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Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 1 Overview Cisco MDS 9148 Switch The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch has 48 Fibre Channel ports with speeds of 8, 4, 2, and 1 Gbps. The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch is a top-of-rack (TOR) Fibre Channel switch based on System-on-a-Chip (SOC) technology, which is a Cisco innovation. The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch has these features: • 16, 32, or 48 default licensed ports and an 8-port on-demand license.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 2 Verifying Your Shipping Contents Verify that you have received all items, including the following: • Rack-mount kit • ESD wrist strap • Cables and connectors • Any optional items ordered 3 Installing the Switch Install the switch in one of the following enclosures: • An open EIA rack • A perforated or solid-walled EIA cabinet • A two-post Telco rack For an example of a rack mount, see Figure 3.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 4 Installing the SFPs Install one of the following SFPs in each empty port: • A Fibre Channel Shortwave 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC8G-SW • A Fibre Channel Long wavelength 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC8G-LW • A Fibre Channel Short wavelength 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC4G-SW For SFP installation, see Figure 4.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Figure 5 Switch Ground Grounding pad location System grounding pad Grounding lug Step 2 Screws (M4) 181544 Wire Connect the power cable to the AC power receptacle, and then plug it in (see Figure 6). The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch supports only AC power supply. The power supply status is indicated on a front panel LED. The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch includes a front panel reset button that resets the switch without cycling the power.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Power Receptacle and On/Off Switch on Cisco MDS 9148 Switch 274885 Figure 6 On/Off switch AC power receptacle 6 Setting Up a Network To set up a network, follow these steps: Step 1 Ensure that the Mgmt0 port is connected to the management network. Step 2 Ensure that the console port is connected to the PC serial port (or to a terminal server), as shown in Figure 7.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Step 3 Use the switch setup utility that appears on the console connection. Step 4 Use the switch setup utility to do the following: a. Set the admin password for the switch. Make sure that you configure a strong password. Short, easy-to-decipher passwords are not allowed by Cisco NX-OS software. Strong passwords are at least eight characters long and contain numbers, uppercase letters, and lowercase letters. Caution b.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 8 Installing Cisco Device Manager To install Cisco Device Manager, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter the IP address you assigned to your switch in your Address field of you browser to begin the Cisco Device Manager installation. Step 2 Click the Device Manager link, shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 Step 3 8 Cisco Device Manager Installation Follow the onscreen instructions to install Cisco Device Manager.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 9 Using the Quick Config Wizard To enable ports and assign zone memberships, follow these steps: Step 1 Click the Device Manager icon on your desktop to log in. Step 2 Enter a password in the Password field (see Figure 10). Step 3 Click Open (see Figure 10). Figure 10 Device Manager Login Step 4 Click FC, and then choose Quick Config.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Figure 12 Confirm Changes Step 8 Click Finish to save your changes. Step 9 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to create more zones. Note A maximum of 12 zones with two ports each can be created with the Quick Config Wizard. Note For more information about installing Cisco Device Manager and using the Quick Config Wizard, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Figure 13 Device Manager Login Step 4 Click FC, and then choose VSANs. Step 5 Click Create. Step 6 Use the Create VSAN General dialog box to create a VSAN, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 VSAN Creation Step 7 Click Finish to save your changes. Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and 7 to create more VSANs. Note For more information on how to create VSANs, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide.
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com 11 Need Help? Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
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