CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
Description of Hardware
10 GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE
S
LOTS
These switches include two slots on the rear pa nel for hot-swappable single-port
10GBASE modules with SFP+ transceivers. Refer to “Optional
Media
Extender
Modules” on page 29 for more information on this module and the supported
10G transceivers.
STACKING
P
ORTS
Each unit includes two stacking ports that provide a 48 Gbps hi gh -s peed serial
stack backplane connection. Up to eight 24 -port or 48-port switches can be
connected together using optional stacking cables (LGB6000SC-001 o r
LGB6000SC-004). Note that the 24-port and 48-port switches can be mi xed in
the same stack. The Stack Maste r button enables one switch in the stack to
be
select ed
as
the Master unit for managing the entire stack.
PORT AND SYSTEM STATUS LEDS
These switches include a displa y panel for key system and port indications that
simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs, which a re located
on the f
ront
panel
for easy viewing, are shown below and described i n the
following tables.
Figure 3: Port LEDs
Port Status LEDs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1
Table 1: Port Status LEDs
LED Condition Status
Link/
Activity/Speed
On/Flashing Amber Port has a valid link at 10 or 100 Mbps. Flashing
indicates activity.
On/Flashing Green Port has a valid link at 1000 Mb ps . Fl as hi ng
indicates activity.
Off The link is down.
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