Chapter 1 Product Overview

Interface Module

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Interface Module

The interface module, which is located above slot 1 (see Figure 1-4), provides the following local and remote management interfaces:

RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232) console port with an RJ-45 connection that you can use to:

Configure the switch from the CLI

Monitor network statistics and errors

Configure SNMP agent parameters

MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connection that provides network management capabilities.

RS-232 COM1 port with a DB-9 connector, which can be attached to a modem.

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