H3C S3100-52P Ethernet Switch Installation Manual(V1.01)

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview.. 1-1

1.1 Introduction. 1-1

1.2 S3100-52P Ethernet Switch. 1-1

1.2.1 Front Panel 1-1

1.2.2 Rear Panel 1-5

1.3 System Features of the S3100-52P Ethernet Switch. 1-6

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation. 2-1

2.1 Safety Precautions. 2-1

2.2 Installation Site. 2-1

2.2.1 Temperature/Humidity. 2-1

2.2.2 Cleanness. 2-2

2.2.3 Electromagnetic Susceptibility. 2-2

2.2.4 Laser Safety. 2-3

2.3 Installation Tools. 2-3

Chapter 3 Installing the Switch. 3-1

3.1 Installing a Switch. 3-1

3.1.1 Cabinet Mounting. 3-1

3.1.2 Mounting the Switch on a Tabletop/Workbench. 3-6

3.2 Connecting the Power Cord and the Ground Wire. 3-6

3.2.1 Connecting the AC-Input Power Cord. 3-6

3.2.2 Connecting the Ground Wire. 3-7

3.3 Connecting the Switch to a Console Terminal 3-9

3.3.1 Console Cable. 3-9

3.3.2 Connecting the Console Cable. 3-10

3.4 Verifying Installation. 3-10

Chapter 4 Starting up the Switch at the Initial Boot 4-1

4.1 Setting up a Configuration Environment 4-1

4.2 Connecting the Console Cable. 4-1

4.3 Setting Terminal Parameters. 4-1

4.4 Booting the Switch. 4-4

4.4.1 Verifying Installation before Power-up. 4-4

4.4.2 Powering up the Switch. 4-4

Chapter 5 Loading Boot ROM and Host Software. 5-1

5.1 Introduction to Loading Approaches. 5-1

5.2 File attribute in Boot ROM.. 5-1

5.2.1 Introduction to File Attribute. 5-1

5.2.2 Impact of File Attributes on Downloading and Booting. 5-2

5.2.3 Setting the Attribute of a File. 5-3

5.3 Loading Software Locally. 5-5

5.3.1 Boot Menu. 5-5

5.3.2 Loading Software from Console Port Using XModem.. 5-6

5.3.3 Loading Software from an Ethernet Port Using TFTP. 5-11

5.3.4 Loading Software from an Ethernet Port Using FTP. 5-12

5.4 Loading Software Remotely. 5-13

5.4.1 Loading Software Remotely Using FTP. 5-14

5.4.2 Loading Software Remotely Using TFTP. 5-15

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting. 6-1

6.1 Dealing with Loading Failures. 6-1

6.2 Dealing with Password Loss. 6-1

6.2.1 Dealing with User Password Loss. 6-1

6.2.2 Recovering the Boot ROM Password. 6-2

6.3 Dealing with Power System Failures. 6-2

6.4 Dealing with Configuration System Failures. 6-2

 


Chapter 1  Product Overview

1.1  Introduction

H3C S3100-52P Ethernet Switch is wire speed layer 2 Ethernet switch. It is a intelligent NMS-manageable switch intended for the use in a network environment where high performance, dense port distribution, and ease of installation are required.

Table 1-1 shows the specifications of the H3C S3100-52P Ethernet switch.

Table 1-1 Specifications of the S3100-52P

Model

Power supply unit (PSU)

Number of service ports

Number of 100 Mbps ports

Number of 1000 Mbps uplink ports

Console port

H3C S3100-52P

AC-input

52

48 10/100 Mbps (electrical)

4 (SFP)

1

 

1.2  S3100-52P Ethernet Switch

1.2.1  Front Panel

On its front panel the S3100-52P Ethernet switch provides 48 fixed auto-negotiation 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet ports, four 1000 Mbps SFP ports and one Console port.

I. Schematic diagram

(1) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port status LEDs

(2) Console port

(3) 7-segment digitron display

(4) Mode button

(5) Port mode LED

(6) AC-input power LED

(7) 1000 Mbps SFP port status LEDs

 

Figure 1-1 Front panel of the S3100-52P

II. LEDs

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch provides one AC-input power LED, one port mode LED, one 7-segment digitron display, 48 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port status LEDs, and four SFP port status LEDs on its front panel. You can learn how it operates by reading the LEDs as shown in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 LEDs on the front panel of the S3100-52P

LED

Mark

Color

Indicates

Mode LED

Mode

Speed

Solid green

Speed of the 10/100 Mbps ports, state of the 1000 Mbps SFP ports, or fabric state.

Duplex

Solid yellow

10/100 Mbps duplex mode, state of the 1000 Mbps SFP ports, or fabric state.

PoE

Power LED

PWR

Solid green

The system passes the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and is operating normally.

Flashing green (1 Hz)

The system is going through the POST or is downloading software.

Solid red

The POST of the system fails or a serious fault is detected.

Flashing yellow (1 Hz)

Some ports fail to pass the POST and some functions are disabled.

OFF

The power is disconnected.

10Base-T/100 Base -TX Mode port LED

Speed

Green

ON

A 100 Mbps link is present.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Yellow

ON

A 10 Mbps link is present.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Flashing yellow (3 Hz)

A 10 Mbps link is present and the port is disabled.

OFF

No link is present.

Duplex

Green

ON

The port is operating in full duplex mode.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Yellow

ON

The port is operating in half duplex mode.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Flashing yellow (3 Hz)

The port fails POST.

