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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide
August 2006
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Related Publications
Obtaining Documentation ix Cisco.com ix Product Documentation DVD ix Ordering Documentation ix Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance xi Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service Request xii Definitions of Service Request Severity xii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
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Running Express Setup 2-9 Information You Need to Run Express Setup 2-9 Using Express Setup to Assign a VLAN 1 IP Address to the Switch Module 2-10 Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module fa0 Interface Completing the Express Setup Fields 2-14 Refreshing the PC IP Address 2-15 Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-15 Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 2-16 Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports
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SFP Module Ports B-2 Console Port B-3 Cable and Adapter Specifications B-3 Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts B-3 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts B-5 Identifying a Crossover Cable B-5 Adapter Pinouts B-5
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Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP, referred to as the switch module, in the HP c-Class BladeSystem server enclosure, referred to as the HP blade server. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
Purpose
This guide describes the hardware features of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch module, explains how to install it in the server enclosure, and provides troubleshooting information. This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch module. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco.com Product Documentation home page at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6748/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Organization
This guide is organized into these chapters: Chapter 1, Product Overview, is a physical and functional overview of the switch module. It describes the switch module ports, the standards they support, and the switch module LEDs. Chapter 2, Switch Installation, contains the procedures on how to install the switch module in the server enclosure and how to make port connections. Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems that might arise when installing the switch module. Appendix A, Technical Specifications, lists the physical and environmental specifications for the switch modules and the regulatory agency approvals. Appendix B, Connector and Cable Specifications, describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that can be used to connect to the switch module. Appendix C, Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program, has an installation and setup procedure for a standalone switch module.
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This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings:
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Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS (Statement 1071)
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
Related Publications
You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number. For more information, see the Obtaining Documentation section on page ix. These documents provide complete information about the switch module and are available from this Cisco.com site: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6748/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide (order number DOC-7817364=) Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP (order number DOC-7817607=) Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SEF1 (not orderable but available on Cisco.com)
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Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch module, see the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information.

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Software Configuration Guide (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Command Reference (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP System Message Guide (not orderable but available on Cisco.com)
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These compatability matrix documents are available from this Cisco.com site:
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output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.
Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a 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 business operations running smoothly. To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (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
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To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions. Severity 1 (S1)An existing network is down, or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. Severity 2 (S2)Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation. Severity 3 (S3)Operational performance of the network is impaired, while most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels. Severity 4 (S4)You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
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Product Overview
This chapter provides a functional overview of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP, referred to as the switch module. The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 is installed in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure, referred to as the blade server. You can connect the uplink ports to other devices such as switches, routers, Cisco Wireless Access Point workstations, Cisco IP phones, or other networking equipment. You can also connect standalone servers or PCs to those ports. These topics are included:

Features, page 1-1 Management Options, page 1-6
Features
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. The other eight Gigabit Ethernet ports are external uplink ports that provide connections to other switches or routers. Uplink ports operate at 10/100/1000 Mbps if used as RJ-45 ports and operate at 1000 Mbps if small form-factor pluggable (SFP) fiber-optic modules are installed. See Table 1-1 for more detailed descriptions of the switch module ports.
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Figure 1-1 shows the switch module.

Figure 1-1 The Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP
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The switch module is managed through the RS-232 console port that uses an RJ-45 connector in the switch module front-panel. The blade server includes a management module, the Onboard Administrator. Each switch module connects internally to the 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 the switch traffic. You can also manage the switch module through any of the external uplink ports. Table 1-1 describes the switch module ports. Each external port has an associated LED.
Table 1-1 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Port Descriptions
Port Ports 1 to 16 Ports 17 to 20 and Ports 17x to 20x
Description Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports. Dual-purpose SFP module/RJ-45 copper Ethernet uplink ports. The SFP module ports support only Cisco 1000BASE-SX fiber-optic modules. By default, the switch module dynamically selects the interface type that first links up. SFP modules have precedence if both SFP module and copper Ethernet interface types are in link-up state. You can also specifically configure each port for either copper Ethernet or SFP modules if you do not want to use autodetection. The copper Ethernet ports support automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) and autonegotiation. For information about configuring speed and duplex settings for a dual-purpose uplink port, see the switch module software configuration guide.
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Port Ports 21x to 22x Ports 23x to 24x
Description External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation. Dual-purpose external/internal 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. These ports can be configured for internal 1000BASE-X cross-connection with a corresponding switch module. When ports 23x and 24x are in external operation mode, they support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation. The default is external operation mode. This port (fa0) is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the Onboard Administrator through the blade server backplane connector. RJ-45 switch module management port.
Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet port Console port
The switch module is powered from the blade server backplane, and temperature management is provided by the blade server. There is no fan on the switch module. See the switch module software configuration guide for examples showing how you might deploy the switch module in your network.
Switch Module 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 form Cisco. If you want to attach the switch module to any other device, such as a terminal server, you might need a different cable. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the Connector and Cable Specifications section on page B-1.
10/100/1000 Ports
The copper Ethernet ports operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and support autonegotiation and full-duplex operation. When set for autonegotiation, the port senses the speed and duplex settings of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. If the connected device also supports autonegotiation, the switch module port negotiates the best connection (that is, the fastest line speed that both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. In all cases, the attached device must be within 328 feet (100 meters). You can disable autonegotiation for the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). For more information, see the command reference and the software configuration guide for the switch module. The internal downlink ports are 1000BASE-X with no negotiation for speed or for duplex.
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1000BASE-T traffic requires at least a Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cables. When you connect the switch module to another switch, use a crossover Ethernet cable. For any other type of connection, you can use a straight-through Ethernet cable. When you use a straight-through or
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crossover cable for 1000BASE-T connections, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for proper operation. Pinouts for the cables are described in Appendix B, Connector and Cable Specifications.
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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 switch module 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 switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, refer to the switch module software configuration guide or the switch module command reference.
SFP Module Slots

