Chapter 5 Connecting the Management Interfaces and Performing Initial System Configuration

Connecting the Management Interface

Connecting the Management Interface

The SCE platform is equipped with two RJ-45 management (MNG) ports. These ports provide access from a remote management console to the SCE platform via a LAN. The two management ports provide the possibility for a redundant management interface, thus ensuring management access to the SCE platform even if there is a failure in one of the management links.

If only one management port is used, the desired port is simply connected directly to the LAN. If both management ports are used, they must both be connected to the management console via a switch. In this way, the IP address of the MNG port is always the same, regardless of which physical port is currently active.

The procedures for cabling the management port and testing connectivity between the SCE 1000 and the remote management host are explained in the following sections:

•Cabling the Management Port

•Verifying Management Interface Connectivity

Cabling the Management Port

The SCE 1000 has two management ports, labeled Mng1 and Mng 2.

To cable the management port, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Take the Ethernet cable provided (with attached RJ-45 connector) and plug it into the desired MNG port on the front panel of the SCE 1000, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 5-2: Cabling the Management Port

Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into your management network.

•If only one management port is used — connect the port directly to the LAN.

•If both management ports are used — connect both ports to the LAN via a switch.

Make sure that you push on the RJ-45 connector attached to the cable until you hear a click, which indicates that the connector is fully inserted and secured in the receptacle. Gently pull on the plug to confirm whether the plug is locked into the socket.

If the Link LED on the SCE 1000 management port does not light, try removing the cable and reinserting it firmly into the module socket. To disconnect the plug from the socket, press down on the raised portion on top of the plug, releasing the latch. You should hear an audible click indicating the latch has released. Carefully pull the plug out of the socket.

If the management port Link LED on the SCE 1000 still does not light, verify that the cable is connected correctly to the appropriate network element on its second end.

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