SwitchX®-2 18-Port QSFP FDR InfiniBand System Hardware User Manual
Rev 1.1
Mellanox Technologies
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2.5.2.5 I2C Connector On Externally Managed Switches Only
The I2C RJ-45 connection provides access to Flash and EEPROMs. This connection is for FAE
use only.
All firmware updates should be done in-band using Mellanox Firmware Management Tools.
You will need to order an MTUSB-1 USB to I2C adapter to make use of the I2C interface. The
I2C connection provides access to Flash and EEPROMs. This connection allows access to the
switch for updating firmware.
Figure 20: RJ-45 I2C Connector
2.5.3
Reset Button
On the connector side panel under the system LEDs is a reset button
. This reset but-
ton requires a tool to be pressed.
Figure 21: Reset Button
The externally managed switches are Plug and Play and all firmware updates should be
done in-band.
This interface is for Debug and Troubleshooting only.
This interface is for FAEs
and advanced users only.
DO NOT use a sharp pointed object such as needle or push pin for pressing the Reset
button. Sharp objects can cause damage, use a flat object to push the reset button.
SX6015
I2C
5
16
17
18
RST
Press the reset button to reset the main and
management CPUs and to delete the existing
password.
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