CHAPTER
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
to the Network
This chapter describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch (configure its IP address
through a console, set up its management interface, and connect its Ethernet ports to the network) after
it has been installed in its rack or cabinet.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Preparing for Connections, page 7-1
• Required Tools and Equipment, page 7-1
• Connecting to the Console, page 7-2
• Creating an Initial Switch Configuration, page 7-3
• Setting Up the Management Interface, page 7-4
• Connecting the Supervisor CMP Port, page 7-5
• Connecting an I/O Module, page 7-6
Preparing for Connections
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch, consider the
following for each type of interface:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing the switch, have all additional external equipment and cables available.
Required Tools and Equipment
• Console cable connector kit—You can find this kit in the accessory kit, which ships with the Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.
• Network cabling—You have already routed the network cables to the location of the installed Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.
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