Preparing For Connections; Required Tools And Equipment - Cisco Nexus 7000 Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
to the Network
This chapter describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch (configure its IP address
through a console, set up its management interface, and connect its Ethernet ports to the network) after
it has been installed in its rack or cabinet.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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Preparing for Connections

When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch, consider the
following for each type of interface:
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Before installing the switch, have all additional external equipment and cables available.

Required Tools and Equipment

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Preparing for Connections, page 7-1
Required Tools and Equipment, page 7-1
Connecting to the Console, page 7-2
Creating an Initial Switch Configuration, page 7-3
Setting Up the Management Interface, page 7-4
Connecting the Supervisor CMP Port, page 7-5
Connecting an I/O Module, page 7-6
Cabling required for each interface type
Distance limitations for each signal type
Additional interface equipment needed
Console cable connector kit-You can find this kit in the accessory kit, which ships with the Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.
Network cabling-You have already routed the network cables to the location of the installed Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.
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