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Cisco Nexus 4001I and 4005I Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Getting Started Guide
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Configuring the Switch
For simplified cabling, the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is
enabled by default on the External Management Port. With auto-MDIX enabled, the port 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 the External Management
Port, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.
For more information about enabling or disabling autonegotiation and auto-MDIX, see the
Cisco Nexus
4001I and 4005I Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter NX-OS Command Reference
and the
Cisco Nexus
4001I and 4005I Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter NX-OS Configuration Guide
on Cisco.com.
Verifying Port Connectivity
After you connect a device to a switch module port, the port LED is off while the switch module
establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds. The LED turns green when the switch module
and the attached device have an established link. If the LED is off, the device might not be turned on,
there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the device.
Configuring the Switch
This section describes how to configure the switch and includes the following topics:
•
Assigning the IP Address on the switch module, page 4
•
Initial Setup, page 6
Assigning the IP Address on the switch module
When you first set up the switch module, use the blade enclosure Advanced Management Module
(AMM) to enter the initial IP information. You can then access the switch module through the IP address
for further configuration.
Caution
Do not connect devices to the external ports on the switch module until you have completed the setup
procedures and your configuration matches that of the upstream network.
To assign an IP address to the switch module, perform the following steps:
Step 1
Obtain the static IP address and the default gateway address from your system administrator.
Step 2
Establish a connection to the AMM, as described in the
IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management
Module User’s Guide
. In the login window, enter your User ID and password, and click
Log In
.
Note
AMM refers to the switch module as the
I/O module
.
Step 3
In the Welcome window, click
Continue
.
The System Status summary pane appears.
Step 4
In the I/O Module Advanced Setup area, expand I/O Module Tasks and click
Admin/Power/Restart
(see
Figure 2
).
