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C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 550F Routing Switch
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Front panel ports
These ports are on the front panel:
Slots for modules After removing one or both of the cover plates, the modules can be
inserted to expand the functionality of the switch.
Front panel LED functions The LEDs on the front panel have the following functions:
Buttons The buttons on the front panel have the following functions:
Port Function
CONSOLE port
(DB-9)
Connects a PC (running a VT100 emula-
tion), a VT100 terminal or a modem to
access the built-in Local Management pro-
gram.
8 x 100Base-FX
ports (SC)
Connects high-speed network segments or
individual workstations over fiber links.
LED
Shows the status for...
Port LEDs -
Green and Orange
The operation of each port.
Status The operation of the switch.
Power The internal power supply.
Temperature The internal temperature.
RPS (redundant
power supply)
The external, redundant power supply.
Button name Function
Port Status Shows the operational status of each port.
Reset Reset or enter Maintenance Mode or Recov-
ery Mode
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