Chapter 1
  |  Switch Description
System Overview
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Hardware
Components
Each chapter in this manual describes related switch components together with 
their installation requirements and procedures. To understand each component in 
detail, refer to the relevant chapter.
Figure 1:  Front Panel with QSFP+ Expansion Modules
40G QSFP+ Slots:  The switch contains 20 Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus 
(QSFP+) transceiver slots that operate up to 40 Gbps full duplex. 
Expansion Slots:  The switch contains two expansion slots that support a six-port 
40G QSFP+ expansion module. 
System LEDs:  The switch supports indicator LEDs for displaying system status.
Port LEDs: The switch supports indicator LEDs for displaying port status.
Console Port: The RJ-45 connector on the front panel labeled “Console” provides 
an out-of-band serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation 
software. The port can be used for performing switch monitoring and 
configuration. 
Management Port:  The RJ-45 connector on the front panel labeled “Mgmt” 
provides an out-of-band Ethernet connection to a management PC. The port can 
be used exclusively for performing switch monitoring and configuration. 
USB Port:  The USB connector on the front panel labeled provides an on-site file 
exchange method. The port can be used for copying configuration files to and from 
the switch. 
RJ-45 Console Port 40G QSFP+ Slot LEDs
Out-of-Band RJ-45 Management Port 6-port 40G QSFP+  Expansion Module
USB Slot System LEDs
40G QSFP+ Slots