User manual

Basic OperationRev 1.0

Mellanox Technologies

2.6.2 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector

The Ethernet connection labeled provides access for remote management. The switch can

be connected to any Ethernet port. The Ethernet port on the connector side of the switch is

mgmt0.

2.6.3 USB Connector

There is a single mini USB connector. This connector can be used to install software and or firm-

ware upgrades using a memory device that has a USB connector. This connector is USB 2.0 com-

pliant.

2.6.4 I2C Connector

There is an I2C connector on the far right of the rear side of the switch. This interface is for Debug

and Troubleshooting only.

This connector can be used to install firmware upgrades, should the

firmware image be damaged and cannot be upgraded through a host PC or remotely. This inter

face is for support personnel and advanced users only.

Figure 13: Rear of Switch

Each Ethernet connector gets connected to Ethernet switches. These switches must be

configured to 100M/1G auto-negotiation.

Use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables.

USB 1.0 is not supported.

Do NOT use excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB from the connec-

tor.