The switch module supports Gigabit Ethernet and field-replaceable SFP transceiver modules to establish fiber-optic and copper connections to other network devices. The SFP modules that use fiber-optic connections need fiber-optic cables with LC or MT-RJ connectors. The SFP modules that use copper connections need Category 5 cables with RJ-45 connectors. The four external SFP ports operate at 1000 Mbps when fiber-optic SFP modules are installed. Autonegotation is not supported on fiber-optic SFP modules. See the release notes for the latest information about which SFP module types are supported. For more information about the SFP modules, refer to your SFP module documentation.
LEDs
The switch module has eighteen LEDs. You can use the switch module LEDs to monitor switch module activity and performance. Graphical representations of the LEDs described in this section are visible in the device manager.
System LED
The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly. Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings.
Table 1-2 System LED
Color Off Blinking Green Solid green Amber
System Status System is not powered on. POST is in progress. System is operating normally. System is receiving power but is not functioning properly.
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The green Status (STAT), Duplex (DLX), and Speed (SPD) LEDs are used with the Mode button to select the display mode of the port LEDs. You can press the Mode button to cycle through the three display modes (See Table 1-3). After 30 seconds passes without the Mode button being pressed, status information is displayed.
Table 1-3 Port Mode LEDs
Mode LED Status Duplex Speed
Port Mode Port status Port duplex mode Port speed
Description The port status. This is the default mode. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex.
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The 10/100/1000 ports operate only in full-duplex mode.
The port operating speed: 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps.
Port LEDs
The port LEDs display information about each individual port. The port LEDs are green, amber, or both. See Table 1-4 to Table 1-6 for descriptions of the port LED colors and their meanings.
Table 1-4 Meaning of Port Status LED Colors
LED Color Off Solid green Blinking green Solid amber Alternating green and amber
1. STP = Spanning Tree Protocol
Meaning No link established. Link established but no activity. Traffic on an established link. Port disabled, either error or STP1 disabled. Link fault.
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Meaning of Port Duplex LED Colors
LED Color Off Solid green Blinking green
Meaning No link established or port operating at 10 Mbps. Port operating at 100 Mbps. Port operating at 1000 Mbps.
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Meaning of Port Speed LED Colors
LED Color Off Solid green
Meaning No link established or port operating at half-duplex mode. Port operating in full-duplex mode.
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UID and Health LEDs

The unit identifier (UID) LED and Health LEDs are controlled by the blade server software (Onboard Administrator). The blue UID LED is on when the switch module is identified by the blade server. The Health LED is green during normal operation; it is amber when a failure is detected.
Power Connectors
The blade server controls power to the switch module. After the blade server detects the presence of the switch module, it moves the switch module to the full power state. The switch module software is not involved in power control functions.
Management Options
This section describes management options for the switch module:

Using the Device Manager, page 1-6 Using the Command-Line Interface, page 1-7 Other Management Options, page 1-7
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. Follow these steps:
1. 2.
Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation. Enter the switch module IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. (See Figure 1-2.)
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Device Manager Page
3. 4.
Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device manager online help for more information. For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Network Assistant, which is described in the next section.
Using the Command-Line Interface

The switch module CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and enhanced to support desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch module from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch module console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station. Refer to the switch module command reference on Cisco.com for more information. For quick setup instructions that use the CLI, go to Appendix C, Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.
Other Management Options

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
Onboard Administrator Command-Line Interface

See the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for information on how to use the Onboard Administration CLI.
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Network Configurations
Refer to the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco.com for an explanation of network configuration concepts. The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch module to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Gigabit Ethernet connections.
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This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP, referred to as the switch module, in the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure and how to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem, referred to as the blade server, is a system that supports up to 16 server modules and up to 8 Ethernet switch modules. The switch module is installed in one of the enclosure I/O module bays on the rear panel of the server enclosure. 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:

Preparing for Installation, page 2-1 HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture, page 2-5 Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server, page 2-6 Running Express Setup, page 2-9 Installing and Removing SFP Modules, page 2-15 Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-18 Connecting to SFP Modules, page 2-19 Where to Go Next, page 2-20
Preparing for Installation

This section covers these topics:

Warnings, page 2-2 Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 Verifying Package Contents, page 2-4
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Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP 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 113F (45C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17B
Warning
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning
Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment. Statement 171
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Warning
For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection. 10/100/1000 Ethernet Statement 1044
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
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Installation Guidelines
Before you install the switch module in the blade server, read these guidelines:

