Connect The Workstation To The Switch; Workstation Cable Connections - Qlogic SANbox 5600 Series Installation Manual

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Connect the Workstation to the Switch

You can manage the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite
2007. QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 require an Ethernet
connection to the switch. The CLI can use an Ethernet connection or a serial
connection. Choose a switch management method, then connect the
management workstation to the switch in one of the following ways:
Indirect Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch
RJ-45 Ethernet connector through an Ethernet switch or a hub. This requires
a 10/100 Base-T straight cable as shown in
Direct Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch
RJ-45 Ethernet connector. This requires a 10/100 Base-T cross-over cable
as shown in
Serial port connection from the management workstation to the switch
RS-232 serial port connector. This requires a null modem F/F DB9 cable as
shown in
Indirect Ethernet
RJ-45 Connection
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Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.
Direct Ethernet
RJ-45 Connection
Figure 4-6 Workstation Cable Connections
Installing a Switch
Figure 4-6.
Serial RS-232
Connection
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