machines located outside 50
kilometers of an IBM approved service provider.
Governing Law:
The phrase “the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” is replaced by:
1) “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland,
Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR
Yugoslavia; 2) “the laws of France” in Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde,
Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte,
Morocco, New Caledonia, Niger, Reunion, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia, Vanuatu, and Wallis
& Futuna; 3) “the laws of Finland” in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; 4) “the laws of England” in
Angola, Bahrain, Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao Tome, Saudi
Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom,
West Bank/Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; and 5) “the laws of South Africa” in South Africa,
Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.
Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence:
1) In Austria the choice of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited Warranty
and relating thereto, including its existence, will be the competent court of law in Vienna, Austria
(Inner-City); 2) in Angola, Bahrain, Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan,
Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda,
Sao Tome, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, West
Bank/Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited
Warranty or related to its execution, including summary proceedings, will be submitted to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the English courts; 3) in Belgium and Luxembourg, all disputes arising out of this
Statement of Limited Warranty or related to its interpretation or its execution, the law, and the courts of
the capital city, of the country of your registered office and/or commercial site location only are
competent; 4) in France, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast,
Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, New Caledonia, Niger,
Reunion, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna all disputes arising out
of this Statement of Limited Warranty or related to its violation or execution, including summary
proceedings, will be settled exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 5) in Russia, all disputes
arising out of or in relation to the interpretation, the violation, the termination, the nullity of the
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execution of this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be settled by Arbitration Court of Moscow; 6) in
South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland, both of us agree to submit all disputes relating to this
Statement of Limited Warranty to the jurisdiction of the High Court in Johannesburg; 7) in Turkey all
disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty shall be resolved by the
Istanbul Central (Sultanahmet) Courts and Execution Directorates of Istanbul, the Republic of Turkey;
8) in each of the following specified countries, any legal claim arising out of this Statement of Limited
Warranty will be brought before, and settled exclusively by, the competent court of a) Athens for Greece,
b) Tel Aviv-Jaffa for Israel, c) Milan for Italy, d) Lisbon for Portugal, and e) Madrid for Spain; and 9)
in the United Kingdom, both of us agree to submit all disputes relating to this Statement of Limited
Warranty to the jurisdiction of the English courts.
Arbitration: The following is added under this heading:
In Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia,
Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia all disputes
arising out of this Statement of Limited Warranty or related to its violation, termination or nullity will
be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration and Conciliation of the International Arbitral Center of
the Federal Economic Chamber in Vienna (Vienna Rules) by three arbitrators appointed in accordance
with these rules. The arbitration will be held in Vienna, Austria, and the official language of the
proceedings will be English. The decision of the arbitrators will be final and binding upon both parties.
Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly
waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute
proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
In Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all disputes arising in connection with this Statement of Limited
Warranty will be finally settled in arbitration that will be held in Helsinki, Finland in accordance with
the arbitration laws of Finland then in effect. Each party will appoint one arbitrator. The arbitrators will
then jointly appoint the chairman. If arbitrators cannot agree on the chairman, then the Central Chamber
of Commerce in Helsinki will appoint the chairman.
EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EU COUNTRIES:
The warranty for Machines acquired in EU countries is valid and applicable in all EU countries provided
the Machines have been announced and made available in such countries.
How to Obtain Warranty Service: The following is added to this section:
To obtain warranty service from IBM in EU countries, see the telephone listing in Part 3 - Warranty
Information.
You may contact IBM at the following address:
IBM Warranty & Service Quality Dept.
PO Box 30
Spango Valley
Greenock
Scotland PA16 0AH
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CONSUMERS
Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods.
Such rights are not affected by the warranties provided in this Statement of Limited Warranty.
AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL,
SPAIN, SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety:
Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law:
1.
IBM's liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its
obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause
related to this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those damages
and losses proved and actually arising as an immediate and direct consequence of the
non-fulfillment of such obligations (if IBM is at fault) or of such cause, for a maximum amount
equal to the charges you paid for the Machine. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”
includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).
The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries (including death) and damages
to real property and tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.
2.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) LOSS OF,
OR DAMAGE TO, DATA; 2) INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY
ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; 3) LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF THEY ARISE
AS AN IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCE OF THE EVENT THAT GENERATED THE
DAMAGES; OR 4) LOSS OF BUSINESS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR ANTICIPATED
SAVINGS.
