Serial Port Connection - Brocade Communications Systems SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual

Fiber cable connections are made to the switch's front panel using standard dual SC plug
connectors as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
The connectors are keyed and must be inserted into the GBIC module's connector in
proper alignment. In most cases, one of the two connector plugs is a different color to aid
in proper connector alignment.
NOTE:
fiber optic plug into the GBIC module as you may damage the
connector, the GBIC module, or both. Make certain the fiber surface
is clean, free of dust or debris, before inserting the connector into
GBIC module.
Copper cables use a High Speed Serial Data Connection (HSSDC) connector.

Serial Port Connection

The switch includes a serial port used to set the IP address when setting up or
reinitializing a switch. It is not used during normal operation. The settings are as follows:
8-bit
No parity
One stop bit
9600 baud
SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual
Dual SC fiber optic plug connector
Remove the protective plug from the GBIC. Do not force the
Unpacking the Switch
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