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Interfaces
Interfaces Overview
The systems support the following interfaces:
• Data interfaces - Ethernet: 1/10/25/40/50/56/100GbE
• USB port (mini USB in SN2100)
• RS232 Console port
• Management interface(s) (Eth. RJ45) - 100MbE/1GbE
• Reset button
• Status and Port LEDs
In order to review the full configuration options matrix, refer to Management Interfaces, PSUs
and Fans.
Data Interfaces
The data interfaces use QSFP28 connectors. The full list of interfaces per system is provided in
Speed and Switching Capabilities.
Each QSFP28 port can be connected with a QSFP28 cable or connector for
25/40/50/56/100GbE, or 1/10/25GbE when connecting through Grass Valley QSFP28 to SFP28
adapters, hybrid or split cables. The systems offer support of up to 3.5W transceivers in all
QSFP28 ports, and support of up to 1.5W in all SFP28 ports.
Some QSFP28 ports and SFP28 ports support higher power consumption transceivers, as
detailed in the following table:
Speed
Ethernet speed must be set manually. The system's ports can be manually configured to run at
speeds ranging from 10GbE to 100GbE (for more details, see Specifications). To change the
port speed configuration, use the command "speed" under interface configuration mode.
RS232 (Console)
The port labeled "Console" is an RS232 serial port on the back side of the chassis in GVF-1032-
100G and on the front side of GVF-516-100G. It is used for initial configuration and debugging.
Upon first installation of the system, you need to connect a PC to this interface and configure
network parameters for remote connections.
Management
The RJ45 Ethernet ports labeled "MGT " provide access for remote management. The
management ports are configured with auto-negotiation capabilities by default (100MbE to
Model Family
Ports
Maximum High Power Support
GVF-1032-100G
1, 2, 31, 32
4.5W(a)
GVF-516-100G
1, 2, 15, 16
4.5W(a)