FRANCE AND BELGIUM
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety:
Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law:
1.
IBM's liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its
obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the
compensation of only those damages and losses proved and actually arising as an immediate and
direct consequence of the non-fulfillment of such obligations (if IBM is at fault), for a maximum
amount equal to the charges you paid for the Machine that has caused the damages. For purposes of
this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).
The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries (including death) and damages
to real property and tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.
2.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY: 1) LOSS OF,
OR DAMAGE TO, DATA; 2) INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY
ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; 3) LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF THEY ARISE
AS AN IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCE OF THE EVENT THAT GENERATED THE
DAMAGES; OR 4) LOSS OF BUSINESS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR ANTICIPATED
SAVINGS.
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THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED:
AUSTRIA
The provisions of this Statement of Limited Warranty replace any applicable statutory warranties.
What this Warranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this
section:
The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the
Machine's conformity to its Specifications.
The following paragraphs are added to this section:
The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a
minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask
for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a
cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
The second paragraph does not apply.
What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section:
During the warranty period, IBM will reimburse you for the transportation charges for the delivery of
the failing Machine to IBM.
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section:
The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty will not apply to damages
caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty.
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2:
IBM's liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of
ordinary negligence.
EGYPT
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this section:
as to any other actual direct damages, IBM's liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the
Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine
Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”).
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
FRANCE
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first paragraph of this
section:
In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is
liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged).
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GERMANY
What this Warranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this
section:
The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the
Machine's conformity to its Specifications.
The following paragraphs are added to this section:
The minimum warranty period for Machines is twelve months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to
repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced
value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine
and get your money refunded.
The second paragraph does not apply.
What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section:
During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at IBM's
expense.
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section:
The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty will not apply to damages
caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty.
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2:
IBM's liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of
ordinary negligence.
HUNGARY
Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section:
The limitation and exclusion specified herein shall not apply to liability for a breach of contract
damaging life, physical well-being, or health that has been caused intentionally, by gross negligence, or
by a criminal act.
The parties accept the limitations of liability as valid provisions and state that the Section 314.(2) of the
Hungarian Civil Code applies as the acquisition price as well as other advantages arising out of the
present Statement of Limited Warranty balance this limitation of liability.
IRELAND
What this Warranty Covers: The following is added to this section:
Except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions, all statutory conditions, including all
warranties implied, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the
Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded.
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety:
For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the
part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty
in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of Defaults which
together result in, or contribute to, substantially the same loss or damage will be treated as one Default
occurring on the date of occurrence of the last such Default.
Circumstances may arise where, because of a Default, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM.
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This section sets out the extent of IBM's liability and your sole remedy.
1.
IBM will accept unlimited liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of IBM.
2.
Subject always to the Items for Which IBM is Not Liable below, IBM will accept unlimited liability
for physical damage to your tangible property resulting from the negligence of IBM.
3.
Except as provided in items 1 and 2 above, IBM's entire liability for actual damages for any one
Default will not in any event exceed the greater of 1) EUR 125,000, or 2) 125% of the amount you
paid for the Machine directly relating to the Default.
Items for Which IBM is Not Liable
Save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM, its suppliers
or resellers liable for any of the following, even if IBM or they were informed of the possibility of such
losses:
1.
loss of, or damage to, data;
2.
special, indirect, or consequential loss; or
3.
loss of profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings.
SLOVAKIA
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to the end of the last paragraph:
The limitations apply to the extent they are not prohibited under §§ 373-386 of the Slovak Commercial
Code.
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section:
IBM's entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving nonperformance by
IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by
you for the individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from IBM.
UNITED KINGDOM
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety:
For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the
part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty
in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort. A number of Defaults which
together result in, or contribute to, substantially the same loss or damage will be treated as one Default.
Circumstances may arise where, because of a Default, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM.
This section sets out the extent of IBM's liability and your sole remedy.
1.
IBM will accept unlimited liability for:
a. death or personal injury caused by the negligence of IBM; and
b. any breach of its obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2
of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982, or any statutory modification or re-enactment
of either such Section.
2.
