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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide

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Preface vii

Audience vii

Purpose vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Related Publications viii

Obtaining Documentation ix

Cisco.com ix
Product Documentation DVD ix
Ordering Documentation x

Documentation Feedback x

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

Cisco Product Security Overview x

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products x

Product Alerts and Field Notices xi

Obtaining Technical Assistance xi

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website xi
Submitting a Service Request xii
Definitions of Service Request Severity xiii

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xiii

1 Product Overview 1-1

Features 1-1

Front Panel Description 1-2

Blade Switch Console Port 1-2
10/100/1000 Ports 1-3
SFP Module Slots 1-3
LEDs 1-4

System Status/ID LED 1-4
Console Port LEDs 1-4
Port LEDs 1-4

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Power Connectors 1-5

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Management Options 1-5

Using the Device Manager 1-5
Using the Management Blade Web Interface 1-6
Using the Command-Line Interface 1-8
Other Management Options 1-8
Network Configurations 1-8

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2 Blade Switch Installation 2-1

Preparing for Installation 2-1

Warnings 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Verifying Package Contents 2-3

BX600 System Architecture 2-4

Overview of Steps for Installing and Initially Configuring the Blade Switch 2-6

Installing the Blade Switch in the BX600 System 2-6

Connecting through the Blade Switch Console Port 2-8

Connecting through the BX600 System Management Blade 2-9
Waiting for POST to Complete 2-12
Completing the Initial Configuration 2-13
Resetting the Switch Configuration 2-15

Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-15

Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 2-15
Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 2-17

Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports 2-18

Connecting to SFP Modules 2-19

Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules 2-19

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Where to Go Next 2-20

3 Troubleshooting 3-1

Understanding POST Results 3-1

Diagnosing Problems 3-1

Locating the Blade Switch Serial Number 3-5

A Technical Specifications A-1

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B Connector and Cable Specifications B-1

Connector Specifications B-1

10/100/1000 Ports B-1

Connecting to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices B-1

Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices B-2
SFP Module Ports B-2
Console Port B-3

Cable and Adapter Specifications B-3

Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts B-3
Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports B-4
Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts B-4

Identifying a Crossover Cable B-4

Adapter Pinouts B-5

C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program C-1

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port C-1

Taking Out What You Need C-1
Connecting to the Console Port C-2
Completing the Initial Configuration C-4

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Audience

Preface

This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Catalyst
Blade Switch 3040 for FSC, referred to as the blade switch, in the Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC)
PRIMERGY BX600 S2 blade server, referred to as the BX600 system. We assume that you are familiar
with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.

Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC. It describes
the physical and performance characteristics of the blade switch, explains how to install it in the server
chassis, and provides troubleshooting information.

This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your blade
switch. For more information, refer to the blade switch software configuration guide, the blade switch
command reference, and the blade switch system message guide on the Cisco.com Product
Documentation home page.

Organization

This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” is a physical and functional overview of the blade switch. It describes

the blade switch ports, the standards they support, and the blade switch LEDs.

Chapter 2, “Blade Switch Installation,” contains the procedures on how to install the blade switch in the

server chassis and how to make port connections.

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems that might

arise when installing the blade switch.

Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” lists the physical and environmental specifications for the

blade switch and the regulatory agency approvals.

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Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications,” describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that

can be used to connect to the blade switch.

Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program,” has an installation and setup

procedure for a standalone blade switch.

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Conventions

Conventions

This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

this manual.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

damage or loss of data.

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Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC that ships with the product.

The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

Related Publications

You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number. For more information, see the

“Obtaining Documentation” section on page ix.

These documents provide complete information about the blade switch and are available from this
Cisco.com site:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6748/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Getting Started Guide (order number DOC-7817759=)

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC

(order number DOC-7817760=)

• Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SEF

(not orderable but available on Cisco.com)

(Statement 1071)

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Note Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the blade switch, see the release notes on Cisco.com for the

latest information.

