Connecting the Management Port
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 of the Cisco MDS 9132T
switch. It can also be used for upstream data transferring.
MGMT ETH1 is disabled in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1).Note
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable (Cat 5 or Cat 6) to connect the 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
management ports to external hubs and switches.
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
The Fibre Channel ports are compatible with FC LC-type fiber optic SFP transceivers and cables (see the
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers section). You can use these ports to connect to the
SAN or for in-band management. For information about configuring the switch for in-band management, see
the Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide or the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration
Guide.
Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the
stipulated cable length for reliable communications. SFP transceivers can be ordered separately or with the
Cisco MDS 9132T switch.
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Warning
Wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling transceivers. Keep optical connectors
covered when not in use, and do not touch connector ends. The fiber optic connectors must be free of dust,
oil, and other contaminants.
Note
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