Connecting Interface Ports To The Network; Connecting A Base-T Port To The Network - Cisco Nexus 9508 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Switch to the Network
Examples of strong passwords include the following:
• If2CoM18
• 2004AsdfLkj30
• Cb1955S21
Clear text passwords cannot include the dollar sign ($) special character.
Note
If a password is trivial (such as a short, easy-to-decipher password), the software will reject your password
Tip
configuration. Be sure to configure a strong password as explained in this step. Passwords are case sensitive.
If you enter a strong password, the software asks you to confirm the password.
Step 3 Enter the same password again.
If you enter the same password, the software accepts the password and begins asking a series of configuration questions.
Step 4 Until you are asked for an IP address, you can enter the default configuration for each question.
Repeat this step for each question until you are asked for the Mgmt0 IPv4 address.
Step 5 Enter the IP address for the management interface.
The software asks for the Mgmt0 IPv4 netmask.
Step 6
Enter a network mask for the management interface.
The software asks if you need to edit the configuration.
Step 7 Enter no to not edit the configuration.
The software asks if you need to save the configuration.
Step 8 Enter yes to save the configuration.
What to Do Next
You can now set up the management interface for each supervisor module on the switch.

Connecting Interface Ports to the Network

You can connect BASE-T (copper) and optical interface ports on I/O modules with other devices for network
connectivity.

Connecting a BASE-T Port to the Network

You can connect an I/O-module BASE-T (copper) port to another device on the network using a copper
network interface cable with RJ-45 connectors on either end.
Before You Begin
• You must follow the ESD-preventative protocol, such as wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap, whenever
• You must have BASE-T ports available for connection on a 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet I/O module
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handling electronic components.
installed on the switch.
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