Installation Guide
QX-S5500G Series Ethernet Switches
10-1
10. Appendix C Ports and LEDs
10.1 Ports
10.1.1 Console port
The QX-S5500G Series has two console ports: a serial console port and a USB mini
console port.
Table 10-1
Console port specifications
Item
Console port
USB mini console port
Connector type
RJ-45
USB mini-Type B
Compliant standard
EIA/TIA-232
USB 2.0
Transmission baud rate
9600 bps (default) to 115200 bps
Services
Provides connection to an ASCII
terminal.
Provides connection to the serial
port of a local or remote (through a
pair of modems) terminal.
The terminal as PC operate
terminal emulation program.
Provides connection to an ASCII
terminal.
Provides connection to the serial
port of a local terminal.
The terminal as PC operate
terminal emulation program.
10.1.2 Management Ethernet port
The QX-S5524GT-4X1C, QX-S5548GT-4X1C, or QX-S5524GP-4X1C provide a
management Ethernet port on the front panel. You can connect this port to a PC or
management station for loading and debugging software or remote management.
Table 10-2
management Ethernet port
Item
Specification
Connector type
RJ-45
Connector quantity
1
Port transmission rate
10/100/1000Mbps, half/full duplex
Transmission medium and max
transmission distance
100 m (328.08 ft.) over category-5 twisted pair cable
Functions and services
Switch software and Boot ROM upgrade, network management