Review and become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified in the blade server Product Information Guide. Review the Warnings section on page 2-2 and the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP that accompanies this guide.
Consider these prerequisites before installing your switch module:

Fill any unoccupied interconnect bays or any unoccupied power module bays in the blade server with blanks. Identify the bays in which you will insert the switch modules. Plan to install the first switch module in bay 1, the second in bay 2, and so on up to bay 8, if possible. The bay in which you choose to install each switch module depends on whether mezzanine or Ethernet cards are installed in the blade server and how they are configured. See the blade server documentation for more information about installing and configuring the mezzanine or Ethernet cards. The interconnect module bays are physically interconnected in pairs through the blade server backplane. That is, each of these pairsbays 1 and 2, bays 3 and 4, bays 5 and 6, and bays 7 and 8are interconnected. If you install two switch modules in one of the paired bays, they are internally interconnected. You must configure the switch modules to logically enable the interconnect ports, Gigabit Ethernet ports 23 and 24. See the switch module software configuration guide for information on configuring these ports.
See the HP c-Class documentation for information on the port mapping between blade servers and the switch modules.
Caution
To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.
Note
When you install a switch module, you do not need to power down the server modules or the enclosure.
Note
The initial configuration assumes that the switch module was never configured, that it is in the same state as when it was received, and that it is not configured with a default username and password. Be sure to observe these requirements:

For copper Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the switch module to connected devices can be up to 328 feet (100 meters). See the documentation for the SFP module for more information about cable specifications for the SFP module connections. 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.
Note
When using shorter lengths of single-mode fiber-optic cable, you might need to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver.
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Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
Verifying Package Contents

Note
Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it. These items ship with your switch module:

Console cable Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Registration card
Note
If the switch modules are ordered with the blade server, the switch modules are already installed, and no unpacking is required. The unpacking procedure applies only if a switch module is ordered separately.
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HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Architecture

Figure 2-1 shows the rear view of the blade server in which you install the switch module.
Figure 2-1 Rear View of the Blade Server
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Consider these prerequisites before installing your switch module:

Plan for optimal airflow. Fill any unoccupied server slot bays or power module bays with blanks. Bays 1 through 8 are available for Ethernet switch modules. See the server enclosure documentation for information on the port mapping between blade servers and the switch modules.
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Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server

Before you install the switch module in the blade server, consider these points:

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. Review and become familiar with the temperature, power, and grounding requirements specified in the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Caution
To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.
Note
When you install a switch module, you do not need to power down the blade server.
Follow these steps to install the switch module in the blade server:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch module to an unpainted metal part of the blade server for at least 2 seconds. Remove the switch module from its static-protective package. 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 2-2.)
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Figure 2-2
Removing the Interconnect Module Blank from the Blade Server
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Figure 2-3 Open the Release Latch
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Push the release latch on the front of the switch module to the closed position.
Switch Module IP Addresses

IP addresses can be assigned to two of the switch module interfaces:
The fa0 Ethernet interface. This Layer 3 Ethernet interface is connected to the Onboard Administrator through which you can manage the switch module. It is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. The VLAN 1 interface. You can manage the switch module from any of its external ports through VLAN 1.
If you want to assign the VLAN 1 IP address through Express Setup, you must start that process immediately after installing the switch module in the blade server. If you miss the opportunity to have the IP address assigned in this way, you can remove and then re-install the switch module. See the Running Express Setup section on page 2-9 for instructions. When you install the switch module, you need to determine whether the Onboard Administrator is connected to a network in which a DHCP server is also connected or if the Onboard Administrator has been configured as a DHCP server. If either of these conditions is true, the switch module automatically
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obtains an 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. See the Using the Onboard Administrator to Assign an IP Address to the Switch Module fa0 Interface section on page 2-12 for how to set up the switch module if the IP address is being assigned dynamically.
Running Express Setup

To run Express Setup, you need a PC and an Ethernet (Category 5) straight-through cable (as shown):
Before you run Express Setup, you must set up your switch module to communicate with a Hyperterminal program.
Note
The initial configuration assumes that the switch module was never configured, that it is in the same state as when it was received, and that it is not configured with a default username and password.
Note
To set up the switch module by using the command-line interface (CLI), see the switch module hardware installation guide on cisco.com.
Information You Need to Run Express Setup

You need this information about your switch module from your system administrator before you complete the setup program:

Fixed IP address Subnet mask (IP netmask) Default gateway IP address Local access password Telnet access password Names of the SNMP read and write community strings if you are going to use a network-management program like CiscoWorks. Host name, system contact, and system location
You can also configure these optional parameters through the Express Setup program:

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 the switch module through the IP address for further configuration.
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Using Express Setup to Assign a VLAN 1 IP Address to the Switch Module

