3Com 3C16897 8-slot DC Chassis, 3C16895 7-slot Chassis manual Console Port, Ethernet Port

Fabric Module 11

Console Port

The console port is connected to the configuration terminal using an RJ-45 connector. You can use the console port for system debugging, configuration, maintenance, management, and loading application files.

The console port can also be connected to a modem for functions such as remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance, and management. You can configure the baud rate on the console port.

Table 6 lists console port specifications.

Table 6 Console Port Specifications

Specification	Description
Port connector	RJ-45
Port standard	Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud rate	9600 bps (by default)
Transmission distance	15 m (45 ft)
Services	Connects with character terminal
	Connects with local or remote PC serial port and runs terminal
	emulation on a PC (a pair of modems are required for a
	remote connection)

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port on the Fabric is connected to a computer using an RJ-45 connector. You can use the Ethernet port for system application downloading and debugging. The Ethernet port can also be connected to devices such as a network management workstation to manage the system remotely.

Table 7 lists Ethernet port specifications.

Table 7 Ethernet Port Specifications

Specification	Description
Port connector	RJ-45
Number of port(s)	1
Port speed	10 Mbps, half/full duplex
	100 Mbps, half/full duplex
	MDI/MDIX auto sensing
Cable and maximum transmission	Category-5 twisted pair for transmission within 100 m
distance	(328 ft)
Port function	Switch software upgrade and network management

See “Electrical Port Connector” on page 78 for an illustration of the RJ-45 connector and MDI/MDI-X pinout details.

Table 8 describes the LEDs of the Ethernet port.

Table 8 Ethernet Port LEDs

LED	Description
LINK	Off — The line is not connected.
	Green — The line is connected.