Switching Ports - Lenovo RackSwitch G8272 Installation Manual

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Switching Ports

SFP+ Ports
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An RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter is included with the console cable kit.
To connect a computer or terminal to the switch, connect the included Category 5
patch cable to the RJ-45 console port on the G8272 front panel, then connect the
other end of the patch cable to the RJ-45 connector on the RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Console cable connections
To Console
Port
Note: The console cable kit includes a USB cable that is not supported for the
G8272. You may discard this cable.
The USB port enables you to connect a USB drive to the switch. You can copy files
from the switch to the USB drive, or from the USB drive to the switch. You can also
start the switch using files on the USB drive.
For more information about using the USB drive, see the RackSwitch G8272
Release Notes.
The G8272 contains the following switching ports:
• Forty-eight SFP+ 10 GbE ports
• Six QSFP+ 40 GbE ports
The switching ports and port options are described in the following sections. For
information about ports on the management panel, see
panel" on page 18.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM
drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1
laser products. Note the following information:
•
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
•
Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
Category 5
Patch Cable RJ-45 to DB9
To PC
Terminal
Adapter
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