Dell PowerEdge M420 Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User's Configuration Guide - Page 87

PowerConnect M8024-k Front Panel The PowerConnect M8024-k front panel includes four SFP+ ports an expansion slot for 10-Gigabit modules. The expansion slot can support SFP+, CX-4, or 10GBase-T modules. The SFP+ Module supports four ports, the CX-4 module supports three ports, and the 10GBase-T module supports two ports. Each module is sold separately. There are also 16 internal 10gigabit ports that connect to each of the server blades. Figure 3-4 shows the PowerConnect 8024-k front panel: Figure 3-4. PowerConnect M8024-k Front Panel Expansion Slot SFP+ Ports Console Port Console (RS-232) Port The console (RS-232) port is used only for management through a serial interface. This port provides a direct connection to the switch and is used to access the CLI from a console terminal connected to an EIA/TIA-232 port. To connect from the console port on the PowerConnect M6220/M6348/M8024 to a terminal, use the serial cable with a USB Type A connector on one end and a female DB-9 connector on the other end. The console port on the PowerConnect M6220/M6348/M8024 is a USB port located on the bottom of the front panel. NOTE: The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity bit, and no flow control. The default baud rate is 9600 bps. The console port supports serial communication only and does not support USB flash memory or other devices with a USB connector. Hardware Overview 87