Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 29

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NOTE
The existing management network into which you can connect the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
must be separate and isolated from the network over which user packets are switched and routed.
For information about the functionality of the management port, refer to
management port functions"
For information about connecting a PC to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, refer to
management station"
The out-of-band management port provides access to a separate system management network,
and allows you to do the following tasks:
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Management module LEDs
The LEDs on all management module models are the same.
management module.
TABLE 2
LED
Port 1
and
Port 2
Active
Pwr
10/100/1000
Ethernet Port
10/100/1000
Ethernet Port
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Connecting to the 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseTX port for connectivity to your existing
management network. You can then access the router and configure, monitor, and manage the
system from a management station.
on page 217.
on page 122.
Access the router through Telnet, the Web management interface, or the Brocade Network
Advisor software.
Access a TFTP server to perform system upgrade tasks.
Provides SNMP polling access, as well as sending SNMP traps.
Send Syslog packets.
Access the system through RADIUS AAA.
Management module LEDs
Position
Each adjacent to
the auxiliary flash
slot that it
represents
Lower Left
Upper Left
Above and right of
RJ45 connector
Above and left of
RJ45 connector
Table 2
State Meaning
On or blinking The software is currently accessing the auxiliary
flash card.
Off The software is not currently accessing a auxiliary
flash card, although there is one inserted in the slot.
On The module is functioning as the active
management module.
Off The module is functioning as the redundant
management module.
On The module is receiving power.
Off The module is not receiving power.
On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.
Off No link is established with the remote port.
On or blinking The port is transmitting and receiving packets.
(Yellow)
Off for an The port is not transmitting or receiving packets.
extended period
Router modules
"Understanding
"Attaching a
describes the LEDs on the
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