Cisco Systems OL-7765-04 manual Connecting the Console Port

Chapter 2 Initial Switch Configuration

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 downloading software updates (through the Ethernet management interface) or distributing Flash memory software images to attached devices.

Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3and Figure 2-4show 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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Console port

MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)

Figure 2-2 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Module

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Status, System, Active, and Pwr Mgmt LEDs

MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (with integrated Link and Activity LEDs)

Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide

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