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CONTENTS

Preface 7

Audience 7

Purpose 7

Organization 7

Conventions 8

Related Publications 8

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines 9

CHAPTER

1 Product Overview 1

Switch Module Features Overview 1

Other Features 3

Switch Module Console Port 3 10/100/1000 Ports 4 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots 4 Cisco TwinGig Converter Module 4 LEDs 5 StackWise Plus Ports 8 Power Connectors 8

Management Options 8

Using the Device Manager 9 Using the Command-Line Interface 10 Using the Onboard Administrator CLI and GUI 10 Other Management Options 10 Network Configurations 10

2 Switch Installation 1

Preparing for Installation 1

Safety Warnings 2 Installation Guidelines 3 Verifying Package Contents 4

HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture 5

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Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure 6

Switch Module IP Addresses 8

Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup 9

Using Express Setup 11 Setting the Installed Switch Module As the Stack Master 12 Refreshing the PC IP Address 13

Planning and Creating a Switch Stack 13

Stack Cabling Configurations 14 Connecting to the StackWise Plus Ports 16

Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots 17

Installing X2 Transceiver Modules and Cisco Converter Modules 18 Installing SFP Modules 20

Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports 22

Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections 23

CHAPTER

APPENDIX

Where to Go Next 24

3 Troubleshooting 1

Diagnosing Problems 1

Verify the Switch Module POST Results 1 Look at the Switch Module LEDs 2 Confirm the Switch Module Connections 2 Verify the Switch Module Performance 4

Clearing the Switch Module IP Address and Configuration 5

Replacing a Failed Stack Member 5

Locating the Switch Module Serial Number 6

A Technical Specifications 1

B Connector and Cable Specifications 1

Connector Specifications 1

10/100/1000 Ports 1 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Interfaces 3 Cisco TwinGig Converter Module Ports 3 Console Port 4

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Cable and Adapter Specifications 4

10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications 4 SFP Module Cable Specifications 6 Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts 6 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports 7 Identifying a Crossover Cable 8 Console Port Adapter Pinouts 8

Contents

APPENDIX

NDEX

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

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port 1

Connecting to the Console Port 1 Completing the Initial Configuration 4

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Audience

Preface

This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, referred to as the switch module, in the HP c-Class BladeSystem server enclosure, referred to as the HP blade enclosure. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. If you are interested in more training and education in these areas, learning opportunities including training courses, self-study options, seminars, and career certifications programs are available on the Cisco Training & Events web page:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html

Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch module, explains how to install it in the server enclosure, and provides troubleshooting information.

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

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

Organization

This guide is organized into these chapters:

Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” is a physical and functional overview of each of the switch modules,

including descriptions of the ports, the supported standards, and the LEDs.

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

server enclosure and how to make port connections.

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

arise when you install the switch module.

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

switch modules and the regulatory agency approvals.

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Conventions

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

can be used to connect to the switch module.

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

procedure for a standalone switch module.

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.

Preface

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 3000 Series for HP that ships with the

product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

Related Publications

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

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

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP Getting Started Guide

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

• Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

site (they are not orderable):

3000 Series for HP

(Statement 1071)

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

the latest information.

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Software Configuration Guide

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Command Reference

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP System Message Guide

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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

• Cisco Software Activation Document for HP

• 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

–

Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Compatibility Matrix

–

Compatibility Matrix for 1000BASE-T Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco

What's

New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical

documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

documents, see the monthly

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Product Overview

This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, referred to as the switch module. The switch module is installed in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, referred to as the blade enclosure.

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:

• Switch Module Features Overview, page 1-1

• Other Features, page 1-3

• Management Options, page 1-8

Switch Module Features Overview

CHA PTER

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP is a stackable, Layer 3 switch module. The number of ports depends on which modules are installed. See the release notes and the software configuration guide for information about which Layer 3 features are supported. See the

section on page 2-13 for information about stacking the switch.

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP includes a 3120G (CB3120X) and a 3120X (CBS3120X) model. Both are stacking-capable. The initial setup procedure for both models is the same.

Note on WS-CBS3125G-S and WS-CBS3125X-S switch models:

• The WS-CBS3125G-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120G-S.

• The WS-CBS3125X-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120X-S.

The functionality and the performance of WS-CBS3125 switches are same as those of WS-CBS3120 switches. All Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120/3125 for HP models are HP BladeSystem c-Class compatible.

“Planning and Creating a Switch Stack”

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Switch Module Features Overview

The CBS3120X switch module supports both the Cisco X2 transceiver modules and the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module. The CBS3120G switch module supports only the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module. See the

For more information about the features of each model, see the hardware installation guide and the software configuration guide for the switch module. See the release notes and the software configuration guide for information about supported Layer 3 features.

See Tabl e 1-1 for more detailed descriptions of the switch module ports.

Figure 1-1 shows the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module.

Chapter 1 Product Overview

“10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots” section on page 1-4 for more information.

Figure 1-1 The Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

UID

MOD

CON

SOLE

19-20

SFP

WS-

S31

20G-S

203651

1 Switch module 8 LEDs for ports 19 and 20 or for the Gigabit-Ethernet slot 1

2 UID1 LED

9 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports 23 to 26 and port LEDs

3 Health LEDs 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports 19 and 20 or 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot 1

4 System LEDs

11 LEDs for ports 21 and 22 and for the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot 2

5 Mode button 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports 21 and 22 or 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot 2

6 Console port 13 StackWise Plus ports

7 Release latch

1. UID= unit identifier.

2. SYST, STCK, MSTR, MMBR.

Table 1-1 describes the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP ports. Each external port has an

associated LED.

Ta b l e 1-1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Port Descriptions

Port Description

Ports 1 to 16 Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the

Ports 17 to 18 Internal cross-connection ports that you can use to connect to a second switch

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blade enclosure.

in the blade enclosure through a backplane connector. You can configure these ports by using the Cisco IOS CLI1. However, if the blade switches are stacked, these ports are disabled.

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Table 1-1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Port Descriptions (continued)

Port Description

Ports 19 to 22 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots for use with the Cisco TwinGig Converter

Ports 23 to 26 External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that

Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet port

StackWise Plus ports Stacking cable ports.

Console port Switch module management port (RJ-45 connector).

1. CLI: command-line interface.

The switch module is powered from the blade enclosure backplane, and temperature management is provided by the blade enclosure. There is no fan on the switch module.

Other Features

Modules and Cisco X2 transceiver modules.

support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation.

The Ethernet management port (Fa0) is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the Onboard Traffic supports autonegotiation with 100 Mb/s and full-duplex mode.

Administrator through the blade enclosure backplane connector.

to and from this port is isolated from the switch ports. This port only

See the software configuration guide for examples showing how you might deploy the switch module in your network.

Other Features

These sections describe other switch module features:

• Switch Module Console Port, page 1-3

• 10/100/1000 Ports, page 1-4

• 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots, page 1-4

• LEDs, page 1-5

• StackWise Plus Ports, page 1-8

• Power Connectors, page 1-8

Switch Module 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.

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Other Features

10/100/1000 Ports

The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category Category Category

For more information about the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port connections and specifications, see the

Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-22, and Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

5e, or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use 3 or Category 4 UTP cable.

