QDR InfiniBand Switch Platform User Manual
Rev 2.9
Mellanox Technologies
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Figure 8: Port Numbering
3.4.1.2
Top and Bottom Orientation
Figure 9: Top and Bottom Ports
3.4.2 Management and FW updating Interfaces
There are three interfaces to connect to the IS50XX. They are:
• 1 or 2 connectors labelled “MGT”. Use these connectors to connect to the Ethernet. The IS5035
switch has two MGT connectors whereas the IS5030 has one.
• 1 USB port that is labelled
. This interface can be used to update software or firmware.
• 1 connector that is labelled “CONSOLE”. Use this connector to connect to the host PC.
Figure 10: Management Interfaces
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3.4.2.1
RJ-45 Connector (CONSOLE) Internally Managed Switches only
The port labelled “CONSOLE” is for a local host connection to the management module. This is
used the first time the switch is connected. An HAR 000028 harness is included in the package to
connect to a DB9 connection on a host PC. Connecting to a local host PC and following the
instructions in the Installation Guide, “Configuring the Switch for the First Time”, must be done
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Internally Managed
with chassis manager
Internally Managed
with FabricIT manager
