Connecting The Management Ports; Connecting To A Fibre Channel Port; Removing And Installing Cables Into Sfp Transceivers - Cisco MDS 9148T Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Management Ports

Connecting the Management Ports
The autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports are located on the left side of the front panel
(labeled MGMT ETH0 and MGMT ETH1), below the console port. MGMT ETH0 is the default Ethernet
management port (interface mgmt0). This port is used for out-of-band management and data streaming to
remote receivers.
Note The MGMT ETH1 port is disabled in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.3(1).
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the management ports to an external hub or
switch. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable.

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

The Fibre Channel ports in the Cisco MDS 9148T switch are compatible with FC LC-type fiber-optic SFP+
transceivers and cables (see the
these ports to connect to the SAN or for in-band management. For information about configuring the switch
for in-band management, see the
NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration
Each transceiver must match the transceiver at the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the
stipulated cable length for reliable communications. SFP+ transceivers can be ordered either separately or
with the Cisco MDS 9148T switch.
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Note Wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling transceivers. Keep optical connectors covered
when not in use, and do not touch connector ends. The fiber-optic connectors must be free of dust, oil, and
other contaminants.

Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers

Caution To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do
not bend to a radius of less than one inch (2.5 cm) if there is no tension in the cable, or two inches (5 cm) if
there is tension in the cable.
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Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide
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