IBM will accept unlimited liability, subject always to the Items for Which IBM is Not Liable below,
for physical damage to your tangible property resulting from the negligence of IBM.
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3.
IBM's entire liability for actual damages for any one Default will not in any event, except as
provided in items 1 and 2 above, exceed the greater of 1) Pounds Sterling 75,000, or 2) 125% of the
total purchase price payable or the charges for the Machine directly relating to the Default.
These limits also apply to IBM's suppliers and resellers. They state the maximum for which IBM and
such suppliers and resellers are collectively responsible.
Items for Which IBM is Not Liable
Save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM or any of
its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following, even if IBM or they were informed of the
possibility of such losses:
1.
loss of, or damage to, data;
2.
special, indirect, or consequential loss; or
3.
loss of profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings.
Part 3 - Warranty Information
This Part 3 provides information regarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the
warranty period and type of warranty service IBM provides.
Warranty Period
The warranty period may vary by country or region and is specified in the table below.
Note
“Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China.
A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service
without charge for:
1.
parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and
2.
parts only, on an exchange basis, in the second and third years of the warranty period. IBM will
charge you for any labor provided in performance of the repair or replacement(s) in the second and
third year of the warranty period.
Table 1
Machine type Cisco InfiniBand Switch Module for IBM
BladeCenter
Country or Region of Purchase
Warranty Period
Type of Warranty Service*
Worldwide
1 year
1
* See “Types of Warranty Service” for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types.
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Types of Warranty Service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified
for your Machine in the above table and as described below. Warranty service may be provided by your
reseller if approved by IBM to perform warranty service. Scheduling of service will depend upon the
time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are
not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations,
additional charges may apply outside IBM’s normal service area, contact your local IBM representative
or your reseller for country and location specific information.
1.
Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service
IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement
instructions are shipped with your Machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request.
Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you
will be charged for the installation. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install
it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine. IBM
specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be
returned to IBM. When return is required, 1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the
replacement CRU, and 2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the
defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement.
2.
On-site Service
IBM or your reseller will either repair or exchange the failing Machine at your location and verify
its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the
IBM Machine. The area must be clean, well lit and suitable for the purpose. For some Machines,
certain repairs may require sending the Machine to an IBM service center.
3.
Courier or Depot Service*
You will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by IBM. IBM will provide you with
a shipping container for you to return your Machine to a designated service center. A courier will
pick up your Machine and deliver it to the designated service center. Following its repair or
exchange, IBM will arrange the return delivery of the Machine to your location. You are responsible
for its installation and verification.
4.
Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
You will deliver or mail as IBM specifies (prepaid unless IBM specifies otherwise) the failing
Machine suitably packaged to a location IBM designates. After IBM has repaired or exchanged the
Machine, IBM will make it available for your collection or, for Mail-in Service, IBM will return it
to you at IBM’s expense, unless IBM specifies otherwise. You are responsible for the subsequent
installation and verification of the Machine.
5.
CRU and On-site Service
This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 2 (see above).
6.
CRU and Courier or Depot Service
This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 3 (see above).
7.
CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above).
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When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty
service is appropriate for the repair.
* This type of service is called ThinkPad® EasyServ or EasyServ in some countries.
The IBM Machine Warranty World Wide Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ provides a worldwide overview of IBM’s
Limited Warranty for Machines, a Glossary of IBM definitions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and
Support by Product (Machine) with links to Product Support pages. The IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty is also available on this site in 29 languages.
To obtain warranty service contact IBM or your IBM reseller. In Canada or the United States, call
1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In the EU countries, see the telephone numbers below.
EU Country Telephone List
Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the warranty service contact telephone number
in a country subsequently added to the EU and not yet reflected in the list below, contact IBM in that
country or visit the website above for a current telephone listing.
Austria—+43-1-24592-5901
Latvia —+386-61-1796-699
Belgium —+32-70-23-3392
Lithuania —+386-61-1796-699
Cyprus —+357-22-841100
Luxembourg —+352-298-977-5063
Czech Republic
—+420-2-7213-1316
Malta —+356-23-4175
Denmark —+45-4520-8200
Netherlands —+31-20-514-5770
Estonia —+386-61-1796-699
Poland —+48-22-878-6999
Finland —+358-8001-4260
Portugal —+351-21-892-7147
France —+33-238-557-450
Slovakia —+421-2-4954-1217
Germany —+49-1805-253553
Slovenia —+386-1-4796-699
Greece —+30-210-680-1700
Spain —+34-91-714-7983
Hungary —+36-1-382-5720
Sweden —+46-8-477-4420
Ireland —+353-1-815-4000
United Kingdom —+44-1475-555-055
Italy —+39-800-820-094
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About the Server Switch Module
This chapter describes the Cisco 4x InfiniBand Switch module for IBM BladeCenter. This chapter
contains the following sections:
•
Introduction, page 1-1
•
Topologies, page 1-3
•
Module Management, page 1-3
•
LEDs, page 1-4
•
External InfiniBand Ports, page 1-5
Introduction
The Cisco 4x InfiniBand Switch module for IBM BladeCenter (hereafter “Server Switch Module”) adds
InfiniBand (IB) switching capability to hosts in your IBM BladeCenter H chassis. When you add one or
two Server Switch Modules to your BladeCenter chassis and add HCA expansion cards to your
BladeCenter hosts, your hosts can communicate to one another over IB within the chassis. When you
connect the Server Switch Module to an outside IB fabric, BladeCenter hosts can communicate with all
nodes that connect to the IB network. Figure 1-1 shows the Server Switch Module.
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Figure 1-1
Each Server Switch Module includes 16 4x ports to the backplane and 8 4x ports (in the form of 2 4x
connectors and 2 12x connectors) on the front panel. The Server Switch Module provides full
non-blocking switching for all 24 ports. On the backplane, 14 of the internal 4x ports provide 10 Gbps
connections to the HCA expansion cards on server blades. The two remaining internal 4x ports provide
connections to the chassis expansion modules. All external 4x connectors provide 10 Gbps connections
to the outside IB network and can autonegotiate connection speed.
Server Switch Modules transmit information to and from BladeCenter Management Modules over
Ethernet (through an internal Ethernet switch) to facilitate setup and management. After you set up a
Server Switch Module and bring it online, the on-board Cisco Subnet Manager brings distributed
intelligence to the IB network.
Cisco Server Switch Modules allow you to perform a field upgrade to load the latest firmware on the
Server Switch Module. You can perform a firmware upgrade even following a failed upgrade. CLI and
GUI interfaces both support upgrades. For details, see the Command Line Interface Reference Guide or
the Element Manager User Guide.
Server Switch Module and HCA Expansion Cards
Within the BladeCenter unit, Server Switch Modules manage traffic to and from HCA expansion cards
on the BladeCenter hosts. Each HCA expansion card adds two IB ports to a BladeCenter host. Each HCA
port connects through the unit backplane to a particular Server Switch Module slot. The first IB port of
each HCA card (ib0) connects to the Server Switch Module in I/O slot 7, and the second IB port of each
HCA card (ib1) connects to I/O slot 9. For detailed information about the HCA expansion card, see the
Cisco 4x InfiniBand HCA Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter User Guide.
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Topologies
Topologies
With the Server Switch Module and HCA expansion cards, you can create a non-redundant,
single-switch topology or a redundant, dual-switch topology.
Note
There are four I/O module bays in the switch, labelled 7-10. Bay 7 is for the first InfiniBand interface,
and bay 9 is for the second InfiniBand interface. Bays 8 and 10 are not supported.
Single-Switch Topology
When you populate just one BladeCenter module slot with a Server Switch Module, you create a simple
topology which provides full bandwidth between ports. However, this topology does not provide
redundant links from the HCA expansion cards to the Server Switch Module. We strongly recommend
that you implement a “Dual-Switch Topology” to avoid single points of failure.
Dual-Switch Topology
To enable IB redundancy on the BladeCenter chassis, you must install one Server Switch Module in each
available slot. HCA expansion cards do not support redundant links to a single Server Switch Module
slot. When you add a second Server Switch Module to the BladeCenter chassis, each port of each HCA
expansion card connects to a Server Switch Module.
Note
The Server Switch Modules do not connect to each other within the BladeCenter chassis. To connect the
modules to enable features such as subnet manager failover, connect the modules with an IB cable
through the external connectors. Before you connect the two Server Switch Modules in your chassis,
configure the priority of the subnet managers on the modules. For step by step instructions, see the
“Connecting Beyond BladeCenter” section on page 2-5.
