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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
The Cisco MDS 9132T switch provides the following types of ports:
• Console port—An RS-232 port that you can use to create a local management connection.
• MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port—Two Ethernet port that you can use to access and manage the switch
• Fibre Channel ports—Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band
• USB port—USB port for USB flash disk that you can use for configuration file backups, log dumps,
This chapter describes how to connect the various components of the Cisco MDS 9132T switch.
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Preparing for Network Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9132T switch, consider the following
for each type of interface:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing the component, have all the additional external equipment and cables available.
by IP address, such as through the CLI or Fabric Manager. One of the Ethernet ports can also be used to
export analytic data.
management.
report captures, and so on.
Preparing for Network Connections, on page 1
Connecting the Console Port, on page 2
Connecting the Management Port, on page 4
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 4
Powering Up the Switch, on page 7
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
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- Page 1 • Powering Up the Switch, on page 7 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9132T switch, consider the following for each type of interface: • Cabling required for each interface type •...
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Page 2: Connecting The Console Port To A Pc
• Perform initial switch configuration • Perform password recovery Connecting the Console Port to a PC You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9132T switch. Note The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently a PC application, such as HyperTerminal Plus—makes the communication between the Cisco MDS 9132T switch and your PC... -
Page 3: Connecting A Modem To A Console Port
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch Connecting a Modem to a Console Port Step 3 Connect one end of the supplied console cable (a rollover RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable) to the console port. Connect the other end to the female RJ-45 adapter attached to the PC communication port. -
Page 4: Connecting The Management Port
(labeled MGMT ETH0 and MGMT ETH1), below the console port. MGMT ETH0 is the default Ethernet management port (interface mgmt0). This port is used for out-of-band management of the Cisco MDS 9132T switch. It can also be used for upstream data transferring. -
Page 5: Installing A Cable Into An Sfp Transceiver
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing the cable in the transceiver. -
Page 6: Removing And Installing Sfp Transceivers
SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver. Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9132T switch. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. -
Page 7: Maintaining Sfp Transceivers And Fiber-Optic Cables
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use. Step 2 Remove attached fibre-optic cables, if any. For more information, see the Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver section. - Page 8 Note Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional jumper power cord to connect the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch to your outlet receptacle. For more information about the jumper power cord, see the Jumper Power Cord section.
- Page 9 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch Powering Up the Switch A setup utility is automatically launched the first time you access the switch, and guides you through the Note basic configuration. For instructions about how to configure the switch and check module connectivity, see Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
- Page 10 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch Powering Up the Switch Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch...