Ethernet LAN switch support
Important:
A customer-provided Ethernet switch or hub, to which the Hardware Management Appliances (HMAs) or Support Elements (SEs) are connected, must be installed to establish customer network connectivity between the Hardware Management Consoles (HMCs) and SEs. The Ethernet switch or hub is connected to the Ethernet ports on the HMAs/SEs. Up to two Ethernet switches or hubs can be customer provided and installed to support up to two customer networks for HMC/SE connectivity.
The following is general information relevant to many Ethernet switches. Refer to the manufacturer's User's Guide that came with your switch or hub for installation instructions.
An Ethernet switch or hub is a standalone unit located outside the frame and which operates on building AC power. The customer-provided switch or hub must adhere to the following specifications:
- 16 auto-negotiation ports
- 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps data rate
- Full duplex operation only
- Auto-MDIX on all ports
- Port Status LEDs
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power