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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell Getting Started Guide
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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell Getting Started Guide
Configuring the Switch
Power-cycle the switch by using this command:
racadm chassisaction -m switch-N powercycle
where N is the chassis I/O module bay number in which the switch is
inserted.
Step 4 Redirect the DRAC/MC console to the switch internal serial console interface.
Enter this command at the DRAC/MC command prompt:
connect switch-N
where N is the chassis I/O module bay number in which the switch is inserted.
To return to the command prompt, press this key sequence:
Enter Ctrl \ (Press Enter, and press the Control key and the backslash key
together.)
Step 5 Go to the “Waiting for POST to Complete” section on page 15 to finish
configuring the switch.
Waiting for POST to CompleteFollow these steps to verify that POST completes successfully:
Step 1 Wait for the switch to complete the POST. During POST, the LEDs blink while
tests verify that the switch functions properly. Wait for the switch to complete
POST, which can take several minutes.
Step 2 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the SYST LED remains green.
If the switch fails POST, the SYST LED turns amber. See Figure 1 on page 4 for
the location of the SYST LED.
POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Customer Support immediately if your
switch fails POST.
See the “In Case of Difficulty” section on page28 if your switch fails POST.
Step 3 Wait for the switch to complete flash initialization. When you see the prompt
Press Return to Get Started!, press Return or Enter.