Using the Passport 8100 Modules
Note: This port should be used only as a management port. It does not provide
network connectivity.
DTE/DCE Switch
The DTE/DCE switch changes the pin assignments on the Console port and
allows you to designate the connector as either DTE or DCE. For information
about pin assignments for this port, refer to
Specifications."
Serial Ports
The Passport 8190SM module provides two serial ports for attachment of modem
or console devices. The Console port provides terminal access to the Passport
8190SM module using the CLI. The Modem port allows you to connect a standard
modem for out-of-band, dial-up management.
For communications specifications used by the serial ports, refer to
"Technical
Reset Button
The recessed reset button on the module allows you to perform a hard reset or
reboot of the system.
PCMCIA Card Slot
The Passport 8190SM module provides a PCMCIA card slot for use with an
ATA-type Sandisk-compatible flash memory card. The flash memory card
provides a convenient way to store switch configurations and boot images. Using
the memory card, you can quickly transfer configurations and images between
multiple switches or store multiple configurations for a single switch.
Note: You cannot use the Passport 1200 PCMCIA card in Passport 8000
Series equipment.
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Specifications."
Appendix A, "Technical
Appendix A,
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