Connecting The Management Interface; Connecting Interface Ports To Other Devices - Cisco Nexus 3400-S Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Management Interface

Caution
The console port can be used to connect to a modem. If you do not connect it to a modem, connect it either
before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot process.
Before you begin
Before you connect the switch to a console, ensure that you have the following:
• Computer terminal that supports VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software (such as
Step 1 Configure the terminal emulator program to match each of the following default port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Step 2
Connect the DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the computer serial port.
What to do next
You are ready to configure the switch.
Connecting the Management Interface
Before you begin
To prevent an IP address conflict, you must complete the initial configuration and establish an IP address for
the switch.
Step 1
Connect the appropriate modular cable to on the switch.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the switch, hub, or router.

Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices

After you perform the initial configuration for the switch and create a management connection, you are ready
to connect the interface ports on the switch to other devices. Depending on the types of interface ports on the
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HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus) makes communication between the switch and a computer possible
during setup and configuration.
Connecting the Switch to the Network