Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide

Table Of Contents

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP
Getting Started Guide

About This Guide

Taking Out What You Need

Shipping Box Contents

Cisco Switch Module Descriptions

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

HP Blade System Architecture

Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure

Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup

Using Express Setup

Setting the Installed Switch to be the Stack Master (Only Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Switches)

Managing the Switch Module

Using the Device Manager

Using the Command-Line Interface

Using the Onboard Administrator CLI

Other Management Options

Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP)

Stack Cabling Configurations

Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables

Connecting to the Switch Module Ports

Connect to 10/100/1000 Ports

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

Verify Port Connectivity

In Case of Difficulty

Resetting the Switch Module

Accessing Help Online

For More Information

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Getting Started Guide

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP
Getting Started Guide

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July 2008, OL-14257-02

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 BladeSystem— referred to as the blade enclosure—supports up to eight Ethernet switch modules, which are installed in the interconnect bays of the blade enclosure.

This guide also covers management options and troubleshooting help for the switch module.

For details on the numbers, types, and the location of the blade enclosure bays, for additional information on the blade enclosure system, and for detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.

For additional installation and configuration information about the switch module, see the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP documentation on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved caveats, and last-minute documentation updates about the switch module, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com.

Note on WS-CBS3125G-S and WS-CBS3125X-S switch models:

•The WS-CBS3125G-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120G-S.

•The WS-CBS3125X-S is the same product as the WS-CBS3120X-S.

The functionality and the performance of WS-CBS3125 switches are same as those of WS-CBS3120 switches. All Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120/3125 for HP models are HP BladeSystem c-Class compatible.

When you use the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version that is running on the switch module. See the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page 1-24 for more information about the switch module publications.

For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication and all safety and handling warnings for this product, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP that accompanies this guide.

Before you continue with the installation, read the release notes for the blade enclosure. The release notes are available on the HP support website at www.support.hp.com.

For warranty information about the switch module, see the Hardware Warranty Terms for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP on the documentation CD that ships with your switch module.

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 missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.

If the switch modules are ordered with the blade enclosure, they are already installed. The unpacking procedure for the switch module applies only if you order one separately. See the blade enclosure documentation for the unpacking procedure for the HP equipment.

Shipping Box Contents

Cisco Switch Module Descriptions

These sections describe the switch modules:

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

The switch module is powered from the blade enclosure backplane. The switch module does not have a fan. The blade enclosure provides temperature management.

The switch module connects internally to the management module through 100BASE-T Ethernet links. You can manage the switch modules through the HP Onboard Administrator management module on a management network that is isolated from other switch traffic. You can manage the switch module through the RS-232 console port that uses an RJ-45 connector in the switch module front-panel. You can also manage the switch module through any of the external uplink ports.

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP is a stackable, 25 to 27 Gigabit Ethernet port, Layer 3 switch module. The number of ports depends on the type of module installed in ports 19 to 22. See Table 1 for a description of the switch module ports. See the release notes and the software configuration guide for information about supported Layer 3 features. See the hardware installation guide for detailed information about stacking the switch.

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP has a 3120G and a 3120X model. Both are stacking-capable. The initial setup procedure for both models is the same. For more information about the features of each model, see the hardware installation guide and the software configuration guide for the switch module.

Figure 1 shows the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module.

Figure 1 The Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

1	Switch module	8	LEDs for ports 19 and 20
2	UID1 LED	9	Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports 23 to 26
3	Health LEDs	10	Gigabit Ethernet ports 19 and 20 or 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot 1
4	System status LEDs	11	LEDs for ports 21 and 22
5	Mode button	12	Gigabit Ethernet ports 21 and 22 or 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot 2
6	Console port	13	StackWise Plus ports
7	Release latch

1 UID: unit identifier.

Table 1 describes the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module ports. Each external port has an associated LED.

