IBM Nways 8271 F12, User Manual

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Switch — Rear
View Detail
Figure 2 Switch — rear view
Unit Information
Label
This label displays the unique MAC address and serial number of the
Switch. You may need this information for fault reporting purposes.
Power Socket The Switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage
in the range 90–240V A.C.
Redundant Power
System Socket
To protect against internal power supply failure, you can use this socket
to connect an Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to the Switch.
See “Connecting a Redundant Power System” on page 35.
Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or
local out-of-band management. The console port uses standard null
modem cable and is set to auto-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop
bit.
Expansion Module
Slot
You can use this slot to install an Expansion Module that provides a
high-speed link to the rest of your network, or a Matrix Module that
provides four matrix ports for stacking Switch units together.There is a
range of Expansion Modules; contact your supplier for availability. For
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