Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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Front Panel
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its
various ports labelled. The PowerConnect 5524 device from the
PowerConnect 5548 device in that there are 24 G ports and not 48.
Figure 3-2 shows the buttons/LEDs on the right side in greater detail.
Figure 3-1. PowerConnect 5548 Ports
The following ports are found on the devices.
• 24/48 G Ports
•
Two XG Ports
(also known as Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP)+ Ports)
These are 10 Gigabit ports, designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. The SFP+
ports are fiber transceivers designated as 10000 Base-SX or LX. They
include TWSI (Two-Wire Serial Interface) and internal EPROM.
• RS-232 Console Port
This port is used for a terminal connection for debugging and software
downloads. The default baud rate is 9,600 bps. The baud rate can be
configured from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps.
• Two HDMI Ports
The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, category 2 high-speed cables, 340
MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). They are used for stacking purposes.
Console
SPF+ Ports
USB Port
HDMI Ports
Giga Ports (even numbered)
Port
Giga Ports (odd numbered)
