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Connecting the Console Port Chapter 2 Initial Switch Configuration Send documentation comments to [email protected] Connecting the Console Port This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to perform the following functions: • Configure the switch from the CLI. • Monitor network statistics and errors. • Configure SNMP agent parameters. • Manage downloading software updates (through the Ethernet management interface) or distributing Flash memory software images to attached devices. Figure 2-1, Figure 2-3, Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-4 show the console port and management port located on a Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-1 module, Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-2 module, a Cisco MDS 9200 series supervisor module, and Cisco MDS 9100 series supervisor module. Figure 2-1 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Module 12 140573 1 Console port 2 MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs) Figure 2-2 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Module 2 1 1 Status, System, Active, and Pwr Mgmt LEDs 4 MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (with integrated Link and Activity LEDs) 154318 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide 2-2 OL-7765-05

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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide
OL-7765-05
Chapter 2
Initial Switch Configuration
Connecting the Console Port
Connecting the Console Port
This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to
perform the following functions:
•
Configure the switch from the CLI.
•
Monitor network statistics and errors.
•
Configure SNMP agent parameters.
•
Manage downloading software updates (through the Ethernet management interface) or distributing
Flash memory software images to attached devices.
Figure 2-1
,
Figure 2-3
,
Figure 2-4
and
Figure 2-4
show the console port and management port located
on a Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-1 module, Cisco MDS 9500 series supervisor-2 module, a Cisco
MDS 9200 series supervisor module, and Cisco MDS 9100 series supervisor module.
Figure 2-1
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Module
Figure 2-2
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Module
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2
1
Console port
2
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
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2
1
1
Status, System, Active, and Pwr Mgmt LEDs
4
MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (with integrated Link and Activity LEDs)