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Identifying E-MSM720 Physical Features
Identifying Front-panel Features
Identifying Front-panel Features
It is important to be aware of the E-MSM720 front panel features as they are
referenced throughout this document.
Figure 1-1. E-MSM720 Front-panel Features
Network Ports
■ Four auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T ports. All these ports have the
“Auto-MDIX” feature, which means that you can use either straight-
through or crossover twisted-pair cables to connect any network devices
to the E-MSM720.
■ Two dual-personality ports for either 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 (Auto-
MDX) uplinks, or optional mini-GBIC (SFP) slots for fiber uplinks.
1 2
7
3
5 6 8
4
1 Power, Fault, and Locator LEDs 5 Console port
2 LED Mode select button and
Mode indicator LEDs
6 Test LED
3 Four 10/100/1000 ports 7 Reset and Clear buttons
4 Two dual-personality ports
(RJ-45 or mini-GBIC)
8 Port LEDs: Link (left), Mode
(right)