NVIDIA Spectrum-4 SN5000 2U Switch Systems Hardware User Manual
NVIDIA Spectrum-4 SN5000 2U Switch Systems Hardware User Manual

Interfaces

The systems support the following interfaces:

  • 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet management interface (RJ45)

  • USB port (Type A)

  • RS232 Console port (RJ45)

  • Reset button

  • Status and Port LEDs

  • Lane select LEDs and power button

In order to review the full configuration options matrix, refer to Management Interfaces, PSUs and Fans.

Speed

Ethernet speed must be set manually. The system’s ports can be manually configured to run at a wide range of speeds (for more details, see Specifications). To change the port speed configuration, refer to Switch Port Attributes in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.

Info

The “Console” port is labeled with

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on the switch:

The Console port is an RS232 serial port on the front side of the chassis that is used for initial configuration and debugging. Upon first installation of the system, the user must connect a PC to this interface and configure network parameters for remote connections. To view the full procedure, refer to Interface Configuration and Management in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.

Info

The management port is labeled with

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on the switch.

The MGT port provides access for remote management. The management port is configured with auto-negotiation capabilities by default (10MbE to 1000MbE . The management ports’ network attributes (such as IP address) need to be pre-configured via the RS232 serial console port or by DHCP before use. To view the full procedure, refer to Interface Configuration and Management in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.

Warning

Make sure you use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables.

The USB interface is USB 3.0 compliant and can be used by the operating system to connect to an external disk for software upgrade or file management. The connector complies with the USB 3.0 type A standard.

To view the full matrix of the USB configuration options, refer to Management Interfaces, PSUs and Fans.

Note

USB 1.0 is not supported.

Note

Do not use excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB disk to and from the connector.

The reset button is located on the front side of the system. This reset button requires a tool to be pressed.

Warning

Do not use a sharp pointed object such as a needle or a push pin for pressing the reset button. Use a flat object to push the reset button.

For Cumulus Linux password reset instructions, please refer to the Single User Mode - Password Recovery section in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.

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