Initial Setup Routine - Cisco MDS 9020 Configuration Manual

Starting a Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch
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Starting a Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch
The following procedure is a review of the tasks you should have completed during hardware
installation, including starting up the switch. These tasks must be completed before you can configure
the switch.
Before you can configure a switch, follow these steps:
Verify the following physical connections for the new Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch:
Step 1
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Refer to the Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide for more information.
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Verify that the default console port parameters are identical to those of the computer terminal (or
Step 2
terminal server) attached to the switch console port:
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Power on the switch. The switch boots automatically and the
Step 3
window.

Initial Setup Routine

The first time that you access a Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, it runs a setup program that prompts
you for the IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate over
the Ethernet interface. This information is required to configure and manage the switch.
The IP address can be configured from the CLI only. When you power up the switch for the first time,
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assign the IP address. After you perform this step, the Cisco Fabric Manager can reach the switch
through the Ethernet port.
Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide and Command Reference
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The console port is physically connected to a computer terminal (or terminal server).
The management 10/100 Ethernet port (mgmt0) is connected to an external hub, switch, or router.
Save the host ID information for future use (for example, to enable licensed features). The host
ID information is provided in the Proof of Purchase document that accompanies the switch.
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
Chapter 3 Initial Configuration
prompt appears in your terminal
switch#
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