10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots

The 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots are used for uplink connections to other switches and routers. The

module slots operate in full-duplex mode. The CBS3120X uses the hot-swappable Cisco X2 transceiver modules and the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module. The CBS3120G uses only the Cisco

TwinGig Converter Module.

These X2 transceiver modules are supported on the CBS3120X switch module:

• CX4

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• LX4

• SR

• LRM

For the latest information about the supported X2 transceiver modules, see the switch release notes on Cisco.com at this location:

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

For more information about the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots, see the “Installing Devices in the

10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots” section on page 2-17. For cable specifications, see Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

Cisco TwinGig Converter Module

The Cisco TwinGig Converter Module (model CVR-X2-SFP), also known as the converter module, has two small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module slots that convert the 10-Gigabit slot into a dual SFP

module interface to establish Gigabit uplinks to network devices. The SFP modules have

connectors for fiber-optic connections or RJ-45 connectors for copper connections. These SFP

modules are supported:

• 1000BASE-SX

• 1000BASE-T

For more information about the SFP modules, refer to your SFP module documentation. For the latest information about the supported SFP transceiver modules, see the switch release notes on Cisco.com at this location:

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

For more information about the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module, see the “Installing X2 Transceiver

Modules and Cisco Converter Modules” section on page 2-18. For cable specifications, see Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

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LEDs

Note The System LED (SYST), stack LED (STCK), Stack Master LED (MSTR), and Stack Member LED

System LED

Other Features

You can use the switch LEDs to monitor switch module activity and performance. Graphical representations of the LEDs described in these sections are visible in the device manager.

• System LED, page 1-5

• Stack LED, page 1-5

• Stack Master LED, page 1-6

• Stack Member LED, page 1-6

• UID and Health LEDs, page 1-6

• RJ-45 Uplink Port LEDs, page 1-6

(MMBR) are shown as item 4 in Figure 1-1 on page 1-2.

Stack LED

The System LED (SYST) shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly.

Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings.

Ta b l e 1-2 System LED

Color System Status

Off System is not powered on.

Blinking green POST is in progress.

Solid green System is operating normally.

Amber System is receiving power but is not functioning properly.

To see the status of the StackWise Plus ports, press the Mode button. The Stack LED (STCK) is green when the StackWise Plus ports are up and amber when the ports are down. The bottom two 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot LEDs show the status for StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2, respectively (see item 11 in

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2).

When in stack mode, if both 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink port LEDs are green, the stack is operating at full bandwidth. If one or both of the 10-Gigabit uplink LEDs are not green, the stack is not operating at full bandwidth.

See the “LED Behavior in Stack Mode” section on page 1-8 for more information.

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Stack Master LED

The Stack Master LED (MSTR) shows the stack master status. Tab le 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings.

Ta b l e 1-3 Stack Master LED

Stack Member LED

The Stack Member LED (MMBR) shows the switch stack membership number, which ranges from switch, pauses, and then repeats the process until you turn off stack mode or until stack mode times out.

Table 1-4 lists the LED colors and their meanings when stack mode is on. When stack mode is off, the

Member LED is off.

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Color Description

Off Switch is not the stack master.

Green Switch is the stack master or a standalone switch.

Amber An error occurred during stack master election or another type of stack error occurred.

1 to 9. The Stack Member LED blinks a number of times equal to the membership number of the

Ta b l e 1-4 Member LED With Stack Mode On

Color Description

Off Pause between blinking stack membership number. Duration is 5 seconds. After

Blinking green A total of n on-off cycles with n = switch stack membership number in range 1 to 9.

UID and Health LEDs

The UID and Health LEDs are controlled by the blade enclosure software (Onboard Administrator). The UID LED is on when the switch module is identified by the blade enclosure. The Health LED is green during normal operation; it is amber when a failure is detected.

RJ-45 Uplink Port LEDs

The external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink port LEDs display link and activity information about each individual port. These LEDs are on the top left and right, respectively, of each RJ-45 port (see item 9 in meanings.

Ta b l e 1-5 Meaning of Port Link LED Colors

pause, LED changes to blinking green.

After n on-off cycles, blinking stops, and LED turns off.

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2). Tab l e 1-5 describes the port link LED colors and their

LED Color Meaning

Off No link established.

Solid green Link established, no activity.

Blinking green Traffic on an established link.

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LED Color Meaning

Amber Port disabled, either error or STP1 disabled.

Alternating Green/Amber Link fault.

1. STP: Spanning Tree Protocol.

The port activity LED blinks green to indicate traffic.

10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot Port LEDs

The behavior of the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot port LEDs depends on whether an X2 module or a converter module is installed and whether you pressed the Mode button to place the switch module in stack mode.

X2 Module Installed (Only the CBS3120X Switch)

The 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot LEDs 19 to 22 show the status for ports 19 to 20 and 21 to 22, respectively (see items 8 and 11 in of LEDs behaves as one. The top pair of LEDs represents the left X2 module in slot 19 to 20, and the bottom pair of LEDs represents the right X2 module in slot 21 to 22.

Table 1-6 describes the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot port LED colors and their meanings.

Other Features

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2). When an X2 module is installed, each pair

Ta b l e 1-6 Meaning of 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot LED Colors

LED Color Meaning

Off No link established.

Solid green Link established, no activity.

Blinking green Activity (traffic) on an established link.

Amber Port disabled, either error or STP disabled.

Alternating green/amber Link fault.

Converter Module Installed

When a converter module is in one of the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots, the LEDs show the status of the SFP modules that are in the converter module. If one converter module is installed in slots 19 and 20, and one converter module is installed in slots 20 and 21, this is how the LEDs correspond to the installed SFP modules:

1. The top LED (19) corresponds to the SFP module in slot 19.

2. The second LED (20) corresponds to the SFP module in slot 20.

3. The third LED (21) corresponds to the SFP module in slot 21.

4. The fourth LED (22) corresponds to the SFP module in slot 22.

See Tabl e 1-6 for a description of the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot port LED colors and their meanings.

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LED Behavior in Stack Mode

Whether an X2 module or a converter module is installed in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots, the two bottom LEDs (21 and 22) show the status of the StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2, respectively. The top two LEDs (19 and 20) are off when in stack mode. and their meanings.

Ta b l e 1-7 Meaning of Port 21 and 22 LED Colors in Stack Mode

LED Color Meaning

Solid green Stack port is connected. If both LEDs are green, the stack is running at full speed.

Amber Stack port is not connected.

StackWise Plus Ports

The switch module ships with a 1-meter StackWise cable that you can use to connect the StackWise Plus ports.

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Table 1-7 describes the LED colors in stack mode

Caution Use only approved cables, and connect only to similar Cisco equipment. Equipment might be damaged

if connected to nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment.

You can order these StackWise Plus cables from your Cisco sales representative:

• CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)

• CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)

• CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)

Power Connectors

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

Management Options

This section describes management options for the switch module:

• Using the Device Manager, page 1-9

• Using the Command-Line Interface, page 1-10

• Other Management Options, page 1-10

• Using the Onboard Administrator CLI and GUI, page 1-10

• Network Configurations, page 1-10

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Using the Device Manager

The simplest way to manage the switch module is by using the device manager that is in the switch module 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.