OFF

No data is being received/sent on the port.

PoE

1000 Base SFP port LED

Speed

Green

ON

A 1000 Mbps link is present.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Flashing yellow (3 Hz)

The port fails POST.

OFF

No link is present.

Duplex

Green

ON

The port is operating in full duplex mode.

Flash

Data is being received/sent on the port.

Yellow

Flashing yellow (3 Hz)

The port fails POST.

OFF

No link is present.

7- segment digitron display

Unit

POST running

PWR flashes green

The POST test ID (in the range 1 to 9).

POST failed

PWR flashes yellow

The POST test ID of the failed test.

Software downloading

PWR flashes green

A bar rotates clockwise around the display.

Fan failed

PWR stays red

“F”, meaning the FAN fails.

Unit id

Button released

UNIT ID in the fabric; and for a standalone unit, “1”

 

III. Attributes of the 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet ports

Table 1-3 Attributes of the 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Ports on the S3100-52P

Attribute

Description

Connector

RJ-45

Number of ports

48

Rate

l      10 Mbps, half duplex/full duplex

l      100 Mbps, half-duplex/full duplex

l      MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing

Standard

IEEE 802.3u

Transmission segment over the selected medium

100 m (328.08 ft) over the category-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable

 

IV. Console port

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch provides one EIA/TIA-232 compliant Console port for local or remote switch configuration.

Table 1-4 Console port attributes

Attribute

Description

Connector

RJ-45

Standard

EIA/TIA-232

Baud rate

9600 bps (default)

Service

l      Connection to the ASCII terminal

l      Connection to the serial interface of a local terminal (a PC for example) or to a remote terminal (through a pair of modems), where terminal emulation program is run

 

V. Attributes of the 1000 Mbps SFP ports

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch provides four gigabit SFP interfaces (numbered 49 to 52) on its front panel. You can choose SFP modules as needed. The available SFP modules are listed in Table 1-5. Enough available SFP modules and their hot swappable feature allow you to do networking more flexibly.

Table 1-5 SFP modules supported by the S3100-52P Ethernet switch

Item

Specific model

SFP modules

Gigabit SFP modules

l      SFP-GE-SX-MM850-A

l      SFP-GE-LX-SM1310-A

l      SFP-GE-LH40-SM1310

l      SFP-GE-LH40-SM1550

l      SFP-GE-LH70-SM1550

Electrical port SFP module

SFP-GE-T

Gigabit BIDI modules

l      SFP-GE-LX-SM1310-BIDI

l      SFP-GE-LX-SM1490-BIDI

 

&  Note:

l      For specifications of each SFP module, refer to H3C Low-End Series Ethernet Switches  Pluggable modules manual.

l      The available SFP modules may change as time goes by. For the updated information about SFP modules, ask H3C marketing or technical support personnel.

 

1.2.2  Rear Panel

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch has an AC power socket and a grounding screw on its rear panel, as shown in Figure 1-2.

(1): AC-input power socket

(2): Grounding screw

Figure 1-2 Rear panel of the S3100-52P

Following are the input voltage specifications of the S3100-52P Ethernet switch:

Rated voltage: 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz

Max. tolerance: 90 to 264 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz

1.3  System Features of the S3100-52P Ethernet Switch

Table 1-6 System features of the S3100-52P

Item

S3100-52P

Dimensions (Height x width x depth)

43.6 x 440 x 260 mm (1.72 x 17.32 x 10.24 in.)

Weight

4 kg (8.82 lb)

Management port

1 Console port

Service port

48 x 10/100 Mbps electrical ports and four 1000 Mbps SFP ports

Input voltage

S3100-52P Ethernet Switch only support AC power input.

AC:

Rated voltage: 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz

Max. tolerance: 90 to 264 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz

Power consumption (full load)

50 W

Operating temperature

0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F)

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

10% to 90%

 


Chapter 2  Preparing for Installation

2.1  Safety Precautions

To avoid any device impairment and bodily injury caused by improper use, observe these rules:

l           Before cleaning the switch, unplug the power plug of the switch first. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.

l           Do not place the switch near water or any damp area. Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch chassis.

l           Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be damaged severely in case of a fall.

l           Ensure proper ventilation of the equipment room and keep the ventilation vents of the switch free of obstruction.

l           Make sure that the operating voltage is the same one labeled on the switch.

l           Do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when electrical hazards are present to avoid electrical shocks.

l           When replacing interface cards, wear ESD-protective gloves to avoid damaging the cards.

2.2  Installation Site

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack or on a tabletop/workbench, but make sure:

l           Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet/exhaust vents for ventilation.

l           The rack or table/workbench has a good ventilation system.

l           The rack is sturdy enough to support the device and its accessories.

l           The rack or table/workbench is well earthed.

To ensure normal operation and long service life of your VG, install it in an environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsections.

2.2.1  Temperature/Humidity

You must maintain a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Long-term high humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes, and corrosion. However, if the relative humidity is two low, captive screws may become loose as the result of contraction of insulation washers and static electricity may be produced in a dry environment to jeopardize the CMOS circuits on the device. High temperature is the most undesirable condition, because it accelerates aging of insulation materials and can thus significantly lower reliability and service life of your switch.

For the temperature/humidity requirement on the S3100-52P switch, refer to section 1.3  System Features of the S3100-52P Ethernet Switch”.

