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Chapter 1: Overview
NET MGMT
Ethernet
Management
Port
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The switch uses the NET MGMT port as a separate routed eth0 interface.
The interface is not part of the switching matrix of the Ethernet line cards,
but the switch can route traffic in or out of the port from the line cards.
Here are the guidelines:
The port should only be used for initial configuration and
maintenance access to the switch.
The port has a standard 8-pin RJ-45 connector and operates at 10,
100, or 1000 Mbps in either half- or full-duplex mode.
The default setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation, which sets the
speed and duplex mode automatically. You may disable Auto-
Negotiation and configure the port manually.
The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set
automatically with automatic MDIX detection. You may disable
automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration
manually.
The port is referred to as eth0 in the management software.
The minimum cable requirements for the port are listed here:
10 or 100Mbps: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3
shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz.
1000Mbps: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 or TIA/
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of
100 MHz.
For instructions on how to configure the NET MGMT port, refer to the
Software Reference for SwitchBlade x908 Gen2 Switch.
The Network Management (NET MGMT) port has one Status LED,
described in Table 12.
Table 12. NET MGMT Port LED
State
Solid Green
Flashing Green
Solid Amber
Flashing Amber
Description
The port has established a 1000 Mbps link
with a network device.
The port is transmitting or receiving data
at 1000 Mbps.
The port has established a 10 or 100
Mbps link.
The port is transmitting or receiving data
at 10 or 100 Mbps.
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