Follow these steps:

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

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

appears. (See

Figure 1-2 Device Manager Page

Figure 1-2.)

Management Options

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

device manager online help for more information.

4. For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Network Assistant, which is

described in the next section.

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Management Options

Using the Command-Line Interface

The switch module CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and enhanced to support desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch module from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch module console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station. Refer to the switch module command reference on Cisco.com for more information.

For quick setup instructions that use the CLI, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the

CLI-Based Setup Program.”

Using the Onboard Administrator CLI and GUI

See the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide at

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for information on how to use the Onboard

Administrator CLI and GUI.

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Other Management Options

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet

Network Configurations

Refer to the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco.com for an explanation of network configuration concepts. The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch module to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Gigabit Ethernet connections.

an SNMP-compatible

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This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, also referred to as the switch module, in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure and how to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem, referred to as the blade enclosure, is a system that supports up to 16 server modules and up to 8 Ethernet switch modules. The switch module is installed in one of the enclosure I/O module bays on the rear panel of the server enclosure.

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:

• Preparing for Installation, page 2-1

• HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture, page 2-5

• Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure, page 2-6

• Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running

Express Setup, page 2-9

• Planning and Creating a Switch Stack, page 2-13

• Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots, page 2-17

• Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-22

• Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections, page 2-23

• Where to Go Next, page 2-24

Preparing for Installation

This section covers these topics:

• Safety Warnings, page 2-2

• Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

• Verifying Package Contents, page 2-4

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Safety Warnings

These safety warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP that ships with the product. The

EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

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Warning

To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113°F (45°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

Statement 17B

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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Installation Guidelines

Before you install the switch module in the blade enclosure, read these guidelines:

• Review and become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified in the blade enclosure

Product Information Guide.

• Review the “Safety Warnings” section on page 2-2 and the Regulatory Compliance and Safety

Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP that accompanies this guide.

Consider these prerequisites before installing your switch module:

• Fill any empty interconnect bays or any empty power module bays in the blade enclosure with

blanks.

• Identify the bays in which you will insert the switch modules. Plan to install the first switch module

in bay 1, the second in bay 2, and so on up to bay 8, if possible. The bay in which you choose to install each switch module depends on whether mezzanine or Ethernet cards are installed in the blade enclosure and how they are configured. See the blade enclosure documentation for more information about installing and configuring the mezzanine or Ethernet cards.

The interconnect module bays are physically interconnected in pairs through the blade enclosure backplane. That is, each of these pairs—bays 1 and 2, bays 3 and 4, bays 5 and 6, and bays 7 and 8—are interconnected. If you install two switch modules in one of the paired bays, they are internally interconnected. You must configure the switch modules to logically enable the interconnect ports, Gigabit Ethernet ports 23 and 24. See the switch module software configuration guide for information on configuring these ports.

Preparing for Installation

• See the HP c-Class documentation for information on the port mapping between blade enclosures

and the switch modules.

Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow your normal

board and component handling procedures.

When you install a switch module, you do not need to power down the server modules or the enclosure.

The initial configuration assumes that the switch module was never configured, that it is in the same state as when it was received, and that it is not configured with a default username and password.

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

• See the documentation for the SFP module for more information about cable specifications for the

SFP module connections. Also see the

meters).

“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.

Note When using 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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Verifying Package Contents

Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and look at each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it.

These items ship with your switch module. The Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules with installed protective dust covers are shipped already installed on your switch module.

• Console cable

• 1-meter Stackwise Plus cable

• Documentation CD that contains:

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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP Getting Started Guide

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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000

Series for HP

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Cisco and HP Warranty Information

Note If the switch modules are ordered with the blade enclosure, the switch modules are already installed, and

no unpacking is required. The unpacking procedure applies only if a switch module is ordered separately.

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Figure 2-1 shows the rear view of the blade enclosure in which you install the switch module.

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2 Blade enclosure fans 8 Interconnect module bay 6

3 Interconnect bay 1 with switch module installed 9 Interconnect module bay 7

4 Interconnect module bay 2 10 Interconnect module bay 8

5 Interconnect module bay 3 11 Onboard Administrator module

6 Interconnect module bay 4

Consider these prerequisites before installing your switch module:

• Plan for optimal airflow.

• Fill any unoccupied server slot bays or power module bays with blanks.

• Bays 1 through 8 are available for Ethernet switch modules.

• See the server enclosure documentation for information on the port mapping between blade

enclosures and the switch modules.

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Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure

Before you install the switch module in the blade enclosure, consider these points:

• Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety

Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP that accompanies this guide.

• Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and

installation guide.

• Review and become familiar with the temperature, power, and grounding requirements specified in

the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide.

Warning

Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow your normal

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

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board and component handling procedures.

When you install a switch module, you do not need to power down the blade enclosure.

Follow these steps to install the switch module in the blade enclosure:

Step 1 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch module to

an unpainted metal part of the blade enclosure for at least 2 seconds.

Step 2 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package.

Step 3 Remove the interconnect blank from the bay where you plan to install the switch module, if one is

present, and install the switch module. (See

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Switch Module IP Addresses

IP addresses can be assigned to two of the switch module interfaces:

• The Fa0 Ethernet interface. This Layer 3 Ethernet interface is connected to the Onboard

Administrator through which you can manage the switch module. It is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic.

• The VLAN 1 interface. You can manage the switch module from any of its external ports through

VLAN 1.

When you install the switch module, you need to determine whether the Onboard Administrator is connected to a network in which a DHCP server is also connected or if the Onboard Administrator has been configured as a DHCP server. If either of these conditions is true, the switch module automatically obtains an IP address for its Fa0 Ethernet interface that is connected to the Onboard Administrator. In this case, a VLAN 1 IP address is not assigned, and to set up the switch module by using the Device Manager you must use the Fa0 interface IP

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See the “Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running

Express Setup” section on page 2-9 for procedures on setting up the switch module if the IP address is

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Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup

Before you run Express Setup, you must set up your switch module to communicate with a hyperterminal program. The initial configuration assumes that the switch module was never configured, that it is in the same state as when it was received, and that it is not configured with a default username and password. To set up the switch module by using the command-line interface (CLI), see the switch module hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.

For the switch module to obtain an IP address for the Fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator, these conditions must be met:

• The blade enclosure is powered on and connected to the network.

• Basic configuration of the Onboard Administrator is completed, and you have the username and

password for the Onboard Administrator.

• A DHCP server is configured on the network segment to which the blade enclosure is connected,

the Onboard Administrator is configured to run as a DHCP server.

See the Onboard Administrator user guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for more information about configuring and using the Onboard Administrator.

After you install the switch module in the interconnect module bay, after approximately 2 minutes, the switch module automatically obtains an IP address for its Fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator. This method of obtaining an IP address occurs if a DCHP server is configured on the same network, or if the Onboard Administrator is configured as a DHCP server.

After you have installed the switch module (see the “Installing the Switch Module in the Blade

Enclosure” section on page 2-6), it powers on. The switch module begins the POST, a series of tests that

runs automatically to ensure that the switch module functions properly.

