Cisco MDS 9000 Configuration Guide

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Chapter 2 Initial Switch Configuration
Connecting the Console Port
Connecting the Console Port
This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to
perform the following functions:
• Configure the switch from the CLI.
• Monitor network statistics and errors.
• Configure SNMP agent parameters.
• Manage downloading software updates (through the Ethernet management interface) or distributing
Flash memory software images to attached devices.
Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3 show the console port and management port (located on a Cisco
MDS 9500 series supervisor module), a Cisco MDS 9200 series supervisor module, and Cisco MDS
9100 series supervisor module.
Figure 2-1 Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Module
Figure 2-2 Connecting the Console Cable to a Cisco MDS 9200 Series Switch
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Cisco MDS 9000 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9000
Category	Switch
Language	English