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- Page 1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide September 2006 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-10694-01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SFP Module Slots LEDs System Status/ID LED Console Port LEDs Port LEDs Rear Panel Description Power Connectors OL-10694-01 viii viii xiii Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide C O N T E N T S xiii... - Page 4 C H A P T E R Understanding POST Results Diagnosing Problems Locating the Blade Switch Serial Number Technical Specifications A P P E N D I X Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 2-13 2-15 2-15 2-15...
- Page 5 A P P E N D I X Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port Taking Out What You Need Connecting to the Console Port Completing the Initial Configuration N D E X OL-10694-01 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Contents...
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Page 7: Preface
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC, referred to as the blade switch, in the Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) PRIMERGY BX600 S2 blade server, referred to as the BX600 system. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. -
Page 8: Conventions
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide. -
Page 9: Obtaining Documentation
Registered Cisco.com users can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD= or DOC-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco Marketplace at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/docstore OL-10694-01 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Obtaining Documentation... -
Page 10: Ordering Documentation
An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies. For nonemergencies — • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide security-alert@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com Preface OL-10694-01... -
Page 11: Product Alerts And Field Notices
The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport OL-10694-01 http://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=en Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Product Alerts and Field Notices... -
Page 12: Submitting A Service Request
Australia: 1 800 805 227 EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553 2447 For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide OL-10694-01... -
Page 13: Definitions Of Service Request Severity
You can subscribe to Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/packet Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering • professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. - Page 14 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be • obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website where networking professionals • share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals.
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Page 15: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Product Overview This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC, referred to as the blade switch. The blade switch is installed in the Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) PRIMERGY BX600 S2 blade server, referred to as the BX600 system. -
Page 16: Front Panel Description
Blade Switch Console Port You can connect the switch module through its console port to a PC by using the RJ-45-to-DB9 female cable that ships with the product. If you need a spare cable, you can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) directly from Cisco. -
Page 17: 10/100/1000 Ports
Note Category 4 cables. When you connect the blade switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure to use a straight-through Ethernet cable. When you connect the blade switch to another blade switch, use a crossover Ethernet cable. For any other type of connection, you can use a straight-through Ethernet cable. -
Page 18: Leds
Front Panel Description LEDs The blade switch has eight LEDs including an LED for each external port, one LED for the console port, and one LED used by BX600 system management board (see LEDs to monitor blade switch activity and performance. Graphical representations of the LEDs described in this section are visible in the device manager. -
Page 19: Rear Panel Description
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. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. -
Page 20: Using The Management Blade Web Interface
Enter the BX600 system IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The web interface appears. Click Switch Blade 1, Switch Blade 2, and so on to see the information for a specific blade switch. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 21 Product Overview You can do these tasks: In the Located LED field, choose on or off, and click Apply to locate the blade switch. • Under Network Setting, click the URL Address field to open the blade switch web interface.
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Page 22: Using The Command-Line Interface
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: Blade Switch Installation
Blade Switch Installation This chapter 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 system, referred to as the BX600 system, supports up to four Ethernet blade switches, which are installed in its blade bays. -
Page 24: Chapter 2 Blade Switch Installation
Warnings These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide. To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum Warning recommended ambient temperature of 113°F (45°C). -
Page 25: Installation Guidelines
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 •... -
Page 26: Bx600 System Architecture
These items ship with your blade switch: Console cable • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Getting Started Guide • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC • Registration card • Note If the blade switches are ordered with the BX600 system, the blade switches are already installed, and no unpacking is required. - Page 27 Blinking: The management blade is in special mode. Off: This management blade is operating normally. Blinking: The management blade is running in power-on mode, that is, generating a heartbeat for the master/slave selection. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide BX600 System Architecture...
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Page 28: Overview Of Steps For Installing And Initially Configuring The Blade Switch
Overview of Steps for Installing and Initially Configuring the Blade Switch You can install and configure the blade switch by using either of two methods. In each, you start a terminal-emulation program on a PC. The terminal-emulation software—a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the blade switch and your PC or... - Page 29 Chapter 2 Blade Switch Installation Caution Keep dummy blades for future use. If you remove the blade switch and do not replace it with another one, you must reinstall a dummy blade in that slot. Step 4 Remove the blade switch from its static-protective package.
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Page 30: Connecting Through The Blade Switch Console Port
Follow these steps to set up the blade switch by connecting it to a PC through the blade switch console port: Connect one end of the console cable to the blade switch console port. Connect the other end of the cable Step 1 to the serial port of a PC. -
Page 31: Connecting Through The Bx600 System Management Blade
Step 4 Connecting through the BX600 System Management Blade Follow these steps to set up the blade switch by connecting to a PC through the BX600 system management blade console port: Connect one end of a DB9 null-modem or a crossover cable to the RS-232 console serial port of the Step 1 associated management blade. - Page 32 On the console monitor, the management blade application displays a login screen. Log in by using Step 3 these defaults: username root password root The management blade Console Main menu appears. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 Connecting through the BX600 System Management Blade 16 x 15 x 14 x...
- Page 33 Install the blade switch by following the instructions in the Step 5 System” section on page After you have installed the blade switch in the BX600 system, wait for the blade switch port 11x LED Step 6 to blink green before you continue.
