Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class Hardware Installation Guide

Contents
About This Guide
Technician Notes........................................................................................................................................ vii
Where to Go for Additional Help.............................................................................................................. viii
Telephone Numbers............................................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1
Product Overview
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Switch Connectivity .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 1-4
System LED........................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Port LEDs and Modes......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Ethernet Ports...................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
SFP Modules....................................................................................................................................... 1-8
MAC Address............................................................................................................................................ 1-9
Management Options .............................................................................................................................. 1-10
Network Configurations.................................................................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2
Switch Installation
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Verifying Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 2-2
HP BladeSystem p-Class SAN Connectivity Kit................................................................................ 2-2
Installing the Switch and SFP Modules..................................................................................................... 2-3
Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
Installing a Switch .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Installing SFP Modules....................................................................................................................... 2-5
Planning the Switch Configuration ........................................................................................................... 2-7
Default Settings................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Cabling the Switch .................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Accessing the Switch for the First Time ................................................................................................. 2-10
Local Access from a Workstation Connected to the Switch Console Port with DHCP Service
Available to the Switch..................................................................................................................... 2-10
Local Access from a Workstation Connected to the Switch Console Port with No DHCP Service
Available to the Switch..................................................................................................................... 2-11
Remote Access from a Workstation via Ethernet to the Switch with DHCP Service Available to the
Switch ............................................................................................................................................... 2-11
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