Connecting The Switch To The Network; Preparing For Network Connections; Connecting To A Console - Cisco Nexus 3550-T Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Switch to the Network

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Preparing for Network Connections

When preparing your site for network connections to your switch, consider the following for each type of
interface and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment required

Connecting to a Console

You can connect the switch to a console to perform the following functions:
• Configuring the switch using the CLI
• Monitoring network statistics and errors
• Configuring SNMP agent parameters
• Downloading software updates
Note We recommend that you use this port to create a local management connection to set the IP address and other
initial configuration settings before connecting the switch to the network for the first time.
The console port on the switch is an RS-232 port with an RJ-45 interface. This is an asynchronous (async)
serial port; any device connected to this port must be capable of asynchronous transmission.
Preparing for Network Connections, on page 25
Connecting to a Console, on page 25
Connecting the Management Interface, on page 27
Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices, on page 27
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables, on page 29
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