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Initial Switch Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up the hardware, connecting to the console port, and
initially configuring the switch from the CLI.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Preparing for Network Connections, page 2-1
• Connecting the Console Port, page 2-2
• Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port, page 2-4
• Using the Switch Setup Utility, page 2-5
• Verifying the Module Status, page 2-9
Preparing for Network Connections
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When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9000 switch, consider the
following:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing a device, have all additional external equipment and cables available.
Configuration Prerequisites
Before you configure a switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for the first time, make sure you have the
following information:
• Administrator password.
• Switch name—This name is also used as your switch prompt.
• IP address for the switch’s management interface.
• Subnet mask for the switch's management interface.
• IP address of the default gateway.
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Connecting the Console Port
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Connecting the Console Port
This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to
perform the following functions:
• Configure the switch from the CLI.
• Monitor network statistics and errors.
• Configure SNMP agent parameters.
• Manage downloadingsoftware updates (through the Ethernet management interface) or distributing
Flash memory software images to attached devices.
Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the console port and management port located
on a Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-1 module, Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-2 module, a Cisco
MDS 9200 series supervisor module, and Cisco MDS 9100 series supervisor module.
Figure 2-1 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Module
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Figure 2-2 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Module
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4 MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (with integrated Link and Activity LEDs)
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Figure 2-3 Connecting the Console Cable to a Cisco MDS 9200 Series Switch
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2 MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
Figure 2-4 Connecting the Console Cable to a Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch
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2 MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
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