3Com S7906E Getting Started Manual page 25

Console port
Using an RJ-45 connector, the console port can be connected through a regular asynchronous serial
cable directly to a computer for system debugging, configuration, maintenance, management, and host
software loading, or to a modem for remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance and
management.
Table 1-17 Specifications of the console port
Item
Connector type
Number of connectors
Interface standard
Baud rate
Transmission distance
Functions
10/100Base-TX Ethernet port for management
Using an RJ-45 connector, the 10/100Base-TX management Ethernet port can be connected to a local
PC for switch program loading and switch debugging, or connected to a remote NMS for remote
management.
Table 1-18 Specifications of the 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port
Item
Connector type
Number of connectors
Interface speed
Cable medium and maximum
transmission distance
Function
Table 1-19 describes the LED status of the 10/100Base-TX management Ethernet port.
Specifications
RJ-45
1
Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
115,200 bps (defaulting to 9,600 bps)
15 m (49.21 ft.)
It can be connected to an ASCII terminal.
It can be connected to a serial port of a local or remote
(through a pair of modems) PC running terminal
emulation program.
Specifications
RJ-45
1
10/100 Mbps, half/full duplex
Category-5 twisted pair, with a maximum transmission
distance of 100 m (328.08 ft.)
Host software & Boot ROM upgrade and network
management
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