Ethernet Management Port; Rj-45 Console Port; Network Configurations - Cisco Catalyst 9300X Hardware Installation Manual

Ethernet Management Port

Ethernet Management Port
You can connect the switch to a host such as a Windows workstation or a terminal server through the
10/100/1000 Ethernet management port or one of the console ports. The 10/100/1000 Ethernet management
port is a VPN routing/forwarding (VRF) interface and uses a RJ-45 crossover or straight-through cable.
Note
The following table shows the Ethernet management port LED colors and their meanings.
Table 17: Ethernet Management Port LED
Color
Green
Blinking green
Off

RJ-45 Console Port

The RJ-45 console port connection uses the optional RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable.
The following table shows the RJ-45 console port LED colors and their meanings.
Table 18: RJ-45 Console LED
Color
Green
Off

Network Configurations

See the switch software configuration guide for network configuration concepts and examples of using the
switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and
Gigabit Ethernet connections.
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The 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port is an RJ-45 connector that should be connected to a Windows
workstation or a terminal server. Do not connect this port to another port in the same switch or to any port
within the same switch stack.
Description
Link up but no activity.
Link up and activity.
Link down.
Description
RJ-45 console port is active.
The port is not active.
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