3Com CoreBuilder 9000 User manual

Enterprise Management

Engine Quick Start Guide

For the CoreBuilder®9000 Enterprise Switch

Module Description The 3Com CoreBuilder®9000 Enterprise Management Engine (EME) is an

SNMP-based network management module that enables you to

configure and manage the 3Com CoreBuilder 9000 7-slot chassis, 8-slot

chassis, and 16-slot chassis, and their modules. Use the EME (Model

Number 3CB9EME) to:

■Manage the chassis through the EME command interface, which you

access through the serial port or through SNMP (Simple Network

Management Protocol).

■Gain access to the Administration Console of switching modules,

switch fabric modules, and interface modules.

■Gain access to the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Local

Management Application (LMA) to manage cell-based ATM interface

modules and ATM switch fabric modules. See the ATM Enterprise

Switch documents on the CoreBuilder 9000 Documentation CD-ROM

for more information.

An EME combines the functions of a management module and a

controller module. You can install a second EME in the chassis as a

redundant EME. The redundant, or secondary, EME provides standby

management support if the first, or primary, EME fails or becomes

unavailable for any reason. Or, for standby controller support, you can

install an Enterprise Management Controller (EMC) module instead of a

second EME.

This document provides the basic information that you need to install and

use the EME.

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Figure 1 shows the EME front panel.

Figure 1 The EME Front Panel

In the 7-slot chassis, you install the module horizontally as shown in

Figure 1. In the 8-slot chassis and 16-slot chassis, you install the module

vertically, with the LEDs at the top.

The EME module front panel is configured with the following:

■Status LEDs

■A four-character LED display with a display (DSPLY) button

■One module reset (EME Reset) button

■One chassis reset (Reset Chassis) button

■Two RS-232 (serial) port connectors, which are used to connect the

EME to a console terminal or a modem

■One RJ-45 10BASE-T Ethernet port

ACTIVE

STBY

10B-T

DSPLY

EME

RESET

CHASSIS

RS232

10B-T

AUX

3CB9EME

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Status LEDs

Table 1 lists the status LEDs and explains their modes. If one EME is

installed in the chassis, you can install an EMC in the adjacent slot. If two

EMEs are installed, you cannot install an EMC.

Character Display LEDs

The four-character display LEDs display alphanumeric information about:

■The current operating state of the module.

■The release number of the EME embedded software.

■Any environmental fault. For example, when a power supply, fan, or

overheat fault occurs, the fault automatically appears in the character

display.

When you press the DSPLY button, the character display LEDs default to

the module’s operating state.

Ta b l e 1 EME Front Panel Status LEDs

LED Mode Description

Active Off

Green

No power

EME is the Primary

EMC in the other slot is Active

Stby

(Standby)

Off

Green

No power

EME is the Secondary

EMC in the other slot is in Standby mode

10B-T Off

Green

Flashing green

Yellow

Port is disabled or there is no link

Port is active, enabled, and the link is OK

Traffic activity (receive only)

Error

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Reset Buttons

The following three reset buttons reside on the front panel of the EME

module. To press any of these buttons, use a pen tip or other nonmetallic

tool.

■DSPLY button — Press this button to reset the four-character display

LEDs on the EME front panel to zeroes (0000). The LEDs display

alphanumeric characters that indicate which EME is the primary and

which is the secondary.

■EME Reset button — Press this button to reset the EME. Resetting

the EME prevents traffic from reaching the other modules in the

chassis. Press the EME Reset button only if you suspect a problem with

the EME that you cannot fix through management commands.

■Reset Chassis button — Press this button to reset all the modules

that are installed in the chassis.

CAUTION: Although resetting the chassis causes a temporary

interruption of the data paths to all of the modules, in some instances

this interruption can become permanent and result in the loss of traffic.

Press the Reset Chassis button only if you suspect a problem with the

chassis that you cannot fix through management commands.

Ports

The following three ports reside on the EME module front panel:

■RS-232 Port — Shielded male DB9 connector for connecting an

RS-232, two-channel cable for serial communication

■10B-T Port — RJ-45 10BASE-T connector for an RJ-45 10BASE-T

Ethernet connection

■AUX Port — Shielded male DB9 connector for connecting a second

RS-232, two-channel cable for serial communication

Audience Description This guide is intended for trained technical personnel only. Do not

attempt to install, remove, or replace a CoreBuilder 9000 EME if you have

not had the proper training from 3Com. For training information in the

United States and Canada, call 1-800-NET-3COM. For training

information in other countries, visit the 3Com Web site:

http://www.3Com.com/

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Safety Precautions When you install or replace components in a CoreBuilder 9000 system,

be sure that you follow all safety precautions. To avoid electric shocks,

burns, or equipment damage, read and follow these warnings:

WARNING: Allow only trained service personnel to install, remove, or

replace an EME.

WARNING: Hazardous energy exists within the system. Use extreme

caution when you install, remove, or replace an EME. When the system is

on:

■Never insert metal objects such as a screwdriver or a finger with

jewelry into open module slots.

■Do not touch any connections within the chassis with your hands or

fingers.

ESD Safety Information

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components of the system.

ESD, which occurs when the EME is improperly handled, can cause

complete or intermittent failures.

CAUTION: To prevent ESD-related damage:

■Always wear an ESD wrist strap (not provided) when you handle a

module, ensuring that the strap makes good skin contact and is

properly grounded.

■Keep the EME in its antistatic bag until you are ready to inspect or

install it.

