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Switch Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and
the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell, referred to as the switch. The switch modules are installed
in the Dell Modular Server Chassis, referred to as the server chassis, a system that supports up to sixteen
server modules and up to six Ethernet switches. You install the switch in one of the chassis I/O module
bays on the rear panel of the server chassis.
This chapter also describes how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper operation
and how to make connections to the switch module.
Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:
• Safety Warnings, page 2-1
• Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture, page 2-3
• Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis, page 2-4
• Configuring the Switch, page 2-7
• Managing the Switch, page 2-15
• Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches), page 2-17
• Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots, page 2-21
• Connecting to 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports, page 2-27
• Where to Go Next, page 2-27
Safety Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for Dell that ships with the product. The
EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
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To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.
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Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can
cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment.
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Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
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Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Class 1 laser product.
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
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For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be
connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection.
10/100/1000 Ethernet
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
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Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture
The six chassis I/O module bays are on the rear panel (see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1 Dell Modular Server Chassis Rear Panel
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See the getting started guide that ships on CD-ROM with the product for information about what ships
with your switch.
Before you install the switch in the server chassis, consider these points:
• Review and become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified in the Product
Information Guide.
• Review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch
3000 Series for Dell that ships with this product.
• If you plan to create a switch stack, review the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only
3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches)” section on page 2-17 before you install the switch and run the
initial configuration setup program.
• To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, keep these points in mind:
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Each chassis I/O module bay must contain either a module or an input/output module (IOM)
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Fan modules must be operating in the fan module bays to ensure proper cooling of the switch
modules. See the Dell server chassis documentation for information about how to ensure that
the modules are properly cooled.
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When you remove a hot-swap module, you must replace it with an identical module or an IOM
blank within 1 minute of removal.
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You can install the switch into any of the module bays. If you install a switch in the B or C
module bay, the Ethernet mezzanine cards must be installed in the blade server.
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The dust covers should always remain in place unless a module is installed in the slot.
Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when you install the switch, follow your normal board
and component handling procedures.
When you install a switch, you do not need to power down the server chassis.
Be sure to observe these requirements:
• For copper Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the switch module to connected devices can be up to
328 feet (100 meters).
• See the documentation for the SFP module for more information about cable specifications for the
SFP module connections. Also see the “SFP Module Cable Specifications” section on page B-6.
Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable
must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications.
When you use shorter lengths of single-mode fiber-optic cable, you might need to insert an inline
optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver.
• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures. Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage
the cables.
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Follow these steps to install the switch into the server chassis:
Step 1 Obtain and make note of this information from your network administrator before you begin the switch
installation:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password (encrypted)
• Enable password (not encrypted)
• Telnet password
• SNMP community strings (optional)
Step 2 Select a chassis I/O module bay in which to install the switch. Follow the prerequisites listed in the “Dell
Modular Server Chassis Architecture” section on page 2-3.
Step 3 Remove the IOM blank from the selected bay, and store it for future use.
Step 4 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch to an
unpainted metal part of the server chassis for at least 2 seconds.
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Step 5 Remove the switch from its static-protective package.
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Step 6 Ensure that the release latch on the switch is in the open position or perpendicular to the module
(see Figure 2-2):
Figure 2-2 Release Latch in Open Position
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Figure 2-3 shows the switch being inserted into the server chassis.
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Configuring the Switch
To run the system configuration dialog, you must first connect the switch to a PC to run a terminal
emulation program. You can connect the switch to the PC either through the switch console port or
through the CMC console port. Instructions for these procedures are included in this section.
If you connect to the switch through the CMC, the switch console port is disabled. After you have
completed the configuration procedure, you must use the disconnect command to close the active
console port and re-enable the switch console port. Enter logout to log out of the switch, then enter
Ctrl \ to disconnect the CMC from the switch.
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Follow one of these procedures:
• To run the terminal emulation program through the switch console port, go to “Connecting through
the Switch Console Port” section on page 2-8.
• To run the terminal emulation program through the CMC port, go to “Connecting through the CMC”
section on page 2-9.
Connecting through the Switch Console Port
Follow these steps when connecting through the switch console port:
Step 1 Connect one end of the console cable to the switch console port. Connect the other end of the cable to
the serial port of the PC that is running the terminal emulation application. (See Figure 2-4.)
Figure 2-4 Connecting To the Switch Console Port
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Step 2 Start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test
(POST). The terminal-emulation software—a PC application such as Hyperterminal or
ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default
characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 3 Go to the “Waiting for POST to Complete” section on page 2-10 to finish configuring the switch.
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Connecting through the CMC
Follow these steps when connecting through the CMC:
Step 1 Connect one end of a DB-9 null-modem or crossover cable to the RS-232 console serial port of the CMC.
Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 console serial port of the PC.
Step 2 On the PC terminal emulation program:
a. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
b. Set the terminal emulation speed to 115200 baud.
c. Set Flow Control to none.
d. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
e. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for Terminal keys
(not Windows keys).
When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service
Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in the
HyperTerminal VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000 service
packs.
Step 3 On the console monitor, the CMC application displays a login screen. Log in by using these defaults:
username root
password calvin
The CMC command-line interface (CLI) command prompt CMC: appears.
Configuring the Switch
Note If the server chassis is off, use this command to power it on:
racadm chassisaction -m chassis powerup
The switch inserted into the chassis I/O bay automatically powers on when the server chassis
powers on. For more information on configuring the server chassis by using the CLI, see the Dell
Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide.
Power-cycle the switch by using this command:
racadm chassisaction -m switch-N powercycle
where N is the chassis I/O module bay number in which the switch is inserted.
Module Bay Substitute for N
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