Basic Operation
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management is available. For the Socket pinout see “RJ-45 CONSOLE and Ethernet interfaces”
on page 59.
2.4.2.2
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector “MGT”
The Ethernet connection labelled “MGT” provides access for remote management. The switch
can be connected to any Ethernet port.
2.4.2.3 USB Connector
There is a single USB connector. This connector can be used to install software and or firmware
upgrades using a memory device that has a USB connector. This connector is USB 2.0 compli-
ant.
2.4.2.4 I2C Connector
There is an I2C connector on the far left of the power side of the switch.
This interface is for
Debug and Troubleshooting only.
This connector can be used to install firmware upgrades, should
the firmware image be damaged and cannot be upgraded through a host PC or remotely. This
interface is for support personnel and advanced users only.
2.4.3
Reset Button
On the connector side panel under the system LEDs is a reset button. This reset button requires a
tool to be pressed.
Each Ethernet connector gets connected to Ethernet switches. These switches must be
configured to 100M/1G auto-negotiation.
USB 1.0 is not supported.
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.
