Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 Hardware Installation Manual page 34

Connecting a Console to the Switch
Connecting a Console to the Switch
Before you create a network management connection for the switch or connect the switch to the network, you
must create a local management connection through a console terminal. And then configure an IP address for
the switch. You can use the console to perform the following functions, each of which can be performed
through the management interface after you make that connection:
• Configure the switch using the command-line interface (CLI).
• Monitor network statistics and errors.
• Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent parameters.
• Download software updates.
You make this local management connection between the asynchronous serial port on a supervisor module
and a console device capable of asynchronous transmission. Typically, you can use a computer terminal as
the console device. On the supervisor modules, you use the console serial port.
Note
Before you begin
• The switch must be fully installed in its rack, which is connected to a power source, and grounded.
• The necessary cabling for the console, management, and network connections must be available.
Step 1
Configure the console device to match the following default port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Step 2 Connect an RJ-45 rollover cable to the console port on the switch.
You can find this cable in the accessory kit.
Step 3
Route the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or modem.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem.
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Before you can connect the console port to a computer terminal, make sure that the computer terminal supports
VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software makes communication between the switch and
computer possible during setup and configuration.
• An RJ-45 rollover cable provided in the switch accessory kit.
• Network cabling is routed to the location of the installed switch.
Connecting the Switch to the Network