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1.1.4 IBM RackSwitch Implementation
Chapter 5, “IBM System Networking RackSwitch implementation” on page 155 provides
information and instructions for implementing the 10 Gb Ethernet with Top-of-Rack switch
models G8264R/F and G8124. As described in the reference architecture in Chapter 3,
“Reference architectures” on page 107, we present a step by step guide for implementing and
configuring the most important functions of the IBM Networking OS.
This chapter covers implementation aspects that pertain to OSI Layer 1 - 3, as follows:
򐂰 Layer 1: Configuration, information, and statistics commands related to Layer 1 operation.
Port configuration in terms of speed and duplex, link status, errors, and so on.
򐂰 Layer 2: Configuration, information, and statistics commands related to Layer 2 operation.
VLANs, ports and trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol, QoS, and high
availability mechanisms.
򐂰 Layer 3: Configuration, information, and statistics commands related to Layer 3 operation.
Basic IP routing, dynamic routing protocols, high availability mechanisms (Virtual Router
Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)), and IPv6.
1.1.5 Embedded switch implementation
Chapter 6, “IBM Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module implementation” on page 239 shows how
a mixed environment of both stand-alone and embedded switches provide end-to-end
communication in a data center, for servers that run different operating systems and IP
protocol versions (IPv4 and IPv6).
The topics described in this chapter include:
򐂰 Stacking implementation: Overview, requirements, limitations, configuration, operation,
and redundancy
򐂰 Layer 1 implementation: Ports connection, configuration, and verification
򐂰 Layer 2 implementation: VLANs, tagging, trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol, and Quality of
Service (QoS)
򐂰 High availability: Stacking, Layer 2 failover, trunking, Hot Links, and VRRP at the
aggregation layer
1.1.6 Maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 7, “Maintenance and troubleshooting” on page 285 describes some useful elements
that can help you with the maintenance and troubleshooting of IBM System Networking 10Gb
switches. Some of the topics described there are:
򐂰 Managing configuration files
򐂰 Factory defaults
򐂰 Firmware management
򐂰 Logging and reporting
򐂰 Basic troubleshooting procedures.
In Appendix A, “Configuration files” on page 309, we conclude this publication with the final
working configurations of all the equipment used for the implementations described in the
reference architectures.

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