Using The Switch Setup Utility - Cisco MDS 9000 Configuration Manual

Chapter 2 Initial Switch Configuration
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Using the Switch Setup Utility

The switch setup utility helps you configure the switch through the CLI. To configure the switch, follow
these steps:
Verify the following physical connections for the new Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch (see
Step 1
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Refer to the hardware installation guide for your specific product.
Tip
Verify that the default console port parameters are identical to those parameters of the computer terminal
Step 2
(or terminal server) attached to the switch console port (see the
section on page
Power on the switch. The switch boots automatically.
Step 3
Note
After powering on the switch, you see the following output:
General Software Firmbase[r] SMM Kernel 1.1.1002 Aug
General Software, Inc.
Firmbase initialized.
00000589K Low Memory Passed
01042304K Ext Memory Passed
Wait.....
General Software Pentium III Embedded BIOS 2000 (tm) Revision 1.1.(0)
(C) 2002 General Software, Inc.ware, Inc.
Pentium III-1.1-6E69-AA6E
+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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+---------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| System CPU
| Coprocessor
| Embedded BIOS Date
+---------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
Loader Loading stage1.5.
Loader loading, please wait...
Auto booting bootflash:/m9500-sf1ek9-kickstart-mz.2.1.1a.bin bootflash:/m9500-s
f1ek9-mz.2.1.1a.bin...
Booting kickstart image:
bootflash:/m9500-sf1ek9-kickstart-mz.2.1.1a.bin...................Image verification OK
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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.
2-3).
If the switch boots to the loader> or switch(boot) prompt, contact your storage vendor support
organization for technical assistance.
System BIOS Configuration, (C) 2002 General Software, Inc.
: Pentium III
: Enabled
: 10/24/03
6 2003 22:19:14 Copyright (C) 2002
| Low Memory
| Extended Memory
| ROM Shadowing
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide
Using the Switch Setup Utility
"Connecting the Console Port to a PC"
: 630KB
: 1018MB
: Enabled
Figure 2-3):
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