Step 1 Wait for the switch module to complete POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module to

complete

Step 2 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green.

If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. If the POST fails, see the “Verify the

Switch Module POST Results” section on page 3-1 to determine a course of action. POST errors are

usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST.

Step 3 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the switch module to get the software image from its flash memory

and to begin autoinstallation.

If you already have the Onboard Administrator open through a browser window, go to Step 5.

Step 4 Using a PC that is connected to the same network segment as the blade enclosure Onboard

Administrator, access the Onboard Administrator in a browser window. Enter your assigned user name and password.

Step 5 Choose Enclosure Information > Interconnect Bays to open the Interconnect Bay Summary window

where you can find the assigned IP address of the switch module Fa0 interface in the Management URL column. (See

POST.

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Step 6 Click the IP address hyperlink for the switch module from the Management URL column to open a new

browser window.

Step 7 On the left side of the Onboard Administrator, choose Configuration > Express Setup.

The Express Setup page appears (see Figure 2-6). (Close or minimize the Device Manager Help window.)

Figure 2-6 Express Setup Page

Step 8 Go to “Using Express Setup” section on page 2-11 to finish setting up the switch module.

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Using Express Setup

Before you complete the setup program, obtain the default gateway IP address and the switch password from your system administrator. You can use Express Setup to configure these optional parameters through the Express Setup program:

• Telnet access password

• Names of the SNMP read and write community strings if you are going to use a

network-management program like CiscoWorks.

• Host name, system contact, and system location

• System time, time zone, Daylight Savings Time enable

Follow these steps to finish setting up the switch module. The Onboard Administrator assigns an

address and a subnet mask to the management interface (VLAN ID) and to the Ethernet

IP management

Step 1 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields.

• In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router).

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port.

• In the Switch Password field, enter your password. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric

characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Switch Password field, enter your password again.

You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface. Some of these settings are on the Advanced Settings tab (see

Figure 2-7 Express Setup Advanced Settings Table

Figure 2-7).

Step 2 In the Host Name field, enter a name for the switch module. The host name is limited to 31 characters;

embedded spaces are not allowed.

Step 3 In the System Date and System Time fields, enter the current date and time, or use the down arrows to

select them.

Step 4 In the Time Zone field, use the down arrow to choose your time zone.

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Step 5 Click Enable in the Daylight Savings Time field to enable this feature.

Step 6 In the Te l ne t A cce s s field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch module by

using the CLI. If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.

Note If you plan to create a switch stack, enable Telnet access so that you can use the CLI to set this

switch to the highest priority. See the

page 2-13 for more information about creating a switch stack.

Step 7 In the Telnet Password field, enter a password. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric

characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Telnet Password field, re-enter the Telnet password.

Step 8 In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable

SNMP only if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks network-management system.

Step 9 If you enable SNMP, you must enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community field, the

SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate access to MIB objects.

Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community, you can access SNMP information, but you cannot modify it. When you set the SNMP write community, you can both access and modify SNMP information.

“Planning and Creating a Switch Stack” section on

community strings. When you set the SNMP read

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Step 10 In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person who is responsible for the switch module. In

the System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch module is located.

Step 11 Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings.

You can close this window.

To install additional switch modules, repeat the steps in the “Installing the Switch Module in the Blade

Enclosure” section on page 2-6 through the “Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup” section on page 2-9.

Setting the Installed Switch Module As the Stack Master

If you plan to create a switch stack, we recommend that you set the switch module that you first configured as the stack master. To do this, you must assign the highest priority value to this switch module. To assign a priority value after you have installed and initially configured the first switch module, follow these steps:

Step 1 Launch a Telnet session by connecting directly to the switch through its console port, or by using the

Onboard Administrator:

On the left side of the Onboard Administrator, click + next to Interconnect Bays to expand it, then click + next to the name of the switch you want to set as the switch master. Click Management Console to open the device manager for the switch, and if prompted, enter the user name and password for the switch. Under Contents, choose Maintenance > Telnet.

Step 2 Enter enable.

Step 3 Enter configure terminal.

Step 4 Enter switch 1 priority 15.

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Step 5 At the prompt, press Return.

Step 6 Enter end.

Step 7 Enter copy running-configuration startup-configuration to save this setting.

Step 8 At the prompt, press Return.

Step 9 To verify that this switch is set as the switch master, enter the show switch user EXEC command.

For more information about creating switch stacks, see the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack”

section on page 2-13.

Refreshing the PC IP Address

After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address:

• For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch module, and reconnect

the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC.

• For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP address.

Planning and Creating a Switch Stack

A switch stack is a set of up to nine stacking-capable switch modules that are connected through their StackWise Plus ports. One of the switches controls the operation of the stack and is called the stack master. The stack master and the other switches in the stack are stack members. Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols present the entire switch stack as a single entity to the network. Stacking is optional.

When switch modules are not stacked, each acts as a standalone switch. For general concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks, see the switch module software configuration guide and command reference on Cisco.com.

Caution The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP does not support switch stacks with other types of blade

switches as members. Combining the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP with other types of blade switches in a switch stack might cause the switch to work improperly or to fail.

Before you connect the switch modules in a stack, keep in mind these stacking guidelines:

• You should install the stack master switch module and run the initial setup program on that switch

module before you connect the StackWise Plus cables to other stack members. We recommend that you assign the highest priority value to the switch module that you prefer to be the stack master. This ensures that the switch is re-elected as stack master if a re-election occurs. As you add new switch modules to the stack, they automatically become stack members.

To assign a priority value through the Onboard Administrator after you have installed and initially configured the first switch module, see the

Master” section on page 2-12.

• When you connect the StackWise Plus cables and create a stack, you can communicate with the

master switch internal Ethernet management port (Fa0) port, but not the Fa0 ports of the member switches. Only one Fa0 interface can be active, and that interface is the one on the active stack master.

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• For conditions that might cause a stack master re-election or to manually elect the stack master, see

the “Managing Switch Stacks” chapter in the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco.com.

• You can stack any combination of up to nine Catalyst 3120G and 3120X switches. You can stack

only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch modules; other switches are not supported.

• Before installation, verify the StackWise Plus cable length. Depending on your configuration, you

might need different sized cables. The 1-meter cable is suppled if you do not specify the length of the StackWise Plus cable when you order your product. If you need the 0.5-meter cable or the 3-meter cable, you can order these StackWise Plus cables from your Cisco sales representative:

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For switch module dimensions, StackWise Plus cable part numbers, and additional stacking guidelines, see the switch module hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. For concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks, see the switch module software configuration guide and the stack compatibility guide also on Cisco.com.

To create a switch stack:

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• Install the member switch modules if you have not already done so.

• Connect the StackWise Plus cables as described in the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack”

section on page 2-13.

• Configure the member switch modules through the master switch by using the CLI.

Stack Cabling Configurations

This section describes the recommended configurations for stacking the switches by using the supplied 1-meter StackWise Plus cable.

Figure 2-8 is an example of a recommended configuration in which two switch modules create a switch

stack in a single blade enclosure.

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Figure 2-9 is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create a switch

stack in four blade enclosures.

