Chapter 3 Hardware Overview

The following table describes the ports on the rear panel.

Table 2 Panel Connections

CONNECTO

DESCRIPTION

R

 

2 Mini-GBIC

Use mini-GBIC transceivers in these slots for fiber-optic connections to

Slots

backbone Ethernet switches.

 

 

Console Port

Only connect this port to your computer (using an RS-232 cable) if you

 

want to configure the Switch using the command line interface (CLI) via

 

the console port.

 

 

Management

Connect to a computer using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable for local

Port

configuration of the Switch.

 

 

3.2.1 Power Connector

Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel.

To connect the power to the Switch, insert the female end of power cord to the power receptacle on the rear panel. Connect the other end of the supplied power cord to a power outlet. Make sure that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans.

The Switch requires a power supply of 100-240 VAC, 1.2 A.

3.2.2 External Backup Power Supply Connector

The Switch supports external backup power supply (BPS).

The Switch constantly monitors the status of the internal power supply. The backup power supply automatically provides power to the Switch in the event of a power failure. Once the Switch receives power from the backup power supply, it will not automatically switch back to using the internal power supply even when the power is resumed.

3.2.3 Console Port

For local management, you can use a computer with terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters:

•VT100 terminal emulation

•9600 bps

•No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

•No flow control

 

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