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Software Configuration Guide (not orderable but

available on Cisco.com)

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Command Reference (not orderable but available on

Cisco.com)

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC System Message Guide (not orderable but available on

Cisco.com)

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• These compatibility matrix documents are available from this Cisco.com site:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html

–

Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix (not orderable but available
on Cisco.com)

–

Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Compatibility Matrix (not orderable but available
on Cisco.com)

–

Compatibility Matrix for 1000BASE-T Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (not orderable
but available on Cisco.com)

Obtaining Documentation

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product documentation resources that Cisco offers.

Cisco.com

Obtaining Documentation

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

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You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

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You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

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Documentation Feedback

Ordering Documentation

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If you do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

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Cisco Product Security Overview

Preface

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

From this site, you will find information about how to do the following:

• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products

• Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products

• Register to receive security information from Cisco

A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is
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http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt

To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in real time, you
can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS)
feed. Information about how to subscribe to the PSIRT RSS feed is found at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them,
and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerability
in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

• For emergencies only— [e-mail]

An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which
a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered
nonemergencies.

• For nonemergencies —[e-mail]

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Product Alerts and Field Notices

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

• 1 877 228-7302

• 1 408 525-6532

Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to

encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has been
encrypted with PGP versions 2.x through 9.x.

Never use a revoked encryption key or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your
correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security
Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.

If you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT to find other means of encrypting the data before sending
any sensitive material.

Product Alerts and Field Notices

Modifications to or updates about Cisco products are announced in Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field
Notices. You can receive Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field Notices by using the Product Alert Tool
on Cisco.com. This tool enables you to create a profile and choose those products for which you want to
receive information.

To access the Product Alert Tool, you must be a registered Cisco.com user. (To register as a Cisco.com
user, go to this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do) Registered users can access the
tool at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=en

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support
resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact
your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for
troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is
available 24 hours a day at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com
user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you
can register at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

Note Use the Cisco Product Identification Tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a

request for service online or by phone. You can access this tool from the Cisco Technical Support &
Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link, clicking the All Tools (A-Z) tab, and
then choosing Cisco Product Identification Tool from the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search
options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or, for certain products, by copying and pasting
show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label
location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before
placing a service call.

Tip Displaying and Searching on Cisco.com

If you suspect that the browser is not refreshing a web page, force the browser to update the web page
by holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F5.

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To find technical information, narrow your search to look in technical documentation, not the entire
Cisco.com website. On the Cisco.com home page, click the Advanced Search link under the Search box
and then click the Technical Support & Documentation.radio button.

To provide feedback about the Cisco.com website or a particular technical document, click Contacts &
Feedback at the top of any Cisco.com web page.

Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and
S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require
product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides
recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service
request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone.
(S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.)
Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business
operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

Asia-Pacific: [phone]
Australia: 1 800 805 227
EMEA: [phone]
USA: 1 800 553 2447

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For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts

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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity
definitions.

Severity 1 (S1)—An existing network is “down” or there is a critical impact to your business operations.
You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your
business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and
Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired while most business operations
remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service
to satisfactory levels.

Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or
configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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• The Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide is a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief

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the latest Cisco channel product offerings. To order and find out more about the Cisco Product Quick
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• Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo

merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

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• Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training, and certification titles. Both new

and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other
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• Packet magazine is the magazine for Cisco networking professionals. Each quarter, Packet delivers

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professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and
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• Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be

obtained at this URL:

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• Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website where networking professionals

share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with
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• “What’s New in Cisco Documentation” is an online publication that provides information about the

latest documentation releases for Cisco products. Updated monthly, this online publication is
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• World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at

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Product Overview

This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC, referred
to as the blade switch. The blade switch is installed in the Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC)
PRIMERGY BX600 S2 blade server, referred to as the BX600 system.

You can connect the uplink ports to other devices such as switches, routers, Cisco Wireless Access Point
workstations, Cisco IP phones, or other networking equipment. You can also connect standalone servers
or PCs to those ports.

