Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
The following figure shows the front panel of the
Figure 15 The Front Panel of the
The following table describes the ports on the rear panel.
Table 2 Panel Connections
CONNECTO | DESCRIPTION | |
R | ||
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Optional two | These ports are available when you install an | |
XFP or CX4 | optional uplink module (B in the figure above). Both the | |
Ports | 412 are used to connect your switch to other | |
| switches for stacking in you network. | |
| • For | |
| (XFP) transceivers to connect | |
| ports. See Section 3.1.3.1 on page 37 and Section 3.1.3.2 on page 37 | |
| for information on installing and removing transceivers. | |
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| ports. | |
| See the | |
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Two stacking | Connect these ports to other | |
ports | stacking cables. | |
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Management | Connect to a computer using an | |
Port | configuration of the Switch. | |
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Console Port | Only connect this port to your computer (using an | |
| want to configure the Switch using the command line interface (CLI) via | |
| the console port. | |
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3.2.1 Power Connector
Make sure you are using the correct power source as shown on the panel and that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans.
Use the following procedures to connect the Switch to a power source after you have installed it.
Note: Check the power supply requirements in Chapter 50 on page 393, and make sure you are using an appropriate power source.
Keep the power supply switch and the Switch’s power switch in the OFF position until you come to the procedure for turning on the power.
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