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Page 34: Waiting For Post To Complete
Overview of Steps for Installing and Initially Configuring the Blade Switch Enter 1 in the Console Redirect Blade Switch menu if you are configuring the blade switch in the NET1 Step 9 slot, 2 if you are configuring the blade switch in the NET2 slot, and so on:... -
Page 35: Completing The Initial Configuration
Step 7 Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from the above interface summary. OL-10694-01 Overview of Steps for Installing and Initially Configuring the Blade Switch Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 2-13... - Page 36 Subnet mask for this interface [255.255.255.0] : 255.255.255.0 Class A network is 10.0.0.1, 21 subnet bits; mask is /21 Enter no when the prompt asks you if you would like to enable the blade switch as a cluster command Step 9 switch.
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Page 37: Resetting The Switch Configuration
SFP module slots on the blade switch. These field-replaceable modules provide uplink interfaces. You can use any combination of SFP modules. Refer to the blade switch release notes for the list of the supported SFP modules. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications. - Page 38 Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear Step 4 of the slot. (See Figure 2-8 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch Figure 2-8.)
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Page 39: Removing Sfp Modules From Sfp Module Slots
C o n s o le 1 6 x 1 5 x 1 4 x 1 3 x 1 2 x 1 1 x C O N Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-9. 2-17... -
Page 40: Connecting To The 10/100/1000 Ports
See problems. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 Figure “Cable and Adapter Specifications”... -
Page 41: Connecting To Sfp Modules
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. -
Page 42: Where To Go Next
Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation. Enter the blade switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. Use the device manager to perform basic blade switch configuration and monitoring. See the device manager online help for more information. - Page 43 Enter the BX600 system IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The web interface appears. Click Switch Blade 1, Switch Blade 2, and so on to see the information for a specific blade switch. See the PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems RemoteView Management Blade User Interface Description for more information.
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Page 45: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Console LED is solid green or amber. 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 failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your blade switch does not pass POST. Note Diagnosing Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the blade switch. -
Page 46: Diagnosing Problems
Common blade switch problems fall into these categories: Poor performance • No connectivity • Corrupted software • Table 3-1 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting OL-10694-01... - Page 47 Excessive errors found in port • statistics. • STP checking for possible loops. Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Diagnosing Problems Resolution Refer to the blade switch software configuration guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches.
- Page 48 SFP module is inserted Switch does not recognize the SFP module Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Possible Cause Incorrect or bad cable These are results of no link at both ends: A crossover cable was used •...
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Page 49: Locating The Blade Switch Serial Number
You can also use the show version command to get the serial number. Figure 3-1 Serial Number Location on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC SN: XXXNNNNXXXX OL-10694-01 Locating the Blade Switch Serial Number... -
Page 50: Locating The Blade Switch Serial Number
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Locating the Blade Switch Serial Number Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide OL-10694-01... -
Page 51: Appendix
Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x D x W) See the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC guide for information about safety compliance and electromagnetic compatibility. OL-10694-01 A P P E N D I X Table 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) -
Page 52: Appendix A Technical Specification
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Page 53: Connector And Cable Specifications
Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the blade switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the blade switch to other devices. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the blade switch. 10/100/1000 Ports The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the blade switch use standard RJ-45 connectors. -
Page 54: Sfp Module Ports
X. Figure B-1 SFP Module Ports The blade switch uses SFP modules for fiber-optic ports. Refer to the blade switch release notes for a list of supported SFP modules. Figure B-2 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Figure B-5 shows the straight-through cable schematics. -
Page 55: Console Port
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the blade switch to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the blade switch console port to a terminal. -
Page 56: Crossover Cable And Adapter Pinouts
The wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be the same color as the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the right plug. (See Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide Figure B-6... -
Page 57: Adapter Pinouts
RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter, and the console device. The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the blade switch. You can order a kit (part Note number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco. - Page 58 Cable and Adapter Specifications Table B-2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter Switch Console Port (DTE) Signal Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide RJ-45-to-DB-25 Console Terminal Adapter Device DB-25 Pin Signal Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications...
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Page 59: Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port
These items ship with your blade switch: Console cable • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Getting Started Guide • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC • Registration card • Follow these steps: Unpack and remove the blade switch and the accessory kit from the shipping box. -
Page 60: Connecting To The Console Port
SNMP community strings (optional) • Connect one end of the console cable to the blade switch console port. Connect the other end of the cable Step 1 to the serial port of the computer that is running the terminal emulation application. (See You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the CLI to enable the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature. - Page 61 None (flow control) • Step 3 Wait for the blade switch to complete the POST. It might take several minutes for the blade switch to complete POST. Step 4 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green.
- Page 62 Wait for the switch to complete flash initialization. When you see the prompt, Step 5 , press Return or Enter. Started! Make sure that the system and status LEDs are green. The blade switch is now operating properly. Step 6 See the “Completing the Initial Configuration” section on page C-4 Step 7 initially configuring the blade switch.
- Page 63 Subnet mask for this interface [255.255.255.0] : 255.255.255.0 Class A network is 10.0.0.1, 21 subnet bits; mask is /21 Enter no when the prompt asks you if you would like to enable the blade switch as a cluster command Step 9 switch.
- Page 64 [1] Return back to the setup without saving this config. [2] Save this configuration to nvram and exit. If you want to save the configuration and use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2.
- Page 65 10/100/1000 ports 2-18 to console port to SFP modules 2-19 to 2-20 connection procedures 2-18 to 2-19 connectivity problems, solving Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide I N D E X 2-21 2-18 IN-1...
- Page 66 Ethernet cable shielding warning Ethernet port connections warning examples, network configuration fan control features 1-1 to 1-2 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 front panel 10/100 /1000 ports description LEDs SFP module ports...
- Page 67 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair 10/100 ports Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide 1-2, 1-3 2-18 to 2-19 2-6 to 2-8 viii 2-17 2-16 2-17...
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