2.2.2  Cleanness

Dust is a hazard to the operating safety of your device. The dust accumulated on the chassis can be adsorbed by static electricity and result in poor contact of metal connectors or metal contact points. This can not only shorten the service life of your device but also cause communications failures. When the relative indoor humidity is low, electrostatic adsorption is more likely to happen. The contents of the dust must be limited as shown in Table 2-1:

Table 2-1 Dust content limits in an equipment room

Substance

Unit

Content

Dust

Particles/m³

≤ 3 X 104

(No visible dust on the tabletop for three days)

Remark: the diameter of a dust particle ≥ 5μm

 

Besides dust, there are rigorous limits on the harmful gases that can accelerate the erosion and aging of metals, such as salts, acids, and sulfides, as shown in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room

Gas

Maximum (mg/m3)

SO2

0.2

H2S

0.006

NH3

0.05

Cl2

0.01

 

2.2.3  Electromagnetic Susceptibility

The operation of your switch can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave radiation, and common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling, and leads (power cords, signaling cables and output wires. To eliminate the interferences, make sure to:

l           For the AC power supply that adopts TN system, use a monophase three-line power socket with Protection Earth (PE) to effectively filter interference from the power grid.

l           Keep the device far from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency devices.

l           Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary, for example, use shielded interface cables.

l           Route interface cables only indoors to prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning strikes.

2.2.4  Laser Safety

The S3100-52P Ethernet switch is a class-1 laser device.

If the extended optical modules on your switch are operating, do not stare into the optical ports because the laser light emitted by the optical fiber can hurt your retina.

 

  Caution:

Staring into the laser beam produced by the fiber can hurt your eyes.

 

2.3  Installation Tools

l           Flat-blade screwdriver

l           Phillips screwdriver

l           ESD-preventive wrist strap

 

  Caution:

 


Chapter 3  Installing the Switch

 

  Caution:

When you ask your sales agent to maintain the switch, you must ensure that the dismantlement-preventive seal on a mounting screw of the switch chassis is intact. If you want to open the chassis, you should contact the agent for permission. Otherwise, you will bear any consequence resulted from your actions without permission.

 

3.1  Installing a Switch

3.1.1  Cabinet Mounting

You can install a switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet in one of the following four ways:

l           Use front mounting ears

l           Use front mounting ears and a tray

l           Use front mounting ears and guide rails

 

&  Note:

Guide rails purchased from H3C apply only to standard cabinets 1,000 mm (39.4 in) deep. Use other supports to substitute for guide rails in the case of other cabinet depths.

 

I. Introduction to mounting ear

Figure 3-1 shows the appearance of a front mounting ear.

(1): Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw)

(2): Screw hole used to fix the switch to the mounting ear

Figure 3-1 Appearance of a standard front mounting ear

 

&  Note:

If you install a S3100-52P switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet, the configuration type of the front mounting ear is standard configuration.

 

II. Use front mounting ears to install a switch

Follow these steps to mount a switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet:

1)         Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to check the grounding and stability of the cabinet.

2)         Take out the screws which are packed together with the front mounting ears, and fix one end of mounting ears to the switch, as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Fix front mounting ears (1)

3)         Place the switch horizontally in a proper position, and fix the other end of mounting ears to the front brackets with screws and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Fix front mounting ears (2)

III. Use front mounting ears and a tray

Follow these steps to install a switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet:

1)         Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to check the grounding and stability of the cabinet.

2)         Fix the delivered tray horizontally in a proper position.

3)         Take out the screws which are packed together with the front mounting ears, and fix one end of mounting ears to the switch, as shown in Figure 3-2.

4)         Place the switch on the tray horizontally, slide the tray into the cabinet, and fix the other end of mounting ears to the front brackets with crews and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 3-3.

IV. Use front mounting ears and guide rails

l           Introduction to guide rail

Figure 3-4 shows the appearance of a guide rail.

Slotted hole 1: Used to fix the guide rail to the rear bracket. You can adjust the screw hole position according to the position of the switch.

Cooling hole: Used for heat dissipation between switch and cabinet

Slotted hole 2: Used to fix the guide rail to the front bracket

Figure 3-4 Appearance of a guide rail

 

&  Note:

Guide rails purchased from H3C apply only to standard cabinets 1,000 mm (39.4 in) deep. Use other supports to substitute for guide rails in the case of other cabinet depths.

 

l           Installation procedure

Follow these steps to install a switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet

Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to check the grounding and stability of the cabinet.

2)         Take out the screwed packed together with the front mounting ears and fix one end of the front mounting ears to the switch, as shown in Figure 3-2.

3)         Install guide rails on the brackets on both sides of the cabinet with M5 self-tapping screws, as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Install guide rails

4)         Hold the two sides of the switch and slide it gently along the guide rails into the cabinet until it is located in a proper position, as shown in Figure 3-6. Ensure that the bottom side of the guide rails and the switch are in close contact.

Figure 3-6 Install front mounting ears and guide rails

5)         Fix the other end of front mounting ears to the front brackets of the cabinet with M6 screws and captive nuts and ensure that the front mounting ears and guide rails have fixed the switch in the cabinet securely, as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Effect diagram of front mounting ear and guide rail installation

 

&  Note:

l      No guide rails are delivered with the device.

l      Ensure a clearance of 1U (44.45 mm, namely, 1.75 inches) between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation.

