Preparing For Network Connections; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Installation Manual

Preparing for Network Connections

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Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch, consider the
following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
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Connecting to the Console Port

The console port is an RS-232 port with an RJ-45 interface. (See
asynchronous (async) serial port; any device connected to this port must be capable of asynchronous
transmission.
We recommend using this port to create a local management connection to set the IP address and other
initial configuration settings before connecting the switch to the network for the first time.
Caution The console port can be used to connect to a modem. If you do not connect it to a modem, connect it
either before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot process.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-1
You can use the console port to perform the following:
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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Cabling required for each interface type
Distance limitations for each signal type
Additional interface equipment required
shows how to connect to the console port on the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch.
Connecting to the Console Port on a Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switch
Configure the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch from the CLI.
Monitor network statistics and errors.
Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network
Figure 3-1.) The console port is an
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