Use these steps to assign an IP address to the VLAN 1 interface through Express Setup. You must start these steps immediately after you have installed the switch module (see the Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server section on page 2-6).
Note
If approximately 2 minutes pass after you press the Mode button, obtaining the VLAN 1 IP address through Express Setup is no longer possible unless you remove and then re-install the switch module. To prepare the switch module:
Step 1
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. As the switch module powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch module functions properly.
Wait for the switch module to complete POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module to complete POST. Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green. If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. If the POST fails, see the Understanding POST Results section on page 3-1 to determine a course of action. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST. Press and hold the Mode button until the four LEDs next to the Mode button turn green. This takes approximately 3 seconds. (See Figure 2-5.)
Figure 2-5 Press and Hold the Mode Button
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Release the Mode button. If the LEDs next to the Mode button begin to blink after you press the button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that the switch module has already been configured and cannot go into Express Setup mode.
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Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) to any Ethernet port on the switch module front panel and to the Ethernet port on the PC. (See Figure 2-6.)
Figure 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet Cable from a PC to a Switch Module Ethernet Port
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Do not connect the switch module to any device other than the PC or workstation being used to configure it. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC or workstation. Verify that the port status LEDs on both connected Ethernet ports are green. Wait approximately 30 seconds after the port LEDs turn green, and launch a web browser on your PC or workstation. Enter the IP address 10.0.0.1 and press Enter.
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The Express Setup home page appears. (See Figure 2-7.)

Figure 2-7 Express Setup Page
Step 11
Go to Completing the Express Setup Fields section on page 2-14 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 Switch Module fa0 Interface
For the switch module to obtain an IP address for the fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator, these conditions must be met:

The blade server is powered on and connected to the network. Basic configuration of the Onboard Administrator is completed, and you have the username and password for the Onboard Administrator. A DHCP server is configured on the network segment to which the blade server is connected, or the Onboard Administrator is configured to run as a DHCP server.
Note
See the Onboard Administrator user guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation for more information about configuring and using the Onboard Administrator. After you install the switch module in the interconnect module bay, after approximately 2 minutes, the switch module automatically obtains an IP address for its fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator. This method of obtaining an IP address occurs if a DCHP server is configured on the same network, or if the Onboard Administrator is configured as a DHCP server. If you prefer to use Express Setup to assign the switch module IP address to the VLAN 1 interface, you must start the Express Setup steps immediately after you install the switch module. After you have installed the switch module (see the Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server section on page 2-6), 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.
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Wait for the switch module to complete POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module to complete POST. Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green. If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. If the POST fails, see the Understanding POST Results section on page 3-1 to determine a course of action. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the switch module to get the software image from its flash memory and begin autoinstallation. Using a PC that is connected to the same network segment as the blade server Onboard Administrator, access the Onboard Administrator in a browser window. Click Enclosure > Interconnect Bays to open the Interconnect Bay Summary window where you can find the assigned IP address of the switch module fa0 interface in the Management URL column. (See Figure 2-8.)
Figure 2-8 HP Onboard Administrator Window
Step 7 Step 8
Click the IP address hyperlink for the switch module from the Management URL column to 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.
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Figure 2-9 Express Setup Page
Step 9
Go to Completing the Express Setup Fields section on page 2-14 to finish setting up the switch module using the Express Setup screen of the Device Manager.
Completing the Express Setup Fields

Follow these steps to finish setting up the switch module:
Step 1
Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:

In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. Enter a new VLAN ID only
if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch module and to which you assign 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,
click the drop-down arrow, and select an IP Subnet Mask.

In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router). Enter your password in the Switch Password field. The password can be from 1 to 25
alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Switch Password field, enter your password again.
Step 2
(Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the 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.

In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person who is responsible for the switch
module. In the System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch module is located.
In the Telnet Access field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch
module by using the CLI. If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.
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In the Telnet Password field, enter a password. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25
alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Telnet Password field, re-enter the Telnet password.
In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage the switch modules by using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP-based network-management system.
If you enable SNMP, you must enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community field,
the SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community strings. When you set the SNMP read community, you can access SNMP information, but you cannot modify it. When you set the SNMP write community, you can both access and modify SNMP information.
Step 3
Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings. When you click Submit, the switch module is configured and exits Express Setup mode. The PC displays a warning message and then attempts to connect with the new switch module IP address. If you configured the switch module with an IP address that is in a different subnet from the PC, connectivity between the PC and the switch module is lost.
Step 4
Disconnect the switch module from the PC, and install the switch module in your network. See the Management Options section on page 1-6 for information about configuring and managing the switch module. If you need to rerun Express Setup, see the Running Express Setup section on page 2-9.
To install additional switch modules, repeat the steps in the Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server section on page 2-6 through the Running Express Setup section on page 2-9.
Refreshing the PC IP Address

After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address:

For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch module, and reconnect the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC. For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP address.
Installing and Removing SFP Modules

These sections describe how to install and remove SFP modules. The modules are inserted into the SFP module slots on the front of the switch module. These field-replaceable modules provide uplink interfaces. You can use any combination of SFP modules. Refer to the switch module release notes for the list of SFP modules that the switch module supports. 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. See the Installation Guidelines section on page 2-3 for cable stipulations for SFP connections.
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Use only Cisco SFP modules on the switch module. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the switch module.
For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the SFP module, refer to your SFP module documentation.
Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots

Figure 2-10 shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch.
Caution
We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber-optic SFP modules with cables attached because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP module. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP module. Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary.
Figure 2-10 SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch
To insert an SFP module into the module slot, follow these steps:
Step 1 Step 2
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the enclosure. Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP module.
Note
On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).
Step 3
Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening.
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Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear of the slot. (See Figure 2-11.)
Figure 2-11 Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot
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Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots

