Cisco Nexus 5500 Series - Page 4

Configuring with CLI, XML Management Interface, or SNMP 7
Configuring with Cisco Data Center Network Manager 8
Configuring with Cisco MDS Fabric Manager 8
Network Security Features 8
Virtual Device Contexts 8
Licensing 8
Typical Deployment Topologies 8
Ethernet TOR Switch Topology 8
Fabric Extender Deployment Topology 10
Data Center I/O Consolidation Topology 11
Supported Standards 11
CHAPTER 3 Using the Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility 13
Configuring the Switch 13
Image Files on the Switch 13
Starting the Switch 13
Boot Sequence 14
Console Settings 15
Upgrading the Switch Software 15
Downgrading from a Higher Release 19
Initial Configuration 20
Configuration Prerequisites 20
Initial Setup 21
Preparing to Configure the Switch 21
Default Login 22
Configuring the Switch 22
Changing the Initial Configuration 26
Management Interface Configuration 27
About the mgmt0 Interface 27
Configuring the Management Interface 27
Displaying Management Interface Configuration 28
Shutting Down the Management Interface 29
CHAPTER 4 Using PowerOn Auto Provisioning 31
Information About PowerOn Auto Provisioning 31
Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 7.x
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