
Matrix NSA Series Configuration Guide 4-1
4
Port Configuration
This chapter describes the Port Configuration set of commands and how to use them.
4.1 PORT CONFIGURATION SUMMARY
Console Port(s)
Each Matrix Series module or standalone device includes a console port through which local
management of the device can be accessed using a terminal or modem.
For details on configuring console port settings, refer to Section 4.3.1.
Switch Ports
The Matrix Series modules and standalone devices have fixed front panel switch ports and,
depending on the model, optional expansion module slots. The numbering scheme used to identify
the switch ports on the front panel and the expansion module(s) installed is interface-type dependent
N Series Standalone Switch Ports
The N12G4072-52 stan dalone device provid es the following types of sw itch port connections:
•Forty eight fixed RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps 1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet copper po rts
•Four SFP slots that provide the option of installing Small Form Pluggable (SFP) Mini-GBICs
for 1000BASE-T compliant copper connections or 1000BASE-SX\LX fiber-optic connections.
Important Notice
CLI examples in this guide illustrate a generic Matrix command prompt . Depending on which
Matrix Series dev ice you ar e us ing , you r de fa u lt com m an d pro mp t an d ou tp ut may be different
than the examples shown.