Port and System LEDs
The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate port status.
For information about the status that the LEDs indicate, see "LED
Definitions" on page 85.
PowerConnect 8024/8024F Back Panel
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Console Port
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Out-of-Band Management Port
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Power Supplies
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Ventilation System
The following image show the back panel of the PowerConnect 8024/8024F
switches.
Figure 3-3. PowerConnect 8024 Rear Panel
AC power
OOB Ethernet port
Console Port
The console port is for management through a serial interface. This port
provides a direct connection to the switch and allows you to access the CLI
from a console terminal connected to the port through the provided serial
cable (RJ-45 to female DB-9 connectors).
The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, no
parity bit, and no flow control. The default baud rate is 9600 bps.
RJ-45 serial console port
Fans (3)
AC power
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