Chapter 3 Connecting the Switch
Preparing for Network Connections
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Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
•Cabling required for each interface type
•Distance limitations for each signal type
•Additional interface equipment required
Connecting to the Console Port
The console port is an
We recommend using this port to create a local management connection to set the IP address and other initial configuration settings before connecting the switch to the network for the first time.
Caution The console port can be used to connect to a modem. If you do not connect it to a modem, connect it either before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot process.
You can use the console port to perform the following:
•Configure the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch from the CLI.
•Monitor network statistics and errors.
•Configure SNMP agent parameters.
•Download software updates.
Note To connect the console port to a computer terminal, the computer must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software (such as HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus) makes communication between the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch and a computer possible during setup and configuration.
To connect the console port to a computer terminal, follow these steps:
Step 1 Configure the terminal emulator program to match the following default port characteristics: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Step 2 Connect the
Note For configuration instructions, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 6000 Series CLI configuration guide.
Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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