Cisco Catalyst 3110G User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012
for IBM BladeCenter Getting Started Guide
1About This Guide
2Taking Out What You Need
3Installing the Switch Module
4Configuring the Switch Module
5Managing the Switch Module
6Creating Switch Stacks
7Connecting Devices
8In Case of Difficulty
9Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

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1 About This Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to install and manage your Cisco Catalyst Switch
Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter—referred to as the switch module—in the
IBM BladeCenter enclosure and how to set up and configure your switch module. The IBM
BladeCenter— referred to as the blade enclosure—supports up to four Ethernet switch modules, which
are installed in the interconnect bays of the blade enclosure.
For additional installation and configuration information about the switch module, see the switch
module documentation on Cisco.com at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8741/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
For blade enclosure compatibility, system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and
resolved caveats, and last-minute documentation updates about the switch module, see the release
notes, also on Cisco.com. When you use the online publications, refer to the documents that match the
Cisco IOS software version that is running on the switch module.
For details on the number and location of blade enclosure bays and for additional information on the
blade enclosure, see the BladeCenter Installation and User’s Guide at:
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/
Important: Be sure to read the multilingual safety instructions on the CD that came with your IBM
BladeCenter enclosure before you use this product.
Before you continue with the installation, also read the release notes for the blade enclosure that are
available on the IBM support website.
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication and all safety and handling warnings
for this product, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch
Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter on the documentation CD that ships with the
switch module. For warranty information about the switch module, see the Hardware Warranty Terms
for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter, also on the
documentation CD.
2 Taking Out What You Need
Follow these steps:
1. Unpack and remove the switch module and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
2. Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future use.
3. Verify that you have received the items shown on page 3. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your supplier for instructions.

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Shipping Box Contents
Figure 1 shows the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G as an example. Your switch module might look
different from the one shown.
Figure 1 Switch Module Box Contents
Catalyst Switch Module Descriptions
These sections describe the switch modules:
•Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X, page 4
•Catalyst Switch Module 3012, page 5
The switch module is powered from the blade enclosure backplane. The switch module does not have
a fan. The blade enclosure provides temperature management.
The switch module connects internally to the blade enclosure management module through
100BASE-T Ethernet links. You can manage the switch modules through the IBM advanced
Management Module (aMM) on a management network that is isolated from other switch traffic. You
can also manage the switch module through the console port on the switch module front panel or
through any of the external uplink ports.
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Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X
The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X are stackable, 12- to 18-Gigabit Ethernet port,
Layer 3 switch modules. The number of ports depends on the type of switch module. Up to 14 of the
Gigabit Ethernet ports are internal 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade enclosure.
Figure 2 shows the two switch modules, and Table 1 describes the switch module ports.
Figure 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X
1Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 610/100/1000 Ethernet ports
2Catalyst Switch Module 3110X 7Switch module LEDs
310-Gigabit Ethernet module slot1
1. For use with Cisco X2 transceiver modules.
8Mode button
4StackWise Plus ports 9Console port
5Release latch
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For more information about the features of each switch module, see the hardware installation guide
and the software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
Catalyst Switch Module 3012
The Catalyst Switch Module 3012 is an 18-Gigabit Ethernet port, Layer 3 switch module. Up to 14 of
the Gigabit Ethernet ports are internal 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade
enclosure. The other four Gigabit Ethernet ports are external uplink ports that provide connections to
other switches or routers. Figure 3 shows the switch module, and Table 2 describes the switch module
ports.
Table 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Port Descriptions
Port Description
Ports 1 to 141
1. The number of internal ports is determined by the blade enclosure model. See the blade enclosure documentation for
more information about internal port numbering.
Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the
blade enclosure.
Ports 15 to 18
(Switch module 3110G)
External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that
support auto-MDIX and autonegotiation.
Port 1 (X2)
(Switch module 3110X)
External 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot for use with Cisco X2
transceiver modules.
Internal 100BASE-T
Ethernet port
The Ethernet management port (Fa0) is used only for switch module
management traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the aMM
through the blade enclosure backplane connector. Traffic to and from this
port is isolated from the switch ports. This port only supports
autonegotiation with 100 Mb/s and full-duplex mode.
StackWise Plus ports Stacking cable ports.
Console port Switch module management port (USB-to-DB-9connector).

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For more information about the features of the switch module, see the hardware installation guide and
the software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
Figure 3 Catalyst Switch Module 3012
1Catalyst Switch Module 3012 4Switch module LEDs
2Console port 510/100/1000 Ethernet ports
3Mode button 6Release latch
Table 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3012 Port Descriptions
Port Description
Ports 1 to 141Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to the blade
enclosure.
Ports 15 to 18 External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports that support
auto-MDIX and autonegotiation.
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3 Installing the Switch Module
This section covers switch module installation. The illustrations in this section show the Catalyst
Switch Module 3110G as an example. The instructions are the same for the Catalyst Switch
Module 3110X and 3012.
Installation Guidelines
Consider these guidelines before you install the switch module:
•Fill any unoccupied interconnect bays or any unoccupied power module bays in the blade
enclosure with filler modules.
•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 4, if possible.
See the IBM blade enclosure documentation for more information about the specific enclosure
model, the interconnect bay options, and the port mapping between the blade enclosure and the
switch modules. Also see the blade enclosure compatibility table in the switch module release notes
on Cisco.com.
Internal
100BASE-T
Ethernet port
The Ethernet management port (Fa0) is used only for switch module management
traffic, not for data traffic. It is connected to the aMM through the blade enclosure
backplane connector. Traffic to and from this port is isolated from the switch ports.
This port only supports autonegotiation with 100 Mb/s and full-duplex mode.
Console port Switch module management port (USB-to-DB-9 connector).
1. The number of internal ports is determined by the blade enclosure model. See the blade enclosure documentation for
more information about internal port numbering.
Table 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3012 Port Descriptions (continued)
Port Description

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•For switch stacks, you should first install and configure the switch module that will be the stack
master before installing any additional switch modules. See the “Creating Switch Stacks” section
on page 21 for more information.
•Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter
on the documentation CD.
•Review and become familiar with the safety guidelines, and the temperature, power, and
grounding requirements specified in the IBM blade enclosure installation and user’s guide.
Installing the Switch Module
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 Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning
activity. Statement 1001
Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing switch modules, follow
your normal board and component handling procedures.

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Follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of the blade
enclosure.
Step 2 Select the blade enclosure bay in which to install the switch module (Figure 4).
Figure 4 IBM BladeCenterH Rear-Panel View
Step 3 Remove the filler module from the selected bay. Store the filler module for future use.
Step 4 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch
module to any unpainted metal surface of the blade enclosure or any unpainted metal surface
on any other grounded rack component for at least 2 seconds.
Step 5 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package.
1I/O module bay 1 3I/O module bay 3
2I/O module bay 2 4I/O module bay 4
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Step 6 Move the switch module release latch to the open position (perpendicular to the switch
module).
Step 7 Slide the switch module into the bay until it stops (Figure 5).
Figure 5 Installing the Switch Module
Step 8 Move the switch module release latch to the closed position. After you insert and lock the
switch module, it turns on, and the power-on self-test (POST) runs to verify that the switch
module is operating correctly.
The system power LED blinks green while POST is running, and then turns solid green when
POST is finished.
Step 9 Confirm that the system power LED is green. For a complete description of the switch module
LEDs, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Step 10 Replace the acoustic-attenuation module, if applicable.
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4 Configuring the Switch Module
When you first set up the switch module, you should use the blade enclosure advanced Management
Module (aMM) to enter the initial IP information and the Cisco device manager Express Setup screen
to configure the switch module password and Telnet access. You can then access the switch module
through the IP address for further configuration.
Before running the setup procedures, observe these cautions:
Caution Do not connect devices to the switch module external ports until you have completed the
setup procedures and your configuration matches that of the upstream network.
Caution For Catalyst 3110G and 3110X switch modules, make sure that no StackWise Plus cables
are connected to the switch module when running the setup procedures. If StackWise Plus
cables are connected, you cannot access the switch module by using the aMM.
If you have already connected StackWise Plus cables, remove the cables, and then restart
the switch modules by removing and inserting the modules in the blade enclosure.
Assigning the Switch Module IP Address
To complete this procedure, you will need this information from your system administrator:
•Static IP address
•Default gateway IP address
Follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect and log on to the aMM as described in the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management
Module User’s Guide.
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Step 2 From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Admin/Power/Restart.
Step 3 In the I/O Module Advanced Setup section, use the Select a module pull-down menu to select
the I/O module (switch module) to configure (Figure 6).
Use the External ports pull-down menu and select Enabled to enable the switch module
external ports.
Step 4 Click Save to save your settings.
Figure 6 AMM I/O Module Admin/Power/Restart Window

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Step 5 From the I/O Module Tasks menu, click Configuration.
Step 6 In the I/O Module Configuration section, click the bay number that corresponds to the
location of the I/O module (switch module) that you are configuring. The applicable bay
number appears in the window, followed by other related I/O-module information, including
the IP address. The I/O-module information is divided into two sections: Current IP
Configuration and New Static IP Configuration (Figure 7).
Figure 7 AMM I/O Module Configuration Window
Step 7 In the New Static IP Configuration section, enter the new IP address, the subnet mask, and
the gateway address. Click Save.
The IP address for the I/O module must be on the same subnet as the management module.
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Step 8 Click Advanced Configuration, and enable these switch module features:
a. External management over all ports
b. Preserve new IP configuration on all resets
The default setting is Disabled for these features.
Note If you have connected the StackWise Plus cables, the Advanced Configuration settings
are not available. To access the Advanced Configuration settings, disconnect the
StackWise Plus cables.
Step 9 Click Save to save your settings.
Step 10 Exit the aMM web interface.
Step 11 Go to “Running Express Setup” to complete the switch module setup.
Running Express Setup
To complete the Express Setup program, you will need this information from your system
administrator:
•Switch module 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 (optional)
•Host name, system contact, and system location (optional)
Follow these steps:
Step 1 Launch a web browser on a PC that is connected to the Internet. Enter the IP address that you
assigned in Step 7 of the “Assigning the Switch Module IP Address” procedure in the web
browser, and press Enter.

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Step 2 The switch module device manager page appears (Figure 8). If it does not appear, see the “In
Case of Difficulty” section on page 26.
Figure 8 Switch Module Device Manager Page

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Step 3 Select Configure > Express Setup from the menu. The Express Setup Basic Settings screen
appears (Figure 9).
Figure 9 Express Setup Basic Settings Screen
Step 4 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields.
– In the Switch Password field, enter your password. 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.
You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the switch module
device manager interface.
Step 5 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.
Step 6 In the System Date and System Time fields, enter the current date and time, or use the down
arrows to select them.
Step 7 In the Time Zone field, use the down arrow to choose your time zone.
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Step 9 Select the Advanced Settings tab on the Express Setup screen. The Advanced Settings screen
appears (Figure 10).
Figure 10 Express Setup Advanced Settings Screen
Step 10 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.
Step 11 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.
Step 12 In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage switch modules by using CiscoWorks 2000 or
another SNMP-based network-management system.
Step 13 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 14 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
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Step 15 (Optional) You can enable IPv6 in the IPv6 Settings section. Click Enable IPv6 to enable it. In
the Interface column, choose the interface for which you want to set an IPv6 address, and
complete the other fields in this table.
Step 16 Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings. When you click
Submit, you have completed the switch module initial configuration.
To install and configure additional switch modules, repeat the steps in the “Installing the Switch
Module” through the “Configuring the Switch Module” sections.
See “Connecting Devices” for more information about connecting to network devices.
See “Creating Switch Stacks” for more information about creating switch stacks.
Designating the Switch Stack Master
This section is only for the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X and is optional.
If you plan to create a switch stack, we recommend that you set the switch module that you first
configure as the stack master. To do this, you must assign the highest priority value to this switch
module after installation and setup.
Follow these steps:
Step 1 Start a Telnet session from a remote management station and connect to the switch module.
Step 2 At the prompt, enter enable.
Step 3 Enter configure terminal.
Step 4 Enter switch 1 priority 15.
Step 5 At the prompt, press Return.
Step 6 Enter end.
Step 7 Enter copy running-configuration startup-configuration to save this setting.
Step 8 At the prompt, press Return.
Step 9 To verify that this switch module is set as the stack master, enter the show switch user EXEC
command.
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5 Managing the Switch Module
After you complete the initial switch module configuration, use the aMM, the CLI, the switch module
device manager, or the other management options described in this section for further configuration.
Blade Enclosure Advanced Management Module
For standalone switch modules, you can use the aMM to configure and manage the switch module.
See the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User’s Guide for more information. For
stacked switch modules, use the CLI, the switch device manager, or the Cisco Network Assistant to
configure and manage the switch stack.
Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. You can access the CLI by
connecting your management station directly to the switch module console port or by using Telnet
from a remote management station.
To connect to the switch module console port, follow these steps:
1. Connect the supplied USB-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the serial port on the PC. Connect the USB
end of the cable to the console port on the switch module.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit,
and no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure and manage the switch module and switch stacks. See
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Switch Module Device Manager
You can use the device manager (Figure 8) that is in the switch module memory to manage a
standalone switch module or a switch stack. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your
network through a web browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
2. Enter the switch module IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page
appears.
3. Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. Refer to
the device manager online help for more information.
Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on
your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switch
modules, switch clusters, routers, and access points. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to
download, install, or use it.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to this web address: http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the web if your
browser offers this choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to
complete the Network Assistant installation.
Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
Other Management Options
You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management
Solution (SNMS) and IBM Director to configure and manage the switch module.