What to Do Next
You are ready to connect the interface ports on each of the I/O modules to the network.
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration
You must assign an IP address to the switch management interface so that you can then connect the switch
to the network.
When you initially power up the switch, it boots up and asks you a series of questions to configure the switch.
To enable you to connect the switch to the network, you can use the default choices for each configuration
except the IP address, which you must provide. You can perform the other configurations at a later time as
described in the
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide
.
You should also know the unique name needed to identify the switch among the devices in the network.
Note
Before You Begin
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A console device must be connected with the switch.
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The switch must be connected to a power source.
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Determine the IP address and netmask needed for the following interfaces:
◦
Management (Mgmt0) interface
Step 1
Power up the switch by connecting each installed power supply to an AC circuit.
If you are using the combined or power-supply (
n
+1) power mode, connect all of the power supplies to the same AC
circuit. If you are using the input-source (
n
+
n
) power mode, connect half of the power supplies to one AC circuit and
the other half to another AC circuit.
The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to
the switch, and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the switch.
Step 2
Enter a new password to use for this switch.
The software checks the security strength of your password and rejects your password if it is not considered to be a strong
password. To increase the security strength of your password, make sure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
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At least eight characters
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Minimizes or avoids the use of consecutive characters (such as "abcd")
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Minimizes or avoids repeating characters (such as "aaabbb")
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Does not contain recognizable words from the dictionary
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Does not contain proper names
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Contains both uppercase and lowercase characters
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Contains numbers as well as letters
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Connecting the Switch to the Network
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration