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Step 2

From the 

I/O Module Tasks

 menu, click 

Admin/Power/Restart

.

Step 3

In the 

I/O Module Advanced Setup 

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 

external ports.

Step 4

Click 

Save

 to save your settings.

Figure 6

AMM I/O Module Admin/Power/Restart Window

Summary of Contents for Catalyst 3012

Page 1: ...tting 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 ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 instructions on the CD that came with your IBM BladeCenter enclosure before you use this product Before you continue with the installation also read the release notes for the blade enclosure that are avai...

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 Ethernet links You can manage the switch modules through the IBM advanced Management Module aMM on a management network that is isolated from other switch traffic You can also manage the switch module t...

Page 4: ...s 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 Module 3110X 7 Switch module LEDs 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slot1 1 For use with Cisco X2 transceiver modules 8 Mode button 4 StackWise Plus ports 9 Console port 5 Release latch 201895 C O N S O L E M...

Page 5: ...by 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 enclosure Ports 15 to 18 Switch module 3110G External 10 100 1000BASE T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support auto MDIX and autonegotiation Port 1 X2 Switch module 3110X External 10 Gigabit Et...

Page 6: ...e 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 ports that connect to the blade enclosure Ports 15 to 18 External 10 100 1000BASE T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support auto MDIX and autonegotiation 270430 C O N S O L E M O D E LNK ACT 1...

Page 7: ...e 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 release notes on Cisco com Internal 100BASE T Ethernet port The Ethernet management port Fa0 is used only for switch module management traffic not for data traffic It is connected to the aMM through the...

Page 8: ...ure 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 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 Statement 43 ...

Page 9: ...module 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 surface of the blade enclosure or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds Step 5 Remove the switch module from its static protective package 1 I O module ...

Page 10: ...e 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 is finished Step 9 Confirm that the system power LED is green For a complete description of the switch module LEDs see the hardware installation guide on Cisco com Step 10 Replace the acoustic attenua...

Page 11: ...ork 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 connected you cannot access the switch module by using the aMM If you have already connected StackWise Plus cables remove the cables and then restart the switch modules by removing and inserting the modules...

Page 12: ...etup 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 external ports Step 4 Click Save to save your settings Figure 6 AMM I O Module Admin Power Restart Window ...

Page 13: ...ed 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 Configuration Window Step 7 In the New Static IP Configuration section enter the new IP address the subnet mask and the gateway address Click Save The IP address for the I O module must be on the same su...

Page 14: ...web 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 administrator Switch module 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 optional Host name system ...

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: ...t 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 interface Step 5 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 6 In the System Date and System Time fields ente...

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 Step 13 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 Embedde...

Page 18: ...nating 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 you first configure as the stack master To do this you must assign the highest priority value to this switch module after installation and setup Follow these steps Step 1 Start a Telnet session from ...

Page 19: ...e 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 from a remote management station To connect to the switch module console port follow these steps 1 Connect the supplied USB to DB 9 adapter cable to the serial port on the PC Connect the USB end of the...

Page 20: ...guring 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 Go to this web address http www cisco com go NetworkAssistant You must be a registered Cisco com user but you need no other access privileges 2 Find the Network Assistant installer 3 Download the Ne...

Page 21: ...odule 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 module is re elected as stack master if a re election occurs As you add new switch modules to the stack they automatically be...

Page 22: ...our 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 already done so Step 2 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise Plus cables and store them for future use Step 3 Verify that cables are aligned as shown in Figure 11 The cables are keyed for correct ...

Page 23: ...e 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 shorten its useful life Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary Switch Stack Cabling Example Figure 12 shows a single blade enclosure with two switch modules that cr...

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: ...ure 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 Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a switch module 10 100 1000 Ethernet port regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection For more ...

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 module through the aMM before installing the switch module in the blade enclosure If yes install the switch module as described in the Installing the Switch Module section on page 7 Did you verify that PO...

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 module use a small pointed object to press and hold the Mode button on the switch module front panel The switch module LEDs begin blinking after about 3 seconds Continue holding down the Mode button The L...

Page 28: ...re 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 detailed installation procedures Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter This guide contains agency approvals complian...

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