Creating The Initial Switch Configuration - Cisco Nexus 7702 Hardware Installation Manual

Creating the Initial Switch Configuration

What to Do Next
You are ready to connect the interface ports on each of the I/O modules to the network.
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration
You must assign an IP address to the switch management interface so that you can then connect the switch
to the network.
When you initially power up the switch, it boots up and asks you a series of questions to configure the switch.
To enable you to connect the switch to the network, you can use the default choices for each configuration
except the IP address, which you must provide. You can perform the other configurations at a later time as
described in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Note You should also know the unique name needed to identify the switch among the devices in the network.
Before You Begin
• A console device must be connected with the switch.
• The switch must be connected to a power source.
• Determine the IP address and netmask needed for the following interfaces:
Step 1 Power up the switch by turning the power switch from standby () to on () with each power supply installed in the switch
chassis.
The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to
the switch, and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the switch.
Step 2
Enter a new password to use for this switch.
The software checks the security strength of your password and rejects your password if it is not considered to be a strong
password. To increase the security strength of your password, make sure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
• At least eight characters
• Minimizes or avoids the use of consecutive characters (such as "abcd")
• Minimizes or avoids repeating characters (such as "aaabbb")
• Does not contain recognizable words from the dictionary
• Does not contain proper names
• Contains both uppercase and lowercase characters
• Contains numbers as well as letters
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Connecting to the Network