Setting up and Installing the Interconnect Switch
Configuring Multiple Switch Modules
You can configure multiple switch modules by using scripted Command Line Interface (CLI) commands through Telnet or by downloading a configuration file using a TFTP server.
Using Scripted CLI Commands through Telnet
The CLI, provided with the interconnect switch, allows you to execute customized configuration scripts on multiple switch modules. A configuration script can be tailored to one of the multiple switch modules, and then that configuration can be deployed to other switch modules from a central deployment sever.
Using a Configuration File
If you plan for the base configuration of multiple switch modules in your network to be the same, you can manually configure one switch module, upload the configuration to a TFTP server, and use that configuration file as a base configuration template. This base configuration file can then be downloaded to multiple switch modules.
Small configuration changes can be pushed out to multiple switch modules by creating a configuration file with just the configuration items desired. The configuration file can be downloaded to each switch module needing the change. Refer to Appendix H, XML Configuration, for additional information regarding the XML configuration file.
Switch module IP addresses are acquired by default using DHCP, therefore, each module has a unique IP address. Each switch module can be remotely accessed from a central deployment server and an individual switch module configuration can be downloaded to meet specific network requirements. Refer to the management interface reference guides for more information on using a TFTP server to upload and download configuration files.
Cabling the Interconnect Tray
After installing the interconnect switch hardware and planning the configuration, cable the interconnect tray to your network.
CAUTION: In order to avoid damaging the server blade enclosure, observe the following guidelines when cabling:
•Connect the AC power cords last.
•Be sure to connect both AC power cords for redundancy and proper cooling.
•Bundle all cables and route them to the edge of the rack for proper cooling and airflow.
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