Q-Logic 5000 manual Connect the Workstation to the Switch, Workstation Cable Connections

4 – Installation Installing a Switch

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4.2.4

Connect the Workstation to the Switch

You can manage the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 require an Ethernet connection to the switch. The CLI can use an Ethernet connection or a serial connection. Choose a switch management method, then connect the management workstation to the switch in one of the following ways:

„Indirect Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch RJ-45 Ethernet connector through an Ethernet switch or a hub. This requires a 10/100 Base-T straight cable as shown in Figure 4-6.

„Direct Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch RJ-45 Ethernet connector. This requires a 10/100 Base-T cross-over cable as shown in Figure 4-6.

„Serial port connection from the management workstation to the switch RS-232 serial port connector. This requires a null modem F/F DB9 cable as shown in Figure 4-6.

Indirect Ethernet			Direct Ethernet
RJ-45 Connection			RJ-45 Connection
8	1		8	1
8	8		8	8
7	7		7	7
6		6	6	6
5	5		5	5
4	4		4	4
3		3	3	3
2		2	2	2
1		1	1	1

Serial RS-232

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8	8
7	7

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3 3

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Figure 4-6. Workstation Cable Connections

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