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Cisco Catalyst 3020 Getting Started Manual

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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP
Getting Started Guide
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1
Introduction
2
Taking Out What You Need
3
HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture
4
Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server
5
Running Express Setup
6
Managing the Switch Module
7
In Case of Difficulty
8
Obtaining Documentation
9
Documentation Feedback
10
Cisco Product Security Overview
11
Obtaining Technical Assistance
12
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
13
Hardware Warranty Terms
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY Introduction Taking Out What You Need HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server Running Express Setup Managing the Switch Module In Case of Difficulty...

  • Page 2: Taking Out What You Need

    Introduction This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP—hereafter referred to as the switch module—in the HP c-Class BladeSystem and to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem—hereafter referred to as the blade server—supports up to eight Ethernet switch modules, which are installed in the interconnect bays of...
  • Page 3 HP equipment. Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Description 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 server.
  • Page 4 Onboard Administrator through 100BASE-T Ethernet links. You can manage the switch modules through the Onboard Administrator on a management network that is isolated from other switch traffic. You can also manage the switch module through any of the external uplink ports.

  • Page 5: Hp C-Class Bladesystem Architecture

    HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture Figure 2 shows the rear view of the blade server, in which you install the switch module. Figure 2 Rear View of the Blade Server Blade server rear view Blade server fans Interconnect bay 1 with switch module installed...

  • Page 6: Installing The Switch Module In The Blade Server

    • Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP that accompanies this guide. • Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide.
  • Page 7 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package. Step 2 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 3.) Figure 3...
  • Page 8 Ensure that the release latch on the switch module is in the open position (perpendicular to Step 4 the module): S Y S T S T A T D L X U ID S P D M O D E...

  • Page 9: Switch Module Ip Addresses

    IP address for its fa0 Ethernet interface that is connected to the Onboard Administrator. In this case, a VLAN 1 IP address is not assigned, and to set up the switch module by using the Device Manager you must use the fa0 interface IP address that the DHCP server assigns.

  • Page 10: Information You Need To Run Express Setup

    • Host name, system contact, and system location When you first set up the switch module, you can use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. Doing this enables the switch module to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access...
  • Page 11 Verify that no devices are connected to the switch module, because during Express Setup, the switch module acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, before you begin you should change your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP.
  • Page 12 Express Setup mode. For more information, see the “Resetting the Switch Module” section on page 23. Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) to any Ethernet port on Step 6 the switch module front panel and to the Ethernet port on the PC. (See Figure 5.)
  • Page 13 24 x 18 x 24 x Do not connect the switch module to any device other than the PC or workstation being Caution used to configure it. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC or workstation. Verify that Step 7 the port status LEDs on both connected Ethernet ports are green.

  • Page 14: Using The Onboard Administrator To Assign An Ip Address To The Switch Module Fa0 Interface

    Step 9 The Express Setup home page appears. Step 10 Go to “Completing the Express Setup Fields” section on page 17 to finish setting up the switch module using the Express Setup screen of the Device Manager. Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the...
  • Page 15 After you have installed the switch module (see the “Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server” section on page 6), it powers on. As it powers on, the switch module begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch module functions properly.
  • Page 16 Click the IP address hyperlink for the switch module from the Management URL column to Step 6 open a new browser window. The Device Manager window for the switch module opens. On the left side of the Device Manager GUI, click Configuration > Express Setup.

  • Page 17: Completing The Express Setup Fields

    IP information. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the switch module. In the IP Subnet Mask field, –...
  • Page 18 (Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the Step 2 device manager interface: 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.

  • Page 19: Refreshing The Pc Ip Address

    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.

  • Page 20: Command Line Interface

    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: 1.

  • Page 21: Other Management Options

    – No flow control – 4. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch module. See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information. Other Management Options You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Express Setup

    PC settings to temporarily use DHCP. If yes, connect a straight-through cable to an Ethernet port on the switch module and the PC. Wait 30 seconds before you enter 10.0.0.1 in the browser. If yes, disconnect the cable from the console port.

  • Page 23: Resetting The Switch Module

    First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Software Configuration Guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and...

  • Page 24: 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 3020 for HP (not orderable but available on • Cisco.com) • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Software Configuration Guide (not orderable, but available on Cisco.com).

  • Page 25: Obtaining Documentation

    Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport...

  • Page 26: Documentation Feedback

    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: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments.

  • Page 27: Reporting Security Problems In Cisco Products

    Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: •...

  • Page 28: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco 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: Definitions Of Service Request Severity

    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 business operations running smoothly.
  • Page 30 URL: http://www.cisco.com/packet • iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions.

  • Page 31: Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

    Hardware Warranty Terms These sections describe the warranty terms for the switch: • If you purchased the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP from Cisco, see the “Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms” section on page 31. If you purchased the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP from HP or an HP Authorized •...
  • Page 32 c. Click Go. The Cisco warranty page appears. d. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance: http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.
  • Page 33 WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE HP PRODUCT, AND ALSO CONTAINS CERTAIN DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY BY HP, WHICH MATERIALLY IMPACT YOUR RIGHTS. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CAREFULLY READ THE GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STATEMENT BEFORE USING YOUR HP PRODUCT.
  • Page 34 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
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