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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Connecting the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port
Connecting the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management
Port
The autosensing 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port is located on the left side of the
front panel (labeled 10/100/1000 MGMT), to the right of the Console port. This port is used for
out-of-band management of the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switches.
Note
Currently, only the Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch provides the 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Management port.
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100 management Ethernet port to
external hubs and switches. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable.
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
The Fibre Channel ports are compatible with LC-type fiber-optic SFP and SFP+ (8Gbps) transceivers
and cables (see
“Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers” section on page 3-7
). 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 and
the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocols 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. SFP transceivers can be ordered
separately or with the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
Note
Verify that the transceiver and cable type, both have LC connectors and are the required type for
longwave and shortwave transmission and the required distances. The transceiver label generally lists
the model and wavelength.
Warning
Class 1 laser product.
Statement 1008
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Caution
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.
This section includes the following information:
•
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers, page 3-5
•
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers, page 3-7