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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)
RESET switch
A recessed switch allows the user to reset the system.
Console port
A single console port allows the user access to the command-line interface.
The console port has an RJ-45 connector.
USB ports
The switch has two USB ports:
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Port 1 is a device port with a Type B USB connector. A standard
USB 1.1 host, such as a PC, can plug into this port.
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Port 2 is a host port with a Type A USB connector. A standard USB 1.1
device, such as Flash memory, can plug into this port.
PCMCIA slot
Type 2 CompactFlash devices can be installed in this slot.
Downlink ports
The chassis front panel has 24 downlink ports. An SFP transceiver must be
installed for the port to operate. Cable type and recommended cabling
distance are determined by the type of SFP transceiver installed in the
downlink port.
Uplink ports
The chassis front panel has 8 uplink ports. An SFP transceiver must be
installed for the port to operate. Cable type and recommended cabling
distance are determined by the type of SFP transceiver installed in the uplink
port.
Table 1-1
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued)
Feature
Description
