2.0
PORT STRUCTURE
2.1
OVERVIEW
The front panel of the 2GXM provides access to the management (serial console) and fiber ports. The
fiber ports are SFP supporting 1000BASE-FX transceivers. The plug-in module features two additional
Ethernet ports for connectivity via the chassis backplane.
2.1.1
Management Port
PI
SA
The 2GXM features a Serial RS-232 Console Port (aka Craft Interface) which can be connected to a computer
for initial setup and configuration. The Serial Console Port is accessed through the mini DIN-6 female
DCE interface. Connect the interface to a computer’s DB-9 serial port using the mini DIN-6 male to
DB-9 female cable adapter (Part # 8082-0), which is included with the 2GXM.
An optional DB-9 male to female straight-through serial cable is available for extension (Part # 8081-3).
2.1.2
Fiber Ports
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SA
The fiber interface supports the 1000BASE-X protocol. The fiber interface operates in auto-negotiation or
manual mode and supports full duplex operation. The fiber port can be enabled or disabled via network
management. A port disabled with the Port Access Control feature will still connect and allow 802.3ah
OAM or IP-less (secure) OAM communication, but blocks normal data traffic.
2.1.3
Backplane Ethernet Ports
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The plug-in module supports two additional 10/100Mbps Ethernet Backplane Ports. The Backplane Ports
A and B allow Ethernet data connectivity between adjacent modules in an
iConverter
chassis. The two
backplane ports can be disabled or enabled via a DIP-switch or network management.
The
iConverter
19-Module, 5-Module, 2-Module and 1-Module Redundant Chassis backplanes provide
ethernet data connectivity between adjacent slots or ports. The A and B backplane ports connect the slots
as illustrated.
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