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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port
Caution
To connect the console port to a modem before the switch is powered on, follow these steps:
Step 1
Connect the supplied console cable (a rollover RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable) to the console port.
Step 2
Connect the other end of the console cable to the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter.
Step 3
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter to the DB-25 port on the modem.
Step 4
Power on the switch. The switch boots automatically, and the following default console port characteristics are applied
to the modem connection:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• Default initialization string (ATE0Q1&D2&C1S0=1\015) if previously configured
Note
For instructions on how to change these settings, see the
Guide.
To connect the console port to a modem after the switch is powered on, follow these steps:
Step 1
Ensure that the system has completed booting and the system image is running.
Step 2
Connect the supplied console cable (a rollover RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable) to the console port.
Step 3
Connect the other end of the console cable to the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter.
Step 4
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter to the DB-25 port on the modem.
Step 5
Initialize and configure the modem as specified in the
Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration
Connecting the Management Ports
The autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports are located on the left side of the front panel
(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 and data streaming to
remote receivers.
Do not connect the console port to a modem while the switch is booting. Connect the console port to a modem
either before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot process.
Guide.
Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration
Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide
Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port
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