Module Management
You can manage your Server Switch Module with any of the following interfaces:
•
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) versions 1, 2, and 3 with Cisco’s Management
Information Base (MIBs)
•
TopspinOS command line interface (CLI)
•
Chassis Manager Web-based GUI
•
Element Manager Java-based GUI
•
APIs (through SNMP)
For instructions that show how to configure your Server Switch Module with the CLI, see the Command
Line Interface Reference Guide. For instructions that show how to configure your Server Switch Module
with Chassis Manager, see the Chassis Manager User Guide. For instructions that show how to configure
your Server Switch Module with Element Manager, see the Element Manager User Guide.
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LEDs
The Server Switch Module provides module status LEDs and port status LEDs. Table 1-1provides more
information about the LEDs.
Note
External port numbers begin at 17 because ports 1 through 16 are internal.
Table 1-1
Server Switch Module LED Status
LED Label
Color
Function
Status
Yellow
!—Yellow
OK—Green
Decode
-!
Green
Off
Off
Module powered off or LED
failure
Blink
Blink
LED test, first 1-3 seconds
after power on
Off
Blink
Test in progress
On
Off
Critical module error
detected; operator
intervention required
On
On
Non-critical module
operating with no errors
detected
Off
On
Module operating with no
detected errors
- OK
Server Switch Module Status LEDs
Module Status LEDs provide an at-a-glance indication of the health of the Server Switch Module. The
tables list and describe the states of the Module Status LEDs.
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External InfiniBand Ports
Port Status LEDs
The port LEDs on the Server Switch Module indicate connection and transmission status (see tables
below). Link LEDs indicate connection status. Traffic LEDs indicate transmission status.
Table 1-2
IB 4x Port LED Status Indicators
LED Label
Color
Function
<port #>
Green
LED Indication
Decode
Off
4x port has not established logical link.
On
4x port is logically connected.
Blinking
4x port is transmitting or receiving packets
TX/RX
Table 1-3
IB 12x Port LED Status Indicators
LED Label
Color
Function
<port #>
Green
LED Indication
Decode
Off
12x port has not established logical link.
On
12x port has established logical link.
Blinking
12x port is transmitting or receiving packets.
TX/RX
External InfiniBand Ports
The Server Switch Module has both 4x IB and 12x IB external connectors. The 12x IB connectors
support three 4x connections using an "octopus cable." This cable begins as one 12x connector (which
connects to your Server Switch Module), then branches into three 4x connectors that you can attach to
4x IB interfaces. The external ports are numbered 17 - 24. Ports 19 / 20 /21 and ports 22 / 23 / 24 are on
12x connectors and can be set up as 12x or three 4x connections.
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Installing and Configuring the Server Switch
This chapter describes installing and configuring the Server Switch Module and configuring the
password and system clock, Additional configuring includes synchronizing with NTP and extending an
InfiniBand fabric
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Installing the Server Switch Module, page 2-1
•
Downloading Operating System Software from Cisco.com, page 2-1
•
Configuring the Server Switch Module, page 2-2
•
Connecting Beyond BladeCenter, page 2-5
Installing the Server Switch Module
To install the Cisco Server Switch Module, follow these steps:
Step 1
Ensure that you are properly grounded by attaching the ESD wrist strap to bare skin and attaching the
clip on the other end to unpainted metal.
Step 2
Choose the I/O slot into which you want to install the Server Switch Module. You must install the module
in I/O slot 7 or slot 9.
Step 3
Refer to your BladeCenter unit documentation for standard hardware module installation instructions.
Downloading Operating System Software from Cisco.com
The operating system associated with the Cisco 4x InfiniBand HCA Expansion Card for IBM
BladeCenter can be downloaded from www.cisco.com by using the Technical Support & Documentation
link. To download the software, follow these steps:
Step 1
Go to www.cisco.com and log in with your CCO user ID.
Step 2
Click Technical Support & Documentation.
Step 3
Click Software Downloads.
Step 4
Click Server Networking & Virtualization Software.
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Step 5
Click Cisco InfiniBand Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter to obtain the operating system
TopspinOS v2.6.0.
