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Chapter3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Connecting to the Console Port
Caution If you do want to connect the console port to a modem, do not connect it while
the switch is booting; connect 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 functions:
•Configure the Cisco MDS 9500 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—frequently an
application such as HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus—makes communication
between the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch and computer possible during setup and
configuration.
Figure3-1 Connecting to the Console Port on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
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