Cisco MDS 9000 Configuration Guide

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Chapter 2 Initial Switch Configuration
Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port
Note If you are using a Cisco MDS 9500 Series switch that has multiple supervisor modules, connect
the console port to the active supervisor module. The active supervisor is the module with the
green Active LED.
Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port
The autosensing 10/100 Ethernet management port is located on the left side of the front panel (labeled
10/100 MGMT), to the right of the console port (see Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3). This port
is used for out-of-band management of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches.
Make sure to connect the Ethernet management ports of both supervisor modules on a MDS 9500 Series
switch. Even though there are two Ethernet connections, only one management IP address is required
for a switch with dual supervisor modules.
Tip The two Ethernet connections should be connected to ports in different slots on the same LAN switch,
or the connections should be split between two different LAN switches.
If only the active supervisor module is connected to the LAN and an event occurs that causes a system
switchover (such as a software upgrade), the switch becomes unmanageable through the Ethernet port
after the active supervisor module reboots and the standby supervisor module becomes the active
supervisor module.
Use modular, RJ-45 cables to connect the 10/100 Ethernet management port to external hubs and
switches.

Cisco MDS 9000 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9000
Category	Switch
Language	English