Mellanox Technologies SwitchX-2 User Manual page 24

Rev 1.1
3.5.3.1 RJ-45 Connector
The port labeled
the first time the switch is connected. A harness is included in the package to connect to a DB9
connection on a host PC. Connecting to a local host PC and following the instructions in the
Installation Guide, "Configuring the Switch for the First Time", must be done before any remote
management is available. For the Socket pinout see "RJ-45 CONSOLE and I2C Interface" on
page 63.
3.5.3.2 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The 2 Ethernet connections labeled
can be connected to any Ethernet port. The Ethernet port on the connector side of the switch is
mgmt0. The Ethernet port on the power side of the switch is mgmt1.
3.5.3.3 USB Connector
There is a single USB connector. This connector can be used to install software and or firmware
upgrades using a memory device that has a USB connector. This connector is USB 2.0 compli-
ant.
3.5.3.4 I2C Connector
There is an I2C connector on the far right of the power side of the switch.
Debug and Troubleshooting only.
the firmware image be damaged and cannot be upgraded through a host PC or remotely. This
interface is for support personnel and advanced users only.
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is for a local host connection to the management module. This is used
Each Ethernet connector gets connected to Ethernet switches. These switches must be
configured to 100M/1G auto-negotiation.
Use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables.
USB 1.0 is not supported.
Do NOT use excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB from the connector.
This connector can be used to install firmware upgrades, should
provide access for remote management. The switch
Basic Operation
This interface is for