These topics are included:

• Features, page 1-1

• Front Panel Description, page 1-2

• Rear Panel Description, page 1-5

• Management Options, page 1-5

Features

The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet blade switch aggregates 10 internal servers and connects them to the
network through 6 uplink ports. Refer to the blade switch software configuration guide for examples that
show how you might deploy the blade switch in your network.

These are the blade switch features:

• 10 internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X ports

• 1 console port

• 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet ports

• 4 external small-form factor pluggable (SFP) module uplink ports that support 1000BASE-SX fiber

optic and 10/100/1000BASE-T copper (only Cisco SFP modules are supported)

Note When installed in the blade switch, 1000BASE-T SFP modules operates at 10, 100, or 1000

Mbps in full-duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mbps in half-duplex mode.

The BX600 system controls its own cooling and temperature. Its temperature sensor monitors the
temperature of any blades that are installed. The BX600 system management blade controls the fan
speed. The blade switch does not have its own fan.

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Front Panel Description

Front Panel Description

Ten of the ports on the 16-port Gigabit Ethernet blade switch are internal 1000BASE-X ports that
connect to the BX600 system through the backplane. Figure 1-1 shows the console port, the two external
10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports, and the four external SFP module uplink ports that support
1000BASE-SX and 10/100/1000BASE-T copper. Only Cisco SFP modules are supported.

Figure 1-1 The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC

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Each port has an associated LED. The BX600 system blade management board controls the System
Status/ID LED.

Blade Switch Console Port

You can connect the switch module through its console port to a PC by using the RJ-45-to-DB9 female
cable that ships with the product. If you need a spare cable, you can order a kit (part number
ACS-DSBUASYN=) directly from Cisco. If you want to attach the switch module to any other device,
such as a terminal server, you might need a different cable. For console port and adapter pinout
information, see the “Connector and Cable Specifications” section on page B-1.

For information on the BX600 system management blade console port, see the BX600 system
documentation.

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10/100/1000 Ports

The two copper Ethernet ports operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and support autonegotiation and
full-duplex operation. When set for autonegotiation, the port senses the speed and duplex settings of the
attached device and advertises its own capabilities. If the connected device also supports
autonegotiation, the blade switch port negotiates the best connection (that is, the fastest line speed that
both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device supports it) and configures itself
accordingly. In all cases, the attached device must be within 328 feet (100 meters).

You can disable autonegotiation for the two 10/100/1000BASE-T ports by using the Cisco IOS
command-line interface (CLI). For more information, see the blade switch command reference and
software configuration guide.

The ten internal downlink ports are 1000BASE-X with no negotiation for speed or duplex.

Note 1000BASE-T traffic requires at least a Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or

Category 4 cables.

When you connect the blade switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure to use
a straight-through Ethernet cable. When you connect the blade switch to another blade switch, use a
crossover Ethernet cable. For any other type of connection, you can use a straight-through Ethernet
cable. When you use a straight-through or crossover cable for 1000BASE-T connections, be sure to use
a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for proper operation. Pinouts for the cables are described in

Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

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Note You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the CLI to enable the automatic

medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature. When the auto-MDIX feature is enabled,
the blade switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the
interfaces accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for
connections to a copper 10/100/1000 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the blade switch, regardless
of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, refer to the
blade switch software configuration guide or command reference.

SFP Module Slots

The blade switch uses Gigabit Ethernet SFP modules to establish fiber-optic connections. These
transceiver modules are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when inserted in an
SFP module slot. You can use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to other switches. You
use fiber-optic cables with LC or MT-RJ connectors to connect to a fiber-optic SFP module. You use a
Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to a copper SFP module.

The four external SFP module ports operate at 1000 Mbps when fiber-optic SFP modules are installed
and operate at 10/100/1000 Mbps when copper SFP modules are installed. Autonegotation is supported
on copper SPF modules, but not on fiber-optic SFP modules.

