Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

Managing the Switch30
The gateway address of the first switch should be set to whatever the gateway address is for the
subnet on which the first switch resides. See Table 9.
Maintaining the Switch
The Cisco MDS 9124e Switch does not require any regular physical maintenance. However, it is
critical that environmental conditions, described in ”Environmental considerations” are met to help
prevent switch failure due to heat stress or improper air flow.
Installing dust covers in empty ports
The dust covers included in the Cisco MDS 9124e Switch shipping carton, (see Figure 1) must be
inserted in ports where SFPs are not installed. Installing dust covers ensures proper airflow and helps
reduce dust contamination of the switch.
Replacing an SFP transceiver
In some cases you might need to reinstall an SFP transceiver. To remove an SFP transceiver:
1. Press and hold the cable release.
2. Remove the cable from the transceiver.
3. Pull the bail (wire handle) to release the transceiver.
4. Grasp the bail, and gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port.
5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports as required.
To install a replacement SFP:
1. Make sure that the bail is in the unlocked position.
2. Orient the SFP with the appropriate port. See Figure 7 and Table 10.
Table 9 Connecting via a management station
Management
station
First switch Second switch Third switch
Ethernet
19 2.16 8 .1.0 9 192.16 8 .1.10 2 0 4 .1.1.11 2 0 4 .1.1.12
FCIP
192.168.65.09 192.168.65.10 192.168.65.11 192.168.65.12
Gateway
192.168.1.10 any, not self 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.10