Table 1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Port Descriptions 

Port	Description
Ports 1 to 16	Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade enclosure.
Ports 17 to 18	Internal cross-connection ports that you can use to connect to a second switch in the blade enclosure through a backplane connector. You can configure these ports by using the Cisco IOS CLI. However, if the blade switches are stacked, these ports are disabled.
Ports 19 to 22	10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots for use with the Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules and Cisco X2 transceiver modules.
Ports 23 to 26	External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation.
Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet port	The Ethernet management port (Fa0) is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the Onboard Administrator through the blade enclosure backplane connector. Traffic to and from this port is isolated from the switch ports. This port only supports autonegotiation with 100 Mb/s and full-duplex mode.
StackWise Plus ports	Stacking cable ports.
Console port	Switch module management port (RJ-45 connector).

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 ports are internal 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade enclosure. The other eight Gigabit Ethernet ports are external uplink ports that provide connections to other switches or routers. Uplink ports operate at 10/100/1000 M/ps if used as copper-based ports and operate at 1000 M/ps if small form-factor pluggable (SFP) fiber-optic modules are installed. See Table 2 for more detailed descriptions of the switch module ports.

Figure 2 shows the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP switch module. Each external port has an associated LED.

Figure 2 The Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

1	Switch module	7	Health LED
2	Release latch	8	LEDs for SFP module ports 17 to 20
3	System status LEDs	9	SFP module ports 17 to 20
4	Mode button	10	LEDs for Gigabit Ethernet ports 17x to 24x
5	Console port	11	Gigabit Ethernet ports 17x to 24x
6	UID1 LED

1 UID: unit identifier.

Table 2 describes the switch module ports. Each external port has an associated LED.

Table 2 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Port Descriptions 

Port	Description
Ports 1 to 16	Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports.
Ports 17 to 20 and Ports 17x to 20x	Dual-purpose SFP module/RJ-45 copper Ethernet uplink ports. The SFP module ports support only Cisco 1000BASE-SX fiber-optic modules. By default, the switch module dynamically selects the interface type that first links up. SFP modules have precedence if both SFP module and copper Ethernet interface types are in link-up state. You can also specifically configure each port for either copper Ethernet or SFP modules if you do not want to use autodetection. The copper Ethernet ports support automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) and autonegotiation. For information about configuring speed and duplex settings for a dual-purpose uplink port, see the software configuration guide.
Ports 21x to 22x	External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation.
Ports 23x to 24x	Dual-purpose external/internal 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. These ports can be configured for internal 1000BASE-X cross-connection with a corresponding switch module. When ports 23x and 24x are in external operation mode, they support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation. The default is external operation mode.
Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet port	The Ethernet management port (Fa0) is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the Onboard Administrator through the blade enclosure backplane connector.
Console port	Switch module management port (RJ-45 connector).

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 switch module installed	9	Interconnect module bay 7
4	Interconnect module bay 2	10	Interconnect module bay 8
5	Interconnect module bay 3	11	Onboard Administrator module
6	Interconnect module bay 4

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 second in bay 2, and so on up to bay 8, if possible. The bay in which you choose to install each switch module depends on whether mezzanine or Ethernet cards are installed in the blade enclosure and how they are configured. See the blade enclosure documentation information about installing and configuring the mezzanine or Ethernet cards.

The interconnect module bays are physically interconnected in pairs through the blade enclosure backplane. That is, each of these pairs—bays 1 and 2, bays 3 and 4, bays 5 and 6, and bays 7 and 8—are interconnected. If you install two switch modules in one of the paired bays, they are internally interconnected. You must configure the switch modules to logically enable the interconnect ports, Gigabit Ethernet ports 23 and 24. See the switch module software configuration guide for information on configuring these ports.

•See the HP c-Class documentation for information on the port mapping between blade enclosures and the switch modules.

4 Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure

Before you install the switch module in the blade enclosure, consider these points:

•Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP that accompanies this guide.

•Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide.

•Review and become familiar with the temperature, power, and grounding requirements specified in the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide.

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Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

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Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.

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Note When you install a switch module, you do not need to power down the blade enclosure.

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Follow these steps to install the switch module in the blade enclosure. The illustrations in this section show the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP switch module. The instructions are the same for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module.

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Step 1 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch module to an unpainted metal part of the blade enclosure for at least 2 seconds.

Step 2 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package.

Step 3 Remove the interconnect blank from the bay where you plan to install the switch module, if one is present, and install the switch module. (See Figure 4.)

