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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 Contents 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
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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
APPENDIX
B 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
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Audience
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.
Purpose
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
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 switch.
Note 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.
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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 module.
• 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 Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical
documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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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:
• Switch Modules, page 1-1
• Hardware Features, page 1-2
• Management Options, page 1-9
Switch Modules
Table 1-1 describes the switch modules.
Ta b l e 1-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012
Switch Model Cisco Part Number IBM Part Number Description
Catalyst Switch
Module 3110G
WS-CBS3110G-S WS-CBS3110G-S-I 4 external 10/100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet ports, 14 internal
1000BASE-X Ethernet downlink ports,
1 internal 100BASE-T Ethernet
management port, 2 StackWise Plus
ports
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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, StackWise 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
Catalyst Switch
Module 3110X
WS-CBS3110X-S WS-CBS3110X-S-I 1 external 10-Gigabit Ethernet module
slot, 14 internal 1000BASE-X Ethernet
downlink ports, 1 internal 100BASE-T
Ethernet management port, 2
StackWise Plus ports
Catalyst Switch
Module 3012
WS-CBS3012-IBM WS-CBS3012-IBM-I 4 external 10/100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet ports, 14 internal
1000BASE-X Ethernet downlink ports,
1 internal 100BASE-T Ethernet
management port
Table 1-1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 (continued)
Switch Model Cisco Part Number IBM Part Number Description
1 Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 6 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
2 Catalyst Switch Module 3110X 7 Switch module LEDs
3 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot
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4 StackWise Plus ports 9 Console port
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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
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.”
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2 Console port 5 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
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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:
• X2-10GB-SR
• X2-10GB-CX4
• 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.
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.
Ta b l e 1-2 Switch Module Port Numbering
Port Description
Ports 1 to 14
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1. The number of internal ports is determined by the blade enclosure model. See the blade enclosure documentation for more
information about internal port numbering.
Internal Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-X downlink ports that connect to
the blade enclosure.
Ports 15 to 18 (Catalyst Switch
Module 3110G and 3012)
External 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports.
Port 1 (X2) (Catalyst Switch
Module 3110X)
External 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot.
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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 Switch Module LEDs and Mode Button
1 Stack member LED
(Catalyst Switch Module 3110G)
8 Stack member LED
2 Mode button 9 Mode button
3 Fault/stack mode LED
(Catalyst Switch Module 3110G)
Fault LED
(Catalyst Switch Module 3012)
10 Fault/stack mode LED
4 System power LED 11 System power LED
5 Stack master LED
(Catalyst Switch Module 3110G)
12 Stack master LED
6 Port link LED 13 X2 port status LEDs
7 Port activity LED
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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.
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).
Ta b l e 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).
Ta b l e 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.
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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).
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).
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).
Ta b l e 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.
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Ta b l e 1-6 Fault LED
Color Fault Mode Description
Off No switch module faults.
Amber Switch module fault detected.
Ta b l e 1-7 Fault/Stack Mode LED
Color Description
Off Stack mode is not selected, or the switch module is not stacked.
Blinking green Stack member number.
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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.
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.
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 inserted.)
Table 1-10 lists the LED colors and their
meanings.
Ta b l e 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.
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Ta b l e 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.
Ta b l e 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
green-amber
Link fault.
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When stack mode is selected on a Catalyst Switch Module 3110X, the two port status LEDs show the
status for StackWise Plus ports 1 and 2, respectively.
Table 1-11 lists the LED colors and their meanings.
StackWise Plus Ports
The switch module ships with a 1-meter StackWise Plus cable that you can use to connect the StackWise
Plus ports (only Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3110X).
Caution 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:
• CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)
• CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)
• CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)
Console Port
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 IBM
BladeCenter Advanced Management Module User’s Guide for more information. For stacked
switches, use the CLI to configure and manage the switch stack.
Ta b l e 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 is active.
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• IBM 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.
• 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
Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com.
• 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.
• 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.
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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 stacking
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:
• Safety Warnings, page 2-1
• Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Box Contents, page 2-3
Safety Warnings
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.
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Preparing for Installation
Warning
Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment.
Statement 171
Warning
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
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
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
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
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
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Chapter 2 Switch Module Installation
Preparing for Installation
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:
• 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.
• Verify that clearance to the switch-module front panel is such that
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Front-panel indicators can be easily read.
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Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
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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.
Box Contents
The box contents are described in the switch module getting started guide. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your supplier for support.
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Installing the Switch Module
Installing the Switch Module
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:
Step 1 Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of the blade enclosure.
Step 2 Select the blade enclosure bay in which to install the switch module (Figure 2-1).
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
Step 3 Remove the filler module from the selected bay. Store the filler module for future use.
Step 4 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.
Step 5 Remove the switch module from its static-protective package.
Step 6 Move the switch module release latch to the open position (perpendicular to the switch module).
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