Console Port
The console port is connected to a console for on-site configuration. The port must use a console
cable. The console port is used when a switch is powered on for the first time. Table 2-7 describes
the attributes of the console port.
Table 2-7 Attributes of a console port
Attribute Description
Connector type RJ45
Standards
compliance
RS-232
Working mode Duplex Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
Baud rate 9600 bit/s, 19200 bit/s, 38400 bit/s, 57600 bit/s, or 115200 bit/s
Default value: 9600 bit/s
ETH Management Port
You can connect a switch to a configuration terminal or network management workstation
through the ETH management port to configure the switch locally or remotely. The port must
use a network cable. For details on how to use the ETH management port, see the Configuration
Guide - Basic Configurations. Table 2-8 describes the attributes of an ETH management port.
Table 2-8 Attributes of an ETH management port
Attribute Description
Connector type RJ45
Standards
compliance
IEEE802.3
Working mode 10/100 Mbit/s auto-sensing
Full duplex
Maximum
transmission
distance
100 m
USB Port
The USB port can have a USB flash drive connected to upgrade the switch, or transfer
configuration files or other files. The USB flash drive used on a switch must comply with USB
1.1 and support the Linux operating system. Table 2-9 lists the USB flash drives applicable to
a switch.
S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Hardware Description
2 Chassis
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