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Router modules
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Six LEDs
Auxiliary flash slots
Auxiliary flash slots support flash PC cards where you can store boot images, startup and running configuration files, and other system
files, in addition to what is stored in system flash memory. This allows you to perform system management tasks, such as copying files
between flash PC cards, or copying files between a flash PC card and flash memory.
For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use Brocade auxiliary flash cards, part number FLASH-PCC, which can be
ordered from Brocade. Brocade auxiliary flash cards ship with the label on the bottom of the card; take caution to insert the card with the
label on the bottom side.
NOTE
Some older auxiliary flash cards can be inserted the wrong way in the slot because there is no indication in the card about which
is the right way. If you insert the card backwards, you will see continuous messages in the console and the card inserted/ card
removed syslog. If this occurs, you must remove the card and reinsert it the correct way.
External compact flash
MR2 management modules do not contain an auxiliary flash slot. Instead, they contain a 2 GB internal compact flash card and an external
compact flash drive. MR2 management modules come with a factory installed compact flash card in the external compact flash slot. The
internal compact flash provides greater storage space for image retention, improving the upgrade process.
NOTE
Do not use compact flash cards over 2GB; they will render the system unstable.
The internal compact flash card cannot be accessed for removal or replacement.
The external compact flash slot allows you to insert a 2 GB compact flash card. If you need to replace or add an additional compact flash
card, contact Brocade technical support.
Console port
The console port is a standard DB-9 serial connector through which you can attach a PC or terminal to configure the router using the CLI.
NOTE
The console port interfaces the control plane only. It does not interface the data plane.
10/100/1000 Ethernet port
Management modules also contain a 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseTX auto-sensing, auto-negotiating Ethernet port. This port has
an RJ45 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) connector.
Typical uses of this port include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Connecting a PC to configure, monitor, and manage the system through a Telnet or SSHv2 connection.
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Connecting to the 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseTX port for connectivity to your existing management network. You can
then access the router and configure, monitor, and manage the system from a management station.
NOTE
The existing management network into which you can connect the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port must be separate and isolated from
the network over which user packets are switched and routed. For information about the functionality of the management port,
refer to <Link>“Understanding management port functions” on page 206.
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