Intel 550T These ports are on the front panel, Inserted to expand the functionality of the switch

C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 550T Routing Switch

Front panel ports	These ports are on the front panel:
	Port	Function
	CONSOLE port	Connects a PC (running a VT100 emula-
	(DB-9)	tion), a VT100 terminal or a modem to
		access the built-in Local Management pro-
		gram.
	8 x 10/100Base-TX	Connects devices using Unshielded Twisted
	ports (RJ-45)	Pair (UTP) cabling complying to EIA 568A
		Category 5 or ISO/IEC 11801 Category 5
		level D.
Slots for modules	After removing one or both of the cover plates, the modules can be
	inserted to expand the functionality of the switch.
Front panel LED functions	The LEDs on the front panel have the following functions:
	LED	Shows the status for...
	Port LEDs -	The operation of each port.
	Green and Orange
	Status	The operation of the switch.
	Power	The internal power supply.
	Temperature	The internal temperature.
	RPS (redundant	The external, redundant power supply.
	power supply)
Buttons	The buttons on the front panel have the following functions:
	Button name	Function
	Port Status	Shows the operational status of each port.
	Reset	Reset or enter Maintenance Mode or Recov-
		ery Mode

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