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Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012
for IBM BladeCenter Getting Started Guide

1

About This Guide

2

Taking Out What You Need

3

Installing the Switch Module

4

Configuring the Switch Module

5

Managing the Switch Module

6

Creating Switch Stacks

7

Connecting Devices

8

In Case of Difficulty

9

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

Summary of Contents for Catalyst 3110G

Page 1: ...ting Started Guide 1 About This Guide 2 Taking Out What You Need 3 Installing the Switch Module 4 Configuring the Switch Module 5 Managing the Switch Module 6 Creating Switch Stacks 7 Connecting Devic...

Page 2: ...d for additional information on the blade enclosure see the BladeCenter Installation and User s Guide at http www 03 ibm com systems bladecenter Important Be sure to read the multilingual safety instr...

Page 3: ...backplane The switch module does not have a fan The blade enclosure provides temperature management The switch module connects internally to the blade enclosure management module through 100BASE T Eth...

Page 4: ...the two switch modules and Table 1 describes the switch module ports Figure 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 6 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports 2 Catalyst Switch Modu...

Page 5: ...y the blade enclosure model See the blade enclosure documentation for more information about internal port numbering Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE X downlink ports that connect to the blade enclo...

Page 6: ...port 5 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports 3 Mode button 6 Release latch Table 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3012 Port Descriptions Port Description Ports 1 to 141 Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE X downlink por...

Page 7: ...specific enclosure model the interconnect bay options and the port mapping between the blade enclosure and the switch modules Also see the blade enclosure compatibility table in the switch module rel...

Page 8: ...re power and grounding requirements specified in the IBM blade enclosure installation and user s guide Installing the Switch Module Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines...

Page 9: ...odule from the selected bay Store the filler module for future use Step 4 If you have not already done so touch the static protective package that contains the switch module to any unpainted metal sur...

Page 10: ...it turns on and the power on self test POST runs to verify that the switch module is operating correctly The system power LED blinks green while POST is running and then turns solid green when POST i...

Page 11: ...rk Caution For Catalyst 3110G and 3110X switch modules make sure that no StackWise Plus cables are connected to the switch module when running the setup procedures If StackWise Plus cables are connect...

Page 12: ...tup section use the Select a module pull down menu to select the I O module switch module to configure Figure 6 Use the External ports pull down menu and select Enabled to enable the switch module ext...

Page 13: ...d I O module information including the IP address The I O module information is divided into two sections Current IP Configuration and New Static IP Configuration Figure 7 Figure 7 AMM I O Module Conf...

Page 14: ...eb interface Step 11 Go to Running Express Setup to complete the switch module setup Running Express Setup To complete the Express Setup program you will need this information from your system adminis...

Page 15: ...15 Step 2 The switch module device manager page appears Figure 8 If it does not appear see the In Case of Difficulty section on page 26 Figure 8 Switch Module Device Manager Page...

Page 16: ...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 switch module device manager int...

Page 17: ...SNMP field click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage switch modules by using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP based network management system...

Page 18: ...ating the Switch Stack Master This section is only for the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X and is optional If you plan to create a switch stack we recommend that you set the switch module that...

Page 19: ...Interface You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI You can access the CLI by connecting your management station directly to the switch module console port or by using Telnet fr...

Page 20: ...uring and monitoring multiple devices including switch modules switch clusters routers and access points Network Assistant is free there is no charge to download install or use it Follow these steps 1...

Page 21: ...dule 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 m...

Page 22: ...ur supplier CAB STK E 0 5M 0 5 meter cable CAB STK E 1M 1 meter cable CAB STK E 3M 3 meter cable Connecting a Switch Stack Follow these steps Step 1 Install the member switch modules if you have not a...

Page 23: ...cable connector and gently pull straight out When you remove the StackWise Plus cables replace the dust covers to protect them from dust Caution Removing and installing the StackWise Plus cable can s...

Page 24: ...24 For more stacking configuration examples see the switch module hardware installation guide and the software configuration guide on Cisco com Figure 12 Switch Stack Cabling Example 270429...

Page 25: ...re is enabled by default on the switch module With auto MDIX enabled the switch module detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interface accordingly Therefor...

Page 26: ...at http www 03 ibm com systems bladecenter Troubleshooting Switch Module Setup Review this section if you are having trouble running the initial setup procedures Did you try to access the switch modul...

Page 27: ...Mode button to reset a standalone switch module Caution For a standalone switch module resetting the switch module deletes the configuration and reboots the switch module For a standalone switch modul...

Page 28: ...e activation in mixed software switch stacks Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide This guide provides complete hardware descriptions and de...

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