Connecting To The Ethernet Connector Port; Connecting To An Ethernet Port; Installing And Replacing Transceivers; Installing A Transceiver - Cisco Nexus 6000 Installation Manual

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Connecting to the Ethernet Connector Port

Caution To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the management port to the network until the initial
configuration is complete. For configuration instructions, see the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series CLI
Configuration Guide.
This section describes how to connect the Ethernet connector port to an external hub, switch, or router.
The Ethernet connector port has an RJ-45 interface. To connect the Ethernet connector port to an external
hub, switch, or router, follow these steps:
Connect the appropriate modular cable to the Ethernet connector port:
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Connect the other end of the cable to the device.
Step 2

Connecting to an Ethernet Port

To connect to an Ethernet port, you must install transceivers and connect them with optical cables.
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Installing and Replacing Transceivers

Excessively removing and installing a transceiver can shorten its life. Unless it is absolutely necessary,
Caution
do not remove and insert transceivers. To prevent damage to the cable and transceiver, we recommend
that you disconnect cables before installing or removing transceivers.
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Installing a Transceiver

To install a transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
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Use modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cables to connect the Ethernet connector port to an
Ethernet switch port or hub.
Use a cross-over cable to connect to a router interface.
Installing and Replacing Transceivers, page 3-3
Installing Cables into Transceivers, page 3-5
Installing a Transceiver, page 3-3
Replacing a Transceiver, page 3-4
Connecting to the Ethernet Connector Port
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