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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking Configuration Guide
Notes, cautions, and warnings Introduction Management Network Selection
Management Network Selection
Switch management ports
Console management
OOB Ethernet topology
In-band Ethernet management
Console Management Out-of-band Management Networks In-band Management Networks Managing Dell EMC Servers Remote Access Security Considerations Using a Terminal Emulator Connecting to Upstream Management LCD Panel Glossary Components Used in the Examples Technical Resources Fabric Design Center Support and Feedback

Switch management ports

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Switch management ports

  • There are various port types available for connecting switches to a management network. The port that is used depends on the category of management network being used and the port that is available on the managed switch. The following table provides examples of ports to look for on the switch.

    Note: For additional information regarding the network ports available with your hardware, see the documentation that comes with your hardware.

     Table 3.  Switch management port connectors 
    Console managementOOB Ethernet managementIn-band Ethernet management
    RJ45 connectorRJ45 connectorRJ45 connector
    DB9 connectorRJ45 connectorOptical connector1
    USB A connector
    Micro USB connectorThese switch connectors are primarily used for production traffic. They can also be used to carry management traffic.
    USB B connector

    On a switch, the RJ45, DB9, and USB type A console port connectors (showing the “IOIOI” symbol) are RS-232 serial signal connectors. USB type B console ports are USB data ports that connect directly to a workstation USB port.

    1 Optical connectors are embedded in optic transceivers that are used with SFP and QSFP ports. Optionally, a DAC cable can be used in place of these transceivers.