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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:
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Preparing for Connections, page 7-1
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 7-1
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Connecting to the Console, page 7-2
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Creating an Initial Switch Configuration, page 7-3
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Setting Up the Management Interface, page 7-4
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Connecting the Supervisor CMP Port, page 7-5
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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:
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Cabling required for each interface type
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Distance limitations for each signal type
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Additional interface equipment needed
Before installing the switch, have all additional external equipment and cables available.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Console cable connector kit—You can find this kit in the accessory kit, which ships with the Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.
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Network cabling—You have already routed the network cables to the location of the installed Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series switch.