 

3.1.2  Mounting the Switch on a Tabletop/Workbench

When placing the switch on a tabletop or workbench, you simply need to:

l           Make sure that the tabletop or workbench is clean, flat, and sturdy.

l           Allow 10 cm (3.9 in.) of clearance around the sides of the chassis.

l           Do not place heavy objects on the switch.

3.2  Connecting the Power Cord and the Ground Wire

3.2.1  Connecting the AC-Input Power Cord

I. AC-input power socket (recommended)

You are recommended to use a monophase three-line power socket with a ground contact or a general purpose PC power socket, making sure that the power point is well connected to building ground. Normally, the ground point of the power source in a building was buried in the ground during the construction and wiring. Still, you must make sure of that.

Figure 3-8 Power socket (recommended)

II. Connecting the AC-input power cord

Step 1: Connect one end of the chassis ground wire to the grounding screw on the rear of the chassis and the other end to the ground as near as possible.

Step 2: Connect one end of the power cord to the power socket on the rear of the chassis, and plug the other end to the AC power jack of the power source.

Step 3: Check that the PWR LED on the front panel of the switch is ON.

 

  Caution:

Before powering on the switch, connect the ground wire.

 

3.2.2  Connecting the Ground Wire

 

  Caution:

Correctly connecting the switch ground wire is crucial to the lightning protection and electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) of a switch.

 

The power input end of the switch is connected with a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the chassis, forming the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). This chassis ground must be securely connected to the earth ground so that the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the ground, enhancing the EMS capability of the switch.

Ground your switch as follows:

l           When a grounding strip is available at the installation site, attach one end of the yellow/green ground wire of the switch to the grounding screw on the grounding strip and fasten the captive nut. (Note that the fire main and lightning rod of a building are not suitable for grounding the switch. The ground wire of the switch should be connected to the grounding device for the equipment room.)

(1): Power input on the switch

(2): Grounding screw on the switch

(3): Ground wire

(4): Grounding strip

Figure 3-9 Grounding the switch through a grounding strip

l           When there is no grounding strip but earth near the equipment room that allows a grounding body to be buried, hammer an angle iron/steel pipe longer than 0.5 m into the earth, weld the yellow-green ground wire of the switch onto the angle iron/steel pipe, and process the joint against erosion.

(1): Power input

(2): Grounding screw

(3): Ground wire

(4): Earth

(5): Angle iron

 

Figure 3-10 Grounding the switch by burying the grounding body into the earth

l           For an AC-powered switch, if none of the above two conditions is available, ground it through the PE wire of the AC power supply. In this case, make sure this PE wire is well connected to the ground at the power distribution room or AC transformer side.

(1): AC-input

(2): Grounding screw

(3): Power transformer

(4): PE wire

(5): AC-input (with 3-wire cable)

(6): Ethernet switch

Figure 3-11 Grounding through the AC PE wire

3.3  Connecting the Switch to a Console Terminal

3.3.1  Console Cable

Console cable is an 8-core cable. At one end of the cable is a crimped RJ-45 connector for the connection to the Console port of the switch; at the other end of the cable is one DB-9 (female) connector for the connection to the serial port on the console terminal. See Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 Console cable

Table 3-1 Console cable pinouts

RJ-45

Signal

Direction

DB-9

1

RTS

7

2

DTR

4

3

TXD

3

4

CD

1

5

GND

5

6

RXD

2

7

DSR

6

8

CTS

8

 

3.3.2  Connecting the Console Cable

Follow these steps to connect a terminal device, a PC for example, to the switch:

Step 1: Plug the DB-9 (female) connector of the Console cable to the serial port of the PC where the switch is to be configured.

Step 2: Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the Console port of the switch.

 

  Caution:

Read the mark for the port to be connected carefully to make sure it is the right port.

 

&  Note:

The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. Therefore, do not insert or remove a serial interface cable from a PC that is connected to a switch with power. In connecting a PC to the switch, first connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the PC and then the RJ-45 connector to the switch. In disconnecting them, remove the RJ-45 connector prior to the DB-9 connector.

 

3.4  Verifying Installation

l           The correct power source is used.

l           The ground wire is securely connected.

l           Both of the console cable and power cord are correctly connected.

l           All the interface cables are routed indoors. If there are cables outdoors, check that the socket strip with lightning protection and lightning arresters for network ports have been correctly connected.

 


Chapter 4  Starting up the Switch at the Initial Boot

4.1  Setting up a Configuration Environment

Set up a configuration environment as shown in Figure 4-1.

Connect a terminal, a PC in this scenario to the Console port on the switch with a console cable.

Figure 4-1 Network diagram for configuring the switch at initial boot

4.2  Connecting the Console Cable

Step 1: Connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port on the PC that is used for configuring the switch.

Step 2: Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the Console port on the switch.

4.3  Setting Terminal Parameters

Follow these steps to set terminal parameters on the PC (running Windows2000 for example):

Step 1: Start the PC and select [Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/HyperTerminal].

The HyperTerminal window displays the Connection Description dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Setting up a new connection

Step 2: Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click <OK>. The dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-3 displays. Select the serial port to be used from the Connect Using dropdown menu. The serial port must be the same port connected by the console cable.

Figure 4-3 Setting the connection port

Step 3: Click <OK>. The Port Settings tab, shown in Figure 4-4, appears and you can set serial port parameters. Set the following parameters:

l           Baud rate = 9600

l           Databit = 8

l           Parity check = none

l           Stopbit = 1

l           Flow control = none

Figure 4-4 Setting communications parameters

Step 4: Click <OK>. The HyperTerminal dialogue box appears, as shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 HyperTerminal window

In the HyperTerminal dialogue box, select [File/Properties]. The Properties dialog box appears. In the Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab, as shown in Figure 4-6. Select VT100 or Auto detect in the Emulation dropdown menu. Click <OK>.

