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Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation

Creating Switch Stacks

Figure 2-6shows an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create two separate switch stacks in eight blade enclosures. This configuration provides redundant connections.

Figure 2-6 Stacking Switch Modules in Blade Enclosures to Create Two Stacks

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Contents

Americas Headquarters Text Part Number OL-12192-01Page N T E N T S Diagnosing Problems Purpose PrefaceAudience Conventions Related Publications Product Overview Switch ModulesSwitch Model IBM Part Number Description Hardware Features WS-CBS3012-IBM WS-CBS3012-IBM-I Catalyst Switch Module 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet Management Port Gigabit Ethernet Module SlotPort Numbering Port Description Switch Module LEDs Switch Module LEDs and Mode Button Stack Master LED Mode ButtonSystem Power LED Color System Status Stack Member LED Fault/Stack Mode LEDFault LED Color LED Description Port LEDsColor Activity LED Description Link Status LED Description Console Port Management OptionsStackWise Plus Ports Port Status LED Description Network Configurations Safety Warnings Switch Module InstallationPreparing for Installation OL-12192-01 Installation Guidelines Box Contents Installing the Switch Module Blade Enclosure Rear-Panel View After Installing the Switch Module Installing the Switch Module Creating Switch Stacks Stacking Guidelines Connecting a Switch Stack Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables Switch Stack Cabling Examples 203295 203296 Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot Installing an X2 Transceiver Module Installing an X2 Transceiver Module Removing a Module Device Crossover Cable Connecting Devices to the Ethernet PortsWhere to Go Next OL-12192-01 Verify Switch Module Post Results TroubleshootingDiagnosing Problems Verify Switch Module LEDs Ethernet and Fiber Cables Verify Switch Module ConnectionsBad or Damaged Cable Link Status Ping End Device Transceiver IssuesPort and Interface Settings Spanning Tree Loops Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation Resetting the Switch ModuleVerify Switch Module Performance Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards How to Replace a Failed Stack Member Using the Mode Button to Reset the Switch Module OL-12192-01 Power Specifications Technical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental Ranges OL-12192-01 10/100/1000 Ports Connector and Cable SpecificationsConnector Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Identifying a Crossover Cable OL-12192-01 Numerics IN-2 IN-3 IN-4