Cisco Systems N3KC3524P10G manual Connecting to the Network

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C H A P T E R 3

Connecting to the Network

This chapter describes how to connect the following ports on a Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch:

•Console port —A direct local management connection used to initially configure the switch

•Management ports—An online management connection

•Uplink and downlink ports—Connections to hosts and servers

Caution When running power and data cables in overhead or subfloor cable trays, we strongly recommend that you locate power cables and other potential noise sources as far away as practical from network cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment. In situations where long parallel cable runs cannot be separated by at least 3.3 feet (1 meter), we recommend that you shield any potential noise sources by housing them in a grounded metallic conduit.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Preparing for Network Connections, page 3-2

•Connecting to the Console Port, page 3-2

•Connecting to the Management Port, page 3-3

•Connecting to a Server, page 3-3

•Maintaining SFP and SFP+ Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables, page 3-7

Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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