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Handling Precautions When you handle the EME, follow these precautions:

■Always handle the EME by the front panel only.

■Do not touch the components, pins, leads, or solder connections.

■When you insert the EME into the module guides, do not twist or

otherwise force the module into the chassis.

■Before you push the EME module into the chassis, make sure that the

module ejector handles are open.

■When you slide the EME module into a 7-slot chassis, match the left

and right module guides. When you slide the EME module into the

8-slot chassis and 16-slot chassis, match the upper and lower module

guides.

Unpacking Procedure Use the following procedure when you unpack the EME module:

1Verify that the EME is the correct model by matching the 3C number that

is listed on the side of the shipping box to the 3C number that is listed on

your order documentation (3CB9EME).

2Remove the EME module, in its antistatic bag, from the shipping box.

3Remove the EME from the antistatic bag and inspect it for damage.

CAUTION: Handle the module by the front panel only. Do not touch any

components, pins, leads, or solder connections.

If the module appears to be damaged, replace it in the antistatic bag,

place it back in the shipping box, and contact your local supplier.

4Ensure that the box also contains:

■CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Management Modules

■Enterprise Management Engine Quick Start Guide for the

CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch (this guide)

■CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Management Engine Command Quick

Reference booklet

■One 16-MB DRAM expansion memory card upgrade in its antistatic

bag

All shipping boxes are reusable. After you remove the contents, replace

the packing materials and store the shipping box for future use.

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Installation

Prerequisites

Before you install the EME module, comply with the following

prerequisites:

■Verify that the chassis is properly installed in a rack, on a table, or on a

shelf, according to the instructions in either of these guides:

■7-Slot Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000

Enterprise Switch

■Chassis Quick Installation Guide for the CoreBuilder 9000

Enterprise Switch 8-slot Chassis and 16-slot Chassis

■Have a flat-blade torque screwdriver available to secure the module to

the chassis after you install it.

■Read the CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Management Modules

that is included in your module shipping box for important upgrade

procedures for other modules in an existing chassis or in a new

chassis.

CAUTION: All modules in a CoreBuilder 9000 chassis must operate at

compatible software levels. You must verify the software release on all

new and existing modules in your chassis and upgrade as necessary. See

the CoreBuilder 9000 Release Notes for Management Modules for a

module software compatibility requirements table, mandatory upgrade

procedures, and other important information.

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Installing Expansion

Memory

Follow these steps to install the expansion memory card:

1Locate the expansion memory card slot on the EME module printed

circuit board. See Figure 2.

2Remove the expansion memory card from its antistatic bag.

CAUTION: To avoid damage due to static discharge, handle the EME

module by the front panel or edges only.

3Insert the memory card into the expansion memory card slot on the EME

module. Press the memory card in place so that it is firmly seated.

The memory card is keyed to ensure that you insert it correctly.

Figure 2 The Expansion Memory Card Slot

Expansion memory card slot

EME

front

panel

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Installing the EME Install at least one EME (Model Number 3CB9EME) in each

CoreBuilder 9000 chassis. Each chassis has two slots that are dedicated

for EME installation (slot 8 and slot 9 in the 7-slot chassis, slot 9 and slot

10 in the 8-slot chassis, and slot 17 and slot 18 in the 16-slot chassis).

You can install the first EME in either slot. You can only install one of the

following modules in the second slot:

■A second EME for standby management support

■An EMC for standby controller support

You do not need to power off the CoreBuilder 9000 chassis to install,

remove, or replace the EME module. You can insert the module while the

chassis is operating. (This is called a hot swap.)

To install an EME module:

1Before you start the installation process, read “Safety Precautions” and

“Handling Precautions” earlier in this guide.

2To expose a slot for the module, remove a blank faceplate from slot 8 or

slot 9 in the 7-slot chassis, from slot 9 or slot 10 in the 8-slot chassis, or

from slot 17 or slot 18 in the 16-slot chassis.

WARNING: Hazardous energy levels exist inside the chassis. Do not place

hands or objects into the chassis or touch any components on an installed

module.

3Open the module ejector handles (Figure 3).

4Insert the module into the module guides:

■For a 7-slot chassis, hold the module horizontally with the LEDs at the

left. The module guides are on the left and right of the slot.

■For the 8-slot chassis and 16-slot chassis, hold the module vertically

with the LEDs at the top. The module guides are at the top and

bottom of the slot.

CAUTION: Be careful not to twist or bend the EME module while you

insert it into the chassis.

5Slide the EME module into the chassis by pressing firmly on the front

panel. Figure 3 shows how to install the module into a 16-slot chassis.

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Figure 3 Installing the EME into the CoreBuilder 9000 16-slot Chassis

6To engage the EME connectors and backplane connectors, apply pressure

to the module front panel with both hands while you push the ejector

handles inward toward the front panel with your thumbs. You feel a

slight resistance as the connectors engage.

CAUTION: If the resistance is too great, the EME connectors and

backplane connectors may not be aligned. Forcing the EME inward can

damage the module’s connectors or the backplane connectors. If

necessary, remove and reinsert the EME, ensuring that the connectors are

properly aligned. Do not tighten the spring-loaded screws to seat the

module.

Ensure that the module remains fully seated in the backplane connector

while you close the ejector handles. Push the end of each ejector handle

inward toward the front panel until the ejector handle is parallel with the

front panel.

EME module

Spring-loaded

screw

Spring-loaded

screw

Ejector handle

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