Cisco 3000 Series Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Table of Contents for Getting Started Guide

Outline of the guide covering system architecture, installation procedures, IP assignment, management, stack planning, port connections, troubleshooting, and support resources.

Page 2 - Installation Scope and Compatibility

Instructions for installing and configuring Cisco Catalyst Blade Switches (3120 and 320) as modules in HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosures, including management, troubleshooting, and warranty details.

Page 3 - Switch Module Unpacking Procedure

Steps for unpacking the switch module and accessories from the shipping box, including removing packing materials and verifying contents.

Page 4 - Catalyst Blade Switch Module Specifications

Description of Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 and 3020 modules, power requirements, connection methods (Ethernet, console), and details on the stackable Layer 3 switch features.

Page 5 - Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Component Labeling

Identification and labeling of components on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120, including ports, LEDs, buttons, slots, and associated diagrams.

Page 6 - Port Configuration Details for Blade Switches

Configuration details for ports on the 3120 and 3020 models, listing internal downlink, cross-connection, module slots, uplink, management, and console ports.

Page 7 - Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 Component Labeling

Identification and labeling of components on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020, including ports, LEDs, and control elements with diagrams.

Page 8 - Port Behavior and Connections for Blade Switches

Details on port types, supported connections (SFP, copper Ethernet), default behaviors like auto-MDIX, and autonegotiation for the Catalyst Blade Switch 3020.

Page 9 - HP Blade System Enclosure Structure

Rear view of the HP Blade System enclosure showing component locations such as fans, interconnect module bays, and the location for switch module installation.

Page 10 - Module Installation Prerequisites and Safety

Instructions and prerequisites for installing switch modules in a blade enclosure, including bay planning, interconnect configurations, safety guidelines, and personnel precautions.

Page 11 - Physical Switch Module Installation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for installing a switch module into the blade enclosure, including handling static protection and removing an interconnect module blank.

Page 12 - Installing Module into Interconnect Bay

Procedure for sliding the switch module into the blade enclosure interconnect module bay, including latch release procedures illustrated by diagrams.

Page 13 - Initial System Configuration via Onboard Administrator

Instructions for using the Onboard Administrator to assign an IP address, perform power-on self-test (POST), and execute software autoinstallation for initial setup.

Page 14 - Accessing Configuration via HP Onboard Administrator

Procedure for accessing the switch module configuration through the HP Onboard Administrator, navigating to Interconnect Bay Summary, and initiating Express Setup.

Page 15 - Express Setup Interface Fields

Fields available in the Express Setup interface for Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch models, including IP address, subnet mask, host name, system time, and security options.

Page 16 - Express Setup Advanced Settings

Instructions for configuring advanced settings such as default gateway, switch passwords, SNMP community strings, and system time during the Express Setup process.

Page 17 - Advanced Switch Configuration

Steps for configuring the Advanced Settings Tab, including setting hostname, system date/time, time zone, daylight savings time, Telnet access with password, and SNMP enablement.

Page 18 - Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Advanced Setup

Instructions for configuring the Catalyst Blade Switch 3120, including enabling SNMP, setting system contact/location, enabling IPv6, and assigning the switch as stack master.

Page 19 - Post-Installation Device Manager Management

Instructions for managing the installed switch module using the Device Manager web interface for configuration and monitoring, including steps for creating switch stacks.

Page 20 - Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Device Manager Interface

Display of the Device Manager interface showing real-time operational data, health metrics (stack bandwidth, packet error rates), and port utilization statistics.

Page 21 - Monitoring via Device Manager and CLI

Instructions for configuring and monitoring the Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 using the Device Manager interface and accessing the Command-Line Interface (CLI) via console or Telnet connection.

Page 22 - CLI and Onboard Administrator Management Tools

Instructions for managing a switch module using the Onboard Administrator CLI, including SNMP applications and the Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar for automated setup.

Page 23 - Switch Stack Planning and Structure

Guidelines for planning and creating a switch stack using the Catalyst Blade Switch 3120, defining stack master/members, priority assignment, and compatibility restrictions.

Page 24 - StackWise Plus Cabling Configuration

Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for creating a switch stack using StackWise Plus cables, specifying required cable types and connection configurations.

Page 25 - StackWise Plus Cable Specifications

Specifications for connecting Cisco switches using StackWise Plus cables, detailing connections to 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, cable types, and maximum lengths.

Page 26 - Installing Transceiver Modules

Instructions for installing devices into 10-Gigabit Ethernet slots, covering hot-swappable Cisco X2 transceiver modules, TwinGig Converter Modules, fiber compatibility, and module branding requirements.

Page 27 - Port Connectivity Verification and Reset

Methods for verifying port connectivity by observing LED indicators and instructions for resetting the switch module if connection issues occur, noting that resets delete configurations.

Page 28 - Online Support Documentation Resources

Guidance on accessing online help and additional documentation available on Cisco.com for Catalyst Blade Switch modules covering hardware installation, software configuration, command reference, and activation resources.

Page 29 - Documentation Updates and Service Requests

Instructions on obtaining monthly updates for Cisco product documentation and submitting service requests, including accessing the product update feed.

Page 30 - Cisco Contact Information and Copyright

Contact details for Cisco's global headquarters in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, along with trademark and copyright information for Cisco Systems, Inc.