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Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Connecting the Switch Connecting to the Ethernet Connector Port
Connecting to the Ethernet Connector Port
Caution To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the management port to the network until the initial
configuration is complete. For configuration instructions, see the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series CLI
Configuration Guide.
This section describes how to connect the Ethernet connector port to an external hub, switch, or router.
The Ethernet connector port has an RJ-45 interface. To connect the Ethernet connector port to an external
hub, switch, or router, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect the appropriate modular cable to the Ethernet connector port:
•Use modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cables to connect the Ethernet connector port to an
Ethernet switch port or hub.
•Use a cross-over cable to connect to a router interface.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the device.
Connecting to an Ethernet Port
To connect to an Ethernet port, you must install transceivers and connect them with optical cables.
This section includes the following topics:
•Installing and Replacing Transceivers, page3-3
•Installing Cables into Transceivers, page3-5

Installing and Replacing Transceivers

Caution Excessively removing and installing a transceiver can shorten its life. Unless it is absolutely necessary,
do not remove and insert transceivers. To prevent damage to the cable and transceiver, we recommend
that you disconnect cables before installing or removing transceivers.
This section includes the following topics:
•Installing a Transceiver, page3-3
•Replacing a Transceiver, page3-4

Installing a Transceiver

To install a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.