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CHAPTER 3
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216
Switch
The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch provides the following types of ports:
• CONSOLE port (Interface Module): An RS-232 port that you can use to
create a local management connection.
• COM1 port (Interface Module): An RS-232 port that you can use to connect
to an external serial communication device such as a modem.
• MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port (Interface Module): An Ethernet port that you
can use to ac
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Preparing for Network Connections Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. This chapter provides the following information: • Preparing for Network Connections, page 3-2 • Connecting to the Console Port, page 3-2 • Connecting to the COM1 Port, page 3-4 • Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port, page 3-6 • Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, page 3-7 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network conn
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to the COM1 Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. To connect the console port to a computer terminal, follow these steps: Step 1 Configure the terminal emulator program to match the following default port characteristics: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Step 2 Connect the supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter to the computer serial port. We recommend using the adapter and cable provided with th
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to the COM1 Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Figure 3-2 Connecting to the COM1 Port on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch CONSOLE MGMT 10/100 COM1 MDS 9216 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FAN STATUS 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. The default COM1 settings are as follows: line Aux: Speed: 9600 bauds Databits: 8 bits per byte Stopbits: 1 bit(s) Parity: none Modem In: Enable Modem Init-String - default : ATE0Q1&D2&C1S0=1\015 Statistics: tx:17 rx:0 Register Bits:RTS|DTR Connecting to the MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port Caution To prevent an IP address conflict, do not connect the
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocol for SFP transceivers. 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. Refer to the release notes for the list of specific supported SFP transceivers. SFP tra
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Figure 3-4 Connecting an LC-Type Cable to an SFP Transceiver 1 2 1 LC plug of fiber optic cable 2 SFP transceiver Installing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable To connect an SFP transceiver and fiber optic cable to a Fibre Channel port, follow these steps: Step 1 Verify that the transceiver and cable type both have LC-connectors and are the requir
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Removing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve, since this can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector. To remove an SFP transceiver and fiber optic cable from a Fibre Channel port, follow these steps: Step 1 Press the lat
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. • Clean regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment. In addition, clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry cleaning techniques can be effective; refer to the instructions provided with the SFP transceiver. • Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean a
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-16165-01 3-12