Figure 2-9 Stacking Eight Switch Modules in Four Blade Enclosures to Create One Stack

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Figure 2-10 is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create two

separate switch stacks in four blade enclosures. This configuration provides redundant connections.

Figure 2-10 Stacking up to Eight Switch Modules in Four Blade Enclosures to Create Two Stacks

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Connecting to the StackWise Plus Ports

Before you connect the StackWise Plus cables, review the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack”

section on page 2-13. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise Plus cable to connect the switches.

Follow these steps to connect the StackWise Plus cable to the StackWise Plus ports:

Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise Plus cables and StackWise Plus ports, and store them for

future use.

Step 2 Use the window in the StackWise Plus cable to align the connector correctly. Insert the cable into the

StackWise Plus port on the front of the switch module ( to tighten the retainer screws to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.).

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screws to 5 lbf-in. (80 ozf-in.). Be careful not to overtighten the screws.

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and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.

When you need to remove the StackWise Plus cable from the connector, make sure to fully unscrew the correct screws before removing the connector. When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers to protect them from dust.

Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots

These sections describe how to install and remove X2 transceiver modules, Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules (also known as converter modules), and SFP modules:

• Installing X2 Transceiver Modules and Cisco Converter Modules, page 2-18

• Installing SFP Modules, page 2-20

Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic X2 transceiver modules or SFP modules or the rubber

caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.

Caution Do not install or remove an X2 or SFP module with the cables attached because of the potential damage

to the cables, the cable connectors, or the optical interfaces in the modules. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing the module.

Caution Removing and installing an X2 or SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert any

X2 or SFP module more often than is absolutely necessary.

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Caution To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when

connecting cables to the switch and other devices.

Installing X2 Transceiver Modules and Cisco Converter Modules

These sections describe how to install and remove X2 transceiver modules and the converter modules in the switch module 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots.

Note Do not remove the dust cover from the converter module until you are ready to install an X2 transceiver

or SFP modules. A module or dust cover must be installed in the slot at all times.

Use only Cisco X2 transceiver modules and Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules with the switch module. Each Cisco transceiver and converter module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch.

For more information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting X2 transceiver modules, see the module documentation that shipped with your device. For module cable specifications, see

Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

Installing a Transceiver or Converter Module

When you install or remove the converter module, the mode on the switch changes from 10-Gigabit Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet or the reverse. During this mode change, data traffic on the other switch module uplink ports (X2 transceiver or SFP module ports) might temporarily stop. When you install or remove an X2 transceiver or SFP module, traffic delay does not occur.

To insert an X2 transceiver module or a converter module, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.

Step 2 Remove the transceiver or converter module from its protective packaging.

Step 3 Align the transceiver module in the module slot (Figure 2-12 and Figure 2-13).

Caution Verify the correct orientation of your module before inserting it into the slot. Incorrect insertion can

damage the module.

Step 4 Slide the transceiver or converter module into the opening until the back of its faceplate is flush with the

switch module faceplate.

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Step 2 For X2 transceiver modules, disconnect the cables from the module. For fiber-optic modules, install the

optical bore dust plugs.

Step 3 For converter modules, disconnect the cables from the SFP module. Remove the SFP modules from the

converter module.

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Step 5 Reinstall the dust cover in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot.

Caution The dust covers should always remain in place unless a module is installed in the slot.

Step 6 Place the module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.

Installing SFP Modules

This section describes how to install and remove SFP modules in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slots. To use SFP modules in the switch, you must have a converter module installed in a 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot.

Caution To avoid damage to the converter module, first install the converter module in the switch 10-Gigabit

Ethernet slot before installing the SFP modules.

See the switch module release notes on Cisco.com for the list of SFP modules that the switch module supports. Use only Cisco SFP modules on the switch. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the switch.

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For more information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting SFP modules, see the module documentation that shipped with your device. For module cable specifications, see

“Connector and Cable Specifications.”

Installing an SFP Module

To insert an SFP module into a converter module slot, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.

Step 2 Remove the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module dust cover and save.

Note The dust cover is an integral part of the airflow function. If you remove the SFP module, you must

replace it with the saved dust cover.

Step 3 Install the converter module in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot as described in “Installing a

Transceiver or Converter Module” section on page 2-18.

Step 4 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP module.

On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).

Step 5 If the SFP module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.

Step 6 Align the SFP module in the converter module opening. When installing a module in the upper module

slot (slot 1), position the SFP module face up. When using the lower module slot (slot 2), position the SFP module face down.

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Step 7 Slide the SFP module into the opening until you feel the connector on the module snap into place

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Step 8 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock the SFP module in place.

Step 9 Remove the SFP dust plugs and save. Install the SFP cables.

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Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.

Step 2 Disconnect the cable from the SFP module. For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send

(TX) and which is receive (RX).

Step 3 Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean.

Step 4 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the module. If the bale-clasp

latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to open the bale-clasp latch.

Step 5 Grasp the SFP module, and carefully remove it from the module slot.

Step 6 Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.

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The switch module 10/100/1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached devices. If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters. Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have their speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage.

To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports:

• Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.

• Set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.

Follow these steps to connect to 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T devices:

Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage, follow your normal board and component handling

procedures.

Step 1 When connecting to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, connect a straight-through

cable to an RJ-45 connector on the front panel. (See repeaters, use a crossover cable. (See the “Cable and Adapter Specifications” section on page B-4 for cable-pinout descriptions.)

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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 switch module 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 module port on the switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device. The port LED turns on

when both the switch module and the connected device have established link.

The port LED is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for loops. This takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. If the port LED does not turn on, the device at the other end might not be turned on, or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device. See problems.

Step 3 Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary.

Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device.

Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” for solutions to cabling

Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections

The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category Category

The autonegotiation feature is enabled by default on the switch. At this setting, the switch ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached device. If the attached device does not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the switch port speed and duplex parameters. To maximize performance, either let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex, or set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.

For simplified cabling, the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default on the switch. With auto-MDIX enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interface accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a switch 10/100/1000 Ethernet port regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

See the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference on Cisco.com for more information about enabling or disabling autonegotiation and auto-MDIX.

If auto-MDIX is disabled, use the guidelines in Table 2-1 to select the correct cable for connecting the switch 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports to other devices. See the “Cable and Adapter Specifications” section

on page B-4 for cable-pinout descriptions.

5e, or Category 6 UTP cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable.

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Ta b l e 2-1 Recommended Ethernet Cables (When Auto-MDIX is Disabled)

Device Crossover Cable

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Switch to hub Ye s No

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1. 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires twisted four-pair, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable.

Where to Go Next

If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch module does not need further configuration. You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration:

• Using the Device Manager

Access the device manager through a web browser from anywhere in your network. Follow these

steps:

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

b. Enter the switch module IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager

page appears.

Straight-Through Cable

c. Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. Refer to

the device manager online help for more information.

• Using the CLI

• Using SNMP

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet

Manager.