Figure 4-6 Settings tab

4.4  Booting the Switch

4.4.1  Verifying Installation before Power-up

Before powering up the switch, check that:

l           Both the power cord and the grounding wire are correctly connected.

l           Proper power supply is used.

l           The console cable is correctly connected.

l           The console terminal (or PC) has been started and the related parameters have been set on it.

4.4.2  Powering up the Switch

Starting......

 

 

            ***********************************************************

            *                                                         *

            *            H3C S3100-52P BOOTROM, Version 101           *

            *                                                         *

            ***********************************************************

 

            Copyright(c) 2004-2007 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

            Creation date   : Apr 10 2007, 21:27:49

            CPU type        : BCM4704

            CPU Clock Speed : 200MHz

            BUS Clock Speed : 33MHz

            Memory Size     : 64MB

            Mac Address     : 000fe20f1234

 

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu... 1 

l           By default, the system boots with fast startup mode. If you do not want to change it, ignore the message “Press Ctrl-B to Enter Boot Menu…”, the system boots automatically without entering the Boot Menu one seconds later and displays the following information:

Auto-booting...

Decompress Image............................................

............................................................ 

............................................................

............................................................

.................OK!

Starting at 0x80100000...

User interface aux0 is available.

 

Press ENTER to get started.

l           To change the startup mode to the full (normal) mode, press <Ctrl+B> within one seconds after the prompt “Press Ctrl-B to Enter Boot Menu…” appears. The program enters the Boot Menu.

         BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify bootrom password

6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set bootrom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

Enter your choice(0-9):

Press <9>. The following information appears:

The current mode is fast startup mode!

Are you sure to change it to full startup mode? Yes or No(Y/N)

Make sure you already understand that it takes a relative long time for the system to boot with full startup mode because it must perform some self-test operations.

Press <Y>. The following information appears:

Setting startup mode...done!

 

         BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot   

3. Display all files in flash         

4. Delete file from flash              

5. Modify bootrom password             

6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu         

7. Skip current configuration file   

8. Set bootrom password recovery     

9. Set switch startup mode            

0. Reboot                                 

 

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

Press <0>. The system reboots with full startup mode and displays the following information:

Starting......

 

 

 

            ***********************************************************

            *                                                         *

            *          H3C S3100-52P BOOTROM, Version 101             *

            *                                                         *

            ***********************************************************

 

            Copyright(c) 2004-2007 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

            Creation date   : Apr 10 2007, 21:27:49   

            CPU type        : BCM4704

            CPU Clock Speed : 200MHz

            BUS Clock Speed : 33MHz

            Memory Size     : 64MB

            Mac Address     : 000fe20f1234

 

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu... 5

To enter the Boot Menu, press <Ctrl+B> within five seconds after the message “Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu... 5” appears. If not, the system automatically boots and displays:

Auto-booting...

Decompress Image............................................

............................................................ 

............................................................

............................................................

.................OK!

Starting at 0x80100000...

            Initialize LSJ1LTSE........................OK!

            SDRAM fast selftest........................OK!

            Flash fast selftest........................OK!

            CPLD selftest..............................OK!

            Switch chip selftest.......................OK!

            PHY selftest...............................OK!

            Please check port leds...............FINISHED!

 

User interface aux0 is available.

 

Press ENTER to get started.

The appearance of “Press ENTER to get started” indicates that the switch has completed its automatic boot.

Press <Enter>; the system displays:

<H3C>

You can configure the switch now.

 

&  Note:

l      If the specified host software does not exist, the switch will automatically choose an existing valid host software to boot.

l      A wide range of command views are available for H3C Series Switches. For more information on configuration commands and command line interfaces, refer to H3C S3100-52P Ethernet Switch  Operation Manual and H3C S3100-52P Ethernet Switch  Command Manual.

 


Chapter 5  Loading Boot ROM and Host Software

Switch software loading through serial ports in the past is time consuming and cannot be operated remotely. To address these problems, TFTP and FTP are used to allow software and file downloading through Ethernet ports. The following subsections describe how to load software and files in these two approaches.

5.1  Introduction to Loading Approaches

To load software remotely, use FTP or TFTP.

To load software at the local, use XModem at the Console port or TFTP/FTP at an Ethernet port.

 

&  Note:

Ensure that the Boot ROM and host software versions that you download can work with each other.

 

5.2  File attribute in Boot ROM

5.2.1  Introduction to File Attribute

In Boot ROM, application files, configuration files, and Web files support three kinds of attributes: main, backup, and none, which are described in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 File Attribute

Attribute

Usage

Feature

Identification

main

Indicates the main boot file, which is used by a device to boot.

Only one application file, one configuration file, and one Web file in the Flash can have the main attribute.

(*)

backup

Indicates a boot file with the backup attribute. When a device cannot boot with the main boot file, it will use the backup boot file to boot.

Only one application file, one configuration file, and one Web file in the Flash can have the backup attribute.

(b)

none

Indicates a file having neither the main attribute nor the backup attribute.

No special identification

 

&  Note:

l      The suffixes of application, configuration, and Web files are app, cfg, and web respectively.

l      A file can have both the main attribute and the backup attribute. Such a file is displayed with identification of (*b).

