Cisco Systems 4500 manual Ethernet Management Port, Console Port, Reset Button, CompactFlash Port

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Supervisor Engines

Ethernet Management Port

The Ethernet management port can be used (in ROMMON mode only) to recover a switch software image that has been corrupted or destroyed due to a network catastrophe. When using Cisco IOS Release 12.2(50)SG or later, this port can also perform the same functions as the console port. For earlier Cisco IOS software releases, this port is not active while the switch is operating normally.

CONSOLE Port

The CONSOLE port has an EIA/TIA-232 RJ-45 connector. 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

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

RESET Button

The RESET button is used to restart the switch.

Note Use a paper clip or other small, pointed object to press the Reset button.

CompactFlash Port

The CompactFlash port accepts a Type 1 CompactFlash card. You can use it for file transfer tasks such as loading a new software image. The CompactFlash card is optional, and can be obtained from third-party suppliers.

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