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This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems:

• Diagnosing Problems, page 3-1

• Clearing the Switch Module IP Address and Configuration, page 3-5

• Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 3-5

• Locating the Switch Module Serial Number, page 3-6

Diagnosing Problems

The LEDs on the switch module front panel provide troubleshooting information. They show power-on self-test (POST) failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch module performance. You can also get statistics from the CLI or from an SNMP workstation. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for more information.

CHA PTER

This section includes these troubleshooting topics:

• Verify the Switch Module POST Results, page 3-1

• Look at the Switch Module LEDs, page 3-2

• Confirm the Switch Module Connections, page 3-2

• Verify the Switch Module Performance, page 3-4

Verify the Switch Module POST Results

As the switch module powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. It might take several minutes for the switch to complete POST.

When the switch begins POST, the system LED slowly blinks green. When POST completes, the system LED blinks amber. If POST fails, the system LED remains amber. If POST completes successfully, the system LED rapidly blinks green.

Note POST failures are usually fatal. Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch does

not pass POST.

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Look at the Switch Module LEDs

You must have physical access to the switch module to do this. Look at the port LEDs for troubleshooting information about the switch module. See the colors and their meanings.

Confirm the Switch Module Connections

Review this section when troubleshooting switch module connectivity problems.

Bad or Damaged Cable

Always test the cable for marginal damage or failure. A cable might be sufficient to connect at the physical layer but then cause packet corruption because of subtle damage to its wiring or connectors. You can identify this situation because the port will have many packet errors, or the port will constantly lose and regain link. In these situations:

• Exchange the copper or fiber-optic cable with a known, good cable.

Diagnosing Problems

“LEDs” section on page 1-5 for a description of the LED

• Look for broken or missing pins on cable connectors.

• Rule out any insufficient patch panel connections or media convertors between the source and the

destination. If possible, bypass the patch panel or eliminate faulty media convertors, such as fiber-optic-to-copper convertors.

• Try using the cable in another port or interface to see if the problem also exists there.

Ethernet and Fiber Cables

Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection:

• For Ethernet, use Category 3 copper cable for 10 Mb/s unshielded twisted pair (UTP) connections.

Use either Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP for 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Mb/s connections.

• For fiber-optic connectors, verify that you have the correct cable for the distance and port type.

Make optical frequency, and fiber type. For more information about cabling, see

and Cable Specifications.”

• For copper connections, determine if a crossover cable was used when a straight-through cable was

required, or the reverse. Enable auto-MDIX on the switch module, or replace the cable.

Link Status

Verify that both sides have link. A single broken wire or one shutdown port can cause one side to show link, but the other side does not have link.

sure that the ports on the connected device match and that they use the same type of encoding,

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A link LED does not guarantee that the cable is fully functional. The cable might have encountered physical stress that causes it to function at a marginal level. If the link light for the port does not come on:

• Connect the cable from the switch module to a known, good device.

• Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct ports.

• Verify that both devices have power.

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• Verify that you are using the correct cable type. See Appendix B, “Connector and Cable

Specifications,” for more information.

• Test for loose connections. Sometimes a cable appears to be seated, but is not. Disconnect and then

reconnect the cable.

SFP Module Port Issues

Use only Cisco small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules on the switch module. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch module. Test these items:

• Bad or wrong SFP module. Exchange the suspect module with a known, good module. Verify that

this module supports this platform. See the for a list of supported SFP modules.

• Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to determine the port or module error-disabled,

disabled, or shutdown status. Re-enable the port if necessary.

• Make sure that all fiber-optic connections are properly cleaned and securely connected.

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Port and Interface Settings

Verify that the port or interface is not disabled or for some reason powered down. If a port or interface is manually shut down on one or the other side of the link, the link does not come up until you re-enable the port. Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to determine the port or interface error-disabled, disabled, or shutdown status on both sides of the connection. If necessary, re-enable the port or the interface.

Ping the End Device

Test the end device by pinging it from the directly connected switch module first, and then work your way back port by port, interface by interface, trunk by trunk, until you find the source of the connectivity issue. Make sure that each switch module can identify the end device MAC address in its Content-Addressable Memory (CAM) table.

Spanning Tree Loops

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) loops can cause serious performance issues that might appear to be port or interface problems. In this situation, the switch module bandwidth is used repeatedly by the same frames, crowding out legitimate traffic.

A unidirectional link can cause loops. This occurs when the traffic that the switch module sends is received by its neighbor, but the switch module does not receive the traffic that is sent from the neighbor. A broken fiber-optic cable, other cabling, or a port issue could cause this one-way communication.

You can enable the UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD) protocol on the switch module to help identify difficult-to-find unidirectional link problems. UDLD supports a normal mode of operation (the default) and an aggressive mode. In normal mode, UDLD detects unidirectional links because of incorrectly connected interfaces on fiber-optic connections. In aggressive mode, UDLD also detects unidirectional links caused by one-way traffic on fiber-optic and twisted-pair links and by incorrectly connected interfaces on fiber-optic links. For information about enabling UDLD on the switch module, see the “Understanding UDLD” section in the software configuration guide.

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Verify the Switch Module Performance

Review this section when you troubleshoot switch module performance problems.

Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation

If the port statistics show a large number of alignment errors, frame check sequence (FCS), or late-collisions errors, a speed or duplex mismatch might be the problem.

A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when the duplex settings are mismatched between two switches, between a switch module and a router, or between the switch module and a workstation or server. This can happen when you manually set the speed and duplex or because of autonegotiation issues between the two devices.

These circumstances can result in a mismatch:

• A manually set speed or duplex parameter is different from the manually set speed or duplex

parameter on the connected port.

• A port is set to autonegotiate, and the connected port is set to full duplex with no autonegotiation.

To maximize switch module performance and ensure a link, follow one of these guidelines when you set or change the settings for duplex and speed:

• Let both ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.

Diagnosing Problems

• Manually set the speed and duplex parameters for the ports on both ends of the connection.

• If a remote device does not autonegotiate, configure the duplex settings on the two ports to match.

The speed parameter can adjust itself even if the connected port does not autonegotiate.

Autonegotiation and Network-Interface Cards

Problems sometimes occur between the switch module and third-party network-interface cards (NICs). By default, the switch module ports and interfaces are set to autonegotiate. It is common for devices such as laptop computers or other devices to also be set to autonegotiate, yet sometimes autonegotiation issues occur.

To troubleshoot autonegotiation problems, try manually setting both sides of the connection. If this does not solve the problem, the firmware or software on your NIC might be causing the problem. Upgrade the NIC driver to the latest version available from the manufacturer.

Cabling Distance

If the port statistics show excessive FCS, late-collision, or alignment errors, verify that the cable distance from the switch module to the connected device meets the recommended guidelines. See the

Adapter Specifications” section on page B-4 for cabling guidelines.

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Clearing the Switch Module IP Address and Configuration

This section describes how to reset the switch module by rerunning the initial configuration dialog (system configuration dialog). These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch module:

• You installed the switch module in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the

wrong IP address.

• You want to clear all the configuration settings from the switch module and assign a new IP address.

Caution This procedure clears the IP address and all configuration information stored on the switch module. Do

not follow this procedure unless you want to completely reconfigure the switch module.