To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
Step 1 Step 2
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the enclosure. Disconnect the cable from the SFP module.
Tip Step 3 Step 4
For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX). For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean. Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in Figure 2-12. If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the module. If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to open the bale-clasp latch.
Figure 2-12 Removing a Bale-Clasp Latch SFP Module by Using a Flat-Blade Screwdriver
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Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the module slot. Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports

The switch module 10/100/1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached devices. If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters. Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have their speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage. To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports:

Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex. Set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.
Follow these steps to connect to 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T devices:
Caution
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Figure 2-13 Connecting to an Ethernet Port
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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 switch module 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 switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default.
Step 2
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device. The port LED turns on when both the switch module and the connected device have established link. The port LED is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for loops. This takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. If the port LED does not turn on, the device at the other end might not be turned on, or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, for solutions to cabling problems.
Step 3 Step 4
Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device.
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 Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules section. For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module, see the Installing and Removing SFP Modules section on page 2-15.
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 Installation Guidelines section on page 2-3 and in the SFP Module Slots section on page 1-4. See Appendix B, Connector and Cable Specifications for information about the LC on the SFP module. Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use. Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port (see Figure 2-14). Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device.
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Step 4
Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch module and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the target device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, for solutions to cabling problems.
Figure 2-14 Installing an SFP Module
UID
17
MEDIA DETECT SFP/R-45 PORTS 17-20
17x 17x 21 x
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20 17 19 20 20x 24 x 18x 23x
24x
1
Step 5
If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch module or target device.
Where to Go Next
If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch module does not need further configuration. You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration:
Using the Device Manager Access the device manager through a web browser from anywhere in your network. Follow these steps:
a. Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation. b. Enter the switch module IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager
page appears.
c. Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. Refer to
the device manager online help for more information.
Using the Command-Line Interface The switch module CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and enhanced to support desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch module from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch module console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station. Refer to the switch module command reference on Cisco.com for more information.
Using SNMP You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
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Troubleshooting
The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch module. They show failures in the power-on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch module performance. For a full description of the switch module LEDs, see the LEDs section on page 1-4. You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. Refer to the software configuration guide, the switch module command reference guide on Cisco.com, or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details. This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems:

Understanding POST Results, page 3-1 Diagnosing Problems, page 3-1
Understanding POST Results

As the switch module powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch module functions properly. When the POST completes successfully, the System Status/ID LED is off, and the Console LED is solid green or amber. If the switch module fails POST because of a misconfiguration or error, the System Status/ID LED blinks green, and the Console LED is off.
Note
POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch module does not pass POST.
Diagnosing Problems
The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch module. They show POST failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch module performance. For a full description of the switch module LEDs, see the LEDs section on page 1-4. You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the CLI, or from an SNMP workstation. Refer to the software configuration guide, the switch module command reference guide on Cisco.com, or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details.
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Troubleshooting
You can access the Technical Support Website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation, including:

Field notices Security advisories Troubleshooting resources Factory defaults Password recovery Recovery from corrupted or missing software Switch port problems Network interface cards Troubleshooting tools Poor performance No connectivity Corrupted software
Common switch module problems fall into these categories:

Table 3-1 describes how to detect and resolve these problems.
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Table 3-1
Common Problems and Their Solutions
Symptom
Poor performance or excessive errors
Possible Cause Duplex autonegotiation mismatch.
Resolution Refer to the switch module software configuration guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches.
Cabling distance exceeded
Port statistics show excessive frame check sequence (FCS), late-collision, or alignment errors. For 10/100/1000BASE-T connections:
The distance between the
Refer to the switch module software configuration guide for information on displaying port statistics.
port and the attached device exceeds 328 feet (100 meters).
If the switch module is
Reduce the cable length to within the recommended distances. Refer to your repeater documentation for cabling guidelines.
attached to a repeater, the total distance between the two end stations exceeds the cabling guidelines.
For SFP port connections:

