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Chapter 3
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
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If you do want to connect the console port to a modem, do not connect it while
Caution
the switch is booting; connect either before powering the switch on or after the
switch has completed the boot process.
You can use the console port to perform the following functions:
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To connect the console port to a computer terminal, the computer must support
VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently an
application such as HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus—makes communication
between the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch and computer possible during setup and
configuration.
Figure 3-1
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Configure the Cisco MDS 9500 from the CLI
Monitor network statistics and errors
Configure SNMP agent parameters
Download software updates
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