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Switch Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and
the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell, referred to as the switch. The switch modules are installed
in the Dell Modular Server Chassis, referred to as the server chassis, a system that supports up to sixteen
server modules and up to six Ethernet switches. You install the switch in one of the chassis I/O module
bays on the rear panel of the server chassis.
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:
•Safety Warnings, page 2-1
•Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture, page 2-3
•Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis, page 2-4
•Configuring the Switch, page 2-7
•Managing the Switch, page 2-15
•Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches), page 2-17
•Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slots, page 2-21
•Connecting to 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports, page 2-27
•Where to Go Next, page 2-27
Safety Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series for Dell 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 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17B

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Safety Warnings
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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Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture
Dell Modular Server Chassis Architecture
The six chassis I/O module bays are on the rear panel (see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1 Dell Modular Server Chassis Rear Panel
1Dell server chassis 7I/O module bay C2
2Primary CMC1module
1. CMC: Chassis Management Controller.
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3Switch installed in I/O module bay A1 9I/O module bay A2
4I/O module bay B1 10 Secondary CMC module2
2. This module is optional.
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6Optional iKVM3module
3. iKVM: integrated keyboard video mouse.
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Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis
See the getting started guide that ships on CD-ROM with the product for information about what ships
with your switch.
Before you install the switch in the server chassis, consider these points:
•Review and become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified in the Product
Information Guide.
•Review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch
3000 Series for Dell that ships with this product.
•If you plan to create a switch stack, review the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only
3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches)” section on page 2-17 before you install the switch and run the
initial configuration setup program.
•To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, keep these points in mind:
– Each chassis I/O module bay must contain either a module or an input/output module (IOM)
blank.
– Fan modules must be operating in the fan module bays to ensure proper cooling of the switch
modules. See the Dell server chassis documentation for information about how to ensure that
the modules are properly cooled.
– When you remove a hot-swap module, you must replace it with an identical module or an IOM
blank within 1 minute of removal.
– You can install the switch into any of the module bays. If you install a switch in the B or C
module bay, the Ethernet mezzanine cards must be installed in the blade server.
– The dust covers should always remain in place unless a module is installed in the slot.
Caution To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when you install the switch, follow your normal board
and component handling procedures.
When you install a switch, you do not need to power down the server chassis.
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. Also see the “SFP Module Cable Specifications” section on page B-6.
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.
When you use 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.
•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
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Installing the Switch in the Server Chassis
Follow these steps to install the switch into the server chassis:
Step 1 Obtain and make note of this information from your network administrator before you begin the switch
installation:
•Switch IP address
•Subnet mask (IP netmask)
•Default gateway (router)
•Enable secret password (encrypted)
•Enable password (not encrypted)
•Telnet password
•SNMP community strings (optional)
Step 2 Select a chassis I/O module bay in which to install the switch. Follow the prerequisites listed in the “Dell
Modular Server Chassis Architecture” section on page 2-3.
Step 3 Remove the IOM blank from the selected bay, and store it for future use.
Step 4 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch to an
unpainted metal part of the server chassis for at least 2 seconds.
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Step 6 Ensure that the release latch on the switch is in the open position or perpendicular to the module
(see Figure 2-2):
Figure 2-2 Release Latch in Open Position
Step 7 Slide the switch into the appropriate bay until it stops.
Step 8 Push the release latch on the front of the switch to the closed position.
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Configuring the Switch
Figure 2-3 shows the switch being inserted into the server chassis.
Figure 2-3 Inserting the Switch into the Server Chassis
Configuring the Switch
To run the system configuration dialog, you must first connect the switch to a PC to run a terminal
emulation program. You can connect the switch to the PC either through the switch console port or
through the CMC console port. Instructions for these procedures are included in this section.
If you connect to the switch through the CMC, the switch console port is disabled. After you have
completed the configuration procedure, you must use the disconnect command to close the active
console port and re-enable the switch console port. Enter logout to log out of the switch, then enter
Ctrl \ to disconnect the CMC from the switch.
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Configuring the Switch
Follow one of these procedures:
•To run the terminal emulation program through the switch console port, go to “Connecting through
the Switch Console Port” section on page 2-8.
•To run the terminal emulation program through the CMC port, go to “Connecting through the CMC”
section on page 2-9.
Connecting through the Switch Console Port
Follow these steps when connecting through the switch console port:
Step 1 Connect one end of the console cable to the switch console port. Connect the other end of the cable to
the serial port of the PC that is running the terminal emulation application. (See Figure 2-4.)
Figure 2-4 Connecting To the Switch Console Port
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 software—a PC application such as Hyperterminal or
ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default
characteristics:
•9600 baud
•8 data bits
•1 stop bit
•No parity
•None (flow control)
Step 3 Go to the “Waiting for POST to Complete” section on page 2-10 to finish configuring the switch.
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Configuring the Switch
Connecting through the CMC
Follow these steps when connecting through the CMC:
Step 1 Connect one end of a DB-9 null-modem or crossover cable to the RS-232 console serial port of the CMC.
Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 console serial port of the PC.
Step 2 On the PC terminal emulation program:
a. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
b. Set the terminal emulation speed to 115200 baud.
c. Set Flow Control to none.
d. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
e. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for Terminal keys
(not Windows keys).
When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service
Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in the
HyperTerminal VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000 service
packs.
Step 3 On the console monitor, the CMC application displays a login screen. Log in by using these defaults:
username root
password calvin
The CMC command-line interface (CLI) command prompt CMC: appears.
Note If the server chassis is off, use this command to power it on:
racadm chassisaction -m chassis powerup
The switch inserted into the chassis I/O bay automatically powers on when the server chassis
powers on. For more information on configuring the server chassis by using the CLI, see the Dell
Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide.
Power-cycle the switch by using this command:
racadm chassisaction -m switch-N powercycle
where Nis the chassis I/O module bay number in which the switch is inserted.
Module Bay Substitute for N
A1 1
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Step 4 Redirect the CMC console to the switch internal serial console interface. Enter this command at the CMC
command prompt:
connect switch-N
where Nis the chassis I/O module bay number in which the switch is inserted.
To return to the command prompt, press this key sequence:
Enter Ctrl \ (Press Enter, and press the Control key and the backslash key together.)
Step 5 Go to the “Waiting for POST to Complete” section on page 2-10 to finish configuring the switch.
Waiting for POST to Complete
Follow these steps to verify that POST completes successfully:
Step 1 Wait for the switch to complete the POST. During POST, the LEDs blink while tests verify that the
switch functions properly. Wait for the switch to complete POST, which can take several minutes.
Step 2 Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the SYST LED remains green. If the switch fails
POST, the SYST LED turns amber. See Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 for the location of the SYST LED.
POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Customer Support immediately if your switch fails POST.
Step 3 Wait for the switch to complete flash initialization. When you see the prompt Press Return to Get
Started!, press Return or Enter.
If you do not see the prompt Press Return to Get Started!, be sure that you have set the baud rate
on the terminal to 9600 baud.
Step 4 Make sure that the System Status/ID LED on the switch is off. This means that the switch is operating
properly.
Step 5 See the “Completing the Initial Configuration” section on page 2-10 for instructions on setting up and
initially configuring the switch.
Step 6 If the switch obtains an IP address through the Fa0 port, you can use the device manager to configure
the switch. See the “Using the Device Manager to Configure the Switch” section on page 2-13.
Completing the Initial Configuration
Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch.
For information about automatically configuring the switch, see the “Assigning the Switch IP Address
and Default Gateway” chapter in the switch configuration guide on Cisco.com.
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 ---
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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:
Step 2 Enter a hostname for the switch 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
host name for any switch.
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 Enter an enable password, and press Return.
Step 5 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.
Step 8 To configure the interface, enter Ye s after the prompt, and then enter the switch 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 9 Enter no when the prompt asks you if you would like to enable the switch as a cluster command switch.
This switch will be a standalone switch.
Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no
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Configuring the Switch
You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch, and the switch 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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no shutdown
ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0
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interface FastEthernet0
shutdown
no ip address
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interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1
!
interface GigabitEthernet1/0/2
!
. . . (output truncated)
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interface TenGigabitEthernet1/0/1
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interface TenGigabitEthernet1/0/2
!
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 server chassis serial port or the switch console port from the PC. See the “Managing the
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Using the Device Manager to Configure the Switch
Follow these steps to set up the switch through the device manager. In a browser window, enter the
IP address that the Fa0 port assigned to the switch. Before you complete the setup program, obtain the
default gateway IP address and the switch password from your system administrator. You can configure
these optional parameters through the Express Setup program:
•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
•System time, time zone, Daylight Savings Time enable
Step 1 On the left side of the device manager GUI, choose Configuration > Express Setup.
The Express Setup page appears (see Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6). (Close or minimize the device manager
Help window.)
Figure 2-5 Express Setup Page
Step 2 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields.
– In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router).
– 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.
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You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager
interface.
Figure 2-6 Advanced Settings Tab
Step 3 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 4 In the System Date and System Time fields, enter the current date and time, or use the down arrows to
select them.
Step 5 In the Time Zone field, use the down arrow to choose your time zone.
Step 6 Click Enable in the Daylight Savings Time field to enable this feature.
Step 7 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.
Note If you plan to create a switch stack, enable Telnet access so that you can use the CLI to set this
switch to the highest priority (usually 15). See the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only
3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches)” section on page 2-17 for more information about creating a
switch stack.
Step 8 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 9 In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable
SNMP only if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP-based
network-management system.
Step 10 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 change it. When you set the SNMP write
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Step 11 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.
Step 12 Depending on which software license you choose, you can enable IPv6 in the IPv6 Settings area.
•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 13 Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings.
You can close this window.
Configuring the Switch Stack Master
If you plan to create a switch stack, we recommend that you set the first configured switch as the stack
master. To do this, you must assign the highest priority value to that switch. To assign a priority value
after you have installed and initially configured the first switch, follow these steps:
Step 1 Launch a Telnet session.
Step 2 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 to exit this mode.
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 is set as the master, enter the show switch user EXEC command.
For more information about creating switch stacks, see the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only
3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches)” section on page 2-17.
Managing the Switch
After completing the initial setup and configuration steps, use the CLI, the device manager, or other
management options described in this section for further configuration.
Using the CLI
After setting up and installing the switch in your network, you can enter Cisco IOS commands and
parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch console
port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation. You can also access the CLI through
the server chassis serial console port of the active Dell CMC. For more information, see the hardware
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Using the Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager that is in the switch memory. This
is an easy-to-use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device
manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. The device manager dashboard is
shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 Device Manager Dashboard
Follow these steps to access the device manager:
Step 1 Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
Step 2 Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
Step 3 Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. See the device manager
online help for more information.
Other Management Options
You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks. You also can manage it from an
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Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only 3130G-S and
3130X-S Switches)
A switch stack is a set of up to nine stacking-capable switches that are connected through their StackWise
Plus ports. One switch controls the operation of the stack and is called the stack master. The stack master
and the other switches in the stack are stack members. Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols present the entire
switch stack as a single entity to the network. Stacking is optional.
When switches are not stacked, each acts as a standalone switch. For general concepts and procedures
to manage switch stacks, see the switch software configuration guide and command reference on
Cisco.com.
Caution The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell does not support switch stacks with other types of blade
switches as members. Combining the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell with other types of
blade switches in a switch stack might cause the switch to work improperly or to fail.
Before you connect the switches in a stack, keep in mind these stacking guidelines:
•You should install the stack master switch and run the initial setup program on that switch before
you connect the StackWise Plus cables to other stack members. We recommend that you assign the
highest priority value to the switch that you prefer to be the stack master. This ensures that the switch
is re-elected as stack master if a re-election occurs. As you add new switches to the stack, they
automatically become stack members.
To assign a priority value after you have installed and initially configured the first switch, see the
“Configuring the Switch Stack Master” section on page 2-15.
•When you connect the StackWise Plus cables and create a stack, you can communicate with the
master switch internal Ethernet management port (Fa0) port, but not the Fa0 ports of the member
switches. Only one Fa0 interface can be active, and that interface is the one on the active stack
master.
•For conditions that might cause a stack master re-election or to manually elect the stack master, see
the “Managing Switch Stacks” chapter in the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
•You can stack any combination of up to nine Catalyst 3130G-S and 3130X-S switches. You can stack
only the Catalyst 3130 switches; other switches cannot be stacked.
•Before installation, verify the StackWise Plus cable length. Depending on your configuration, you
might need different sized cables. If you do not specify the length of the StackWise Plus cable when
you order your product, the 1-meter cable is supplied. If you need the 0.5-meter cable or the 3-meter
cable, you can order these StackWise Plus cables from your sales representative:
– CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)
– CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)
– CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)
For switch dimensions and additional stacking guidelines, see the switch hardware installation guide on
Cisco.com. For concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks, see the switch software configuration
guide on Cisco.com.
To create a switch stack:
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Step 2 Connect the StackWise Plus cables as described in the “Planning and Creating a Switch Stack (Only
3130G-S and 3130X-S Switches)” section on page 2-17.
Step 3 Configure the member switches through the master switch by using the CLI.
Stack Cabling Configurations
This section describes the recommended configurations for stacking the switches by using the supplied
1-meter StackWise cable.
In this example, the stack uses the 1-meter StackWise Plus cable to make redundant connections between
two Catalyst 3130 switches in a single chassis (see Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8 Stacking Two Switch Modules in a Single Blade Server to Create One Stack
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Figure 2-9 is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create a switch
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Figure 2-9 Stacking Eight Switch Modules in Four Blade Servers to Create One Stack
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Figure 2-10 is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create two
separate switch stacks in four blade servers. This configuration provides redundant connections.
Figure 2-10 Stacking up to Eight Switch Modules in Four Server Chassis to Create Two Stacks
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