Installation guide

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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide
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Management Options 1-5
Using the Device Manager 1-5
Using the Management Blade Web Interface 1-6
Using the Command-Line Interface 1-8
Other Management Options 1-8
Network Configurations 1-8
CHAPTER 2 Blade Switch Installation 2-1
Preparing for Installation 2-1
Warnings 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Verifying Package Contents 2-3
BX600 System Architecture 2-4
Overview of Steps for Installing and Initially Configuring the Blade Switch 2-6
Installing the Blade Switch in the BX600 System 2-6
Connecting through the Blade Switch Console Port 2-8
Connecting through the BX600 System Management Blade 2-9
Waiting for POST to Complete 2-12
Completing the Initial Configuration 2-13
Resetting the Switch Configuration 2-15
Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-15
Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 2-15
Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 2-17
Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports 2-18
Connecting to SFP Modules 2-19
Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules 2-19
Where to Go Next 2-20
CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 3-1
Understanding POST Results 3-1
Diagnosing Problems 3-1
Locating the Blade Switch Serial Number 3-5
APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1