Management Options, StackWise Plus Ports

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. Table 1-11lists the LED colors and their meanings.

Table 1-11 Catalyst Switch Module 3110X Port Status LEDs with Stack Mode Selected

Color

Off

Green

Port Status LED Description

No link.

Switch stack link is active.

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:

•CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)

•CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)

•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 Figure 1-1). 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:

•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.

•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.

Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide

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