Creating The Initial Switch Configuration - Cisco Nexus 9332D-H2R NX-OS Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Switch to the Network
Step 2
Connect an RJ-45 rollover cable to the console port on the switch.
You can find this cable in the accessory kit.
Step 3
Route the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or modem.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem.
What to do next
You are ready to create the initial switch configuration (see
25).

Creating the Initial Switch Configuration

You assign an IP address to the switch management interface so that you can then connect the switch to the
network.
When you initially power up the switch, it boots up and asks you a series of questions to configure the switch.
To connect the switch to the network, you can use the default choices for each configuration except the IP
address, which you must provide. You can perform the other configurations later as described in the Cisco
Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Note
Before you begin
• A console device must be connected with the switch.
• The switch must be connected to a power source.
• Determine the IP address and the netmask that is needed for the Management (Mgmt0) interface.
Step 1 Power up the switch by connecting each installed power supply to an AC circuit.
If you are using the combined or power-supply (n+1) power mode, connect all the power supplies to the same AC circuit.
If you are using the input-source (n+n) power mode, connect half of the power supplies to one AC circuit. And connect
the other half of the power supplies to another AC circuit.
The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to
the switch, and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the switch.
Step 2 Enter a new password to use for this switch.
The software checks the security strength of your password and rejects your password if it is not considered to be a strong
password. To increase the security strength of your password, make sure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
• At least eight characters
• Minimizes or avoids the use of consecutive characters (such as "abcd").
Know the unique name that is needed to identify the switch among the devices in the network.
Cisco Nexus 9332D-H2R NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on page
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