Chapter 3 Connecting The Cisco Md 9200 Serie; Preparing For Network Connections; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco AJ732A - MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Installation Manual

Preparing for Network Connections

Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9200 Series, consider the following
for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
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Connecting to the Console Port

The console port (labeled Console) is an RS-232 port with an RJ-45 interface. (See
console port is an asynchronous (async) serial port; any device connected to this port must be capable
of asynchronous transmission.
Cisco recommends using 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 can be used to connect to a modem, however, Cisco recommends using the COM1 port
Caution
for this purpose. If you decide to connect the console port to a modem, do not connect it while the switch
is booting; connect either before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot
process.
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You can use the console port to perform the following:
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Cabling required for each interface type
Distance limitations for each signal type
Additional interface equipment required
Connecting to the Console Port on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
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Configure the Cisco MDS 9200 Series from the CLI.
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