3750

[Mechiel Hengstmengel]

Hello,

Im a dummy and i'm recently started working with Cisco devices.
I want to make a test network where I want to accomplish vMotion.

I first want to configure the switch so that i can reach the IBM storage by IP.

the problem:

So im trying to configure the switch (Cisco 3750).

As i created a vlan etc. i tried connecting to the web interface. So i connect to the ip 192.168.1.22 and it worked.

I tried to acces the web console so i have a better view (because i am a dummy) about what's going on. This failed and it displayed a 404. I googled about this and i had to update the IOS image to c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar and than i could access the web console. So i tried to update and followed the guide from a Cisco page. The image was on it but i could't get it proper to work but I tought it did so i rebooted the switch. I got an Error:

Loading "flash:c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar"...flash:c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar: no such file or directory

Error loading "flash:/c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-50.SE3.bin"

Interrupt within 5 seconds to abort boot process.
Boot process failed...

The system is unable to boot automatically.  The BOOT
environment variable needs to be set to a bootable
image.

After that i came in Switch: mode. Not in Switch> or Switch# or whatsoever. 

I gave an ? to see the commands and i saw a list with about 10? commands. 

I also saw a Reset command and i tought this was a command to reset the switch to factory defaults. I gave the command and confirmed. After that i was'nt able to connect to the switch by console cable? I just can't reach my switch on IP nor Serial. 

I have tried to Push the mode button and power off and power on the switch and holding the mode button for about 10 seconds but I still can't reach it..

Please help.

[Leo Laohoo]

I want to make a test network where I want to accomplish vMotion.

I first want to configure the switch so that i can reach the IBM storage by IP.

STOP right there.  You want to attach IBM storage to a 3750?   In paper and in theory, it will work (a 3750, after all, is a switch).  

Technically, you won't last long. All Catalyst switch are not designed to work in a Data Center or attached to a DC appliance (like a server).  Catalyst switches, like your 3750, have low memory buffer.  These buffers can get filled up by the continuous data flow to/from servers. 

The Cisco Nexus product line is designed specifically for DC switching and will be able to handle the data flow from DC appliances.  

[Leo Laohoo]

Loading "flash:c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar"...flash:c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar: no such file or directory

This error message means that you are forcing the switch to read a TAR file.  Cisco switches don't understand TAR files.  Cisco appliances read BIN file.   SO you'll need to erase this file (Command:  delete flash:c3750-ipbaselmk9-tar.122-55.SE9.tar).  

Next, go here.

[Mechiel Hengstmengel]

Yeh i just want to reach the IBM storage by IP so i can manage it, right?

I also have 2 SAN switches witch connect the IBM storage with FC. The SAN switches are connected redudant to the HBA's on the servers.

Please review attachment so you have an idea.

Black = UTP

Orange = FC

Red dotted = UTP(Management)

Im curious for your opinion.