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Complete initial switch setup - Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A

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After you power on Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A switch(es) as part of a new AFX 1K or AFX 2K system installation or a switch replacement, or after you reset a switch to its factory default settings, you are prompted to complete the initial setup for the switch(es) using configuration wizard. You can reference the following configuration wizard questions and recommended responses to help you complete the initial setup of the switch(es).

Before you begin

Make sure you have the network and configuration information for each switch and the applicable licenses.

About this task

  • You must complete the initial setup on each switch.

  • If needed, you can refer to your NX-OS version of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide for information about setting up the switches, found in the "Using the Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility" chapter. You can also find information about terminal settings in the "Configuring Terminal Settings and Sessions" chapter.

Steps

  1. Connect your laptop to the switches' serial console port.

    1. Set the serial console port on the laptop to 9,600 baud with N-8-1.

  2. Set the password for the admin user, as prompted.

  3. Complete the initial switch setup by providing responses to the following questions.

    Note Your site's security policy defines the responses and services to enable.
    Prompt Response

    Abort Auto Provisioning and continue with normal setup? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes. The default is no.

    Do you want to enforce secure password standard? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes. The default is yes.

    Enter the password for admin.

    The default password is “admin”; you must create a new, strong password. A weak password can be rejected.

    Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes at the initial configuration of the switch.

    Create another login account? (yes/no)

    Your answer depends on your site's policies on alternate administrators. The default is no.

    Configure read-only SNMP community string? (yes/no)

    Respond with no. The default is no.

    Configure read-write SNMP community string? (yes/no)

    Respond with no. The default is no.

    Enter the switch name.

    Enter the switch name, which is limited to 63 alphanumeric characters.

    Continue with Out-of-band (mgmt0) management configuration? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes (the default) at that prompt. At the mgmt0 IPv4 address: prompt, enter your IP address: ip_address.

    Configure the default-gateway? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes. At the IPv4 address of the default-gateway: prompt, enter your default_gateway.

    Configure advanced IP options? (yes/no)

    Respond with no. The default is no.

    Enable the telnet service? (yes/no)

    Respond with no. The default is no.

    Enabled SSH service? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes. The default is yes.

    Note SSH is recommended when using Ethernet Switch Health Monitor (CSHM) for its log collection features. SSHv2 is also recommended for enhanced security.

    Enter the type of SSH key you want to generate (dsa/rsa/rsa1).

    The default is rsa.

    Enter the number of key bits (1024-2048).

    Enter the number of key bits from 1024 to 2048.

    Configure the NTP server? (yes/no)

    Respond with no. The default is no.

    Configure default interface layer (L3/L2)

    Respond with L2. The default is L2.

    Configure default switch port interface state (shut/noshut)

    Respond with noshut. The default is noshut.

    Configure CoPP system profile (strict/moderate/lenient/dense)

    Respond with strict. The default is strict.

    Would you like to edit the configuration? (yes/no)

    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.

    Use this configuration and save it? (yes/no)

    Respond with yes to save the configuration. This automatically updates the kickstart and system images.

    Note If you do not save the configuration at this stage, none of the changes will be in effect the next time you reboot the switch.

  4. Verify the configuration choices you made in the display that appears at the end of the setup, and make sure that you save the configuration.

What's next?

After you've completed the initial switch setup, you review the cabling and configuration requirements.