Chapter 5 Initial Configuration; Starting A Switch In The Cisco Mds 9000 Family - Cisco AP776A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5020 Configuration Manual

Starting a Switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family

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Starting a Switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
The following procedure is a review of the tasks you should have completed during hardware
installation, including starting up the switch. These tasks must be completed before you can configure
the switch.
Before you can configure a switch, follow these steps:
Verify the following physical connections for the new Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch:
Step 1
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Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Hardware Installation Guide (for the required product) for more
information.
Tip
Verify that the default console port parameters are identical to those of the computer terminal (or
Step 2
terminal server) attached to the switch console port:
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Note
Power on the switch. The switch boots automatically and the switch# prompt appears in your terminal
Step 3
window.
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The console port is physically connected to a computer terminal (or terminal server).
The management 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (mgmt0) is connected to an external hub, switch, or
router.
Save the host ID information for future use (for example, to enable licensed features). The host
ID information is provided in the Proof of Purchase document that accompanies the switch.
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
On Cisco terminal servers, issue the following commands starting in EXEC mode:
switch# config t
switch(config)# line 1
switch(config)# no flush-at-activation
switch(config)# line 1
switch(config)# exit
switch# copy running-config startup-config
This configuration ensures that the MDS switch does not receive random characters that might
cause it to hang.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration
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