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Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Management Options
When stack mode is selected on a Catalyst Switch Module 3110X, the two port status LEDs show the
status for StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2, respectively.
lists the LED colors and their meanings.
StackWise Plus Ports
The switch module ships with a 1-meter StackWise Plus cable that you can use to connect the StackWise
Plus ports (only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X).
Caution
Use only approved cables and connect only to Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X. Equipment
might be damaged if connected to nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment.
You can order these StackWise Plus cables from your supplier:
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CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)
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CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)
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CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)
Console Port
You can connect the switch module to a host such as a PC, workstation, or a terminal server through the
console port (shown in
). Use the supplied USB-to-DB-9 cable to connect the switch module
to a host.
For more information about the console port, see the switch module getting started guide, the software
configuration guide, and the command reference on Cisco.com.
Management Options
The switch module offers several management options:
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Cisco IOS CLI
The switch module command-line interface (CLI) is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced
to support desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch module and
switch stack members from 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.
See the switch module getting started guide, the software configuration guide, and the command
reference on Cisco.com for more information.
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BladeCenter Advanced Management Module
For standalone switch modules, you can use the aMM to configure the switch module. See the
IBM
BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User’s Guide
for more information. For stacked
switches, use the CLI to configure and manage the switch stack.
Table 1-11
Catalyst Switch Module 3110X Port Status LEDs with Stack Mode Selected
Color
Port Status LED Description
Off
No link.
Green
Switch stack link is active.