The distance between the
SFP module port and the attached device exceeds the SFP module cabling guidelines.
Bad adapter in attached device
Refer to your SFP module documentation for cabling guidelines.
Excessive errors found in port statistics. STP checking for possible loops.
Run adapter card diagnostic utility. Wait 30 seconds for the port LED to turn green.
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Table 3-1
Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued)
Symptom
No connectivity
Possible Cause
Incorrect or bad cable
Resolution
These are results of no link at both ends:
A crossover cable was used when a straight-through was required, or vice-versa.
For the correct pinouts and the proper application of crossover or straight-through cables, see the Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts section on page B-3. Replace with a tested good cable. For 1000BASE-T connections, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable. Wait 30 seconds for the port LED to turn green.
The cable is wired incorrectly. A crossover or straight-through cable is wired incorrectly.
Unreadable characters on the management console Amber system LED
STP checking for possible loops.
Incorrect baud rate. Fatal POST error detected.
Reset the emulation software to 9600 baud. Contact Cisco Systems. Remove the SFP module from the switch module, and replace it with a Cisco-approved module. Use the errdisable recovery cause gbic-invalid global configuration command to verify the port status, and enter a time interval to recover from the error-disabled state. Refer to the switch module command reference guide for information on the errdisable recovery command.
The switch module port is placed Bad or non-Cisco-approved SFP in error-disabled state after SFP module. module is inserted
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Table 3-1
Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued)
Symptom
Switch does not recognize the SFP module
Possible Cause The SFP module might be installed upside down. The SFP module does not snap into the slot.
Resolution Verify that the SFP module is not installed upside down. Remove the SFP module. Inspect for physical damage to the connector, the module, and the module slot. Replace the SFP module with a known good SFP module.
The switch module port is placed Bad or non-Cisco-approved SFP in error-disabled state after SFP module. is inserted
Remove the SFP module from the switch module, and replace it with a Cisco-approved module. Use the errdisable recovery cause gbic-invalid global configuration command to verify the port status, and enter a time interval to recover from the error-disabled state. Refer to the switch module command reference guide for information on the errdisable recovery command.
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This appendix lists the switch module technical specifications in Table A-1.
Table A-1 Technical Specifications for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP
Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x D x W) 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg) 1.1 x 7.6 x 10.76 in. (2.8 x 19.3 x 27.3 cm) 32 to 109F (0 to 43C) 4 to 158F (20 to 70C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 feet (3048 meters) Up to 30,000 feet (4572 meters)
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95% (noncondensing)
See the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP for information about safety compliance and electromagnetic compatibility.
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This appendix describes the switch module ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch module to other devices.
Connector Specifications
These sections describe the connectors used with the switch module.
10/100/1000 Ports
The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the switch module use standard RJ-45 connectors. Figure B-1 shows the pinout.
Note
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 switch module 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 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. For configuration information for this feature, refer to the switch module software configuration guide or the switch module command reference.
Connecting to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices

When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. Figure B-3 shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. Figure B-5 shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. Figure B-4 shows the two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. Figure B-6 shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10BASE-T-compatible devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
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Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices

When connecting the ports to 1000BASE-T devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T. Figure B-5 shows the straight-through cable schematics. When connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, crossover cable. Figure B-6 shows the crossover cable schematics.
Note
Be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable when connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible device.
Note
Use a straight-through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an X. Use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X.
Figure B-1 10/100/1000 Port Pinouts
Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Label
TP0+ TP0TP1+ TP2+ TP2TP1TP3+ TP3-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SFP Module Ports

The switch module uses SFP modules for fiber-optic ports. Refer to the release notes for a list of supported SFP modules.
Figure B-2 Fiber-Optic SFP Module LC Connector
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Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications
Console Port
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in Table B-1 and Table B-2. The supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch module to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch module console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see Table B-1 and Table B-2.
Cable and Adapter Specifications

These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the switch module.
Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts

Figure B-3 and Figure B-4 show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables for connecting to 10BASE-Tand 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
Figure B-3 Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic
Switch 3 TD+ 6 TD 1 RD+ 2 RD
Router or PC 3 RD+ 6 RD
H5578 H5579
1 TD+ 2 TD
Figure B-4
Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic
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Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports

Figure B-5 and Figure B-6 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 10/100/1000 ports on the switch module.
Figure B-5 Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic for 10/100/1000 Ports
Switch 1 TPO+ 2 TPO3 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
Router or PC 1 TP1+ 2 TP13 TPO+ 6 TPO4 TP3+ 5 TP38 TP265272 65274
7 TP2+
Figure B-6
Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 10/100/1000 Ports
Switch 1 TPO+ 2 TPO3 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
Switch 1 TP0+ 2 TP03 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
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Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications
Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts

This section describes how to identify a crossover cable and also describes the adapter pinouts.
Identifying a Crossover Cable

To identify a crossover cable, compare the two modular ends of the cable. Hold the cable ends side-by-side, with the tab at the back. 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 Figure B-7.)
Figure B-7 Identifying a Crossover Cable
Pin 1 on one connector and pin 8 on the other connector should be the same color. Pin 1 Pin 8
Adapter Pinouts
Table B-1 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device.
Table B-1 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-9 Adapter
Switch Console Port (DTE)

Signal
RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter

DB-9 Pin
Console Device
Signal
RTS DTR TxD GND GND RxD DSR CTS
8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7
CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS
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Table B-2 lists the pinouts for the console port, RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter, and the console device.
Note
The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch module. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco.
Table B-2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter
Switch Console Port (DTE)

Signal
RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter

DB-25 Pin
Console Device
Signal
RTS DTR TxD GND GND RxD DSR CTS
5 6 3 7 7 2 20 4
CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

This chapter provides a quick installation and setup procedure for the switch module by using the command-line interface (CLI).
Note
For detailed installation procedures, see Chapter 2, Switch Installation. For product overview information, see Chapter 1, Product Overview. These are the major steps for a quick installation when using the CLI:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page C-1 Taking Out What You Need, page C-1 Connecting to the Console Port, page C-2 Completing the Initial Configuration, page C-4
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch module by connecting the console port of the switch module to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch module through a Telnet session.
Taking Out What You Need

