Dell PowerConnect J-8216, Hardware Manual

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Powers the line cards on and off
• Powers the Switch Fabric (SF) modules on and off
• Performs routing functions for the switch
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Controls system resets and the boot sequence for the switch
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Monitors and controls the speed of the fans in the fan trays
• Monitors and controls the LCD panel and chassis status LEDs
• Monitors the communication of the line cards with the switch fabric on the Switch
Fabric (SF) modules
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Monitors the status of the power supplies
The RE module has these components:
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RE module LEDs—Indicate system status. See “RE Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch”
on page 27.
• Recessed reset button—Power cycles the RE module when pressed.
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USB port—Provides an interface through which you can install the Junos OS manually.
See “USB Port Specifications for a J-EX Series Switch” on page 49.
• Auxiliary port—This port is not enabled on J-EX8200 switches. It is reserved for future
use.
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Console port—Connects the RE module to a system console through a cable with an
RJ-45 connector. See “Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Management Console”
on page 136.
• Management port—Connects the RE module through an Ethernet connection to a
management LAN (or any other device that plugs into an Ethernet connection) for
out-of-band management. See “Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Network for
Out-of-Band Management” on page 135.
• Ejector levers—Used for installing and removing the RE module.
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Captive screws—Secure the RE module in place.
Related
Documentation
Installing an RE Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 118
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Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch on page 163
RE Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch
Each Routing Engine (RE) module has four LEDs on the left side of the module’s front
panel. See Figure 11 on page 28.
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Chapter 2: Component Descriptions