Introducing the Switch

Introducing the Switch

Front of the Switch

Console Port

This port is used to connect a console to the switch by using the serial cable supplied with the switch. This connection is described under “Connect a Console to the Switch” in chapter 2, “Installing the Switch.” The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. The console port is located on the front of both 6400cl devices.

Network Ports

■Six fixed copper ports or six flexible media X2 transceiver 10-GbE slots.

■One, 10-GbE expansion slot. These switches provide a single slot in the back of the device that can accept a 2 by 10-GbE transceiver module. There are two types of modules:

•10-GbE Copper cl Module (J8434A) - provides two CX4 fixed copper ports•10-GbE Media-Flex cl Module (J8435A) - provides two flexible media slotsFor more information see the ProCurve Switch cl Modules Installation Guide.

Reset Button

This button is used to reset the switch while it is powered on. This action clears any temporary error conditions that may have occurred and executes the switch self test.

Clear Button

This button is used for these purposes:

■Deleting Passwords - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the button deletes any switch console access passwords that you may have configured. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need console access.

This button is provided for your convenience, but its presence means that if you are concerned with the security of the switch configuration and operation, you should make sure the switch is installed in a secure location, such as a locked wiring closet.

The Clear button can also be disabled using a CLI command, see your “Access Security Guide, the Configuring Font-Panel Security section,” which is on the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your switch.

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