These items ship with your switch module:

Console cable Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Registration card
Follow these steps:

1. 2.
Unpack and remove the switch module and the accessory kit from the shipping box. Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future use.
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Note
If the switch modules are ordered with the blade server, the switch modules are already installed, and no unpacking is required. The unpacking procedure applies only if a switch module is ordered separately.
Note
You need to provide the Category 5 straight-through cables to connect the switch module ports to other Ethernet devices.
Connecting to the Console Port

Obtain and make note of this information from your network administrator before you begin the switch module installation:
Step 1
Switch IP address Subnet mask (IP netmask) Default gateway (router) Enable secret password (encrypted) Enable password (not encrypted) Telnet password SNMP community strings (optional)
Connect one end of the console cable to the switch module console port. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the computer that is running the terminal emulation application. (See Figure C-1.) 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 switch module 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 or 1000BASE-T SFP module port on the switch module, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection. For configuration information for this feature, refer to the switch module software configuration guide or the switch module command reference.
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
Figure C-1
Connecting through the Switch Module Console Port
SYST STAT DLX SPD MODE WS-CBS-3 CONSOLE
UID
17
MEDIA DETE
CT SFP/R
-45 PORT
17x
S 17-20
17x 21x
20 020-HPQ 17 18 19 20 20x 24x 18x 23x
24x
Step 2
Start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation softwarea PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlusmakes communication between the switch module and your PC or terminal possible.
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Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics:
Step 3 Step 4
9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit No parity None (flow control)
Wait for the switch module to complete the POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module to complete POST. Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green. If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST.
Wait for the switch to complete flash initialization. When you see the prompt, Press Started!, press Return or Enter.
Return to Get
Make sure that the system and status LEDs are green. This means that the switch module is operating properly. See the Completing the Initial Configuration section on page C-4 for instructions on setting up and initially configuring the switch module.
Completing the Initial Configuration

Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch module.
Note
For information about automatically configuring the switch module, see the Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway chapter in the switch module configuration guide.
Step 1
After you have pressed Enter or Return after the prompt to start the initial configuration setup program, enter yes at these prompts:
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: yes --- System Configuration Dialog --Continue with configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help. Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt. Default settings are in square brackets '[]'. Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity for management of the system, extended setup will ask you to configure each interface on the system Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: yes Configuring global parameters:
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Step 2
Enter a hostname for the switch module after the prompt, and press Return. The hostname is limited to 20 characters. Do not use -n, where n is a number, as the last character in a hostname for any switch module.
Step 3
Enter an enable secret password, and press Return. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. The secret password is encrypted, and the enable password is in plain text.
Step 4 Step 5
Enter an enable password, and press Return. Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces.
Step 6
(Optional) Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) by responding to the prompts.
1.
To configure SNMP later, press Return (which applies the default of no). If you accept the default, you can configure SNMP later through the CLI.
Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]:
2.
To configure SNMP now, enter yes.

Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: yes Community string [public]: public
Step 7
Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the interface that connects to the management network, and press Return. Enter vlan1 for the interface name at this prompt. To configure the interface, enter Yes after the prompt, and then enter the switch module IP address and subnet mask. Press Return. The IP address and subnet mask shown here are examples:
Configuring interface Vlan1: Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: IP address for this interface [10.0.0.1]: 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
Step 8
Step 9
Enter no when the prompt asks you if you would like to enable the switch module as a cluster command switch. This switch module will be a standalone switch.
Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no
Note
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP does not support clustering.
You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch module, and the switch module displays its initial configuration. An example of the output is shown here:
The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1 enable secret 5 $1$cagJ$e4LP91PNazfdADoNAZm6y0 enable password enable_password line vty 0 15 password terminal-password snmp-server community public !
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! interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2 . . . (output truncated)
interface GigabitEthernet0/16 ! end
Step 10
These choices appear:

[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. If you want to save the configuration and use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2. Enter your selection [2]:2
Make your selection, and press Return.

Step 11
Disconnect the blade server serial port or the switch module console port from the PC. See the Management Options section on page 1-6 for information about managing the switch module.
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Numerics
10/100/1000 ports connecting to description
2-18 B-1 to B-2
straight-through connecting to
B-1 B-4
four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair pinout cabling 10/100/1000 ports auto-MDIX pinouts cautions
B-3 1-3, 2-18 1-4, 2-19, B-1, C-2 B-3
connectors and cables

1-3
A
adapter pinouts, terminal RJ-45-to-DB-25 RJ-45-to-DB-9 auto-MDIX
B-6 B-5 2-12
See also connectors and cables

viii 1-7, 2-20
Cisco IOS command-line interface Cisco IP Phones, connecting to Class 1 laser warning CLI
1-7, 2-20 2-2
2-18
assigning an IP address to the fa0 interface

1-4, 2-19, B-1, C-2 1-3
autonegotiation
accessing through console port command-line interface See CLI configuration examples, network connecting to 10/100/1000 ports to console port to SFP modules
B-3 2-19 to 2-20 2-18 to 2-19 2-18
C-1
B
blade server architecture description
2-5 2-1
1-3
connection procedures
C
cable lengths cables crossover connecting to identifying
B-1 B-4 2-3
connectivity problems, solving connectors and cables 10/100/1000 ports console port SC connectors console port
B-3 B-2 B-2 B-1 to B-2 B-3 to B-6
3-2
four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports

