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Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric
Step 7
Disconnect the cabling from the other first-generation switch.
Step 8
Uninstall the first-generation switch, like you did in step 2.
Step 9
Install the second-generation switch, like you did in step 3.
Step 10
Connect the loose cabling, like you did in step 4.
Step 11
Register the new second-generation switch with the APIC. Register the new node with the same node name and node
ID. This switch becomes part of the fabric. Policies are pushed to the new switch and the vPC legs comes up and starts
passing traffic.
Setting Up an Optional Console Interface
You can optionally set up a console interface for performing the initial configuration of the switch. To do
this, use the interface cable provided in the accessory kit to connect the switch to your console device. You
can connect the console port on the switch to a modem. If you do not connect it to a modem, make the
connection either before powering up the switch or after completing the boot process for the switch.
Before you begin
The console device must support VT100 terminal emulations and asynchronous transmissions.
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
Insert the RJ-45 connector on the interface cable found in the accessory kit into the RS-232 port on the switch and insert
the DB-9 connector on the other end of the cable to the serial port on the console device.
What to do next
You can now perform the initial configuration for the switch (see the Cisco ACI Getting Started Guide).
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection
You can optionally set up an out-of-band management connection for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.
To do this, depending on your switch, you connect either the RJ-45 management port or the SFP management
port on the switch to an external hub, switch, or router.
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