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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC
Getting Started Guide
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1
Introduction
2
Taking Out What You Need
3
BX600 System Architecture
4
Preparing to Install the Blade Switch in the BX600 System
5
Managing the Blade Switch
6
In Case of Difficulty
7
Obtaining Documentation
8
Documentation Feedback
9
Cisco Product Security Overview
10
Obtaining Technical Assistance
11
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
12
Hardware Warranty Terms
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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Getting Started Guide INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY Introduction Taking Out What You Need BX600 System Architecture Preparing to Install the Blade Switch in the BX600 System Managing the Blade Switch...

  • Page 2: Taking Out What You Need

    Introduction This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC—referred to as the blade switch—in the Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY BX600 S2 system and to set up and configure it. The PRIMERGY BX600 S2—referred to as the BX600 system—supports up to four Ethernet blade switches in its blade bays.

  • Page 3: Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch Description

    • 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports • 4 external small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module uplink ports that support 1000BASE-SX fiber and 10/100/1000BASE-T copper (only Cisco SFP modules are supported) Each port has an associated LED. The associated BX600 system management blade controls a System Status/ID LED.
  • Page 4 The blade switch is powered from the BX600 S2 system backplane, and temperature management is provided by the BX600 S2 system. The blade switch has no fan. To set up the switch, you need a PC and an Ethernet (Category 5) straight-through cable (as shown) or a console cable (ships with the product).

  • Page 5: Bx600 System Architecture

    BX600 System Architecture The four BX600 system I/O blade slots are on the rear panel (see Figure 2). You can insert blade switches into the NET1, NET2, NET3, and NET4 I/O blade slots. Figure 2 Rear View of the BX600 System 16 x 15 x 12 x...
  • Page 6 Figure 3 shows the BX600 system management blade on the left and an optional advanced KVM blade on the right. Figure 3 BX600 System Management and Advanced KVM Blades RS-232 serial port Failure indicator LED Ethernet port Advanced KVM blade Ethernet port I2C connector KVM connector Green master indicator LED...
  • Page 7 Table 1 describes the BX600 system management blade LEDs: Table 1 Management Blade LED Descriptions Description Ethernet port Green: On shows link is up; blinking shows power is on. Amber: On shows LAN is active; blinking shows power is on. Master (green) On: The management blade is the master, responsible for managing the entire system.

  • Page 8: Preparing To Install The Blade Switch In The Bx600 System

    • Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC that accompanies this guide. • Review and become familiar with the BX600 system safety guidelines in the BX600 system documentation.

  • Page 9: Installing The Blade Switch In The Bx600 System

    Installing the Blade Switch in the BX600 System Follow these steps to install the blade switch in the BX600 system: Step 1 Obtain and make note of this information from your system administrator before you begin the blade switch installation: –...
  • Page 10 Step 6 Ensure that the release latch on the blade switch is in the open position. (See Figure 4.) Figure 4 Open the Blade Switch Release Latch 1 6 x 1 5 x 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 1 x 1 3 x C o n s o le 1 6 x...
  • Page 11 Figure 5 shows the blade switch being inserted into the BX600 system. Figure 5 Inserting the Blade Switch into the BX600 System 16 x 15 x 12 x 14 x 11 x 13 x Co ns ole 16 x 15 x 14 x 13 x 12 x...

  • Page 12: Connecting Through The Blade Switch Console Port

    Connecting through the Blade Switch Console Port Follow these steps to set up the blade switch by connecting it to a PC through its console port: Connect one end of the console cable to the blade switch console port. Connect the other end Step 1 of the cable to the serial port of a PC.

  • Page 13: Connecting Through The Bx600 System Management Blade

    Step 2 Start the terminal emulation session so you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). On the PC terminal emulation program: Step 3 a. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. b.
  • Page 14 Figure 7 Connecting through the BX600 System Management Blade 1 6 x 1 5 x 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 1 x 1 3 x C o n s o le 1 6 x 1 5 x 1 4 x 1 3 x 1 2 x 1 1 x...
  • Page 15 Step 3 On the console monitor, the management blade application displays a login screen. Log in by using these defaults: username root password root The management blade Console Main menu appears. If the BX600 system is already configured, obtain the management blade username Note and password from the system administrator.

  • Page 16: Waiting For Post To Complete

    If the blade switch fails POST because of a misconfiguration or error, the System Status/ID LED blinks green and the Console LED is off. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Customer Support immediately if your blade Note switch fails POST.

  • Page 17: Completing The Initial Configuration

    Completing the Initial Configuration Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration. For information about how to automatically configure the blade switch, see the “Assigning Note the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway” chapter in the blade switch configuration guide. After you have pressed Enter or Return after the prompt to start the system configuration Step 1 dialog, enter yes at these prompts:...
  • Page 18 Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no Note Clustering is not supported on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC. You have now completed the initial configuration. An example of the output is shown here:...
  • Page 19 no shutdown ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0 interface GigabitEthernet0/1 interface GigabitEthernet0/2 . . . (output truncated) interface GigabitEthernet0/16 Step 10 These choices appear. Enter 2, and then press Return. [0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config. [1] Return back to the setup without saving this config. [2] Save this configuration to nvram and exit.

  • Page 20: Using The Device Manager

    Managing the Blade Switch After you complete the initial configuration, 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 blade switch is by using the device manager that is in its memory. This is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring.

  • Page 21: Using The Management Blade Web Interface

    Use the device manager to perform basic blade switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to Step 3 the device manager online help for more information. Using the Management Blade Web Interface You can monitor and manage the blade switches through the BX600 system web interface. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Using The Command Line Interface

    RemoteView Management Blade User Interface Description. 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 blade switch console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.

  • Page 23: Other Management Options

    See the “Accessing Help Online” section on page 24 for a list of supporting documentation. In Case of Difficulty If you experience difficulty, help is available in this section and on Cisco.com. This section includes initial setup troubleshooting, how to reset the switch, how to access help online, and where to find more information.

  • Page 24: Resetting The Switch Configuration

    Accessing Help Online First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Software Configuration Guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and...

  • Page 25: For More Information

    (order number DOC-7817607= ). This guide contains agency approvals, compliance information, and translated warning statements. Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC (not orderable but available on • Cisco.com) • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Software Configuration Guide (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com).

  • Page 26: Obtaining Documentation

    The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. With the DVD, you have access to the same HTML documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet.

  • Page 27: Documentation Feedback

    You can rate and provide feedback about Cisco technical documents by completing the online feedback form that appears with the technical documents on Cisco.com. You can submit comments about Cisco documentation by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:...

  • Page 28: Reporting Security Problems In Cisco Products

    Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

  • Page 29: Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

    Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your...

  • Page 30: Definitions Of Service Request Severity

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  • Page 32: Fsc Hardware Warranty Terms

    Important Note about Your Warranty: The limited warranty below reflects the extent of the Note Cisco warranty for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC. If you purchased this product from FSC, FSC might provide an additional warranty that is different than the limited warranty terms below.
  • Page 33 Ninety (90) days. Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
  • Page 34 To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative. Complete the information below, and keep it for reference:...
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