To configure your cluster, you need the appropriate number and type of cables and cable connectors for your switches. Depending on the type of switch you are initially configuring, you need to connect to the switch console port with the included console cable; you also need to provide specific network information.
You need the following network information for all switch configurations:
Refer to the Hardware Universe for latest information.
For the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2, 92300YC, 3232C, 3132Q-V, and 5596UP/5596T switches, you need to provide applicable responses to the following initial setup questions when you first boot the switch. Your site's security policy defines the responses and services to enable.
Respond with yes. The default is no.
Respond with yes. The default is yes.
The default password is admin
; you must create a new, strong password. A weak password can be rejected.
Respond with yes at the initial configuration of the switch.
Your answer depends on your site's policies on alternate administrators. The default is no.
Respond with no. The default is no.
Respond with no. The default is no.
The switch name is limited to 63 alphanumeric characters.
Respond with yes (the default) at that prompt. At the mgmt0 IPv4 address: prompt, enter your IP address: ip_address.
Respond with yes. At the IPv4 address of the default-gateway: prompt, enter your default_gateway.
Respond with no. The default is no.
Respond with no. The default is no.
Respond with yes. The default is yes.
Respond with no. The default is no.
Respond with L2. The default is L2.
Respond with noshut. The default is noshut.
Respond with strict. The default is strict.
You should see the new configuration at this point. Review and make any necessary changes to the configuration you just entered. Respond with no at the prompt if you are satisfied with the configuration. Respond with yes if you want to edit your configuration settings.
For more information about the initial configuration of your switch, see the following guides:
Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Installation and Upgrade Guides
Cisco Nexus 92300YC Installation and Upgrade Guides