Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 Installation Manual

Switch Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and
the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell, referred to as the switch. The switch modules are installed
in the Dell Modular Server Chassis, referred to as the server chassis, a system that supports up to sixteen
server modules and up to six Ethernet switches. You install the switch in one of the chassis I/O module
bays on the rear panel of the server chassis.
This chapter also describes how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper operation
and how to make connections to the switch module.
Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:
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Safety Warnings
These warnings 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.
Warning To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17B
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell Hardware Installation Guide
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Safety Warnings, page 2-1
Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture, page 2-3
Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis, page 2-4
Configuring the Switch, page 2-7
Managing the Switch, page 2-15
Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches), page 2-17
Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots, page 2-21
Connecting to 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports, page 2-27
Where to Go Next, page 2-27
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