The software is an ISO image.
Step 6
Burn the ISO image onto a CD.
The ISO image contains the latest switch operating system software, release notes and other
documentation.
Configuring the Server Switch Module
To configure the Cisco InfiniBand Server Switch Module, follow these steps:
Step 1
Open the BladeCenter Chassis Manager log-in screen by launching a Web browser and entering the IP
address of the BladeCenter chassis in the address bar.
Step 2
Log in.
The BladeCenter Chassis Manager interface appears.
Step 3
Expand I/O Module Tasks in the left-hand navigation tree.
Step 4
Select Management under I/O Module Tasks in the left pane.
An I/O Module Management heading appears in the display.
Step 5
Click the link of the physical slot that holds the Server Switch Module that you want to configure.
A heading appears, where X is the number of the slot.
Step 6
Enter an IP address for the Server Switch Module in the IP address field of the New Static IP
Configuration section.
Note
Step 7
Enter a subnet mask or the Server Switch Module in the Subnet mask field of the New Static IP
Configuration section.
Note
Step 8
The IP address of the Server Switch Module must fall in the same subnet as the modules in the
other slots.
The subnet mask of the Server Switch Module must match the subnet mask of the modules in the
other slots.
Enter a gateway IP address for the Server Switch Module in the Gateway address field of the New Static
IP Configuration section, and then click Save.
Note
The gateway address of the Server Switch Module must match the gateway address of the
modules in the other slots.
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Step 9
Open a Telnet session to the Server Switch Module with the IP address that you configured in Step 6.
Log in to your Server Switch Module, and then proceed to “Changing the Default Password” to secure
your Server Switch Module. Log in with the default user name of USERID and password of
PASSW0RD, where the 0 in PASSW0RD is a zero.
Switch(Cisco BladeCenter)
Cisco BladeCenter login: USERID
Password: xxxxxxxx
Cisco BladeCenter>
Changing the Default Password
Change the default password immediately to secure your Server Switch. To change the default
administrative password, follow these steps:
Step 1
Switch to Privileged Exec mode by entering the enable command.
Cisco BladeCenterH> enable
Cisco BladeCenterH#Switch to Global Configuration mode by entering the
command.
Cisco BladeCenterH# configure terminal
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)#
Step 2
configure terminal
Change the password of the user ID by entering the username command. Include the following:
•
User ID for which you need to change the password (in this case, USERID)
•
password keyword
•
New password that you want to apply to the user ID
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# username USERID password n0accE$$
Step 3
Return to User Exec mode by entering the exit command with the all keyword.
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# exit all
Cisco BladeCenterH>
Configuring the System Clock
Configure your system clock immediately so that all system messages include accurate timestamps. You
can either configure the clock setting on the onboard Server Switch clock, or you can synchronize your
Server Switch to a network time protocol (NTP) server.
To configure the clock settings on the onboard clock, follow these steps:
Step 1
Switch to Privileged Exec mode by entering the enable command.
Cisco BladeCenterH> enable
Cisco BladeCenterH#
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Step 2
Set the on-board clock by entering the clock set command with the following variables:
•
the time of day in hh:mm:ss format
•
the day in dd format
•
the month in mm format
•
the year in yy format
The example that follows sets the date to 1:45 am on June 3rd, 2004:
Cisco BladeCenterH# clock set 01:45:00 03 06 04
To configure primary, secondary, and tertiary NTP servers to synchronize the Server Switch with the
network, follow these steps:
Step 1
Switch to Privileged Exec mode by entering the enable command.
Cisco BladeCenterH> enable
Cisco BladeCenterH#
Step 2
Switch to Global Configuration mode by entering the configure terminal command.
Cisco BladeCenterH# configure terminal
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)#
Step 3
Assign a primary NTP server by entering the ntp command with this information:
•
server-one keyword
•
IP address of the NTP server
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# ntp server-one 10.2.0.13
Step 4
(Optional, Recommended) Assign a secondary NTP server by entering the ntp command with this
information:
•
server-two keyword
•
IP address of the NTP server
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# ntp server-two 10.2.0.14
Step 5
(Optional, Recommended) Assign a tertiary NTP server by entering the ntp command with this
information:
•
server-three keyword
•
IP address of the NTP server
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# ntp server-three 10.2.0.15
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Installing and Configuring the Server Switch
Connecting Beyond BladeCenter
Connecting Beyond BladeCenter
To extend your InfiniBand fabric beyond your BladeCenter cluster, you must configure the priority of
the subnet manager on your Server Switch Module, then connect one or more of the external interfaces
on your Server Switch Module to an outside InfiniBand fabric.
