Manage Your Switch
The switch supports flexible management through the following methods.
- ExtremeCloud IQ
- The switch can be managed by ExtremeCloud IQ from the cloud or on-site. ExtremeCloud IQ provides native cloud management for access points, switches, and SD-WAN. For more information, see ExtremeCloud IQ.
- RJ45 serial console port
- The RJ45 serial console port on the switch enables you to connect a terminal to the switch and perform local management. The switch can be accessed as needed through the CLI. The RJ45 serial console port is located on the front panel of the switch.
- Ethernet management port
- The Ethernet management port provides dedicated remote access to the switch using TCP/IP. The switch uses the Ethernet management port only for host operation, not for switching or routing. The port can be used to connect the system to an out-of-band (OOB) management network for administration.
- Alternatively, the Ethernet management port can be used to connect a laptop directly to the switch through an Ethernet cable to view and locally manage the switch configuration.
- The Ethernet management port is located on the front panel of the switch. It supports 100/1000 Mbps speeds.
- Micro-B USB console port
- The Micro-B USB console port located on the front panel of the switch can be used to connect a PC or a laptop. If the Micro-B USB console port is connected, it is selected over the RJ45 serial console port. The Micro-B USB console port disconnects when the switch is rebooted. You can re-connect the port if needed. When the Micro-B USB console is active, the RJ45 console is locked and no message is echoed to RJ45 console.
Note
Using a Micro-USB Type B to USB Type A cable, connect the Micro-USB Type B end to the switch, and the USB Type A end to a laptop or PC and complete the driver installation steps.
- Bluetooth
- A Bluetooth dongle can be used to connect mobile devices or laptops to the switch. The Bluetooth dongle is connected to the USB 2.0 Type A port on the front of the switch. A long press of the Mode button when in any mode other than STK mode initiates Bluetooth pairing. Bluetooth is enabled by default. The switch has a Bluetooth LED that blinks green while pairing is in progress, and then becomes solid green when Bluetooth is connected.