 

If you specify a file to have the main attribute when there is already a main boot file, the original main boot file will lose the main attribute, ensuring that only one application file, one configuration file, and one web file in the Flash have the main attribute. The same is true for the backup attribute.

Operations of a file are separate from those of the attributes. For example, when you delete a main boot file from the Flash, the main attribute of the file remains. If you download a valid file with the same name to the Flash, the new file will have the main attribute.

The file attribute feature is backward compatible. When you upgrade the Boot ROM of a device, the original default app boot file has the main attribute.

5.2.2  Impact of File Attributes on Downloading and Booting

I. Downloading

When you download an application, configuration, or Web file from the boot menu through TFTP or FTP, the device identifies the file by its suffix and checks the validity of the file if it is an app file. Then, the device displays a message for you to confirm if you want to set it as a boot file. You can set file attributes at prompt.

 

&  Note:

If a downloaded file has the same name as that of an existing file in the Flash, the new file will overwrite the original one, while having the same attributes.

 

II. Booting

When a device boots, it first uses the application file with the main attribute. If the boot operation fails, the device selects the application file with the backup attribute to try again. If the boot operation fails again, the device displays an error message and repeats the above procedure.

 

&  Note:

l      If the device boots failed with an application file with main attribute, it will display an alert message.

l      If the specified application file does not exist, the switch will automatically choose an existing valid application file to boot.

 

5.2.3  Setting the Attribute of a File

You can set the attribute of a file from the Boot menu.

The following takes an application file for example to describe the required steps:

I. Enter the Boot menu and input 2 to select “2. Select application file to boot” and enter the corresponding submenu.

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify bootrom password

6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set bootrom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

Enter your choice(0-9):2

Select application file to boot

1. set application files

2. set configuration files

3. set web files

0. return

Enter your choice(0-3):1

II. Set the attributes of application, configuration, or Web files as needed. In this example, enter 1 to select “1. set application files”.

File Number    File Size(bytes)     File Name

======================================================================

1(*)            4719134                 S3152.bin

2(b)            3886308               S3152-2.bin

3                3886308               S3152-3.bin

Free Space: 2682880 bytes

(*)-with main attribute

(b)-with backup attribute

(*b)-with both main and backup attribute

Please input the file number to change:

III. Set the attribute of file 2 to main.

Please input the file number to change: 2

Please input the file attribute to change (main/backup): main

The attribute of S3152-1.bin is changed from main to none!!

When setting the attribute of a file, you can use the strings listed in the following table. The strings are case-insensitive.

Table 5-2 String to Input for the Attribute

Attribute

String to input

main

m, ma, mai, or main

backup

b, ba, bac, back, backu, or backup

 

If a file has neither the main attribute nor the backup attribute after you change the attributes of other files, the device will give the file the attribute of none and display an alert message.

IV. If you change the attribute of an application file to main, the device will display a message for you to confirm whether you want to boot the device immediately.

Do you want to run S3152-2.bin now? Yes or No(Y/N)

If you enter Y, the device will reboot immediately. If you enter N, the device will return to the [Select application file to boot] submenu.

5.3  Loading Software Locally

If your terminal is directly connected to the switch, you can load Boot ROM and host software locally. But before that, make sure they are correctly connected.

 

&  Note:

The steps that you should take to load Boot ROM program and host software are the same, except that during Boot ROM program loading you need to press <Ctrl +U> after accessing the Boot ROM menu and will view different prompt information. Boot ROM loading procedures are described below for example.

 

5.3.1  Boot Menu

Starting......

 

 

 

            ***********************************************************

            *                                                         *

            *          H3C S3100-52P BOOTROM, Version 101             *

            *                                                         *

            ***********************************************************

 

            Copyright(c) 2004-2007 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

            Creation date   : Apr 10 2007, 21:27:49 

            CPU type        : BCM4704

            CPU Clock Speed : 200MHz

            BUS Clock Speed : 33MHz

            Memory Size     : 64MB

            Mac Address     : 000fe20f1234

 

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu... 1

Press <Ctrl+B> as prompted. The system displays:

Password :

 

&  Note:

To access the Boot Menu, press <Ctrl+B> within one second after the information “Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu...” appears; otherwise the system starts to decompress the program. At this time if you want to access the Boot Menu, you need to restart the switch.

 

Input the correct Boot ROM password (no password is set by default). The system enters the following Boot Menu:

         BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot   

3. Display all files in flash         

4. Delete file from flash               

5. Modify bootrom password             

6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu         

7. Skip current configuration file   

8. Set bootrom password recovery     

9. Set switch startup mode            

0. Reboot                                 

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

5.3.2  Loading Software from Console Port Using XModem

I. Introduction to XModem

XModem is a file transfer protocol widely used for its simplicity and good performance. XModem transfers files through the Console port, supporting data packets of 128 bytes and 1 KB. With respect to reliability, it supports checksum, CRC, and the error packet retransmission mechanism. Normally, the maximum number of retransmission attempts is ten.

XModem transfer is completed by receiving and sending programs together. Receiving program initiates packet checking method negotiation by sending the negotiation character. If negotiation passes, the sending program starts packet transfer. Upon receipt of a complete packet, the receiving program checks it using the agreed-upon check method. If the check succeeds, the receiving program sends an acknowledgement character; if the check fails, it sends a reject character. Upon receipt of the acknowledgement, the sending program continues to send the next packet; upon receipt of the reject, it retransmits the packet.

