Ethernet Management Port, Console Port | Cisco Systems 4000 manual

Chapter 1 Module Overview and Specifications

Supervisor Engines

Ethernet Management Port

The WS-X4012 supervisor engine has a 10BASE-T Ethernet management port. The WS-X4516-10GE and WS-X4013+10GE supervisor engine modules have a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet management port.The other supervisor engine modules have a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet management port. Supervisor engines use an RJ-45 connector on the front panel with a link status LED. For the location of the port, see Figure 1-1(WS-X4012), Figure 1-2(WS-X4013), Figure 1-3(WS-X4013+), Figure 1-4(WS-X4013+TS), Figure 1-5(WS-X4013+10GE), Figure 1-6(WS-X4014), Figure 1-7(WS-X4515), Figure 1-8(WS-X4516), or Figure 1-9(WS-X4516-10GE).

TCP/IP-based management services available through inband access also are provided through this port (Telnet and SNMP). This management port also supports image download.

Note The 10BASE-T and 10/100BASE-T Ethernet management ports are for network management only. These ports do not support network switching.

Console Port

The console port allows you to perform the following functions:

•Configure the switch from the CLI

•Monitor network statistics and errors

•Configure SNMP agent parameters

•Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in Flash memory to attached devices

The Catalyst 4003 console port is a DCE DB-25 receptacle, which supports a DCE EIA/TIA-232 interface. The console port is an RJ-45 receptacle on the Catalyst 4006, 4503, 4506, and 4507.

Note EIA/TIA-232 was known as recommended standard RS-232 before its acceptance as a standard by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

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4000 specifications

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