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Introducing the Switch
Front of the Switch
Reset Button
This button is for: 
■ Resetting the switch - When the switch  is powered on. This action clears 
any temporary error conditions that may have occurred and executes the 
switch self test. 
■ Restoring Factory Default Configuration - When pressed with the 
Clear button in a specific pattern, any configuration changes you may have 
made through the switch console, the Web browser interface, and SNMP 
management are removed, and the factory default configuration is 
restored to the switch. For the specific method to restore the factory 
default configuration, see “Restoring the Factory Default Configuration” 
on page 4-12 of this manual.
Clear Button
This button is used for:
■ Deleting Passwords - When pressed by itself for at least one second, the 
button deletes any switch console access passwords that you may have 
configured. Use this feature if you have misplaced the password and need 
console access. This button is provided as a convenience, however if you 
are concerned with the security of the switch configuration and operation, 
you should make sure the switch is installed in a secure location. This 
button can be disabled by a CLI command. 
■ Restoring Factory Default Configuration - See Reset Button above.
Console Port
This port is used to connect a console to the switch by using the RJ-45 to DB9 
cable, supplied with the switch. This connection is described under “7. 
(Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch” on page 2-18 in chapter 2, 
“Installing the Switch.” The console can be a PC or workstation running a VT-
100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.
You can also connect a console to the switch using the Micro USB console 
port (cable not provided). Use a USB 2.0 high-speed cable with male type A 
(4-pin) to male micro-B (5-pin) connectors. The maximum allowable length is 
5 meters.