Connecting The Console Port - Cisco MDS 9000 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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MDS 9500 series supervisor module), a Cisco MDS 9200 series supervisor module, and Cisco MDS
9100 series supervisor module.
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager 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
Flash memory software images to attached devices.
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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Module
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Console port
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
Connecting the Console Cable to a Cisco MDS 9200 Series Switch
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Console port
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (with integrated link and activity LEDs)
show the console port and management port (located on a Cisco
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