Configuring Interface Characteristics
Using the Switch USB Ports
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A powered device can receive redundant power when it is connected to a PoE switch port and to an AC power source. The device does not receive redundant power when it is only connected to the PoE port.
After the switch detects a powered device, the switch determines the device power requirements and then grants or denies power to the device. The switch can also sense the
Using the Switch USB Ports
The switch has three USB ports on the front panel — a USB
USB Mini-Type B Console Port
The switch has the following console ports available on its front panel:
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Console output appears on devices connected to both ports, but console input is active on only one port at a time. By default, the USB connector takes precedence over the
Note Windows PCs require a driver for the USB port. See the hardware installation guide for driver installation instructions.
Use the supplied USB Type
Console Port Change Logs
At software startup, a log shows whether the USB or the
In the sample output, switch 1 has a connected USB console cable. Because the bootloader did not change to the USB console, the first log from switch 1 shows the
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