Connecting the Console Port to a PC | Cisco Systems MDS 9100 Series

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Connecting the Console Port

•Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in flash memory to attached devices.

The console port, located on the front panel, is shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Connecting the Console Cable

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Connecting the Console Port to a PC

You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch.

Note The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal Plus—makes communication between the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch and your PC possible during setup and configuration.

To connect the console port to a PC, follow these steps:

Step 1 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC terminal emulation program to match the following management port default characteristics:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•No parity

Step 2 Connect the supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter or RJ-45 to DB-25 female adapter (depending on your PC connection) to the PC serial port.

Step 3 Connect one end of the supplied console cable (a rollover RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable) to the console port. (See Figure 3-1.) Connect the other end to the RJ-45 to DB-9 (or RJ-45 to DB-25) adapter at the PC serial port.

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Contents

Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide Americas Headquarters Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide N T E N T S Preinstallation Cabinet and Rack Requirements A-1 Cables and Adapters C-1 Console Port C-2 Changed Feature Description Release Where Documented Switch Installing the Cisco MDSSwitch Port Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Specific Cisco MDS Description of the Cisco MDS 31a Installation Clearance Jumper power Jumper power cord available for Not releaseShelf Bracket Allows single-user installation Specific Kit Installation in a Telco rack Organization AudienceChapter Title Description Document Conventions Chapter Title Description Preface Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Hardware InstallationRelated Documentation Release Notes Command-Line Interface Troubleshooting and ReferenceInstallation and Configuration Note Cisco MDS 9000 Family SSM Configuration Note Xiv Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches Cisco MDS 9134 Switch Cisco MDS 9134 Switch Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Cisco MDS 9140 Switch Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter Cisco MDS 9120 Switch Power Supplies Fan Modules Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports Ports on the Cisco MDS 9134 SwitchPorts Port Group 6shows the Cisco MDS 9134 ports Ports on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Cisco MDS 9124 Ports Switch LEDs Fan module status LED 10 Cisco MDS 9124 Switch LEDs LED Status Description Supported SFP Transceivers Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installation Options PreinstallationThis section includes the following information Installation Guidelines Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Required Equipment Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack To 36-inch slider rails To 30-inch slider railsQuantity Per kit Front-Facing Installation Description Quantity 96616 Installing the Slider Rails Sliding the Cisco MDS 9100 Series onto the Slider Rails 182460 Attaching the Switch to the Rack Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide Front rack-mount bracket Bracket Series Front cabinet Mounting rails Rear cabinet mounting Rails Front cabinet Mounting Rails Rear cabinet 113430 182462 Rear cabinet Mounting Rails Front cabinet 182466 182464 270195 Grounding the Switch Lug Starting Up the Switch Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Starting Up the Switch Removing and Installing Components Power module Fan Module Power modules Fan modules Removing Power Supplies Removing and Installing Power SuppliesInstalling Power Supplies Removing and Installing Fan Modules Locate the fan module in the back of the switchTo remove the existing fan module, follow these steps Slide the seating tabs toward the center of the fan module OL-16187-01 Installing a Fan Module 25shows the Cisco MDS 9134 fan module Verifying the Fan Module OL-16187-01 Connecting the Console Port Preparing for Network Connections Connecting the Console Port to a PC Connecting the Console Cable Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port Connecting a Modem to a Console Port Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers Installing an SFP Transceiver SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch Removing an SFP Transceiver Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables OL-16187-01 General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks Cabinet and Rack RequirementsThis appendix includes the following information Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets Reference Perforated Cabinet Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled CabinetsRequirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Telco Racks Rack-Mounting Guidelines Rack Type MDS EIA 4-post45 lb 30 lb 15 lb Telco 2 post Before Installing the Shelf Brackets Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco RackRequired Equipment Quantity Part Description Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack Figure A-2 Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into an EIA Rack Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets Statement Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit Optional OL-16187-01 Switch Specifications Description Specification Power Specifications General Power Supply Specifications AC-Input Power Supply SpecificationPower watts BTU/hr Amps AC-Input Heat Diss 85 VAC 110 VAC 220 VAC SFP Transceiver Specifications Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered SystemsCisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers Part Number Description Type Connector type Wavelength 850 nm 1310 nm Fiber type Description Short wavelength Long wavelength General Specifications for Cisco GE/FC SFP Transceivers Parameter Symbol Min Max UnitCisco Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel Transceivers Gbps Ethernet SFP Cisco Cwdm SFP Transceivers Part Number DescriptionAdd/drop multiplexer for four Cwdm wavelengths Add/drop multiplexer for eight Cwdm wavelengths General Specifications for Cisco Cwdm SFP Transceivers Description Color Parameter Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Units Optical Specifications for Cisco Cwdm SFP TransceiversParameter Symbol Min Typical Max Units X2 Transceiver Specifications Product Number DescriptionModal Core Size Bandwidth Maximum Cabling X2 Product Number Cable Type Microns MHz/km Distance Modal Bandwidth Maximum Cabling X2 Product NumberTransmit and Receive X2 Product Number Wavelength nm OL-16187-01 Cable and Port Specifications Cables and Adapters Console Port Pin SignalConsole Port Pinouts Signal RJ-45 Pins DB-9 Pin Mgmt 10/100 Ethernet PortRJ-45 to DB-25 Console RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Power Cords Supported Power Cords and PlugsNot used Jumper Power Cord Figure C-3 300-W Power Supply Plugs C15 C14 Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Task No Planning Activity Verified By Time Date Contact and Site Information Chassis and Network Information D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4