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Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell or the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell, referred to as the switch, in the Dell Modular Server Chassis, referred to as the server chassis. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. If you are interested in more training and education in these areas, learning opportunities including training courses, self-study options, seminars, and career certifications programs are available on the Cisco Training & Events web page:
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html
Purpose
This guide describes the hardware features of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell or the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch module, explains how to install it in the server enclosure, and provides troubleshooting information.
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch module. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco.com Product Documentation home page at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8742/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Organization
This guide is organized into these chapters:
Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is a physical and functional overview of each of the switch modules, including descriptions of the ports, the supported standards, and the LEDs.
Chapter 2, "Switch Installation," contains the procedures on how to install the switch module in the server enclosure and how to make port connections.
Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems that might arise when you install the switch module.
Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for the switch modules and the regulatory agency approvals.
Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications," describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that can be used to connect to the switch module.
Conventions
This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
Caution
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 circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS (Statement 1071)
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for Dell that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
Related Publications
These documents provide complete information about the switch module and are available from Cisco.com:
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