Switch Installation | Cisco Systems 3120 instruction

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Switch Installation

This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, also referred to as the switch module, in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure and how to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem, referred to as the blade enclosure, is a system that supports up to 16 server modules and up to 8 Ethernet switch modules. The switch module is installed in one of the enclosure I/O module bays on the rear panel of the server enclosure.

This chapter also describes how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper operation and how to make connections to the switch module.

Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:

•Preparing for Installation, page 2-1

•HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture, page 2-5

•Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure, page 2-6

•Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup, page 2-9

•Planning and Creating a Switch Stack, page 2-13

•Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots, page 2-17

•Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-22

•Planning 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections, page 2-23

•Where to Go Next, page 2-24

Preparing for Installation

This section covers these topics:

•Safety Warnings, page 2-2

•Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

•Verifying Package Contents, page 2-4

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco Systems 3120 manual Switch Installation, Preparing for Installation

Contents

Americas Headquarters MarchPage N T E N T S Setup Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port OL-12246-01 Audience PurposeOrganization Related Publications Conventions Preface OL-12246-01 Product Overview Switch Module Features Overview Port Description UID 1 LED Switch Module Console Port Other Features Gigabit Ethernet Module Slots 10/100/1000 PortsCisco TwinGig Converter Module LRM System LED LEDsStack LED Color System Status Stack Member LED Stack Master LEDUID and Health LEDs RJ-45 Uplink Port LEDs Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot Port LEDs X2 Module Installed Only the CBS3120X Switch Power Connectors Management OptionsStackWise Plus Ports 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 Confirm the Switch Module Connections Look at the Switch Module LEDsBad or Damaged Cable Ethernet and Fiber Cables Port and Interface Settings SFP Module Port IssuesPing the End Device Spanning Tree Loops Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation Verify the Switch Module PerformanceAutonegotiation and Network-Interface Cards Cabling Distance 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 Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter SpecificationsConsole Port Microns MHz/km Distance X2 Product Transmit Power Receive Power Number TransmitDBm Wavelength nm Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts SFP Module Cable Specifications1000BASE-SX GLC-SX-MM TP3 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Identifying a Crossover Cable Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-9 Port DTEConsole Port Adapter Pinouts Device 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