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Installing the Netfinity SP Switch software - Netfinity SP Switch

Troubleshooting


Problem

Installing the Netfinity SP Switch software

Resolving The Problem

Installing the IBM Netfinity SP Switch software


Important

  • The IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software must be installed on each server (node) in the cluster.
  • The IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software is supported only on an IBM Netfinity 7000 M10 server.
  • If you are reinstalling or upgrading the IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software, you must uninstall the currently installed release of the software or install the software upgrade into the same subdirectory as the old software.
  • If you successfully uninstalled a previous version of the IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software and files are left in the subdirectory where the IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software was installed, manually remove these files and subdirectories from the computer. If the uninstallation fails, contact IBM for service (see Problem Determination Tips for instructions on contacting IBM for service).
  • If you install an external LAN adapter in the server, it must be the first adapter in the TCP/IP binding order to be used by the IBM Netfinity SP Switch.
  • The IBM Netfinity SP Switch software uses the TCP/IP Services file to allow network access to the switch fabric services. A default port number of 6745 is used. If this port number is not available in the TCP/IP Services file, you will be prompted to type a new port number for the IBM Netfinity SP Switch. The same port number must be used on all servers (nodes).
  • IBM Netfinity Manager Version 5.2 or later must be installed on the server (node) if you want to manage alerts and error messages through the Netfinity Manager.

Refer to "IBM Client Services for Netfinity Manager User's Guide" and "IBM Netfinity
Manager User's Guide" for information on managing alerts and error messages through the Netfinity Manager software.

Before you begin the software installation, the following items are required:
  • At least one IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter in each server (node) in the cluster
  • Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5 on each server (node)
  • TCP/IP installed and configured on each server (node)

To install the software for the IBM Netfinity SP Switch, follow these instructions:

1. Insert the IBM Netfinity SP Switch Manager Services Configuration Release 1.5 CD into a server (node) CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start -> Run .
3. In the Open box, type x\Setup\Install\SETUP.EXE (where x is the CD-ROM drive letter) and press Enter.

A warning message appears:
This product is supported only on Netfinity 7000 M10 Systems

Click Ok to proceed to the Welcome screen.

NOTE: You must stop and close any open or running applications before the IBM Netfinity SP Switch Manager Services Configuration Release 1.5 software can be installed.

4. Click Next .
5. Click Yes or No to the license and warranty statement.
6. If you click Yes to the license and warranty statement, proceed to step 7. If you click No , the software installation process will terminate.

NOTE: You must have an external LAN adapter installed in the server (node) for a remote software installation.

7. In the Setup Type window, select one of the following:
  • Compact: Install the Switch Manager Services (SMS) software and the online documentation for remote switch fabric management.
  • Custom: You will be prompted to choose from the following:

- Switch Manager Services (SMS): With this software you can configure and manage the IBM Netfinity SP Switch fabric from a remote server (or workstation). You must have an external LAN adapter attached to the server (or workstation) to perform a remote Switch Manager Services (SMS) software installation, however an IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter is not required.
- IBM SP Device Drivers: These are the IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter device drivers performance tools, and PC-Doctor diagnostics for the IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter. This service must be installed to support a server (node) on an IBM Netfinity SP Switch. At least one IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter must be installed in the server (node). The IBM SP Services option is also required to be installed with this option.
- IBM Netfinity SP Switch documentation:
This book in an online format.
- IBM SP Switch Configuration: This software controls the communication between the RS485 link on the IBM Netfinity SP Switch and the IBM Netfinity Advanced Systems Management PCI adapter in the IBM Netfinity 7000 M10.
- IBM SP Services: These are the software service tools for sending alerts to the IBM
Netfinity SP Switch via the RS485 bus. This service must be installed if you are installing the IBM SP Switch Configuration option.
  • Typical: Install the IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter device drivers, all IBM SP Switch Administrator software, switch services, switch configuration software, and the IBM Netfinity SP Switch documentation.

8. Click Next .
9. If you choose a Custom installation in step 7, the Select Components window opens.
Otherwise, proceed to step 14.
10. Select the components that you want to install by clicking the check boxes next to the component descriptions.
11. Select a destination folder in which to install the IBM Netfinity SP Switch software.
a. To accept the default path, click Next and then proceed to step 16.
b. To select a different directory, click Browse and select the desired directory name. Click OK .
12. Click Next .
13. Proceed to step 16.
14. If you choose a Typical installation, select a destination folder in which to install the IBM Netfinity SP Switch software.
a. To accept the default path, click Next and then proceed to step 16.
b. To select a different directory, click Browse and select the desired directory name.
c. Click OK .

NOTE: If you are installing the IBM SP Switch online documentation on the computer and you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you will be prompted to install Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you click No on the prompt, the online documentation will not be installed.

15. Click Next .
16. Select a program folder in which to add the IBM Netfinity Switch Fabric Enabler software.
17. Click Next .
18. In the IBM SP Adapter Selection window, choose between a single or dual adapter configuration. If you are installing one IBM Netfinity SP Host adapter in the server, choose Single adapter configuration . If you are installing two IBM Netfinity SP Host adapters in
the server, choose Dual adapter configuration .
19. Click Next . The IBM Netfinity SP Host Adapter0 Configuration window opens.
20. Click OK .

If you selected a dual adapter configuration in step 18, the IBM Netfinity SP Host Adapter1
Configuration window opens. Click OK .

The following software components are copied to the desired directory for a typical installation:
  • IBM Netfinity SP Switch Administrator
  • IBM Netfinity SP Switch Configuration Utility
  • IBM Netfinity SP Switch Port Reservation Utility
and the Microsoft NT 4.0 Registry Keys are updated.

If the TCP/IP IP addresses have not been configured on the IBM Netfinity SP Host adapters, the Windows NT Network window opens. Update the IP address section and configure TCP/IP in the Network window. All TCP/IP addresses for a single switch fabric should be on the same Subnet Mask. If all network addresses have been configured, proceed with step 22.

Refer to "Microsoft Windows NT Installation and User's Guide" for detailed instructions for configuring TCP/IP.

21. Click OK when TCP/IP has been configured.
22. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when the Restarting Windows window opens.
23. Click OK .

NOTE: The server must be restarted for the settings to take effect.

24. Repeat steps 1 on page 9 through step 23 to install the IBM Netfinity SP Switch software on each server (node).

 

Document Location

Worldwide


Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None


Applicable countries and regions

  • Worldwide
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Document Information

More support for:
Older System x->Netfinity SP Switch

Document number:
809018

Modified date:
23 January 2019

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