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Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide A ST IN D IN KS Document Organization Product Version Getting Help Contents MK-99COM060-04...
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Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. This document contains the most current information available at the time of publication.
Before Use .................... 1-1 Preparations ..................2-1 Pre-confirmation ..................3-1 User Registration ................... 4-1 Log in to the Web site ................5-1 Install the License .................. 6-1 Troubleshooting ..................7-1 Contents Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
Comments Notice: The use of the license for Brocade 10Gbps DCB switch module and all other Hitachi Data Systems products is governed by the terms of your agreement(s) with Hitachi Data Systems. Preface Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
Intended Audience This license package is for Hitachi Embedded 10G DCB Switch. This manual provides the information necessary to install the license. Product Version This document revision applies to Network OS for Brocade 10Gbps DCB switch module version v.2.0.1 kat4 or later.
This indicates notes not directly related to injury or severe damage to Note equipment. This indicates advice on how to make the best use of the equipment. viii Preface Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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This chapter provides what you should know before you begin to install the license for a Hitachi Embedded 10G DCB Switch module. Purpose Check the Package Contents Before Use Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Purpose This manual describes how to install the license for the Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch module. Before using the Embedded 10G DCB Switch module, please also read the following manuals: In addition, the referred manual is different depend on the system unit that installed the Embedded DCB Switch module.
This chapter provides information on what you need to have in order to install the license for an Embedded Switch module and describes how to make connections. Supplied Items User Preparations Pre-setting Common procedure Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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The following table shows the hardware/software necessary to obtain a license to be installed in the DCB Switch. Item Requirements One PC Internet access(*1) Web browser (*1) You need to set up access to Internet. Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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A PC cannot be connected to DCB switch module directly in the default switch configuration. It has to be connected via the management port of the Management module. Please refer to the "Compute Blade 500 Series Getting Started Guide" regarding handling an Embedded 10G DCB switch module and how to operate Management module.
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MSR LED lighting up green. LAN cable System console terminal Compute Blade 2000 System console terminal LAN cable Compute Blade 500 Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Top of Compute Blade 2500 server chassis rear side Management module 1 and management LAN module 1 are connected internally, and management module 2 and management LAN module 2 are connected. Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Enter Password of administrator (admin). Password: xxxxx BladeSymphony BS500 Management Module ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, COPYRIGHT (C), 2011, 2012, HITACHI, LTD. Chassis ID Firmware Revision : xxxx-xxxx (0)$ Compute Blade 500 Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Firmware Revision : xxxx-xxxx (0)$ Compute Blade 2500 When you connect by telnet, the network address for the management module and the PC needs to be the same. Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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↑ Enter slot number (0,1,2 or 3.See Note1) Welcome to the Brocade Network Operating System Software ssouser$ connected from 127.0.0.1 using console on sw0 sw0# Compute Blade 500 Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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"Hit enter key" is displayed. And, enter "X" to exit from the CB2000 management module. Enter exit sw0# exit Connection closed by foreign host. Entering character mode Escape character is '^]'. - Connection closed. Hit enter key. Preparations Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Enter X (P,SW,S,X) : X Compute Blade 2000 The following shows the disconnect procedure for Compute Blade 500. Enter "exit" to exit from the 10G DCB switch module. And, enter "exit" to exit from the CB500 management module. Enter exit sw0# exit - Connection closed.
This chapter describes a set of procedures to check the status of the Compute Blade with at least one Embedded 10G DCB Switch module Check the System Status Confirm the DCB Switch’s WWN Pre-confirmation Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Then, go to the next step, 2. Confirm 10G DCB switch's WWN. Power LED (PWR) Compute Blade 2000 Compute Blade 500 Power LED (PWR) Compute Blade 2500 Pre-confirmation Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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DCB switch which license installation target is stopped? With this configuration, you need to stop all servers to proceed license installation. Wait until all servers can be stopped. Pre-confirmation Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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DCB Switch. Be sure to check that the WWN of the DCB Switch is correct. Pre-confirmation Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
User Registration This chapter describes how to create and configure a user account necessary to access the Web site for obtaining a license key. User Registration User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Click "register now" to start user registration. If you already have a user account, it is not necessary to get any more account. You can login with the account you got before. Click Register now User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Enter your company E-mail address. (Note: Your company email address will be your USER ID.) Your active company Email address is required. Personal Email addresses are not accepted. User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Type Security Type a question to re-issue a password if Question the password is forgotten. ex)Today’s weather? Type Security Type answer to the Security Question Answer ex)Fine User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Click "SUBMIT" button after entering all the required fields. Click “SUBMIT” User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Access URL described in this mail Brocade Once you access the URL, "Welcome to MyBrocade" will appear. Click "MyBrocade Log in" on the screen. Click “MyBrocade Log in” User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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(10) registered. Enter your User ID and Password, and click “LOG IN”. Click Personalize MyBrocade Modules in the Welcome to MyBrocade screen. (11) Click Personalize MyBrocade Modules User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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This is the end of the procedure for user account creation and initial settings. (13) Logout from the website. Refer to the next chapter about the procedure to get the license KEY. User Registration Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
This chapter describes how to log in to the Web site and where the Web site for obtaining a license key is. Customer Log in Enter the Software Portal Obtain the License Key Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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URL shown below. The Brocade Web site appears. http://www.brocade.com On the Brocade Web site screen, click MyBrocade Log In. Click “MyBrocade Log In” Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Click License Management > Brocade NOS > License Generation With Transaction Keys. If you need assistance, please contact Brocade Support Team ( support@brocade.com ) For example, "Brocade NOS" is not displayed. Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Enter your Transaction Key for the license. Transaction Key This is the Transaction Key provided in the Software License Package which you purchased. Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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10:00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx Click Log Out in the Web site screen top and log out. Log in to the Web site Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
Install the License This chapter describes how to install the license in the Embedded 10G DCB Switch module. Check Compute Blade Status Install the License Install the License Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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License Key. Enter the license key you got in Section 3 "Obtain the License Key" in Chapter 5. Compute Blade 2000 / Compute Blade 500 / Compute Blade 2500 Confirm that the license is installed by show license command. Enter show license command.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some common troubles which you may encounter while performing a task described in this manual. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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Refer to the section concerning troubleshooting Any LED on a DCB in "Network OS Administrator’s Guide" to fix the Switch turns on error. If the error persists, call your service orange. engineer. Troubleshooting Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide...
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