B-5
SFP module ports
two twisted-pair pinout, 10/100 ports
connectors and cables description

1-3
B-3 to B-6
conventions, document
viii
IN-1
Index
crossover cable pinout
B-5 3-4
I
installation
B-4
connectivity problems
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports
guidelines prerequisites
2-3 2-5 2-2
D
device manager how to access DHCP server
2-20 2-12 3-2 2-2
installation instructions warning installing SFP module IP address

2-16
assigning through the Onboard Administrator refreshing

2-15 2-10
2-12
diagnosing problems document conventions duplex LED

1-5
using Express Setup to assign ways to assign

2-8
disposal of product warning

viii
J
jewelry removal warning
2-2
E
electrical codes warning electrical noise, avoiding
2-2 2-4 2-2 2-2 1-3
L
LC connector LEDs duplex port speed system
1-5 3-1 1-5 2-10 B-2
Ethernet cable shielding warning Ethernet port connections warning examples, network configuration Express Setup
during POST
2-14
completing fields to set up initial configuration running

2-9 2-10
POST results
1-5 1-5 1-4
using to assign IP address
STATUS
F
fa0 interface features front panel 10/100 /1000 ports LEDs
1-4 to 1-5 1-4 1-3 2-12
troubleshooting with
3-1 2-2
lightning activity warning
1-1 to 1-6
M
managing the switch module using SNMP using the CLI
1-7, 2-20 1-7, 2-20
SFP module ports
IN-2
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N
network configuration examples noise, electrical
2-4 1-3
power-on self-test See POST procedures connection

2-18 to 2-19 viii
publications, related
O
Onboard Administrator using to assign IP address to the switch module overheating prevention warning
2-2 2-12
R
removing SFP modules
2-17 to 2-18 B-3
RJ-45 connector, console port
P
packing list pinouts 10/100 ports adapters
B-5 B-6, B-6 B-5 B-2 2-4 3-2
S
safety
2-2 2-3
performance problems, solving
safety and handling guidelines SFP module bale-clasp latch SFP modules bale-clasp latch removal connecting to connectors
B-4 2-19 to 2-20 B-2 1-4 2-16 2-17 2-16
console port
crossover cable crossover cables
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair 10/100 ports RJ-45-to-DB-25 terminal adapter RJ-45-to-DB-9 terminal adapter SFP module ports
B-2 B-3 B-6 B-5
description installation specifications pinout
software switch module management

A-1
1-6
straight-through cable
B-4
straight-through cables four twisted-pair 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair port LEDs port modes LEDs ports 10/100/1000 POST LEDs results
2-10 3-1 3-1 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-5 B-3
four twisted-pair 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair 10/100 ports system LED
1-4 B-3
B-4
T
technical specifications temperature, operating troubleshooting
A-1 1-7, 2-20
numbering of 10/100/1000
Telnet, and accessing the CLI

A-1
trained and qualified personnel warning

3-1 to 3-4
2-2
IN-3
Index
U
using the CLI to manage the switch module
1-7, 2-20
V
VLAN 1, assigning IP address
2-10
W
warnings Class 1 laser defined
viii 2-2 2-2
disposal of product electrical codes

2-2
Ethernet cable shielding Ethernet port connections installation

2-2
2-2 2-2
installation instructions jewelry removal lightning activity

2-2 2-2
2-2
overheating prevention
2-2 2-2
trained and qualified personnel
IN-4
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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco Product Security Overview x Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Understanding POST Results Diagnosing Problems

Connector and Cable Specifications

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Preface Obtaining Documentation

Product Documentation DVD

Preface Documentation Feedback

Cisco Product Security Overview

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance

For Nonemergencies psirt@cisco.com

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

1 877 228-7302 1 408 525-6532

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance

Submitting a Service Request

Definitions of Service Request Severity

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Features, page 1-1 Management Options, page 1-6

Figure 1-1 shows the switch module.

SYST STAT DLX SPD MODE WS-CB S-3020 CONS OLE

1. UID = unit identifier

Port Ports 1 to 16 Ports 17 to 20 and Ports 17x to 20x

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Product Overview Features

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Port Descriptions (continued)

Port Ports 21x to 22x Ports 23x to 24x

Internal 100BASE-T Ethernet port Console port

Switch Module Console Port

SFP Module Slots

Color Off Blinking Green Solid green Amber

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Product Overview Features

Mode LED Status Duplex Speed

Port Mode Port status Port duplex mode Port speed

The 10/100/1000 ports operate only in full-duplex mode.

The port operating speed: 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps.

Meaning of Port Duplex LED Colors

LED Color Off Solid green Blinking green

Meaning of Port Speed LED Colors

LED Color Off Solid green

Chapter 1 Management Options

UID and Health LEDs

Using the Device Manager

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Product Overview Management Options

Device Manager Page

Using the Command-Line Interface

Other Management Options

Onboard Administrator Command-Line Interface

Chapter 1 Management Options

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Hardware Installation Guide

Preparing for Installation