Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Software Configuration Manual page 402

Using the Ethernet Management Port
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By default, the Ethernet management port is enabled. The switch cannot route packets from the Ethernet
management port to a network port, and the reverse.
Even though the Ethernet management port does not support routing, you might need to enable routing
protocols on the port (see
on the Ethernet management port when the PC is multiple hops away from the switch and the packets
must pass through multiple Layer 3 devices to reach the PC.
Figure 13-4
In Figure
routing process, the routes are propagated as follows:
The routes from the Ethernet management port are propagated through the network ports to the
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network.
The routes from the network ports are propagated through the Ethernet management port to the
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network.
Because routing is not supported between the Ethernet management port and the network ports, traffic
between these ports cannot be sent or received. If this happens, data packet loops occur between the
ports, which disrupt the switch and network operation. To prevent the loops, configure route filters to
avoid routes between the Ethernet management port and the network ports.
Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Connecting a Switch Stack to a PC
Switch stack
Ethernet management ports
Catalyst 3750 switches do not have Ethernet management ports.
Catalyst 3750 switches in a mixed stack are not connected to the hub.
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Network Example with Routing Protocols Enabled
Ethernet
management
Switch
port
Network
ports
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13-4, if the Ethernet management port and the network ports are associated with the same
13-4). For example, in Figure
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Chapter 13 Configuring Interface Characteristics
PC
Hub
13-4, you must enable routing protocols
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