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Chapter 2
Blade Switch Installation
You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the CLI to enable the automatic
medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature. When the auto-MDIX feature is enabled,
the blade switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the
interfaces accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for
connections to a copper 10/100/1000 module port on the blade switch, regardless of the type of device
on the other end of the connection.
The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default.
Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary.
Step 3
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device.
Step 4
Connecting to SFP Modules
This section describes how to connect to SFP modules. For instructions on how to connect to fiber-optic
SFP modules, see the
For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module, see the
Modules" section on page
Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules
Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP module:
Caution
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable
until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables
from contamination and ambient light.
Before connecting to the SFP module, be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations in
the
See
module.
Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use.
Step 1
Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port (see
Step 2
OL-10694-01
"Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules"
2-15.
"Installation Guidelines" section on page 2-3
Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications"
and in the
"SFP Module Slots" section on page
for information about the LC on the SFP
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting to SFP Modules
section.
"Installing and Removing SFP
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2-11).
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