II. Loading Boot ROM

Follow these steps to download the Boot ROM program:

Step 1: Enter <6> or <Ctrl + U> in the Boot Menu to access the Boot ROM loading menu shown below:

Bootrom update menu:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu 

Enter your choice(0-3):

Step 2: Enter <3> in the loading menu to download through XModem. The system displays the following download speed setting menu:

Please select your download baudrate:

1.* 9600

2. 19200

3. 38400

4. 57600

5. 115200

0. Return

Enter your choice (0-5):

Step 3: Choose an appropriate download baud rate. Enter <5> for example to download at 115200 bps. The system displays the following information:

Download baudrate is 115200 bps                              

Please change the terminal's baudrate to 115200 bps and select XMODEM protocol                                                                             

Press enter key when ready 

 

&  Note:

You do not need to modify the HyperTerminal’s baud rate if you have chosen 9600 bps, and thus can skip Steps 4 through 6 and proceed to Step 7 directly. At this time, the system does not display the above information.

 

Step 4: Enter HyperTerminal’s [File/Properties] menu, as shown in Figure 5-1. Click <Configuration> in the popup dialog box, select the baud rate of 115200 bps in the Console Port Configuration dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-1 Properties dialog box

Figure 5-2 Console Port Configuration dialog box

Step 5: Click <Disconnect> to disconnect the HyperTerminal from the switch and then click <Call> to re-establish the connection, thus validating the baud rate setting.

Figure 5-3 <Disconnect> and <Call> buttons

 

&  Note:

After changing terminal’s baud rate, you must disconnect and connect the terminal emulation program to validate the new configuration.

 

Step 6: Press <Enter> to start program loading. The system displays the following information:

Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol.

If you want to exit, Press <Ctrl+X>.

Loading ...CCCCCCCCCC

Step 7: Select [Transfer/Send File] in the HyperTerminal’s window, and in the popup dialog box similar to Figure 5-4 click <Browse>, select the software you need to download, and set the protocol to XModem.

Figure 5-4 Send File dialog box

Step 8: Click <Send>. The system displays Figure 5-5.

Figure 5-5 Sending File interface

Step 9: After completing loading, the system displays the following information:

Loading ...CCCCCCCCCC done!

 

&  Note:

You do not need to reset the HyperTerminal’s baud rate and can skip the last step if you have chosen 9600 bps. In this case, the system does not display the above prompt message but “BootROM is updating now.....................................done!” instead.

 

Step 10: Reset HyperTerminal’s baud rate to 9600 bps with reference to Steps 5 and 6 described above. Then, press any key as prompted. The system will display the following information when it completes the loading.

Bootrom updating.....................................done!

III. Loading host software

Follow these steps to download host software of the switch:

Step 1: Select <1> in the Boot Menu. The system displays the following information:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

Select <3>. The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading Boot ROM, except for the program to be downloaded in prompt messages.

5.3.3  Loading Software from an Ethernet Port Using TFTP

I. Introduction to TFTP

Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer between clients and servers. It uses UDP to provide unreliable data stream transfer service.

II. Loading Boot ROM

Step 1: Select an Ethernet port on the switch for loading and connect it to the PC where the file to be downloaded is stored. (You must know PC’s IP address). Besides, connect the Console port on the switch to an external PC. This PC can be the same one that stores the file to be downloaded.

Step 2: Run the TFTP Server program on the PC connected to the Ethernet port, and specify the path for program loading.

 

  Caution:

TFTP Server program is not provided with the H3C Series Switches.

 

Step 3: Run terminal emulation program on the PC that is connected to the Console port. Start the switch, access the Boot Menu, and then enter the download protocol menu.

To download the Boot ROM program, enter <6> or <Ctrl + U> to access the menu for Boot ROM downloading when the system displays: “Enter your choice(0-9):”

Bootrom update menu:

 

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

Step 4: In the download protocol menu, press <1>to select TFTP protocol to download Boot ROM or host software. Press <Enter>. The system displays the following information:

Load File name 

Switch IP address ¬(This address and the server IP address must be on the same network segment)

Server IP address ¬ (IP address of the PC where the file is stored)

Step 5: Input the TFTP parameter values and press <Enter>. The system displays the following information:

Are you sure to update your bootrom?Yes or No(Y/N)

Step 6: Press <Y> to start file downloading and <N> to return to the program downloading menu. Suppose you press <Y> and then <Enter>. The system starts Boot ROM program downloading and automatically starts Boot ROM loading. After finishing loading, it displays the following information:

Loading........................................done

Bootrom updating..........done!

III. Loading host software

Follow these steps to download host software of the switch.

Step 1: Select <1> in the Boot Menu. The system displays the following information:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

Select <1>. The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading Boot ROM, except for the program to be downloaded in prompt messages.

5.3.4  Loading Software from an Ethernet Port Using FTP

I. Introduction to FTP

With an Ethernet port, you can also use the switch as the FTP server or client to download or configuration files. The following subsections describe how to load software by using the switch as the FTP client for example.

II. Loading Boot ROM

Step 1: Select an Ethernet port on the switch for loading and connect it to the PC where the file to be downloaded is stored. (You must know PC’s IP address). Besides, connect the Console port on the switch to an external PC. This PC can be the same one that stores the file to be downloaded.

Step 2: Run the FTP Server program on the PC that is connected to the Ethernet port, and specify the path for program loading.

