Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; Preface; Product Overview; Switch Module Installation
iii Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Audience vii Purpose vii Conventions vii Related Publications viii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines viii C H A P T E R 1 Produc...
Page 4 - Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications; Connector and Cable Specifications
Contents iv Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports 2-13 Where to Go Next 2-13 C H A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Diagnosing Problems 3-1 Verify Switch Module POST Results 3-1 Verify Switch Mo...
Page 5 - Audience; Conventions
vii Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Cisco Catalyst switch module. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and term...
Page 6 - Related Publications
viii Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Preface Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical c...
Page 7 - Switch Modules
C H A P T E R 1-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 1 Product Overview The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter—referred to as the switch modules —are Ethernet switch modules that you install i...
Page 8 - Hardware Features
1-2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X include the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports or the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot, conso...
Page 10 - 0-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot; Port Numbering; Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet Management Port
1-4 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot The Catalyst Switch Module 3110X 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot is used for an uplink connection to other switch...
Page 11 - Switch Module LEDs
1-5 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features Switch Module LEDs You can use the switch module LEDs to monitor switch module activity. Figure 1-3 shows the switch module LEDs and the Mode but...
Page 12 - Mode Button
1-6 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features Mode Button The fault/stack or stack member LEDs are selected by using the Mode button. If the mode LED for a particular mode is solid green, tha...
Page 13 - Fault LED
1-7 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features Fault/Stack Mode LED The fault/stack mode LED shows either a fault condition or the switch stack status, depending on the Mode button selection. ...
Page 14 - Port LEDs
1-8 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features Port LEDs The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3012 port LEDs show interface activity and link status. Table 1-8 lists the LED colors and their m...
Page 15 - StackWise Plus Ports; Console Port; Management Options
1-9 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options When stack mode is selected on a Catalyst Switch Module 3110X, the two port status LEDs show the status for StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2, respec...
Page 16 - Network Configurations
1-10 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options • IBM Director For standalone switch modules, you can use the IBM Director to view the hardware configuration of remote systems, monitor the us...
Page 17 - Preparing for Installation; Safety Warnings
C H A P T E R 2-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 2 Switch Module Installation This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 and make connections to the switch module. It also includes...
Page 19 - Installation Guidelines; Box Contents
2-3 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Preparing for Installation Installation Guidelines Note This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to in...
Page 20 - Installing the Switch Module
2-4 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Installing the Switch Module Installing the Switch Module This section covers switch module installation. The illustrations in this section show the Cata...
Page 21 - After Installing the Switch Module
2-5 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Installing the Switch Module Step 7 Slide the switch module into the bay until it stops ( Figure 2-2 ). Figure 2-2 Installing the Switch Module Step 8 Mo...
Page 22 - Creating Switch Stacks; Stacking Guidelines
2-6 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Creating Switch Stacks Creating Switch Stacks This section is only for Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X and is optional. A switch stack is a set of...
Page 23 - Connecting a Switch Stack
2-7 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Creating Switch Stacks Connecting a Switch Stack Follow these steps: Step 1 Install the member switch modules if you have not already done so. Step 2 Rem...
Page 24 - Switch Stack Cabling Examples
2-8 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Creating Switch Stacks Switch Stack Cabling Examples Figure 2-4 is an example of a recommended configuration in which two switch modules create a switch ...
Page 27 - Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot; Installing an X2 Transceiver Module
2-11 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot This section describes how to install and remove X...
Page 28 - Removing a Module
2-12 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot Caution Verify the correct orientation of your module before inserting it into the slot. Incorrect in...
Page 29 - Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports; Where to Go Next
2-13 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors with Ethe...
Page 31 - Diagnosing Problems; Verify Switch Module POST Results; Verify Switch Module LEDs
C H A P T E R 3-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes these switch module troubleshooting topics: • Diagnosing Problems, page 3-1 • Resetting the Switch Module, page 3-4 • How to Replace a ...
Page 32 - Verify Switch Module Connections; Bad or Damaged Cable; Link Status
3-2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Verify Switch Module Connections Review this section when troubleshooting switch module connection problems. Bad or Damaged Cable Always evaluat...
Page 33 - Transceiver Issues; Port and Interface Settings; Ping End Device
3-3 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Transceiver Issues Use only Cisco X2 transceiver modules on the switch module. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded w...
Page 34 - Verify Switch Module Performance; Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards; Resetting the Switch Module
3-4 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Resetting the Switch Module Verify Switch Module Performance Review this section when troubleshooting switch module performance problems. Speed, Duplex, and Autoneg...
Page 35 - Using the Mode Button to Reset the Switch Module; How to Replace a Failed Stack Member
3-5 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting How to Replace a Failed Stack Member • Enable or disable management through the external ports • Change configuration • Change or update firmware For a switch stack...
Page 39 - Connector Specifications
B-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 A P P E N D I X B Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the cables and adapters that you use to connect the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 to other device...
Page 40 - 0-Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface; Cable and Adapter Specifications
B-2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface The 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical modules use SC connectors or Infiniband 4x...
Page 41 - 0-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications
B-3 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Table B-1 lists the port cabling specifications ...
Page 42 - Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
B-4 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Figure B-4 and Figure B-5 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables. Figu...
Page 43 - Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
B-5 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Figure B-6 and Figure B-7 show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables. Figure...
Page 45 - I N D E X; Numerics
IN-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL-12192-01 I N D E X Numerics 10/100/1000 ports cable lengths 1-3, 2-13 connecting to 2-13 described 1-3 pinouts B-1 recommended cables 2-13 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots described 1-4 A AC power s...