Figure 4 Removing the Interconnect Module Blank from the Blade Enclosure

1	Lever for the interconnect module blank

Step 4 Ensure that the release latch on the switch module is in the open position (perpendicular to the module)

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Step 5 Slide the switch module into the bay until it stops. (See Figure 5.)

Figure 5 Installing the Switch Module into the Blade Enclosure Interconnect Module Bay

1	Switch module release latch

Step 6 Push the release latch on the front of the switch module to the closed position.

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5 Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup

For the switch module to obtain an IP address for the Fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator, these conditions must be met:

•The blade enclosure is powered on and connected to the network.

•Basic configuration of the Onboard Administrator is completed, and you have the username and password for the Onboard Administrator.

•A DHCP server is configured on the network segment to which the blade enclosure is connected, or the Onboard Administrator is configured to run as a DHCP server.

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Note See the Onboard Administrator user guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for more information about configuring and using the Onboard Administrator.

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After you install the switch module in the interconnect module bay, after approximately 2 minutes, the switch module automatically obtains an IP address for its Fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator. This method of obtaining an IP address occurs if a DCHP server is configured on the same network, or if the Onboard Administrator is configured as a DHCP server.

After you have installed the switch module (see the "HP Blade System Architecture" section), it powers on. The switch module begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch module functions properly.

To set up and initially configure the switch module by using the Cisco IOS CLI, see the "Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program" section in the hardware installation guide.

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Step 1 Wait for the switch module to complete POST. This might take several minutes.

Step 2 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system status LEDs remain green.

If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. If the POST fails, see the "In Case of Difficulty" section to determine a course of action. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST.

Step 3 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the switch module to get the software image from its flash memory and begin autoinstallation.

If you already have the Onboard Administrator open through a browser window, go to Step 5.

Step 4 Using a PC that is connected to the same network segment as the blade enclosure Onboard Administrator, access the Onboard Administrator in a browser window. Enter your assigned user name and password.

Step 5 Choose Enclosure Information > Interconnect Bays to open the Interconnect Bay Summary window where you can find the assigned IP address of the switch module Fa0 interface in the Management URL column.

Step 6 Click the IP address hyperlink for the switch module from the Management URL column to open a new browser window.

Step 7 On the left side of the Onboard Administrator, choose Configuration > Express Setup.

The Express Setup page appears (see Figure 6 and Figure 7). (Close or minimize the Device Manager Help window.)

Figure 6 Express Setup Page for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

Figure 7 Express Setup Page for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

Step 8 Go to "Using Express Setup" to finish setting up the switch module.

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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 3020 for HP switch module, you can configure these optional parameters through the Express Setup program:

•Telnet access password

•Names of the SNMP read and write community strings if you are going to use a network-management program like CiscoWorks.

•Host name, system contact, and system location

•System time, time zone, Daylight Savings Time enable

Follow these steps to finish setting up the switch module. The Onboard Administrator assigns an IP address and a subnet mask to the management interface (VLAN ID) and to the Ethernet management port.

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Step 1 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields.

–In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router).

–In the Switch Password field, enter your password. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
In the Confirm Switch Password field, enter your password again.

You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface.

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Note The fields in the Express Setup page depend on the type of switch module. Not all fields are available in the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP switch module Express Setup page. Some of the settings are on the Advanced Settings tab for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch module (see Figure 8).

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Figure 8 Advanced Settings Tab

Step 2 In the Host Name field, enter a name for the switch module. The host name is limited to 31 characters; embedded spaces are not allowed.

Step 3 In the System Date and System Time fields, enter the current date and time, or use the down arrows to select them.

Step 4 In the Time Zone field, use the down arrow to choose your time zone.

Step 5 Click Enable in the Daylight Savings Time field to enable this feature.

Step 6 In the Telnet Access field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch module by using the CLI. If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.

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Note If you plan to create a switch stack, enable Telnet access so that you can use the CLI to set this switch to the highest priority. See the "Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP)" section for more information about creating a switch stack.

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Step 7 In the Telnet Password field, enter a password. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Telnet Password field, re-enter the Telnet password.

