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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide

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Table Of Contents

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP 
Getting Started Guide

Introduction
Taking Out What You Need

Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Description

HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture
Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server

Switch Module IP Addresses

Running Express Setup

Information You Need to Run Express Setup
Using Express Setup to Assign a VLAN 1 IP Address to the Switch Module
Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module fa0 Interface
Completing the Express Setup Fields
Refreshing the PC IP Address

Managing the Switch Module

Using the Device Manager
Command-Line Interface
Other Management Options
Onboard Administrator Command-Line Interface

In Case of Difficulty

Troubleshooting Express Setup
Resetting the Switch Module
Accessing Help Online
For More Information

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com
Product Documentation DVD
Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback
Cisco Product Security Overview

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Hardware Warranty Terms

Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
HP Hardware Warranty Terms

Getting Started Guide 

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP 
Getting Started Guide 

INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY 

1 Introduction 

This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP—hereafter referred to as the 

switch module

—in the HP c-Class BladeSystem and to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem—hereafter referred to as the 

blade server

supports up to eight Ethernet switch modules, which are installed in the interconnect bays of the blade server. 

This guide also covers management options and troubleshooting help for the switch module. 

For details on the numbers, types, and the location of the blade server bays, for additional information on the blade server system, and for detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide at 

http://

www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation

For additional installation and configuration information about the switch module, see the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP documentation on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved caveats, and last-minute documentation updates about the switch 
module, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com. 

When using the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version that is running on the switch module. See the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page 1-24 for more information about the switch module publications. 

For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication and all safety and handling warnings for this product, see the 

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP 

that accompanies this guide. 

Before proceeding, read the release notes for the blade server. The release notes are available on the HP support website at www.support.hp.com

2 Taking Out What You Need 

These items ship with your switch module: 

Console cable 

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide

 (this book) 

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

 

Registration card 

Follow these steps: 

1. 

Unpack and remove the switch module and the accessory kit from the shipping box. 

2. 

Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future use. 

If the switch modules are ordered with the blade server, the switch modules are already installed. The unpacking procedure for the switch module applies only if one is ordered separately. See the blade server documentation for the unpacking procedure for the HP equipment. 

Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Description 

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP is a 24 Gigabit Ethernet port, Layer 2+ switch module. Sixteen of the Gigabit Ethernet ports are internal 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade server. The other eight Gigabit Ethernet ports are external uplink ports that provide connections to 
other switches or routers. Uplink ports operate at 10/100/1000 Mbps if used as RJ-45 ports and operate at 1000 Mbps if small form-factor pluggable (SFP) fiber-optic modules are installed. See 

Table 1

 for more detailed descriptions of the switch module ports. 

Figure 1

 shows the switch module. 

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Summary of Contents for 3020 - Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch

Page 1: ...server supports up to eight Ethernet switch modules which are installed in the interconnect bays of the blade server This guide also covers management options and troubleshooting help for the switch module For details on the numbers types and the location of the blade server bays for additional information on the blade server system and for detailed port mapping information see the HP BladeSystem ...

Page 2: ...be configured for internal 1000BASE X cross connection with a corresponding switch module When ports 23x and 24x are in external operation mode they support auto MDIX and autonegotiation The default is external operation mode Internal 100BASE T Ethernet port This port fa0 is used only for switch module management traffic not for data traffic It is connected to the Onboard Administrator through the...

Page 3: ...w your normal board and component handling procedures Note When you install a switch module you do not need to power down the blade server Follow these steps to install the switch module in the blade server 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 server for at least 2 seconds Step 2 Remove th...

Page 4: ...xpress Setup program Local access password 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 When you first set up the switch module you can use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information Doing this enables the switch module to connect to local routers an...

Page 5: ...eting the Express Setup Fields section to finish setting up the switch module using the Express Setup screen of the Device Manager Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module fa0 Interface For the switch module to obtain an IP address for the fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator these conditions must be met The blade server is powered on and connected to...

Page 6: ...h module to complete POST It might take several minutes for the switch module to complete POST 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 In Case of Difficulty section to determine a course of action POST errors are usually fatal Call Cisco Systems immediately ...

Page 7: ...g 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 strings When you set the SNMP read 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 Step 3 Click Submit to save yo...

Page 8: ...ole port Then connect the cable to an Ethernet port on the switch module and the PC Wait 30 seconds before you enter 10 0 0 1 in the browser Did you wait 30 seconds after you connected the switch and the PC before you entered the IP address in your browser If not wait 30 seconds re enter 10 0 0 1 in the browser and press Enter Did you enter the wrong address in the browser or is there an error mes...

Page 9: ...isco com An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported All other conditions are considered nonemergencies For Nonemergencies psirt cisco com In an emergency you can also reach PSIRT by telephone 1 877 228 7302 1 408 525 6532 Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy PGP or a c...

Page 10: ...published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing developing and operating public and private internets and intranets You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL http www cisco com ipj Networking products offered by Cisco Systems as well as customer support services can be obtained at this URL http www cisco com en US products index html Networking Profess...

Page 11: ... and X86 servers and options at http h18004 www1 hp com products servers platforms warranty index html If you do not have access to the website you can use this form to order a printed copy of the global limited warranty and technical support statement Document Step 1 Enter product information REQUIRED Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options Date of Pu...

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