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Initial Switch Configuration, Preparing for Network Connections, Configuration Prerequisites

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Send documentation comments to [email protected] 2 C H A P T E R Initial Switch Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up the hardware, connecting to the console port, and initially configuring the switch from the CLI. This chapter includes the following sections: • Preparing for Network Connections, page 2-1 • Connecting the Console Port, page 2-2 • Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port, page 2-4 • Using the Switch Setup Utility, page 2-5 • Verifying the Module Status, page 2-9 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9000 switch, consider the following: • Cabling required for each interface type • Distance limitations for each signal type • Additional interface equipment needed Before installing a device, have all additional external equipment and cables available. Configuration Prerequisites Before you configure a switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for the first time, make sure you have the following information: • Administrator password. • Switch name-This name is also used as your switch prompt. • IP address for the switch's management interface. • Subnet mask for the switch's management interface. • IP address of the default gateway. OL-7765-05 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide 2-1

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Initial Switch Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up the hardware, connecting to the console port, and
initially configuring the switch from the CLI.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Preparing for Network Connections, page 2-1
•
Connecting the Console Port, page 2-2
•
Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port, page 2-4
•
Using the Switch Setup Utility, page 2-5
•
Verifying the Module Status, page 2-9
Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9000 switch, consider the
following:
•
Cabling required for each interface type
•
Distance limitations for each signal type
•
Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing a device, have all additional external equipment and cables available.
Configuration Prerequisites
Before you configure a switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for the first time, make sure you have the
following information:
•
Administrator password.
•
Switch name—This name is also used as your switch prompt.
•
IP address for the switch’s management interface.
•
Subnet mask for the switch's management interface.
•
IP address of the default gateway.