HPE SN2100M

Interfaces
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User Manual
3.1.2 Speed
Ethernet speed must be set manually. The system’s ports can be manually configured to run at
speeds ranging from 10GbE to 100GbE (for more details, see
“Specifications”). To change the
port speed configuration, use the command “speed” under interface configuration mode. Refer to
the MLNX-OS User Manual for instructions on port speed re-configuration.
3.1.3 RS232 (Console)
The port labeled “Console” is an RS232 serial port on the back side of the chassis in
SN700 and SN2410M/SN2410bM, and on the front side in SN100. It is used for initial configu-
ration and debugging. Upon first installation of the system, you need to connect a PC to this
interface and configure network parameters for remote connections. Refer to
Section 2.8.1 to
view the full procedure.
3.1.4 Management
The RJ45 Ethernet ports labeled “MGT” provide access for remote management. The man-
agement ports are configured with auto-negotiation capabilities by default (100MbE to
1000GbE). The management ports’ network attributes (such as IP address) need to be pre-config
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ured via the RS232 serial console port or by DHCP before use. Refer to Section 2.8.1 to view the
full procedure.
3.1.5 USB
The USB interface is USB 2.0 (mini USB in SN2100M) compliant (USB 1.0 is not supported)
and can be used by MLNX-OS software to connect to an external disk for software upgrade or
file management. The connector comes in a standard USB shape.
To view the full matrix of the USB configuration options, refer to Table 4, “Management Inter-
faces, PSUs and Fans”.
In the SN2100M systems there is only one MGT port.
Make sure you use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables.
Do not use excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB disk to and from the
connector.