To reset the switch module:

1. At the switch module prompt, enter enable, and press Return or Enter.

2. At the Privileged EXEC prompt, switch module#, enter setup and press Return or Enter.

The switch module displays the prompt to run the initial configuration dialog. The switch module now behaves like an unconfigured switch module. You can configure the switch module by using the CLI setup procedure described in

Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program”

Replacing a Failed Stack Member

If you need to replace a failed stack member, you can hot swap or replace the switch module by following this procedure:

1. Get a replacement switch module that has the same model number as the failed switch module.

2. Power down the failed switch module through the Onboard Administrator.

3. Install the replacement switch module in the server chassis.

If you manually set the member numbers for any members in the stack, you need to manually assign the replacement switch module with the same member number as the failed switch module. To

manually assign the member number, install the replacement switch module, and wait for it to boot up. Use the CLI to manually assign the member number (see the software configuration guide for instructions) before you connect the switch module to the stack.

4. Connect the switch to the stack.

5. Make the same Gigabit Ethernet connections on the replacement switch module that were on the

failed switch module.

6. Reinstall any transceiver modules and cable connections.

7. Power on the replacement switch through the Onboard Administrator.

The replacement switch module will have the same configuration for all the interfaces as the failed switch module and will function the same as the failed switch module.

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Locating the Switch Module Serial Number

If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance, you need to know the serial number of your switch module.

Figure 3-1 shows the serial number location on your switch module. You can also use the show version

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Technical Specifications

This appendix lists the switch module technical specifications in Tab le A-1.

Ta b l e A-1 Technical Specifications for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

Environmental Ranges

Operating temperature 32 to 109°F (0 to 43°C)

Storage temperature –4 to 158°F (–20 to 70°C)

Relative humidity 10 to 85% (noncondensing)

Storage relative humidity 5 to 95% (noncondensing)

Operating altitude Up to 10,000 feet (3048 meters)

Storage altitude Up to 30,000 feet (4572 meters)

Physical Dimensions

Weight 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)

Dimensions (H x D x W) 1.1 x 7.6 x 10.76 in. (2.8 x 19.3 x 27.3 cm)

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Connector and Cable Specifications

This appendix describes the cables and adapters that you use to connect that you use to connect the switch module to other devices. This appendix includes these sections:

• Connector Specifications, page B-1

• Cable and Adapter Specifications, page B-4

Connector Specifications

These sections describe the connectors used with the switch:

• 10/100/1000 Ports, page B-1

• 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Interfaces, page B-3

• Cisco TwinGig Converter Module Ports, page B-3

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• Console Port, page B-4

10/100/1000 Ports

The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the switch module use standard RJ-45 connectors. Figure B-1 shows the pinout.

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 switch module 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 switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

For configuration information for this feature, refer to the switch module software configuration guide or the switch module command reference.

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

When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.

Figure B-6 shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable

schematics. Figure B-8 shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics.

When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. crossover cable schematics. Figure B-9 shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics.

You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10BASE-T-compatible devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.

Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices

When connecting the ports to 1000BASE-T devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T.

When connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, crossover cable.

Figure B-8 shows the straight-through cable schematics.

Figure B-9 shows the crossover cable schematics.

Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications

Figure B-7 shows the two twisted-pair,

Note Be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable when connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible

device.

Note Use a straight-through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an X. Use a

crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X.

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10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Interfaces

The 10-Gigabit Ethernet modules use SC connectors or Infiniband 4x connectors, as shown in

Figure B-2 and Figure B-3.

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Console Port

The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in Ta ble B-4 and Tabl e B-5. The supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch module to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch module console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see

Table B-5.

Cable and Adapter Specifications

These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the switch module.

• 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications, page B-4

• SFP Module Cable Specifications, page B-6

• Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts, page B-6

• Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports, page B-7

• Identifying a Crossover Cable, page B-8

Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications

Table B-4 and

• Console Port Adapter Pinouts, page B-8

10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications

Table B-1 lists the port cabling specifications for the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 transceiver modules. Each

port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length. optical send and receive specifications.

Ta b l e B-1 X2 Transceiver Port Cabling Specifications

Modal X2 Product Number

X2-10GB-SR 850 MMF 62.5

X2-10GB-LX4 1310 MMF

Wavelength (nm)

Cable Type

Core Size (microns)

62.5

50.0

62.5

50.0

Bandwidth

(MHz/km)

160

200

400

500

2000

500

400

500

Table B-2 lists the transceiver

Maximum Cabling Distance

85 feet (26 m) 108 feet (33 m) 217 feet (66 m) 269 feet (82 m) 984 feet (300 m)

984 feet (300 m) 787 feet (240 m) 984 feet (300 m)

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Table B-1 X2 Transceiver Port Cabling Specifications (continued)

X2 Product Number

X2-10GB-CX4 — InfiniBand

X2-10GB-LRM 1310 MMF 62.5

Wavelength (nm) Cable Type

(copper)

Cable and Adapter Specifications

Modal Core Size (microns)

Bandwidth

(MHz/km)

Maximum Cabling Distance

— — 49 feet (15 m)

160

220 m (722 feet)

62.5

50.0

1. Mode conditioning patch cord is recommended for MMF applications.

Ta b l e B-2 X2 Transceiver Optical Send and Receive Specifications

200

400

500

1500

220 m (722 feet)

Transmit and X2 Product Number

Transceiver Type

X2-10GB-SR 10GBASE-SR,

850-nm MMF

X2-10GB-LX4 10GBASE-LX4

WWWDM

Transmit Power (dBm)

–11 (max) –7.3 (min)

Receive Power (dBm)

–1.0 (max) –9.9 (min)

–0.5 per lane (max) —–0.5 (max)

–14.4 per lane

Receive

Wavelength (nm)

840 to 860

Four lanes; overall

range: 1269 to 1356

1300-nm MMF

X2-10GB-LRM 10GBASE-LR,

1310-nm MMF

0.5 (max)

–6.5 (min)

0.5 (max)

–8.4 (min average)

1260 to 1355

and –6.4 (min in OMA)

1. The launch power shall be the lesser of the Class 1 safety limit or the maximum receive power. Class 1 laser requirements

are defined by IEC 60825-1: 2001.

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SFP Module Cable Specifications

Table B-3 lists the cable specifications for the fiber-optic SFP module connections. Each port must

match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the cable must not exceed the required cable length. Copper 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers use standard four twisted-pair, Category 5 (or greater) cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters).

Ta b l e B-3 Fiber-Optic SFP Module Port Cabling Specifications

Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications

Wavelength

SFP Module

1000BASE-SX

(nanometers)

Fiber Type

850 MMF 62.5/125

(GLC-SX-MM)

1000BASE-T (GLC-T) N/A

1. Modal bandwidth applies only to multimode fiber.

Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts

Figure B-6 and Figure B-7 show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables for connecting to 10BASE-T-

and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.

Figure B-6 Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic

Switch

3 TD+

6 TD–

1 RD+

2 RD–

Router or PC

3 RD+ 6 RD–

1 TD+ 2 TD–

Core Size/Cladding Size (micron)

62.5/125 50/125 50/125

H5578

Modal Bandwidth (MHz/km)

160 200 400 500

Cable Distance

722 feet (220 m) 902 feet (275 m) 1640 feet (500 m) 1804 feet (550 m)

Figure B-7 Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic

Switch

3 TD+

6 TD–

1 RD+

2 RD–

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Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports

Figure B-8 and Figure B-9 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 10/100/1000 ports on

the switch module.

