The “Console” port is an RS232 serial port on the front side of the chassis that is used for
initial conguration and debugging. Upon rst installation of the system, you need to
connect a PC to this interface and congure network parameters for remote connections.
Refer to Conguring Network Attributes Using NVIDIA Onyx (MLNX-OS) to view the full
procedure.
Management
The RJ45 Ethernet “MGT” port provides access for remote management. It is congured
with auto-negotiation capabilities by default (100MbE to 1000GbE). Its network attributes
(such as IP address) must be pre-congured via the RS232 serial console port or by DHCP
before use. Refer to Conguring Network Attributes Using NVIDIA Onyx (MLNX-OS) to
view the full procedure.
USB
The SN3700/SN3750-SX systems' USB interface is USB 2.0 compliant, and the SN3420
systems' USB interface is USB 3.0 compliant. This interface can be used by NVIDIA Onyx
software to connect to an external disk for software upgrade or le management. The
connector comes in a standard micro USB shape.
To view the full matrix of the USB conguration options, refer to Management Interfaces,
PSUs and Fans.
Note
The RJ45 Ethernet “MGT” port is labeled
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Warning
Make sure you use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables.