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1. ol B Edna 0 i o o 203296 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide EXE OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot ll Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot This section describes how to install and remove X2 transceiver modules Use only Cisco X2 transceiver modules with the switch modules Each Cisco 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 module meets the requirements for the switch module For more information about installing removing cabling and troubleshooting X2 transceiver modules see the module documentation that shipped with your device For module ca2. oo rr m A Elexxuu hl EJ Beam ipeum I Li sic Hmmm 5 11 Deo EE es Besos 203294 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Creating Switch Stacks MI Figure 2 5 is an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create a switch stack in eight blade enclosures Figure 2 5 Stacking Switch Modules in Blade Enclosures to Create One Stack IESTTHT 2 2
3. f 203295 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EN Chapter2 Switch Module Installation B Creating Switch Stacks Figure 2 6 shows an example of a recommended configuration in which eight switch modules create two separate switch stacks in eight blade enclosures This configuration provides redundant connections Figure 2 6 Stacking Switch Modules in Blade Enclosures to Create Two Stacks THM ome son HI ar a as
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6. Hardware Features M Fault Stack Mode LED The fault stack mode LED shows either a fault condition or the switch stack status depending on the Mode button selection When the switch module is not stacked and there is no fault the LED is off If the switch module is stacked and the stack mode LED is selected the stack member LED is active Table 1 5 lists the LED colors and their meanings only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Table 1 5 Fault Stack Mode LED Color Fault Mode Description Stack Mode Description Off No switch module faults Stack mode is not selected Green Switch stack mode is selected When this LED is green the stack member LED displays the stack membership number and the port LEDs display link status Amber Switch module fault detected Fault LED The fault LED shows the switch module fault condition Table 1 6 lists the LED colors and their meanings only Catalyst Switch Module 3012 Table 1 6 Fault LED Color Fault Mode Description Off No switch module faults Amber Switch module fault detected Stack Member LED The stack member LED is active when the switch module is stacked and you select by using the Mode button The stack member LED blinks the number of times equal to the switch stack membership number Table 1 7 lists the LED colors and their meanings only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Table 1 7 Fault Stack Mode LED Color Description
7. oL 12192 01 EN Chapter1 Product Overview Bl Hardware Features 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot The Catalyst Switch Module 3110X 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slot is used for an uplink connection to other switches and routers The module slot operates in full duplex mode and uses the hot swappable Cisco X2 transceiver modules The X2 transceiver modules have a dual SC PC connector SR LX4 or an Infiniband 4x connector CX4 for connections to multimode fiber MMF single mode fiber SMF or 4x Infiniband cable These are the supported Cisco X2 transceiver modules e X2 10GB SR e X2 10GB CX4 e X2 10GB LX4 For information about installing a transceiver module see the Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot section on page 2 11 For cable specifications see Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Port Numbering Table 1 2 describes the switch module port numbering Table 1 2 Switch Module Port Numbering Port Description Ports 1 to 14 Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE X downlink ports that connect to the blade enclosure Ports 15 to 18 Catalyst Switch External 10 100 1000BASE T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports Module 3110G and 3012 Port 1 X2 Catalyst Switch External 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slot Module 3110X 1 The number of internal ports is determined by the blade enclosure model See the blade enclosure documentation for more information abou
8. A Caution The new stack member switch module restarts when you connect the StackWise Plus cables Stepb X Configure the member switch modules through the master switch module by using the CLI through the console port of any stack member To remove the StackWise Plus cables grasp the tab on the cable connector and gently pull straight out When you remove the StackWise Plus cables replace the dust covers to protect them from dust A Caution Removing and installing the StackWise Plus cable can shorten its useful life Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EN Chapter2 Switch Module Installation B Creating Switch Stacks Switch Stack Cabling Examples Figure 2 4 is an example of a recommended configuration in which two switch modules create a switch stack in a single blade enclosure Figure 2 4 Stacking Switch Modules in a Single Blade Enclosure to Create One Stack E E olje E Eds i jt o oT C Elec n O Hmmm 5 Ee
9. 6 and Figure B 7 show the schematics of two twisted pair cables Figure B 6 Two Twisted Pair Straight Through Cable Schematic Switch Router or PC 3TD 3 RD 6 TD 6 RD 1RD 4 1 TD 2RD lt 2 TD 8 Figure B 7 Two Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematic Switch Switch 3 TD 3 TD 6 TD 6 TD 1 RD 1 RD e 2 RD 2 RD 8 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 8 Figure B 8 Identifying a Crossover Cable Pin 1 on one connector and pin 8 on the other connector should be the same color Pin 1 I Pins H10632 OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications B Cable and Adapter Specifications Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 INDEX Numerics 10 100 1000 ports cable lengths 1 3 2 13 connecting to 2 13 described 1 3 pinouts B 1 recommended cables 2 13 10 Gigabit Ethernet module
10. A 1 speed default setting 2 13 troubleshooting 3 4 StackWise Plus ports 1 9 straight through cable pinout four twisted pair B 4 two twisted pair B 5 warnings Class laser 2 2 code compliance 2 2 connecting outside of building 2 2 connecting the power 2 2 disposal of product 2 2 installation 2 1 lightning activity 2 2 removing jewelry 2 1 switch modules described 1 1 1 2 weight A 1 system power LED 1 6 x T X2 transceiver modules technical specifications A 1 described 1 4 Telnet and accessing the CLI 1 9 temperature operating A 1 troubleshooting bad or damaged cable 3 2 connection problems 3 2 diagnosing problems 3 1 Ethernet and fiber cables link status 3 2 ping end device 3 3 port and interface settings 3 2 3 3 installing 2 11 removing 2 12 OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Bb index Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide E TN OL 12192 01
11. Off Stack mode is not selected or the switch module is not stacked Blinking green Stack member number Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EN Chapter1 Product Overview Bl Hardware Features Port LEDs The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3012 port LEDs show interface activity and link status Table 1 8 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 8 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3012 Port LEDs Color Activity LED Description Link Status LED Description Off No activity No link or port was administratively shut down Green Link present or the port might be blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol STP and is not forwarding data Blinking green Activity Port is sending or receiving data When stack mode is selected on a Catalyst Switch Module 3110G port 4 activity and link LEDs show the status for StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2 respectively The other port LEDs are off Table 1 9 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 9 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G Port LEDs with Stack Mode Selected Color Activity LED Description Link Status LED Description Off No link No link Green Switch stack link is active Switch stack link is active The Catalyst Switch Module 3110X port status LEDs show interface activity and link status The LEDs combine to display status when an X2 transceiver is
12. Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch module They show POST failures port connectivity problems and fault indications You can also get information from the device manager from the CLI or from an SNMP workstation See the switch module software configuration guide and the command reference guide on Cisco com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details Verify Switch Module POST Results 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 It might take several minutes for the switch module to complete POST When POST completes successfully the System LED remains green The other LEDs turn off and return to their operating status If the switch module fails POST the System LED is amber Note POST failures are usually fatal Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch module does not pass POST Verify Switch Module LEDs If you have physical access to the switch module look at the port LEDs for troubleshooting information about the switch module See the Switch Module LEDs section on page 1 5 for a description of the LED colors and their meanings OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Chapter3 Troubleshooting Bl Dia
13. Product Documentation which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation at http www cisco com en US docs general whatsnew whatsnew html H Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter referred to as the switch modules are Ethernet switch modules that you install in an IBM BladeCenter enclosure referred to as the blade enclosure You can connect devices to the switch modules for connections to other network devices such as routers servers and other switches The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X support stacking through Cisco StackWise Plus technology The Catalyst Switch Module 3012 does not support stacking Unless otherwise noted the term switch module refers to a standalone switch module and to a switch stack Note This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks This chapter provides a functional overview of the switch modules and covers these topics e Switch Modules page 1 1 Hardware Features page 1 2 Management Options page 1 9 Switch Modules Table 1 1 describes the switch modules Table 1 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 Switch Model Cisco Part Number IBM Part Number Description C
14. Purpose Preface This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Cisco Catalyst switch module We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking This guide documents the hardware features of the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter referred to as the switch module It describes the physical and performance characteristics of each switch module explains how to install a switch module 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 module getting started guide the software configuration guide the command reference and the system message guide on Cisco com For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12 1 or 12 2 commands see the Cisco IOS documentation set from the Cisco com home page at Technical Support and Documentation Documentation On the Cisco Documentation home page select Release 12 1 or 12 2 from the Cisco IOS Software drop down list Conventions S This document uses the following conventions and symbols for notes cautions and warnings Translations of the warning statements in this document appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter that ships with the
15. Receive Power Receive Number Transceiver Type dBm dBm Wavelength nm X2 10GB SR 10GBASE SR 1 Max 1 0 Max 840 to 860 850 nm MMF 1 3 Min 9 0 Min X2 10GB LX4 10GBASE LX4 0 5 per lane Max 0 5 Max Four lanes overall WWWDM 14 4 per lane range 1269 to 1356 1300 nm MMF 1 The launch power shall be the lesser of the Class 1 safety limit or the maximum receive power Class 1 laser requirements are defined by IEC 60825 1 2001 OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications B Cable and Adapter Specifications Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts Figure B 4 and Figure B 5 show the schematics of four twisted pair cables Figure B 4 Switch Router or PC 1 TPO 1 TPi 2 TPO 2 TP1 3 TP1 4 3 TPO 6 TPi 6 TPO 4 TP2 4 TP3 5 TP2 5 TP3 7 TP3 7 TP2 8 TP3 8 TP2 Figure B 5 65272 Four Twisted Pair Straight Through Cable Schematic Four Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematic H Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications MEI Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts Figure B
16. Verify that clearance to the switch module front panel is such that Front panel indicators can be easily read Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling The X2 10GB CX4 transceiver module minimum bend radius and connector length is met See the X2 transceiver module documentation for more information Confirm that cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables For copper connections on Ethernet ports cable lengths from the switch module to connected devices can be up to 328 feet 100 meters For cable requirements for X2 module connections see the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B 2 Each port must match the wave length specifications on the other end of the cable and the cable must not exceed the required cable length Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A Technical Specifications 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 The box contents are described in the switc
17. inserted Table 1 10 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 10 Catalyst Switch Module 3110X Port LEDs Color LED Description Off No link or port was administratively shut down Green Link present Blinking green Activity Port is sending or receiving data Amber Port is blocked by STP and is not forwarding data or port was administratively shut down Alternating Link fault green amber Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Erm OL 12192 01 Chapter Product Overview Management Options M When stack mode is selected on a Catalyst Switch Module 3110X the two port status LEDs show the status for Stack Wise Plus ports 1 and 2 respectively Table 1 11 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 11 Catalyst Switch Module 3110X Port Status LEDs with Stack Mode Selected Color Port Status LED Description Off No link Green Switch stack link 1s active StackWise Plus Ports A The switch module ships with a 1 meter Stack Wise Plus cable that you can use to connect the Stack Wise Plus ports only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Caution Console Port Use only approved cables and connect only to Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Equipment might be damaged if connected to nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment You can order these StackWise Plus cables from your supplier e CAB STK E 0 5M 0 5
18. switch Note A Means reader take note Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual Caution Means reader be careful In this situation you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide 0L 12192 01 EN Preface A Warning 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 Statement 1071 Related Publications For more information about the switch module see these documents on Cisco com http www cisco com en US products ps8741 tsd products support series home html Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Software Configuration Guide This guide provides a product overview and detailed descriptions and procedures for the switch module software features Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Command Reference This reference provides detailed descriptions of the Cisco IOS commands specifically created or modified for the switch modul
19. Guide H Chapter1 Product Overview B Management Options BM Director For standalone switch modules you can use the IBM Director to view the hardware configuration of remote systems monitor the usage and performance of critical components centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non IBM Intel processor based servers desktop computers workstations and mobile computers on a variety of platforms See the IBM documentation for more information Device manager You can use the device manager which is in the switch module memory to manage standalone switch modules and switch stacks This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser For more information see the getting started guide and the device manager online help e Cisco Network Assistant Cisco Network Assistant is a PC based network management GUI application optimized for LANs of small and medium sized businesses Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco switches ranging from the Catalyst Express 500 through the Cisco Catalyst 4506 Through a GUI users can configure and manage standalone switch modules and switch stacks Cisco Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL http www cisco com go cna doc For information on starting the Network Assistant application see the Getting Started with Cisco
20. Network Assistant guide on Cisco com e SNMP network management You can manage switch modules from a SNMP compatible management station The switch module supports a comprehensive set of Management Information Base MIB extensions and four Remote Monitoring RMON groups See the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco com and the documentation that came with your SNMP application for more information e CiscoWorks application The CiscoWorks device management application displays the switch module image that you can use to set configuration parameters and to view switch module status and performance information The CiscoView application which you purchase separately can be a standalone application or part of a Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP platform See the CiscoView documentation for more information Network Configurations See the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco com for network configuration concepts and examples of using the switch module to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Gigabit Ethernet connections Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide EN OL 12192 01 CHAPTER Switch Module Installation This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 and make connections to the switch module It also includes planning and cabling considerations for stackin
21. SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and other countries A listing of Cisco s trademarks can be found at www cisco com go trademarks Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 1005R Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide 2008 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved CONTENTS Preface vii Audience vii Purpose vii Conventions vii Related Publications viii Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines viii cHAPTER 1 Product Overview 1 1 Switch Modules 1 1 Hardware Features 1 2 10 100 1000 Ethernet Ports 1 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Slot 1 4 Port Numbering 1 4 Internal 100BASE T Ethernet Management Port 1 4 Switch Module LEDs 1 5 StackWise Plus Ports 1 9 Console Port 1 9 Management Options 1 9 Network Configurations 1 10 cHAPTER 2 Switch Module Installation 2 1 Preparing for Installation 2 1 Safety Warnings 2 1 Installation Guidelines 2 3 Box Co
22. T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable A Caution Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store high levels of static electricity Always ground the cables to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the switch module or other devices The autonegotiation feature is enabled by default on the switch module At this setting the switch module ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached device If the attached device does not support autonegotiation you can explicitly set the switch module port speed and duplex parameters To maximize performance either let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex or set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection For simplified cabling the automatic medium dependent interface crossover auto MDIX feature is enabled by default on the switch module With auto MDIX enabled the switch module detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interface accordingly Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a switch module 10 100 1000 Ethernet port regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection See the switch module software configuration guide and the command reference on Cisco com for more information about enabling or disabling autonegotiation and auto MDIX If auto MDIX is disabled use the guidelines in Table 2 1 to select the correc
23. TITEL CISCO Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide April 2008 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 Text Part Number OL 12192 01 THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ALL STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY The following information is for FCC compliance of Class A devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructio
24. allation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 E Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Preparing for Installation W Installation Guidelines Note This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks Consider these guidelines before you install the switch module Box Contents 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 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 2 6 for more information The orange release latch on the switch module means that it is hot swappable To maintain proper system cooling you must replace a hot swap switch module within 1 minute of removal
25. as a standalone switch module A Caution The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X do not support switch stacks with other types of blades switches as members Combining the switch module with other types of blade switches in a switch stack might cause the switch module to work improperly or to fail Stacking Guidelines Before you connect the switch modules in a stack observe these stacking guidelines You should install the stack master switch module and run the initial setup program on that switch module before you connect the Stack Wise Plus cables to other stack members We recommend that you assign the highest priority value to the switch module that you prefer to be the stack master This ensures that the switch module is re elected as stack master if a re election occurs As you add new switch modules to the stack they automatically become stack members When you connect the StackWise Plus cables and create a stack only the status of the stack master Fa0 interface appears in the switch module configuration and it shows that the port is shut down while in stack mode You can stack a combination of up to nine switch modules You can stack only the Catalyst Switch Modules 3110G and 3110X other blade switches are not supported Although the StackWise Plus ports are numbered 1 and 2 you do not need to make specific port connections between switch modules For conditions that might cause a stack master re election and for g
26. atalyst Switch WS CBS3110G S WS CBS3110G S I 4 external 10 100 1000BASE T Module 3110G Ethernet ports 14 internal 1000BASE X Ethernet downlink ports 1 internal 100BASE T Ethernet management port 2 StackWise Plus ports OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide gy Chapter1 Product Overview Bl Hardware Features Table 1 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 continued Switch Model Cisco Part Number IBM Part Number Description Catalyst Switch WS CBS3110X S WS CBS3110X S I l external 10 Gigabit Ethernet module Module 3110X slot 14 internal 1000BASE X Ethernet downlink ports 1 internal 100BASE T Ethernet management port 2 StackWise Plus ports Catalyst Switch WS CBS3012 IBM WS CBS3012 IBM I 4 external 10 100 1000BASE T Module 3012 Ethernet ports 14 internal 1000BASE X Ethernet downlink ports 1 internal 100BASE T Ethernet management port Hardware Features The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X include the 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports or the 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slot console port Stack Wise Plus ports release latch and the switch module LEDs shown in Figure 1 1 and described on the following pages Figure 1 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X 201895 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports Catalyst Switch Module 3110X Switch module LEDs 10 Giga
27. ay traffic on fiber optic and twisted pair links and due to misconnected interfaces on fiber optic links For information about enabling UDLD on the switch module see the Understanding UDLD section in the software configuration guide for this release OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Chapter3 Troubleshooting B Resetting the Switch Module Verify Switch Module Performance Review this section when troubleshooting switch module performance problems Speed Duplex and Autonegotiation If the port statistics show a large amount of alignment errors frame check sequence FCS or late collisions errors this might mean a speed or duplex mismatch A common issue with speed and duplex is when the duplex settings are mismatched between two switch modules between a switch module and a router or between the switch module and a workstation or server This can happen when manually setting the speed and duplex or from autonegotiation issues between the two devices A mismatch occurs under these circumstances e A manually set speed or duplex parameter is different from the manually set speed or duplex parameter on the connected port A port is set to autonegotiate and the connected port is set to full duplex with no autonegotiation To maximize switch module performance and ensure a link follow one of these guidelines when changing the settings for du
28. bit Ethernet module slot Mode button O oo N c StackWise Plus ports Console port ci eA OO NN Release latch 1 For use with Cisco X2 transceiver modules Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Er OL 12192 01 Chapter Product Overview Hardware Features M The Catalyst Switch Module 3012 includes the 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports console port release latch and the switch module LEDs shown in Figure 1 2 and described on the following pages Figure 1 2 Catalyst Switch Module 3012 270430 1 Catalyst Switch Module 3012 4 Switch module LEDs 2 Console port 5 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports 3 Mode button 6 Release latch 10 100 1000 Ethernet Ports The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3012 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ 45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts The maximum cable length is 328 feet 100 meters The 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T traffic requires Category 5 Category 5e or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable The 10BASE T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 UTP cable For information about the 10 100 1000 Ethernet port connections and specifications see the Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports section on page 2 13 and Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide
29. ble specifications see Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Installing an X2 Transceiver Module Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 When installing an X2 transceiver module observe these general precautions Donotremove the module slot cover from the 10 Gigabit Ethernet slot until you are ready to install an X2 transceiver Either a module or the module slot cover must be installed in the slot at all times Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber optic X2 transceiver modules or the rubber caps from the fiber optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light Removing and installing an X2 module can shorten its useful life Do not remove and insert any X2 module more often than is absolutely necessary To prevent ESD damage follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting cables to the switch module and other devices To install an X2 transceiver module follow these steps Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface Remove the module from the protective packaging Remove the 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slot cover and save Align the transceiver module in the module slot Figure 2 7 OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Chapter2 Switch Module Installation HZ installi
30. cations page B 3 e Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts page B 4 Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts page B 5 e Identifying a Crossover Cable page B 5 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications MEI Table B 1 lists the port cabling specifications for the 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 transceiver modules Each port must match the wave length specifications on the other end of the cable and for reliable communications the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length Table B 2 lists the transceiver optical transmit and receive specifications Table B 1 X2 Transceiver Port Cabling Specifications Modal X2 Product Wavelength Core Size Bandwidth Number nm Cable Type microns MHz km Maximum Cabling Distance X2 1OGB SR 850 MMF 62 5 160 85 feet 26 m 62 5 200 108 feet 33 m 50 0 400 217 feet 66 m 50 0 500 269 feet 82 m 50 0 2000 984 feet 300 m X2 10GB LX4 11310 MMF 62 5 500 984 feet 300 m 50 0 400 787 feet 240 m 50 0 500 984 feet 300 m X2 10GB CX4 InfiniBand 49 feet 15 m copper 1 Mode conditioning patch cord is recommended for MMF applications Table B 2 X2 Transceiver Optical Transmit and Receive Specifications Transmit and X2 Product Transmit Power
31. ch Module Installation B Preparing for Installation Warning Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment Statement 171 Warning A Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard Statement 206 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 A This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Statement 1017 Warning A Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Statement 1040 Warning A 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 A To prevent the system from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 131 F 55 C Statement 1047 Warning Inst
