Cabling The Switch; Connecting And Disconnecting The Usb Console Cable - IBM Flex System EN4023 User Manual

4. Unlock the transceiver:
5. Place the SFP+ or QSFP transceiver in a static-protective package.
6. Insert another SFP+ or QSFP transceiver into the port. See

Cabling the switch

This section provides instructions for connecting and disconnecting the cables to the physical ports
on the IBM Flex System EN4023 10Gb Scalable Switch.

Connecting and disconnecting the USB console cable

The mini-USB (RS-232) console port can be used for serial console management and diagnostics.
A USB console cable with a mini-USB connector on one end and a DB-9 male connector on the
other end is needed to connect the switch to your console device. Depending on your
requirements, you might need to use a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter. Additional cabling and adapters
might also be required.
To connect the USB console cable to the switch, connect the cable to the mini-USB console port of
the switch and the other end of the cable to the console device, as shown in
FIGURE 7
To disconnect the USB console cable, grasp the connector and gently pull the cable from the
switch.
Introduction
a. For SFP+ transceivers, unlock the transceiver by gently pulling the tab straight out.
b. For QSFP transceivers, unlock the transceiver by positioning the lever in a downward
motion.
transceiver" on page 15.
Mini-USB connection
Cabling the switch
"Inserting an SFP+ or QSFP
Figure 7.
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