See the blade switch release notes for the latest information about which SFP module types are
supported.

For more information about the SFP modules, refer to your SFP module documentation.

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LEDs

The blade switch has eight LEDs including an LED for each external port, one LED for the console port,
and one LED used by BX600 system management board (see Figure 1-1). You can use the blade switch
LEDs to monitor blade switch activity and performance. Graphical representations of the LEDs
described in this section are visible in the device manager.

For more information about the BX600 management blade LEDS, see Table 2-1 on page 2-5.

System Status/ID LED

The System Status/ID LED is controlled by the BX600 system management blade and is used to identify
a specific blade switch or other component in a rack from the management blade console. You can use
the BX600 system web interface to identify a component, which triggers the specified device to light its
ID LED.

Console Port LEDs

The blade switch console port LED is either green or amber. Ta ble 1-2 describes the console port LED
colors and their meanings.

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Port LEDs

Table 1-1 Meaning of Console Port LED Colors

LED Color Meaning

Off The bootloader is initializing.

Solid green The blade switch console port is active.

Solid amber The blade switch console port is inactive; the backplane console is active.

Solid green or amber Cisco IOS is operating normally.

The port LEDs display information about each individual port. The port LEDs are green, amber, or both.

Table 1-2 describes the port LED colors and their meanings.

Table 1-2 Meaning of Port LED Colors

LED Color Meaning

Off No link established.

Solid green Link established but no activity.

Blinking green Traffic on an established link.

Solid amber Port disabled, either error or STP

Alternating green and amber Link fault.

1. STP = Spanning Tree Protocol

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Rear Panel Description

The blade switch connects to the BX600 system through the backplane connector on the blade switch
rear panel. See Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2 Blade Switch Rear Panel

1 Backplane connector

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Note You must engage the release latch to secure the connection to the backplane. See Figure 1-1.

Power Connectors

The BX600 system controls power to the blade switch. After the BX600 system detects the presence of
the blade switch, it moves the blade switch to the full power state. The blade switch software is not
involved in power control functions.

Management Options

This section describes management options for the blade switch:

• Using the Device Manager, page 1-5

• Using the Management Blade Web Interface, page 1-6

• Using the Command-Line Interface, page 1-8

• Other Management Options, page 1-8

Using the Device Manager

The simplest way to manage the blade switch is by using the device manager that is in its memory. This
is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager
from anywhere in your network through a web browser.

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Step 1 Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.

Step 2 Enter the blade switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.

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Step 3 Use the device manager to perform basic blade switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device

manager online help for more information.

Using the Management Blade Web Interface

You can monitor and manage the blade switches through the BX600 system web interface. Follow these
steps:

1. Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.

2. Enter the BX600 system IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The web interface appears.

3. Click Switch Blade 1, Switch Blade 2, and so on to see the information for a specific blade switch.

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Management Options

You can do these tasks:

• In the Located LED field, choose on or off, and click Apply to locate the blade switch.

• Under Network Setting, click the URL Address field to open the blade switch web interface.

• To reset the IP address, the subnet mask, or the gateway address, enter the new settings in the

appropriate field, and click Apply and Reload. These settings apply only to VLAN 1. If you are
using a management VLAN other than VLAN 1, the applied settings might not produce the intended
results. See the BX600 system documentation for more information about setting these fields.

• To enable polling, click Enable and Apply. The default polling period is 300 seconds. To begin

polling immediately, after you click Enable and Apply, click Reset under Reset the Switch Blade.
Before you manage the blade switch from its console port, we recommend that you disable polling.

• If you configured a password for the blade switch through the management blade console menu, you

must enter that password in the Set Password for Polling Account field, and click Enable.
Otherwise, leave this field blank.

• Click Reset to reset the blade switch.

For more information about using this interface, see the PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems
RemoteView Management Blade User Interface Description.

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