Product Overview | Cisco Systems 3120 instruction

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Product Overview

This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, referred to as the switch module. The switch module is installed in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, referred to as the blade enclosure.

You can connect the uplink ports to other devices such as switches, routers, Cisco Wireless Access Point workstations, Cisco IP phones, or other networking equipment. You can also connect standalone servers or PCs to those ports.

These topics are included:

•Switch Module Features Overview, page 1-1

•Other Features, page 1-3

•Management Options, page 1-8

Switch Module Features Overview

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP is a stackable, Layer 3 switch module. The number of ports depends on which modules are installed. See the release notes and the software configuration guide for information about which Layer 3 features are supported. See the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack” section on page 2-13for information about stacking the switch.

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP includes a 3120G (CB3120X) and a 3120X (CBS3120X) model. Both are stacking-capable. The initial setup procedure for both models is the same.

Note on WS-CBS3125G-S and WS-CBS3125X-S switch models:

•The WS-CBS3125G-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120G-S.

•The WS-CBS3125X-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120X-S.

The functionality and the performance of WS-CBS3125 switches are same as those of WS-CBS3120 switches. All Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120/3125 for HP models are HP BladeSystem c-Class compatible.

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco Systems 3120 manual Product Overview, Switch Module Features Overview

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Americas Headquarters MarchPage N T E N T S Setup Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port OL-12246-01 Organization AudiencePurpose Related Publications Conventions Preface OL-12246-01 Product Overview Switch Module Features Overview Port Description UID 1 LED Switch Module Console Port Other Features LRM 10/100/1000 PortsGigabit Ethernet Module Slots Cisco TwinGig Converter Module Color System Status LEDsSystem LED Stack LED RJ-45 Uplink Port LEDs Stack Master LEDStack Member LED UID and Health LEDs Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot Port LEDs X2 Module Installed Only the CBS3120X Switch StackWise Plus Ports Power ConnectorsManagement Options Device Manager Using the Device Manager Network Configurations Using the Command-Line Interface Preparing for Installation Switch Installation Safety Warnings Installation Guidelines Verifying Package Contents Rear View of the Blade Enclosure HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture Statement Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure Open the Release Latch Switch Module IP Addresses Switch Installation Onboard Administrator Interconnect Bay Summary Window Express Setup Advanced Settings Table Using Express Setup Enter switch 1 priority Setting the Installed Switch Module As the Stack Master Refreshing the PC IP Address Planning and Creating a Switch Stack Stack Cabling Configurations 250304 Connecting to the StackWise Plus Ports Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots Installing a Transceiver or Converter Module Removing a Module 12 Installing X2 Transceiver Modules Installing an SFP Module Installing SFP Modules Removing an SFP Module 14 Converter Module with SFP Modules Installed 15 Connecting to an Ethernet Port Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections Device Crossover Cable Where to Go Next Switch Installation Where to Go Next Verify the Switch Module Post Results Diagnosing Problems Ethernet and Fiber Cables Look at the Switch Module LEDsConfirm the Switch Module Connections Bad or Damaged Cable Spanning Tree Loops SFP Module Port IssuesPort and Interface Settings Ping the End Device Cabling Distance Verify the Switch Module PerformanceSpeed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation Autonegotiation and Network-Interface Cards Replacing a Failed Stack Member Clearing the Switch Module IP Address and Configuration 250310 Locating the Switch Module Serial Number OL-12246-01 Environmental Ranges Physical Dimensions OL-12246-01 Connector Specifications Connector and Cable Specifications Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices Connecting to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices Cisco TwinGig Converter Module Ports Gigabit Ethernet Module Interfaces Microns MHz/km Distance Cable and Adapter SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Console Port DBm Wavelength nm X2 Product Transmit Power Receive Power NumberTransmit GLC-SX-MM SFP Module Cable SpecificationsTwo Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts 1000BASE-SX TP3 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Device Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-9 Port DTEIdentifying a Crossover Cable Console Port Adapter Pinouts Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-25 Port DTE OL-12246-01 Connecting to the Console Port Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port OL-12246-01 Figure C-1 Connecting through the Switch Module Console Port Completing the Initial Configuration To configure Snmp now, enter yes These choices appear CLI Numerics IN-2 Post UID IN-4 LED IN-5 IN-6