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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

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For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory

Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000

Series for Dell that accompanies this guide.

Note Before proceeding, read the release notes for the server chassis. The release notes

are available on the Dell support website at www.support.dell.com.

Contents

•Taking Out What You Need, page 3

•Switch Description, page 3

•Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture, page 6

•Installation Warning Statements, page7

•Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis, page 8

•Configuring the Switch, page 12

•Managing the Switch, page 20

•Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and 3130X-S

Switches), page 22

•Connecting to the Switch Ports, page 26

•In Case of Difficulty, page 28

•Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines,

page 30

•Hardware Warranty Terms, page31

Contents

Main Contents Taking Out What You Need Switch Description Page Page Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture The six chassis I/O module bays are on the rear panel (see Figure 2). Figure 2 Dell Modular Server Chassis Rear Panel Installation Warning Statements Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis Page Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis Step 6 Ensure that the release latch on the switch is in the open position or perpendicular to the module (see Figure 3): Figure 3 Release Latch in Open Position Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis Figure 4 shows the switch being inserted into the server chassis. Figure 4 Inserting the Switch into the Server Chassis 1Switch 3Release latch 2Server chassis Configuring the Switch Connecting through the Switch Console Port Page Connecting through the DRAC/MC Waiting for POST to Complete Completing the Initial Configuration Page Step 10 These choices appear: Make your selection, and press Return. Configuring the Switch Stack Master Managing the Switch Using the CLI Using the Device Manager Page Other Management Options Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches) Page Stack Cabling Configuration Example Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables Connecting to the Switch Ports Connecting to 10/100/1000 Ports Installing and Connecting to Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots Verify Port Connectivity In Case of Difficulty Troubleshooting Initial Configuration Setup Resetting the Switch Configuration Accessing Help Online For More Information Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Hardware Warranty Terms Dell Hardware Warranty Terms Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms