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The Passport 8190SM module fits into either slot 5 or slot 6 in the Passport
chassis. Image, configuration, and log files are maintained on the flash memory
(onboard and PCMCIA) of this module. The module also provides out-of-band
management by using the Ethernet port on the module.
Note: Nortel Networks recommends using the Ethernet port on the Passport
8190SM module for management rather than a switched port.
You achieve redundancy by putting a Passport 8190SM module into both slots 5
and 6 of the chassis. When running normally, the second module is in standby
mode. Should the primary Passport 8190SM module fail, the secondary module
initializes while the switch continues to pass traffic. When the secondary Passport
8190SM module completes initialization, it resets the switch with a convergence
time similar to the convergence timing for spanning tree.
The Passport 8190SM module can also be in the chassis with the Passport 8690SF
Switch Fabric Module. The Passport 8690SF module provides layer 3
functionality for 8600 Series modules (routing switch modules). For more
information about the Passport 8690SF module, refer to Using the Passport 8600
Modules.
Note: Although you can mix 8100 Series and 8600 Series modules in the same
chassis, Nortel Networks does not recommend this configuration.
Physical features on the front panel of the Passport 8190SM module include a
management port, DCE/DTE switch for the console port, console port, modem
port, reset button, PCMCIA card slot, and status LEDs.
Ethernet Management Port
The Ethernet Management port on the Passport 8190SM module is an MDI
10/100BASE-T port that allows out-of-band management using a Web browser,
Device Manager and VLAN Manager, or a Telnet session to access the command
line interface (CLI). You can use this port to connect the switch to a network
management station. The port has its own IP address but does not switch traffic to
other ports in the chassis.
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