Chapter 4: Cabling the Modular Switch
7500 Series Modular Switch Quick Start Guide
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displays port locations on supervisors provided with 7508E / 7504E switches.
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Console (Serial) Port:
Connect to a PC with RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter cable. Default switch
settings include:
— 9600 baud
— No parity bits
— No flow control
— 8 data bits
— 1 stop bit
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Ethernet management port:
Connect to 10/100/1000 management network with RJ-45 cable.
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USB Port:
May be used for software or configuration updates.
4.4
Connecting Linecard Modules and Cables
Install required SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ optic modules in linecard module ports (
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Connect cables as required to linecard module ports or fixed MPO ports. Supervisor and linecard
module ejectors on the front of the chassis assist with cable management.
Caution
Excessive bending can damage interface cables, especially optical cables.
Figure 16: Supervisor Ports: 7508E / 7504E Switches
Figure 17: SFP or SFP+ ports
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