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C H A P T E R 5

Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Device to the Network

This chapter describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device (configure its IP address through a console, set up its management interface, and connect its Ethernet ports to the network) after it has been installed in its rack or cabinet.

This chapter includes the following sections:

Preparing for Connections, page 5-1

Required Tools and Equipment, page 5-1

Connecting to the Console, page 5-2

Creating an Initial Device Configuration, page 5-3

Setting Up the Management Interface, page 5-4

Connecting the Supervisor CMP Port, page 5-5

Connecting an I/O Module, page 5-5

Preparing for Connections

When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device, consider the following for each type of interface:

Cabling required for each interface type

Distance limitations for each signal type

Additional interface equipment needed

Before installing the device, have all additional external equipment and cables available.

Required Tools and Equipment

Console cable connector kit—You can find this kit in the accessory kit, which ships with the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system.

Network cabling—You have already routed the network cables to the location of the installed Nexus 7000 Series device.

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