Step 8 In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP-based network-management system.

Step 9 If you enable SNMP, you must enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community strings. When you set the SNMP read community, you can access SNMP information, but you cannot modify it. When you set the SNMP write community, you can both access and modify SNMP information.

Step 10 In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person who is responsible for the switch module. In the System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch module is located.

Step 11 Depending on which software license you choose, you can enable IPv6 in the IPv6 Settings area.

- Click Enable IPv6 to enable it.

- In the Interface column, choose the interface for which you want to set an IPv6 address and complete the other fields in this table.

Step 12 Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings.

You can close this window. If you need to rerun Express Setup, see the "Resetting the Switch Module" section.

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To install additional switch modules, repeat the steps in the "Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Enclosure" section through the "Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup" section.

Setting the Installed Switch to be the Stack Master (Only Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Switches)

If you plan to create a switch stack, we recommend that you set the switch module that you first configured as the stack master. To do this, you must assign the highest priority value to this switch module. To assign a priority value after you have installed and initially configured the first switch module, follow these steps:

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Step 1 Choose Maintenance > Telnet on the left side of the Onboard Administrator window to launch a Telnet session.

Step 2 Enter enable.

Step 3 Enter configure terminal.

Step 4 Enter switch 1 priority 15.

Step 5 At the prompt, press Return.

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.

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For more information about creating switch stacks, see the "Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP)" section.

6 Managing the Switch Module

After you complete Express Setup and install the switch module in your network, use the device manager or other management options described in this section for further configuration.

Using the Device Manager

The simplest way to manage the switch module is by using the device manager that is in the switch module memory. This is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser.

Follow these steps:

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Step 1 Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.

Step 2 Enter the switch module IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears (see Figure 10 and Figure 9).

Figure 9 Device Manager Page for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP

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 Network Assistant, which is described in the next section.

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Using the Command-Line Interface

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch module console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.

Follow these steps:

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Step 1 Connect the supplied RJ-45-to DB-9 adapter cable to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch module.

Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.

Step 3 Configure the PC terminal emulation software for:

- 9600 baud

- 8 data bits

- No parity

- 1 stop bit

- No flow control

Step 4 Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch module. See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information.

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Using the Onboard Administrator CLI

See the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for information on how to use the Onboard Administration CLI.

Other Management Options

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.

The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch module software. You can use IE2100 to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the switch module.

See the "Accessing Help Online" section for a list of supporting documentation.

7 Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP)

A switch stack is a set of up to nine stacking-capable switch modules that are connected through their StackWise Plus ports. One of the switches controls the operation of the stack and is called the stack master. The stack master and the other switches in the stack are stack members. Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols present the entire switch stack as a single entity to the network. Stacking is optional.

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Caution The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch modules do not support switch stacks with other types of blades switches as members. Combining the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP with other types of blade switches in a switch stack might cause the switch to work improperly or to fail.

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When switch modules are not stacked, each acts as a standalone switch. For general concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks, see the switch module software configuration guide and command reference.

Before you connect the switch modules in a stack, keep in mind these stacking guidelines:

•You should install the stack master switch module and run the initial setup program on that switch module before you connect the StackWise Plus cables to other stack members. We recommend that you assign the highest priority value to the switch module that you prefer to be the stack master. This ensures that the switch is re-elected as stack master if a re-election occurs. As you add new switch modules to the stack, they automatically become stack members.

To assign a priority value through the Onboard Administrator after you have installed and initially configured the first switch module, see the "Setting the Installed Switch to be the Stack Master (Only Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Switches)" section.

•When you connect the StackWise Plus cables and create a stack, you can communicate with the master switch internal Ethernet management port (Fa0) port, but not with the Fa0 ports of the member switches. Only one Fa0 interface can be active, and that interface is the one on the active stack master.

•For conditions that might cause a stack master re-election or to manually elect the stack master, see the "Managing Switch Stacks" chapter in the switch module software configuration guide.

•You can stack any combination of up to nine Catalyst 3120G and 3120X switches. You can stack only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP switch modules; other switches are not supported.

