Cisco 3000 Series - Manuals

Page 2 - About This Guide

2 1 About This Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP or Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP— referred to as the switch module —in the HP c-Class BladeSystem and how to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSys...

Page 3 - Taking Out What You Need; Shipping Box Contents

3 2 Taking Out What You Need Follow these steps: 1. Unpack and remove the switch module and the accessory kit from the shipping box. 2. Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future use. 3. Verify that you have received the items shown on page 3. If any item is missin...

Page 4 - Cisco Switch Module Descriptions; Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

4 Cisco Switch Module Descriptions These sections describe the switch modules: • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP, page 4 • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP, page 6 The switch module is powered from the blade enclosure backplane. The switch module does not have a fan. The blade enclosu...

Page 6 - Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP; Port

6 Table 1 describes the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module ports. Each external port has an associated LED. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP is a 24-Gigabit Ethernet port, Layer 2+ switch module. Sixteen of the Gigabit Ethernet po...

Page 9 - HP Blade System Architecture

9 3 HP Blade System Architecture Figure 3 shows the rear view of the blade enclosure, in which you install the switch module. Figure 3 Rear View of the Blade Enclosure 1 Blade enclosure rear view 7 Interconnect module bay 5 2 Blade enclosure fans 8 Interconnect module bay 6 3 Interconnect bay 1 with...

Page 10 - Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure

10 Consider these prerequisites before you install the switch module: • Fill any unoccupied interconnect bays or any unoccupied power module bays in the blade enclosure with blanks. • Identify the bays in which you will insert the switch modules. Plan to install the first switch module in bay 1, the...

Page 16 - Using Express Setup

16 Using Express Setup Before you complete the setup program, obtain the default gateway IP address and the switch password from your system administrator. Depending on whether you are running Express Setup on a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module or a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3...

Page 19 - Managing the Switch Module; Using the Device Manager

19 Step 6 Enter end . Step 7 Enter copy running-configuration startup-configuration to save this setting. Step 8 At the prompt, press Return . Step 9 To verify that this switch is set as the stack master, enter the show switch user EXEC command. For more information about creating switch stacks, see...

Page 21 - Using the Command-Line Interface

21 Figure 10 Device Manager Page for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Step 3 Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. See the device manager online help for more information. Step 4 For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Netw...

Page 24 - Stack Cabling Configurations

24 – CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable) – CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable) – CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable) For switch module dimensions and additional stacking guidelines, see the switch module hardware installation guide. For concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks, see the switch module softwa...

Page 25 - Connecting to the Switch Module Ports

25 Step 3 Insert the cable into the StackWise Plus port on the front panel of the switch. Insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch. Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise Plus cable to connect the switches. Figure 11 Inserting the StackWise Plus Cables When you remove ...

Page 26 - Install and Connect to Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots

26 The autonegotiation feature is enabled by default on the switch. At this setting, the switch module ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached devices. If the attached device does not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the switch module port speed and the duplex p...

Page 27 - Verify Port Connectivity; In Case of Difficulty; Resetting the Switch Module

27 Verify Port Connectivity After you connect a device to the switch module port, the port LED turns amber while the switch module establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds. Then the LED turns green when the switch module and the attached device have an established link. If the LED is ...