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Using an RJ-45 connector, the console port can be connected through a common asynchronous serial
cable directly to a computer for system debugging, configuration, maintenance, management, and host
software loading, or to a modem for remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance and
management.
Table 1-18
Specifications of the console port
Item
Specifications
Connector type
RJ-45
Number of connectors
1
Interface standard
Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud rate
115200 bps (9600 bps by default)
Transmission distance
15 m (49.21 ft.)
Functions
z
It can be connected to an ASCII terminal.
z
It can be connected to a serial port of a local or remote
(through a pair of modems) PC running terminal emulation
program.
z
10/100Base-TX management port
Using an RJ-45 connector, the 10/100Base-TX management port can be connected to a local PC for
switch program loading and switch debugging, or connected to a remote NMS for remote management.
Table 1-19
Specifications of the 10/100Base-TX management port
Item
Specifications
Connector type
RJ-45
Number of connectors
1
Transmission speed and type
10/100 Mbps, half/full duplex
Cable medium and maximum transmission
distance
Category-5 twisted pair, with a maximum
transmission distance of 100 m (328.08 ft.)
Function
Host software and Boot ROM upgrade and network
management
Table 1-20 describes the LED status of the 10/100Base-TX management port.
Table 1-20
Description of the status LEDs of the 10/100Base-TX management port
LED
Description
LINK
z
OFF: No link is present.
z
ON: A link is present.
ACT
z
OFF: No data is being transmitted or received.
z
Blinking: Data is being transmitted or received.
System LEDs
z
System status LEDs