Cisco Systems 3120 manual Product Overview, Switch Module Features Overview

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C H A P T E R 1

Product Overview

This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, referred to as the switch module. The switch module is installed in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, referred to as the blade enclosure.

You can connect the uplink ports to other devices such as switches, routers, Cisco Wireless Access Point workstations, Cisco IP phones, or other networking equipment. You can also connect standalone servers or PCs to those ports.

These topics are included:

•Switch Module Features Overview, page 1-1

•Other Features, page 1-3

•Management Options, page 1-8

Switch Module Features Overview

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP is a stackable, Layer 3 switch module. The number of ports depends on which modules are installed. See the release notes and the software configuration guide for information about which Layer 3 features are supported. See the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack” section on page 2-13for information about stacking the switch.

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP includes a 3120G (CB3120X) and a 3120X (CBS3120X) model. Both are stacking-capable. The initial setup procedure for both models is the same.

Note on WS-CBS3125G-S and WS-CBS3125X-S switch models:

•The WS-CBS3125G-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120G-S.

•The WS-CBS3125X-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120X-S.

The functionality and the performance of WS-CBS3125 switches are same as those of WS-CBS3120 switches. All Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120/3125 for HP models are HP BladeSystem c-Class compatible.

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

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Contents Americas Headquarters MarchPage N T E N T S Setup Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port OL-12246-01 Organization AudiencePurpose Related Publications ConventionsPreface OL-12246-01 Product Overview Switch Module Features OverviewPort Description UID 1 LEDSwitch Module Console Port Other FeaturesLRM 10/100/1000 PortsGigabit Ethernet Module Slots Cisco TwinGig Converter ModuleColor System Status LEDsSystem LED Stack LEDRJ-45 Uplink Port LEDs Stack Master LEDStack Member LED UID and Health LEDsGigabit Ethernet Module Slot Port LEDs X2 Module Installed Only the CBS3120X SwitchStackWise Plus Ports Power ConnectorsManagement Options Device Manager Using the Device ManagerNetwork Configurations Using the Command-Line InterfacePreparing for Installation Switch InstallationSafety Warnings Installation Guidelines Verifying Package Contents Rear View of the Blade Enclosure HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure ArchitectureStatement Installing the Switch Module in the Blade EnclosureOpen the Release Latch Switch Module IP Addresses Switch Installation Onboard Administrator Interconnect Bay Summary Window Express Setup Advanced Settings Table Using Express SetupEnter switch 1 priority Setting the Installed Switch Module As the Stack MasterRefreshing the PC IP Address Planning and Creating a Switch StackStack Cabling Configurations 250304 Connecting to the StackWise Plus Ports Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots Installing a Transceiver or Converter Module Removing a Module 12 Installing X2 Transceiver ModulesInstalling an SFP Module Installing SFP ModulesRemoving an SFP Module 14 Converter Module with SFP Modules Installed15 Connecting to an Ethernet Port Connecting to the 10/100/1000 PortsPlanning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections Device Crossover Cable Where to Go NextSwitch Installation Where to Go Next Verify the Switch Module Post Results Diagnosing ProblemsEthernet and Fiber Cables Look at the Switch Module LEDsConfirm the Switch Module Connections Bad or Damaged CableSpanning Tree Loops SFP Module Port IssuesPort and Interface Settings Ping the End DeviceCabling Distance Verify the Switch Module PerformanceSpeed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation Autonegotiation and Network-Interface CardsReplacing a Failed Stack Member Clearing the Switch Module IP Address and Configuration250310 Locating the Switch Module Serial NumberOL-12246-01 Environmental Ranges Physical DimensionsOL-12246-01 Connector Specifications Connector and Cable SpecificationsConnecting to 1000BASE-T Devices Connecting to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible DevicesCisco TwinGig Converter Module Ports Gigabit Ethernet Module InterfacesMicrons MHz/km Distance Cable and Adapter SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Console PortDBm Wavelength nm X2 Product Transmit Power Receive Power NumberTransmit GLC-SX-MM SFP Module Cable SpecificationsTwo Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts 1000BASE-SXTP3 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T PortsDevice Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-9 Port DTEIdentifying a Crossover Cable Console Port Adapter PinoutsSwitch Console RJ-45-to-DB-25 Port DTE OL-12246-01 Connecting to the Console Port Accessing the CLI Through the Console PortOL-12246-01 Figure C-1 Connecting through the Switch Module Console Port Completing the Initial Configuration To configure Snmp now, enter yes These choices appear CLI NumericsIN-2 Post UIDIN-4 LEDIN-5 IN-6

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