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Cisco MDS 9216 Connection Manual

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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216
Switch
The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch provides the following types of ports:
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CONSOLE port (Interface Module): An RS-232 port that you can use to
create a local management connection.
COM1 port (Interface Module): An RS-232 port that you can use to connect
to an external serial communication device such as a modem.
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (Interface Module): An Ethernet port that you
can use to access and manage the switch by IP address, such as through the
CLI or Fabric Manager.
Fibre Channel ports (Supervisor and Switching Modules): Fibre Channel
ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band management.
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  • Page 1 Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch provides the following types of ports: CONSOLE port (Interface Module): An RS-232 port that you can use to • create a local management connection.

  • Page 2: Preparing For Network Connections

    Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, page 3-7 • Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports: Cabling required for each interface type •...
  • Page 3 To connect the console port to a computer terminal, the computer must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently an application such as HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus—makes communication between the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch and computer possible during setup and configuration. Figure 3-1...

  • Page 4: Connecting To The Com1 Port

    Connecting the COM1 port to a modem is supported for switches running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(1a) or later. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 3 3-1) and to the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter at the computer serial port.
  • Page 5 DB-9 serial adapter labeled for use with the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch to the COM1 port, connect the RJ-45 to DB-25 modem adapter to the modem, then connect the adapters using the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable (or equivalent crossover cable).

  • Page 6: Connecting To The Mgmt 10/100 Ethernet Port

    The MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (labeled MGMT 10/100) is autosensing and has an RJ-45 interface (Figure 3-3 on page 3-7). You can use this port to access and manage the switch by IP address, such as through Fabric Manager. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-16165-01...

  • Page 7: Connecting To A Fibre Channel Port

    Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Figure 3-3 STATUS FAN-MOD-2 To connect the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port to an external hub, switch, or router, follow these steps: Step 1 Connect the appropriate modular cable to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port: Use modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cables to connect the 10/100 •...
  • Page 8 1 inch if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension in the cable. Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch. Each Cisco SFP Note transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch.

  • Page 9: Installing An Sfp Transceiver And Fiber Optic Cable

    Step 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the external end system or switch. For instructions on verifying connectivity on a module port, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide.

  • Page 10: Removing An Sfp Transceiver And Fiber Optic Cable

    Do not touch ends of connectors to prevent fingerprints and other • contamination. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-10 Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch...
  • Page 11 Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean and then • inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. 78-16165-01 Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-11...
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-12 78-16165-01...

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