Chapter 3
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
The default COM1 settings are as follows:
line Aux:
Speed: 9600 bauds
Databits: 8 bits per byte
Stopbits: 1 bit(s)
Parity: none
Modem In: Enable
Modem Init-String -
default : ATE0Q1&D2&C1S0=1\015
Statistics: tx:17 rx:0 Register Bits:RTS|DTR
Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
Caution
To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port to the network until
the initial configuration is complete. For configuration instructions, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI
Configuration Guide or the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.
The MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port is autosensing and has an RJ-45 interface. (See
use this port to access and manage the switch by its IP address, such as through the Cisco Fabric
Manager.
Figure 3-3
To connect the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port to an external hub, switch, or router, follow these steps:
Connect the appropriate modular cable to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port:
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Connect the other end of the cable to the device.
Step 2
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Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
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Use modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cables to connect the 10/100 management port to an
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Use a cross-over cable to connect to a router interface.
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Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
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