•Before installation, check the StackWise Plus cable length. Depending on your configuration, you might need different sized cables. If you do not specify the length of the StackWise Plus cable when you order your product, the 1-meter cable is supplied. If you need the 0.5-meter cable or the 3-meter cable, you can order these StackWise Plus cables from your Cisco sales representative:

–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 software configuration guide and the stack compatibility guide.

To create a switch stack:

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Step 1 Install the member switch modules if you have not already done so.

Step 2 Connect the StackWise Plus cables as described in the "Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP)" section.

Step 3 Configure the member switch modules through the master switch by using the CLI.

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Stack Cabling Configurations

This example shows a single chassis with two switches that create one stack. The stack uses the 1-meter StackWise Plus cable to make redundant connections between two 3120 switches. Other types of configurations are possible provided that you stack no more than nine switches. For more stacking configuration examples, see the hardware installation guide.

Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables

Follow these steps:

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Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise Plus cables and store them for future use.

Step 2 Verify that cables are aligned as shown in Figure 11.

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.

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Figure 11 Inserting the StackWise Plus Cables

When you remove the StackWise Plus cables from the connectors, replace the dust covers to protect them from dust.

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Caution Removing and installing the StackWise Plus cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.

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8 Connecting to the Switch Module Ports

This section describes how to connect to the fixed switch module ports and to the 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots.

Connect to 10/100/1000 Ports

The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable.

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 parameters. To maximize performance, either allow the ports to autonegotiate both speed and duplex, or set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.

For simplified cabling, the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default on the switch. With auto-MDIX enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interface accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a switch 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.

See the switch module software configuration guide or the command reference for more information about enabling or disabling autonegotiation and auto-MDIX.

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

The switch module 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slots are used for connections to other switches and routers. The module slots operate in full-duplex mode and use the hot-swappable Cisco X2 transceiver modules and the Cisco TwinGig Converter Module. The X2 transceiver modules have SC connectors to connect to multimode fiber (MMF) and single-mode fiber (SMF) cables. The Cisco converter modules have two SFP-module slots that convert the 10-Gigabit interface into a dual SFP module interface.

Use only Cisco X2 transceiver modules, Cisco converter modules, and Cisco SFP modules with the switch module. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch module.

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 off, the device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the device. See the "In Case of Difficulty" section for information about online assistance.

9 In Case of Difficulty

If you experience difficulty, help is available in this section and also on Cisco.com. This section includes how to reset the switch module, how to access online help, and where to find more information. For help about the HP blade enclosure, see the HP documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.

Resetting the Switch Module

This section describes how to reset the switch module by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch module:

•You installed the switch module in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the incorrect IP address.

•You want to clear all configurations from the switch module and assign a new IP address.

•You are trying to enter Express Setup mode, and the switch module LEDs start blinking when you press the Mode button (which means that the switch module is already configured with IP information).

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Caution Resetting the switch module deletes the configuration and reboots the switch module.

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To reset the switch module, press and hold the Mode button. The switch module LEDs begin blinking after about 3 seconds. Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 7 more seconds, and then the switch module reboots.

The switch module now behaves like an unconfigured switch module. You can enter the switch module IP information by using Express Setup as described in the "Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module and Running Express Setup" section.

Accessing Help Online

First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the hardware installation guide or software configuration guide for your switch module on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation.

For More Information

For more information about the switch module, see these documents on Cisco.com:

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Hardware Installation Guide and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This guide provides complete hardware descriptions and detailed installation procedures.

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for HP (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This guide contains agency approvals, compliance information, and translated warning statements.

•Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP and Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP (not orderable but available on Cisco.com)

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Software Configuration Guide and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Software Configuration Guide (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This guide provides a product overview and detailed descriptions and procedures for the switch module software features.

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP Command Reference and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Command Reference (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This reference provides detailed descriptions of the Cisco IOS commands specifically created or modified for the switch module.

•Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP System Message Guide and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP System Message Guide (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This guide provides descriptions of the system messages specifically created or modified for the switch module.

•Cisco Software Activation Document for HP (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com). This document describes the supported feature sets, software licenses, and information about using software activation in mixed software switch stacks.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

10 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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