32. e Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter System Message Guide This guide provides descriptions of the system messages specifically created or modified for the switch module Cisco Software Activation Document for IBM BladeCenter This document describes the supported feature sets software licenses and information about using software activation in mixed software switch stacks Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Getting Started Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install and manage the switch module Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter This guide contains agency approvals compliance information and translated warning statements Release Notes for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter The release notes include the system requirements important notes limitations open and resolved caveats and documentation updates For more information about the IBM BladeCenter enclosure see the IBM documentation at http www 03 ibm com systems bladecenter Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation obtaining support providing documentation feedback security guidelines and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents see the monthly What s New in Cisco
33. e equipment causes interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems Inc could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California Berkeley UCB as part of UCB s public domain version of the UNIX operating system All rights reserved Copyright 1981 Regents of the University of California NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS CISCO AND THE ABOVE NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT
34. eneral concepts and procedures to manage switch stacks see the Managing Switch Stacks chapter in the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco com Before connecting 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 Stack Wise 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 Stack Wise Plus cables from your supplier CAB STK E 0 5M 0 5 meter cable CAB STK E 1M l meter cable CAB STK E 3M 3 meter cable H Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Creating Switch Stacks Ml Connecting a Switch Stack Follow these steps Step1 Install the member switch modules if you have not already done so Step 2 Remove the dust covers from the StackWise Plus cables and store them for future use Step3 Verify that cables are aligned as shown in Figure 2 3 The cables are keyed for correct insertion Figure 2 3 Connecting the StackWise Plus Cables Step4 Insert the cable into the StackWise Plus port on the front panel of the switch module Insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch module Always use a Cisco approved StackWise Plus cable to connect the switch modules
35. er Issues Use only Cisco X2 transceiver modules on the switch module Each Cisco 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 module meets the requirements for the switch module Evaluate these items e Bad or wrong X2 transceiver module Exchange suspect module with known good module Verify that the module is supported on this platform The switch module release notes on Cisco com list the X2 modules that the switch module supports Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to verify the port or module error disabled disabled or shutdown status Re enable the port if needed Make sure that all fiber connections are properly cleaned and securely connected For CX4 module connections make sure that cable routing does not violate the minimum allowed cable bend radius See the module documentation for specific cabling requirements For LX4 modules we recommend a mode conditioning patch for MMF applications Port and Interface Settings Ping End Device An obvious but sometimes overlooked cause of port connectivity failure is a disabled port Verify that the port or interface is not disabled or powered down for some reason If a port or interface is manually shut down on one side of the link or the other side the link does not come up until you re enable the port Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to veri
36. fy the port or interface error disabled disabled or shutdown status on both sides of the connection If needed re enable the port or the interface Test the end device by pinging from the directly connected switch module first and then work your way back port by port interface by interface trunk by trunk until you find the source of the connectivity issue Make sure that each switch module can see the end device MAC address in its Content Addressable Memory CAM table Spanning Tree Loops Spanning Tree Protocol STP loops can cause serious performance issues that look like port or interface problems In this situation the switch module bandwidth is used over and over again by the same frames leaving little room for legitimate traffic Loops can be caused by a unidirectional link A unidirectional link occurs whenever the traffic sent by the switch module is received by its neighbor but the traffic from the neighbor is not received by the switch module A broken fiber optic cable other cabling or a port issue could cause this one way communication You can enable UniDirectional Link Detection UDLD on the switch module to help identify difficult to find unidirectional link problems UDLD supports two modes of operation normal the default and aggressive In normal mode UDLD detects unidirectional links due to misconnected interfaces on fiber optic connections In aggressive mode UDLD also detects unidirectional links due to one w
37. g switch modules Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order Preparing for Installation page 2 1 Installing the Switch Module page 2 4 Creating Switch Stacks page 2 6 Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot page 2 11 Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports page 2 13 Where to Go Next page 2 13 Preparing for Installation This section covers these topics e Safety Warnings page 2 1 Installation Guidelines page 2 3 Box Contents page 2 3 Safety Warnings A This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements Translations of the warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter that shipped with the switch module and online at Cisco com Read this section before you start the installation procedure The switch module is for use only in Listed IBM BladeCenter products See the switch module release notes on Cisco com for Listed IBM BladeCenter products 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 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EN Chapter2 Swit
38. gnosing Problems Verify Switch Module Connections Review this section when troubleshooting switch module connection problems Bad or Damaged Cable Always evaluate the cable for marginal damage or failure A cable might be just good enough to connect at the physical layer but it could corrupt packets as a result of subtle damage to the wiring or connectors You can identify this situation because the port has many packet errors or the port constantly flaps loses and regains link You should Inspect or exchange the copper or fiber optic cable with a known good cable Look for broken or missing pins on cable connectors Rule out any bad patch panel connections or media convertors between the source and destination If possible bypass the patch panel or eliminate faulty media convertors fiber optic to copper Try the cable in another port or interface if possible to see if the problem follows the cable StackWise Plus cable remove and inspect the cable and StackWise Plus port for bent pins or damaged connectors If the StackWise Plus cable is bad replace it with a known good cable Ethernet and Fiber Cables Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection Link Status For Ethernet use Category 3 copper cable for 10 Mb s UTP connections Use Category 5 Category 5e or Category 6 UTP for 10 100 or 10 100 1000 Mb s connections For fiber optic connectors verify that you have the correct cable for the dista
39. h module getting started guide If any item is missing or damaged contact your supplier for support OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide H Chapter2 Switch Module Installation BE installing the Switch Module Installing the Switch Module Step 1 Step2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 This section covers switch module installation The illustrations in this section show the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G The instructions are the same for the Catalyst Switch Module 3110X and 3012 Follow these steps Remove the acoustic attenuation module if one is installed from the rear of the blade enclosure Select the blade enclosure bay in which to install the switch module Figure 2 1 S Note Figure 2 1 shows the IBM BC H blade enclosure as an example Your blade enclosure might look different Figure 2 1 Blade Enclosure Rear Panel View B o o o o n olin CO CSS ne O Oo o l D a uuu p 4 00000 o 270428 I O module bay 1 3 I O module bay 3 I O mod
40. iguration from any member switch How to Replace a Failed Stack Member If you need to replace a failed stack member you can hot swap or replace the switch module by following this procedure only Catalyst 3110 switch modules 1 Get a replacement switch module that has the same model number as the failed switch module Disconnect and remove any modules and cable connections Remove the failed switch module PF N Install and then connect the replacement switch module to the stack If you had manually set the member numbers for any members in the stack you need to manually assign the replacement switch module with the same member number as the failed switch module To manually assign the member number see the switch module software configuration guide on Cisco com 5 Make the same Gigabit Ethernet connections on the replacement switch module that were on the failed switch module 6 Reinstall any modules and cable connections The replacement switch module will have the same configuration for all the interfaces as the failed switch module and will function the same as the failed switch module Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide 01 12192 01 EN Chapter3 Troubleshooting B How to Replace a Failed Stack Member Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 APPENDIX A Technica
41. l Specifications This appendix lists the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 technical specifications in Table A 1 and Table A 2 Table A 1 Switch Module Environmental and Physical Specifications Environmental Ranges Operating temperature 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C Storage temperature 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Relative humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing Operating altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3049 m Storage altitude Up to 15 000 ft 4573 m Physical Specifications Weight 2 Ib 0 95 kg Physical Specifications Dimensions H x D x W 1 22 x 4 65 x 10 79 in 3 1 x 11 8 x 27 4 cm Table A 2 Power Specifications Power Specifications Maximum power 45 W Input voltage range and frequency 12 VDC 10 Input current maximum 3 3A Total input BTU 135 Btus per hour 39 6 W OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide jg AppendixA Technical Specifications Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 APPENDIX B Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the cables and adapters that you use to connect the Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 to other devices This appendix includes these sections e Connector Specifications section on page B 1 Cable and Adapter Specifications secti
42. ments 2 3 installing X2 transceiver modules 2 11 J jewelry removal warning 2 1 L LEDs fault 1 7 fault stack mode 1 7 front panel 1 5to 1 9 master 1 6 port 1 8 POST results 3 1 stack member 1 7 system power 1 6 troubleshooting with 3 1 lightning activity warning 2 2 link status troubleshooting 3 2 local and national electrical codes compliance 2 2 mode button 1 5 noise electrical 2 3 O outside connections warning 2 2 P pinouts 10 100 1000 ports B 1 adapters B 5 crossover cables four twisted pair B 4 two twisted pair B 5 straight through cables four twisted pair B 4 two twisted pair B 5 port and interface troubleshooting 3 3 port LEDs 1 8 port modes changing 1 5 See also mode button ports 10 100 1000 connecting to 2 13 described 1 3 pinouts B 1 recommended cables 2 13 E Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 POST LEDs 3 1 running at power on 3 1 power connection warning 2 2 power specifications A 1 product disposal warning 2 2 Index M POST 3 1 spanning tree loops 3 3 speed duplex and autonegotiation 3 4 switch performance 3 4 transceivers 3 3 with LEDs 3 1 S safety 2 1 U USB connector console port 1 9 B 2 Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP Ww SNMP network management platforms 1 10 software switch management 1 9 specifications
43. meter cable e CAB STK E 1M l meter cable e CAB STK E 3M 3 meter cable You can connect the switch module to a host such as a PC workstation or a terminal server through the console port shown in Figure 1 1 Use the supplied USB to DB 9 cable to connect the switch module to a host For more information about the console port see the switch module getting started guide the software configuration guide and the command reference on Cisco com Management Options The switch module offers several management options Cisco IOS CLI The switch module command line interface CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to support desktop switching features You can fully configure and monitor the switch module and switch stack members from 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 See the switch module getting started guide the software configuration guide and the command reference on Cisco com for more information BladeCenter Advanced Management Module For standalone switch modules you can use the aMM to configure the switch module See the JBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User s Guide for more information For stacked switches use the CLI to configure and manage the switch stack OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation
44. n manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices The equipment described in this manual generates and may radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed in accordance with Cisco s installation instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in part 15 of the FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Modifying the equipment without Cisco s written authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A or Class B digital devices In that event your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices If th
45. nce and port type Make sure that the connected device ports both match and use the same type encoding optical frequency and fiber type For more information about cabling see the 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications section on page B 3 For copper connections determine if a crossover cable was used when a straight through was required or the reverse Enable auto MDIX on the switch module or replace the cable See Table 2 1 for recommended Ethernet cables Verify that both sides have link A single broken wire or one shutdown port can cause one side to show link but the other side does not have link A link LED does not guarantee that the cable is fully functional The cable might have encountered physical stress that causes it to function at a marginal level If the link light for the port does not come on Connect the cable from the switch module to a known good device Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct ports Verify that both devices have power Verify that you are using the correct cable type See Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications for more information Look for loose connections Sometimes a cable appears to be seated but is not Disconnect the cable and then reconnect it E Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Chapter3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems W Transceiv
46. ng Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot A Caution Verify the correct orientation of your module before inserting it into the slot Incorrect insertion can damage the module Stepb Slide the transceiver module into the opening until the back of the module faceplate is flush with the switch module faceplate Figure 2 7 Installing an X2 Transceiver Module Removing a Module To remove an X2 transceiver module follow these steps Step1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface Step2 Disconnect the cables from the module For fiber optic modules install the optical bore dust plugs Step3 Carefully pull on the X2 module sleeve to disengage it from the slot Grasp the edges of the module and carefully slide it out of the slot Step4 Reinstall a replacement module or the module slot cover in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet slot Stepb X Place the module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Ea OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports Ml Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports The 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ 45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts The maximum cable length is 328 feet 100 meters The 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T traffic requires Category 5 Category 5e or Category 6 UTP cable The IOBASE
47. ntents 2 3 Installing the Switch Module 2 4 After Installing the Switch Module 2 5 Creating Switch Stacks 2 6 Stacking Guidelines 2 6 Connecting a Switch Stack 2 7 Switch Stack Cabling Examples 2 8 Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot 2 11 Installing an X2 Transceiver Module 2 11 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 BE Contents Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports 2 13 Where to Go Next 2 13 cHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Diagnosing Problems 3 1 Verify Switch Module POST Results 3 1 Verify Switch Module LEDs 3 1 Verify Switch Module Connections 3 2 Verify Switch Module Performance 3 4 Resetting the Switch Module 3 4 Using the Mode Button to Reset the Switch Module 3 5 How to Replace a Failed Stack Member 3 5 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A 1 Connector and Cable Specifications B 1 Connector Specifications B 1 10 100 1000 Ports B 1 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface B 2 Console Port B 2 Cable and Adapter Specifications B 2 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifications B 3 Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts B 4 Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts B 5 Identifying a Crossover Cable B 5 APPENDIX B INDEX Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide mm OL 12192 01 Audience
48. on on page B 2 Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the switch modules e 10 100 1000 Ports page B 1 e 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface page B 2 e Console Port page B 2 10 100 1000 Ports The 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports on switch modules use standard RJ 45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts Figure B 1 shows the pinouts Figure B 1 10 100 1000 Port Pinouts Pin Label 12345678 E TPO TPO TP1 TP2 TP2 TP1 TP3 F E TP3 o N O a A OQ I 60915 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide 0L 12192 01 HN Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications B Cable and Adapter Specifications 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module Interface The 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical modules use SC connectors or Infiniband 4x connectors as shown in Figure B 2 and Figure B 3 Figure B 2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Optical Module SC Connector Tx Rx Figure B 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet Infiniband 4x Connector Console Port The console port uses a USB connector The supplied USB to DB 9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch module to a PC Cable and Adapter Specifications These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the switch module e 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Module Cable Specifi
49. plex and speed Let both ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex e Manually set the speed and duplex parameters for the ports on both ends of the connection e Ifaremote device does not autonegotiate configure the duplex settings on the two ports to match The speed parameter can adjust itself even if the connected port does not autonegotiate Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards Problems sometimes occur between the switch module and third party network interface cards NICs By default the switch module ports and interfaces are set to autonegotiate It is common for devices like laptops or other devices to be set to autonegotiate as well yet sometimes autonegotation issues occur To troubleshoot autonegotiation problems try manually setting both sides of the connection If this does not solve the problem there could be a problem with the firmware or software on your NIC You can resolve this by upgrading the NIC driver to the latest version available from the manufacture Cabling Distance If the port statistics show excessive FCS late collision or alignment errors verify that the cable distance from the switch module to the connected device meets the recommended guidelines See the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B 2 for cabling guidelines Resetting the Switch Module For a standalone switch you can perform these functions by using the AMM web interface Reboot the switch Restore factory defa
50. rse the installation procedure Place either another switch module or a filler module in the blade enclosure bay within 1 minute of removal After Installing the Switch Module After the switch module is installed you might need to Configure the switch module with the initial configuration For instructions see the switch module getting started guide on the documentation CD and also on Cisco com e Connect the StackWise Plus cables to create a switch stack See the Creating Switch Stacks section on page 2 6 for more information Connect to the switch module ports See the Installing Devices in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Slot section on page 2 11 and the Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports section on page 2 13 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EN Chapter2 Switch Module Installation B Creating Switch Stacks Creating Switch Stacks This section is only for Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X and is optional A switch stack is a set of up to nine stacking capable switch modules that are connected through their StackWise Plus ports One switch module controls the operation of the stack and is called the stack master The stack master and the other switch modules in the stack are stack members Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols present the entire switch stack as a single entity to the network When switch modules are not stacked each acts
51. slots described straight through B 4 B 5 four twisted pair pinout two twisted pair pinout X2 transceiver module B 3 Cisco IOS command line interface 1 9 Cisco IP Phones connecting to 2 13 Cisco Network Assistant 1 10 CiscoView 1 10 14 Class 1 laser warning 2 2 CLI 1 9 A AC power specifications A 1 altitude operating and storage autonegotiation A 1 code compliance warning 2 2 command line interface See CLI connectors and cables B 1 to B 5 console port default setting 2 13 connectors and cables B 2 troubleshooting 3 4 described 1 9 crossover cable See cables B BladeCenter Advanced Management Module described 1 9 D device manager described 1 10 C diagnosing problems 3 1 dimensions A 1 cable lengths B 2 duplex cables default setting 2 13 crossover four twisted pair pinout identifying B 5 two twisted pair pinout recommended 2 13 StackWise Plus part numbers troubleshooting 3 4 B 4 B 5 E electrical noise avoiding 2 3 Ethernet and fiber cable troubleshooting 3 2 OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide gy Bl index F front panel 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports 1 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet module slots 1 4 clearance 2 3 console port 1 9 LEDs 1 5to 1 9 StackWise Plus ports 1 9 humidity relative A 1 IBM Director described 1 10 installation installing the switch module 2 4 site require
52. t cable for connecting the switch module 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports to other devices See the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B 2 for cable pinout descriptions Table 2 1 Recommended Ethernet Cables When Auto MDIX is Disabled Device Crossover Cable Straight Through Cable Switch module to switch Yes No module Switch module to hub Yes No Switch module to computer or No Yes server Switch module to router No Yes Switch module to IP phone No Yes 1 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T traffic requires twisted four pair Category 5 Category Se or Category 6 cable IOBASE T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable Where to Go Next If the default configuration is satisfactory the switch module does not need further configuration You can use any of the management options described in the Management Options section on page 1 9 to change the default configuration Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide oL 12192 01 EXEN Chapter2 Switch Module Installation BB Where to Go Next Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide EN OL 12192 01 CHAPTER Troubleshooting This chapter describes these switch module troubleshooting topics e Diagnosing Problems page 3 1 e Resetting the Switch Module page 3 4 How to Replace a Failed Stack Member page 3 5 Diagnosing
53. t internal port numbering Internal 100BASE T Ethernet Management Port The internal Ethernet management port Fa0 is used only for switch module management traffic not for data traffic It is connected to the IBM advanced Management Module aMM through the blade enclosure backplane connector Traffic to and from this port is isolated from the switch module ports This port only supports autonegotiation with 100 Mb s and full duplex mode Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 Chapter 1 Product Overview Switch Module LEDs You can use the switch module LEDs to monitor switch module activity Figure 1 3 shows the switch module LEDs and the Mode button that you use to activate the different modes Figure 1 3 mr OnZ00 1 stack 2 ulm eli rere Hardware Features Switch Module LEDs and Mode Button STACK 2 1 Stack member LED 8 Stack member LED Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 2 Mode button 9 Mode button 3 Fault stack mode LED 10 Fault stack mode LED Catalyst Switch Module 3110G Fault LED Catalyst Switch Module 3012 4 System power LED 11 System power LED 5 Stack master LED 12 Stack master LED Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 6 Port link LED 13 X2 port status LEDs 7 Port activity LED OL 12192 01 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installa
54. tion Guide H Chapter1 Product Overview Bl Hardware Features Mode Button The fault stack or stack member LEDs are selected by using the Mode button If the mode LED for a particular mode is solid green that mode is currently selected and the other mode LEDs are off only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X To select or change a mode use a small pointed object to press the Mode button until the desired mode is selected System Power LED The system power LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly Table 1 3 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 3 System LED Color System Status Off Switch module is not powered on Green Switch module is operating normally Amber Switch module is receiving power but is not functioning properly Blinking green Switch module is running the power on self test POST Stack Master LED The stack master LED shows the stack master status Table 1 4 lists the LED colors and their meanings only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X Table 1 4 Stack Master LED Color Description Off Switch module is not the stack master Green Switch module is the stack master or a standalone switch Amber An error occurred during stack master election or another type of stack error occurred H Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Chapter Product Overview
55. ule bay 2 4 I O module bay 4 N Remove the filler module from the selected bay Store the filler module for future use 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 Remove the switch module from its static protective package Move the switch module release latch to the open position perpendicular to the switch module H Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide OL 12192 01 Chapter2 Switch Module Installation Installing the Switch Module MI Step7 Slide the switch module into the bay until it stops Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Installing the Switch Module Step8 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 Step9 Confirm that the switch module system power LED is green See the Switch Module LEDs section on page 1 5 for more information about the switch module LEDs Step 10 Replace the acoustic attenuation module if applicable To remove the switch module reve
56. ults e Set or reset the IP address netmask and default gateway Enable or disable external ports Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 3110X and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 12192 01 Chapter3 Troubleshooting How to Replace a Failed Stack Member Ml Enable or disable management through the external ports Change configuration Change or update firmware For a switch stack you can use the CLI to perform the same functions For more information see the switch module software configuration guide and the command reference on Cisco com Using the Mode Button to Reset the Switch Module You can use the Mode button to reset a standalone switch module A Caution For a standalone switch module resetting the switch module deletes the configuration and reboots the switch module For a standalone switch module use a small pointed object to press and hold the Mode button on the switch module front panel The switch module LEDs begin blinking after about 3 seconds Continue holding down the Mode button The LEDs stop blinking after 7 more seconds and then the switch module reboots The switch module is now unconfigured You can enter the switch module IP information by following the procedures described in the switch module getting started guide on Cisco com For switch stacks pressing and holding the Mode button on a member switch module causes the stack to reboot It does not remove the conf
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