Ethernet Switch - Quantum DXi8500 User Manual

Chapter 2: Basic Operations
DXi8500 Components and Operations

Ethernet Switch

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The DXi8500 Ethernet switch is used to create an internal Ethernet
network used to manage all DXi8500 components. The Ethernet switch
provides twenty four 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports with four SFP
combo ports that have an auto-sensing mode for speed, flow control,
and duplex mode.
Ethernet Switch Features
• The switch automatically detects the difference between crossed
and straight through cables on RJ-45 ports.
• SFP ports support both SX and LX modules.
• RJ-45 ports support half- and full-duplex mode 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Port and Function Default Settings
• Port speed and mode: 1000M Auto-negotiation
• Port forwarding state: Enabled
• Head of line blocking prevention: On (Enabled)
• Flow Control: Off
• Back Pressure: Off
The front of the DXi8500 Ethernet switch contains a series of LEDs that
indicates the status of the switch (see to Figure 39 and Table 21).
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