The device with the highest subnet manager priority becomes the master subnet manager in the
InfiniBand network. To configure subnet manager priority, follow these steps:
Step 1
Switch to Privileged Exec mode by entering the enable command.
Cisco BladeCenterH> enable
Cisco BladeCenterH#
Step 2
Switch to Global Configuration mode by entering the configure command.
Cisco BladeCenterH# configure
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)#
Step 3
Configure the priority of the subnet manager by entering the ib sm command with this information:
•
subnet-prefix keyword
•
Subnet prefix of the InfiniBand network to which the Server Switch belongs
•
priority keyword
•
Priority integer value of the subnet manager (1 is the lowest the priority)
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)# ib sm subnet-prefix fe:80:00:00:00:00:00:00 priority 1
Step 4
Exit Global Configuration mode.
Cisco BladeCenterH(config)#exit
Cisco BladeCenterH#
Step 5
Save the configuration by entering the copy running-config startup-config command.
Cisco BladeCenterH# copy running-config startup-config
Cisco BladeCenterH#
After you configure your subnet manager priority, connect your Server Switch Module to the outside
InfiniBand fabric. By default, the external interfaces on your Server Switch Module auto-negotiate speed
with the fabric.
Connecting InfiniBand Cables
To plug in an InfiniBand cable, push the connector into the interface until you hear/feel a click.
To remove a cable with a pull connector, grasp the connector with one hand and push it toward the port,
then pull the latch away from the port with your other hand and gently wiggle the connector away from
the port.
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Connecting Beyond BladeCenter
Removing a Pull Connector
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C H A P T E R
3
Specifications
This chapter details the Server Switch Module specifications.
Electrical Requirements
Table 3-1
Note
DC Supply Requirements
Area
Requirement
DC Supply Voltage
12.2 Volts nominal
DC Supply Current
6.0 Amps maximum
DC Supply Power without External Port Powered Devices
39 watts maximum
DC Supply Power with External Port Powered Devices
60 watts maximum
External port powered devices are limited to 21 watts total.
Environmental Requirements
Table 3-2
Environmental Requirements
Area
Requirement
Module Operating Temperature
0 to +60 degrees C (module inlet)
Forced Air Cooling: Rate
6.5 CFM minimum
Module Non-Operating Temperature
-40 to +70 degrees C
Operating Altitude
0 to 2133 meters
Non-Operating Altitude
0 to 11,000 meters
Operating Humidity
5% to 85% non-condensing
Non-Operating Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Operational Shock
3.5G for 3 mSec.
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Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Note
Area
Requirement
Operational Vibration
0.27G at 5Hz to 500Hz for 30 minutes
Storage Shock
50G with a velocity change of 3454 mm/sec squared
Storage Vibration
0.5G at 2Hz to 200Hz for 15 minutes
In the case of non-uniform air flow, the velocity at any point must meet or exceed 150 LFM.
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INDEX
A
L
about the server switch module
LEDs
1-1
1-4
port status
1-5
switch module status
C
cable connection
2-5
change the default password
clock, setting
M
2-3
management interfaces
2-3
configuration, initial
1-3
2-2
configuring the server switch module
connect IB cables
1-4
2-2
2-5
connect to Topspin IB networks
2-5
N
new static IP configuration
D
P
documentation
password, changing
2-3
conventions
v
ports, internal and external
organization
v
port status LEDs
H
1-2
1-5
S
HCA expansion cards, about
1-2
server switch module
initial configuration
management
I
ports
I/O module management
1-2
status LEDs
2-2
1-4
2-5
status LEDs
1-4
initial configuration
2-2
subnet mask
2-2
installing the server switch module
2-2
2-1
2-2
1-3
IB cable connection
IP address
2-2
switch module
about
1-1
switch module status LEDs
system clock, setting
1-4
2-3
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Index
T
topology
dual-switch
single-switch
1-3
1-3
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