Figure B-8 Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic for 10/100/1000 Ports

Switch Router or PC

Cable and Adapter Specifications

1 TPO+

2 TPO-

3TP1+

6TP1-

4TP2+

5TP2-

7TP3+

8TP3-

1 TP1+

2 TP1-

3 TPO+

6 TPO-

4 TP3+

5 TP3-

7 TP2+

8 TP2-

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Figure B-9 Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 10/100/1000 Ports

Switch Switch

1 TPO+

2 TPO-

3TP1+

6TP1-

4TP2+

5TP2-

7TP3+

8TP3-

1TP0+

2TP0-

3TP1+

6TP1-

4TP2+

5TP2-

7TP3+

8TP3-

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Identifying a Crossover Cable

To identify a crossover cable, compare the two modular ends of the cable. Hold the cable ends side-by-side, with the tab at the back. The wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be a different color from the wire connected to the pin on the inside of the right plug. (See

Figure B-10 Identifying a Crossover Cable

Pin 1 on one connector and pin 1 on the other connector

should be different colors.

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Figure B-10.)

Pin 1

Console Port Adapter Pinouts

Table B-4 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device.

Ta b l e B-4 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-9 Adapter

Switch Console Port (DTE)

Signal DB-9 Pin Signal

RTS 8 CTS

DTR 6 DSR

TxD 2 RxD

GND 5 GND

RxD 3 TxD

DSR 4 DTR

CTS 7 RTS

RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter

Pin 1

200915

Console Device

Table B-5 lists the pinouts for the console port, RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter, and the

console device.

Note The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch module. You can order a kit (part

number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco.

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Ta b l e B-5 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter

Switch Console Port (DTE)

Signal DB-25 Pin Signal

RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter

RTS 5 CTS

DTR 6 DSR

TxD 3 RxD

GND 7 GND

RxD 2 TxD

DSR 20 DTR

CTS 4 RTS

Cable and Adapter Specifications

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APPENDIX

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

This appendix provides a quick installation and setup procedure for the switch module by using the command-line interface (CLI).

Note For detailed installation procedures, see Chapter 2, “Switch Installation.” For product overview

information, see Chapter 1, “Product Overview.”

These are the major steps for a quick installation when using the CLI:

1. Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page C-1

2. Connecting to the Console Port, page C-1

3. Completing the Initial Configuration, page C-4

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch module by connecting the console port of the switch module to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch module through a Telnet session.

Connecting to the Console Port

Obtain and make note of this information from your network administrator before you begin the switch module 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)

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Complete these steps:

Step 1 Connect one end of the console cable to the switch module console port. Connect the other end of the

cable to the serial port of the computer that is running the terminal emulation application. (See

Figure C-1.)

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 switch module 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 switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

For configuration information for this feature, refer to the switch module software configuration guide or the switch module command reference on Cisco.com.

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Figure C-1 Connecting through the Switch Module Console Port

SYST

STAT

DLX

SPD

E C

/ R

-4 5

D E

-C B

-30 20

-H P

S 1

1 O L

2 0

1 8

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2 3

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 module and your PC or terminal possible.

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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 Wait for the switch module to complete the POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module

to complete POST.

Step 4 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green.

If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST.

Step 5 Wait for the switch to complete initialization. When you see the prompt, Press Return to Get

Started!

Step 6 Make sure that the system and status LEDs are green. This means that the switch module is operating

, press Return or Enter.

properly.

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Step 7 See the “Completing the Initial Configuration” section on page C-4 for instructions on setting up and

initially configuring the switch module.

Completing the Initial Configuration

Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch module.

Note For information about automatically configuring the switch module, see the “Assigning the Switch IP

Address and Default Gateway” chapter in the switch module configuration guide.

Step 1 After you have pressed Enter or Return after the prompt to start the initial configuration setup program,

enter yes at these prompts:

Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: yes

--- System Configuration Dialog --Continue with configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes

At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help. Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt. Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.

Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity for management of the system, extended setup will ask you to configure each interface on the system

Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: yes Configuring global parameters:

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Step 2 Enter a hostname for the switch module after the prompt, and press Return.

The hostname is limited to 20 characters. Do not use -n, where n is a number, as the last character in a hostname for any switch module.

Step 3 Enter an enable secret password, and press Return.

The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. The secret password is encrypted, and the enable password is in plain text.

Step 4 Enter an enable password, and press Return.

Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return.

The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces.

Step 6 (Optional) Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) by responding to the prompts.

1. To configure SNMP later, press Return (which applies the default of no). If you accept the default,

you can configure SNMP later through the CLI.

Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]:

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2. To configure SNMP now, enter yes.

Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: yes Community string [public]: public

Step 7 Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the interface that connects to the

management network, and press Return.

Enter vlan1 for the interface name at this prompt.

Step 8 To configure the interface, enter Yes after the prompt, and then enter the switch module IP address and

subnet mask. Press Return.

The IP address and subnet mask shown here are examples:

Configuring interface Vlan1: Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: IP address for this interface [10.0.0.1]: Subnet mask for this interface [255.255.255.0] : 255.255.255.0 Class A network is 10.0.0.1, 21 subnet bits; mask is /21

Step 9 Enter no when the prompt asks you if you would like to enable the switch module as a cluster command

switch. This switch module will be a standalone switch.

Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no

Note The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP does not support clustering.

You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch module, and the switch module displays its initial configuration. An example of the output is shown here:

The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1 enable secret 5 $1$cagJ$e4LP91PNazfdADoNAZm6y0 enable password line vty 0 15 password snmp-server community public !

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! interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2

. . . (output truncated)

interface GigabitEthernet0/16 ! end

Step 10 These choices appear:

[0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config.

[1] Return back to the setup without saving this config.

[2] Save this configuration to nvram and exit.

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If you want to save the configuration and use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2.

Enter your selection [2]:2

Make your selection, and press Return.

Step 11 Disconnect the blade server serial port or the switch module console port from the PC. See the

“Management Options” section on page 1-8 for information about managing the switch module.

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INDEX

Numerics

10/100/1000 ports

cable lengths 4, 23

connecting to 22, 23

connectors and cables 1 to 2

described 4

description 4

recommended cables 24

10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots described 4

accessing the device manager 24

adapter pinouts, terminal

RJ-45-to-DB-25 8

RJ-45-to-DB-9 8

auto-MDIX 23, 1, 2

autonegotiation

default setting 23

troubleshooting 4

blade enclosure

architecture 5

description 1

cable lengths 3

cables

connecting the stacking cables 16

cables (continued)

crossover

connecting to 2

four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports 7

identifying 8

two twisted-pair pinout, 10/100 ports 6

recommended 24

SFP module 6

straight-through

connecting to 2

four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports 7

two twisted-pair pinout 6

X2 transceiver module 4

cabling

10/100/1000 ports 22

auto-MDIX 23, 1, 2

pinouts 6