Connecting The Console Port - Cisco MDS 9500 series Configuration Manual

Connecting the Console Port

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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:
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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
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Figure 2-2
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Quick Configuration Guide
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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
software images residing in Flash memory to attached devices.
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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-1 Module
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Console port
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Module
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Status, System, Active, and Pwr Mgmt LEDs
MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (with integrated Link and Activity LEDs)
2-4, and Figure 2-4 show the console port and the management port,
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