Step 3: Run terminal emulation program on the PC connected to the Console port. Start the switch, access the Boot Menu, and then enter the download protocol menu.

To download the Boot ROM program, enter <6> or <Ctrl + U> to access the menu for Boot ROM downloading when the system displays: “Enter your choice(0-9):”

Bootrom update menu:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

Step 4: In the download protocol menu, press <2> to select FTP protocol to download Boot ROM and host software. Press <Enter>. The system displays the following information:

Load File name   

Switch IP address ¬(This address and the server IP address must be on the same network segment)

Server IP address ¬(IP address of the PC that stores the file)

FTP User Name 

FTP User Password

Step 5: Input the FTP parameter values and press <Enter>. The system displays:

Are you sure to update your bootrom?Yes or No(Y/N)

Step 6: Press <Y> to start file downloading and <N> to return to the program downloading menu. Suppose you press <Y> and then <Enter>. The system starts program downloading and upon its completion, starts writing to Flash. After completing the writing operation, the system displays:

Loading........................................done

Bootrom updating..........done!

III. Loading host software

Follow these steps to download host software:

Step 1: Select <1> in the Boot Menu. The system displays:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

Select <2>. The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading Boot ROM, except for the program to be downloaded in prompt messages.

5.4  Loading Software Remotely

If your terminal is connected to the switch by a network, you can load Boot ROM and host software remotely.

5.4.1  Loading Software Remotely Using FTP

Run FTP server on a local PC, provided you have configured username and password and have set the correct file directory. Suppose IP address of the PC is 10.10.110.1. Telnet to the switch and FTP the host program to the switch.

Provided that the host program is SWITCH.bin and the Boot ROM program is SWITCH.btm, you can take these steps after telneting to the switch.

Step 1: FTP the software to the switch.

<H3C> ftp 10.10.110.1

Trying ...                                                                     

Press CTRL+K to abort                                                         

Connected.                                                                     

220 WFTPD 2.0 service (by Texas Imperial Software) ready for new user

User(none):lyt                                                                  

331 Give me your password, please                                          

Password:                                                                      

230 Logged in successfully      

[ftp] get SWITCH.bin SWITCH.bin

[ftp] get SWITCH.btm SWITCH.btm

[ftp] bye

Step 2: Load Boot ROM.

<H3C> boot bootrom SWITCH.btm

please wait ...

Bootrom is updated!

Step 3: Load the host software.

<H3C> boot boot-loader SWITCH.bin

<H3C> display boot-loader

The app to boot at the next time is: flash:/SWITCH.bin

<H3C> reboot

 

&  Note:

l      Power disconnection must be prevented during the loading process.

l      The configurations that you just make cannot survive a reboot. Make sure you have saved them before you have the system reboot.

l      To validate the downloaded Boot ROM and host software, you must reboot the switch.

l      In case of inadequate Flash memory space, you can delete some of the program files in Flash, those that are no longer in use for example, after completing Boot ROM loading. Then FTP the host program to the switch.

 

5.4.2  Loading Software Remotely Using TFTP

TFTP is similar to FTP in remote software downloading. But with TFTP, the switch can only be used as the client to download software to its Flash Memory from the TFTP server. After that, the remaining steps are the same as remote loading using FTP.

 


Chapter 6  Maintenance and Troubleshooting

6.1  Dealing with Loading Failures

If software loading fails, the system operates with the original version.

To address the failure cause, take these steps:

1)         Check that the physical ports are correctly and securely connected. If they are not, reconnect them correctly and restart loading.

2)         Check information about the loading procedures for input errors on the HyperTerminal.

l           If XModem is used, check that you have reset the baud rate of the HyperTerminal to 9600 bps after loading the software with another baud rate.

l           If TFTP is used, check that you have correctly specified the TFTP parameters: server and switch IP addresses; name of the software to be loaded; and path for the TFTP server to operate on program files.

l           If FTP is used, check that you have correctly specified the FTP parameters: server and switch IP addresses; name of the software to be loaded; and username and password.

3)         Contact your sales agent for help if you cannot address the problem after taking the preceding two steps.

6.2  Dealing with Password Loss

6.2.1  Dealing with User Password Loss

If you lost your user password, enter the Boot Menu first:

       BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify bootrom password

6. Enter bootrom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set bootrom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

Select <7> and have the switch reboot. The user password is deleted at the reboot to allow you access the switch without password.

6.2.2  Recovering the Boot ROM Password

Contact your sales agent for help.

6.3  Dealing with Power System Failures

You can know whether the power system has failed by reading the PWR LED on the front panel. If the power system is operating normally, the PWR LED is ON. If not, check that:

l           The switch power cord is correctly connected.

l           The power source can work with the switch.

6.4  Dealing with Configuration System Failures

If the switch is operating normally after it is powered up, it displays the start-up information on the console terminal. If the configuration system has failed, it displays illegible characters or nothing at all.

I. No information on the terminal

Take these steps to address the problem:

1)         Check that:

l           The power system is operating normally.

l           The console cable is connected correctly.

2)         Check that the console cable is in good condition and the terminal (HyperTerminal for example) parameter settings are correct.

II. Illegible characters on the terminal

Make sure you have set on your terminal (HyperTerminal):

Baud rate = 9600

Databit = 8

Parity check = none

Stopbit = 1

Flow control = none

Terminal emulation = VT100

Reconfigure the parameters if their values are different.

 

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