Cisco MDS 9396S Quick Start Manual

Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch
The Cisco MDS 9396S switch provides the following types of ports:
• Console port—An RS-232 port that you can use to create a local management connection.
• Management port—A 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port to access and manage the switch by IP address,
• Fibre Channel ports—Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band
• USB port—USB port that you can use for configuration file backups, log dumps, report captures, etc.
This chapter describes how to connect the various components of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch.
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Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9396S switch, consider the following
for each type of interface:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing the component, have all additional external equipment and cables available.
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:
• Configure the switch from the CLI.
such as through the CLI or Fabric Manager.
management.
Preparing for Network Connections, on page 1
Connecting the Console Port, on page 1
Connecting the Management Port, on page 4
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 4
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch
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