Allied Telesis AT-x950-28XSQ, Installation Manual

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AT-x950-28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide
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configuration file from flash drive.
Using a flash drive with the switch is optional.
NET MGMT
Ethernet
Management
Port
The switch uses the NET MGMT port as a separate routed eth0 interface.
The interface is not part of the switching matrix, but the switch can route
traffic in or out of the port from the network ports and Ethernet line card.
Here are the guidelines:
 The port should only be used for initial configuration and
maintenance access to the chassis.
 The NET MGMT port has a standard 8-pin RJ-45 connector and
operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in either half- or full-duplex
mode.

The default setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation, which sets the
speed and duplex mode automatically. You may disable Auto-
Negotiation and configure the port manually.

The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set automatically
with automatic MDIX detection. You can disable automatic MDIX
detection and set the wiring configuration manually.
 The port is referred to as eth0 in the management software.
The cable requirements for the port are listed in Table 10.
Table 10. Twisted Pair Cable for the NET MGMT Port on the
Management Panel
Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 3 shielded
or unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz. Yes Yes No
Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-
compliant Category 5 or TIA/
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz. Yes Yes Yes
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 6 shielded
cabling. Yes Yes Yes