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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

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

Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables

Follow these steps to connect the StackWise Plus cables:

Step 1 Remove the dust covers from th e StackWise Plus cables, and store them for

future use.

Step 2 Verify that cables are aligned as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8 Inserting the StackWise Plus Cable

Step 3 Insert one end of the cable into the StackWise Plus port on the front panel of the

switch. Insert the other end of the cable into the connector on the other switch (see

Figure 8).

Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise Plus cable to connect the switches.

When you remove the StackWise Plus cables from the connectors, replace the dust

covers to protect them from dust.

Caution Removing and installing the StackWise Plus cable can shorten its useful life. Do

not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.

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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