Getting Started Guide Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Getting Started Guide INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY 1 Introduction 2 Taking Out What You Need 3 HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture 4 Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server 5 Running Express Setup 6 Managing the Switch Module 7 In Case of Difficulty 8 Obtaining Documentation 9 Documentation Feedback 10 Cisco Product Security Overview 11 Obtaining Technical Assistance 12 Obtaining Additional Publications and Informati
1 Introduction This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP—hereafter referred to as the switch module—in the HP c-Class BladeSystem and to set up and configure your switch module. The HP c-Class BladeSystem—hereafter referred to as the blade server—supports up to eight Ethernet switch modules, which are installed in the interconnect bays of the blade server. This guide also covers management options and troubleshooting help for the switch module.
If the switch modules are ordered with the blade server, the switch modules are already installed. The unpacking procedure for the switch module applies only if one is ordered separately. See the blade server documentation for the unpacking procedure for the HP equipment. Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Description The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP is a 24 Gigabit Ethernet port, Layer 2+ switch module.
The blade server includes a chassis management module, the Onboard Administrator. Each switch module connects internally to the Onboard Administrator through 100BASE-T Ethernet links. You can manage the switch modules through the Onboard Administrator on a management network that is isolated from other switch traffic. You can also manage the switch module through any of the external uplink ports. Table 1 describes the switch module ports. Each external port has an associated LED.
3 HP c-Class BladeSystem Architecture Figure 2 shows the rear view of the blade server, in which you install the switch module.
Consider these prerequisites before installing your switch module: • Fill any unoccupied interconnect bays or any unoccupied power module bays in the blade server with blanks. • Identify the bays in which you will insert the switch modules. Plan to install the first switch module in bay 1, the second in bay 2, and so on up to bay 8, if possible.
Follow these steps to install the switch module in the blade server: Step 1 If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the switch module to an unpainted metal part of the blade server for at least 2 seconds. Step 2 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package. Step 3 Remove the interconnect blank from the bay where you plan to install the switch module, if one is present, and install the switch module. (See Figure 3.
Ensure that the release latch on the switch module is in the open position (perpendicular to the module): Step 4 SYST STAT DLX SPD UID MODE WS-CB S-3020 17 MEDIA DETECT SFP/R45 PORT S 17-20 CONS OLE -HPQ 17x 17x 21 x 20 17 19 20 20x 24 x 23x 18x 153141 18 24x Slide the switch module into the bay until it stops. (See Figure 4.
Step 6 Push the release latch on the front of the switch module to the closed position. Switch Module IP Addresses IP addresses can be assigned to two of the switch module interfaces: • The fa0 Ethernet interface. This Layer 3 Ethernet interface is connected to the Onboard Administrator through which you can manage the switch module. It is used only for switch module management traffic, not for data traffic. • The VLAN 1 interface.
Before you run Express Setup, you must set up your switch module to communicate with a Hyperterminal program. Note The initial configuration assumes that the switch module was never configured, that it is in the same state as when it was received, and that it is not configured with a default username and password. Note To set up the switch module by using the command-line interface (CLI), see the switch module hardware installation guide on cisco.com.
Using Express Setup to Assign a VLAN 1 IP Address to the Switch Module Use these steps to assign an IP address to the VLAN 1 interface through Express Setup. You must start these steps immediately after you have installed the switch module (see the “Installing the Switch Module in the Blade Server” section on page 6).
Press and hold the Mode button until the four LEDs next to the Mode button turn green. This takes approximately 3 seconds. SYST STAT DLX SPD UID MODE CONS OLE S-3020 -HPQ WS-CB 17 MEDIA 20 17 153156 Step 4 1 1 Mode button Step 5 Release the Mode button. If the LEDs next to the Mode button begin to blink after you press the button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that the switch module has already been configured and cannot go into Express Setup mode.
Figure 5 Connecting the Ethernet Cable from a PC to a Switch Module Ethernet Port SYST STAT DLX SPD UID MODE WS-CBS-3 17 CONSOLE MEDIA DETECT SFP/R-45 PORTS 17-20 17x 17x 21x 20 020-HPQ 17 18 19 20 20x 24x 23x 18x 153144 24x Caution Do not connect the switch module to any device other than the PC or workstation being used to configure it. Step 7 Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC or workstation.
Step 9 Enter the IP address 10.0.0.1 and press Enter. The Express Setup home page appears. Step 10 Go to “Completing the Express Setup Fields” section on page 17 to finish setting up the switch module using the Express Setup screen of the Device Manager.
After you install the switch module in the interconnect module bay, after approximately 2 minutes, the switch module automatically obtains an IP address for its fa0 interface through the Onboard Administrator. This method of obtaining an IP address occurs if a DCHP server is configured on the same network, or if the Onboard Administrator is configured as a DHCP server.
Step 6 Click the IP address hyperlink for the switch module from the Management URL column to open a new browser window. The Device Manager window for the switch module opens. Step 7 On the left side of the Device Manager GUI, click Configuration > Express Setup.
The Express Setup page appears. Step 8 Go to “Completing the Express Setup Fields” section on page 17 to finish setting up the switch module using the Express Setup screen of the Device Manager. Completing the Express Setup Fields Follow these steps to finish setting up the switch module: Step 1 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields: – In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1.
Step 2 (Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface: – In the Host Name field, enter a name for the switch module. The host name is limited to 31 characters; embedded spaces are not allowed. – In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person who is responsible for the switch module. In the System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch module is located.
Refreshing the PC IP Address After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address: • For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch module, and reconnect the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC. • For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP address.
3. Use the device manager to perform basic switch module configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device manager online help for more information. 4. For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Network Assistant, which is described in the next section. Command-Line Interface You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch module console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.
– No parity – 1 stop bit – No flow control 4. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch module. See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information. Other Management Options You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) to configure and manage the switch module. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
Troubleshooting Express Setup If Express Setup does not run, or if the Express Setup page does not appear in your browser: • Did you verify that POST successfully ran before starting Express Setup? If not, make sure that only the SYST and STAT LEDs are green before pressing the Mode button to enter the Express Setup mode. • Did you press the Mode button while the switch module was still running POST? If yes, wait until POST completes. Power cycle the switch module. Wait until POST completes.
• Did you wait 30 seconds after you connected If not, wait 30 seconds, re-enter 10.0.0.1 in the the switch and the PC before you entered the browser, and press Enter. IP address in your browser? • Did you enter the wrong address in the browser, or is there an error message? If yes, re-enter 10.0.0.1 in the browser, and press Enter. Resetting the Switch Module This section describes how to reset the switch module by rerunning Express Setup.
• Network interface cards • Troubleshooting tools • Field notices and security advisories Follow these steps: 1. Open your browser, and go to http://www.cisco.com/. 2. Click Technical Support and Documentation. 3. Click Tools and Resources. 4. Under Jump to, click Troubleshooting. 5. Click the subject that addresses the problem that you are experiencing. For More Information For more information about the switch module, see these documents on Cisco.
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13 Hardware Warranty Terms These sections describe the warranty terms for the switch: • If you purchased the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP from Cisco, see the “Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms” section on page 31. • If you purchased the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP from HP or an HP Authorized Reseller, see the “HP Hardware Warranty Terms” section on page 32 for specific HP warranty information.
c. Click Go. The Cisco warranty page appears. d. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance: http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml. Duration of Hardware Warranty Ninety (90) days.
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