Manage Your Switch

Connect to Your Switch

You can use the following methods to connect to the switch.

RJ45 serial console port

Attach an RJ45 to DB9 adapter cable to the RJ45 serial console port on the switch to connect a terminal to manage the switch locally.

Ethernet management port

Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet management port to connect the system to an out-of-band management network on models 5320-24T-4X-XT and 5320-24T-24S-4XE-XT to manage the switch. The other models in the 5320 Series do not have a dedicated Ethernet management port. You can use front panel ports for management connectivity for these switches..

Alternatively, attach an Ethernet cable directly to the Ethernet management port and a laptop to view and locally manage the switch configuration. 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 Ethernet management port is located on the front panel of the switch. It supports 100/1000 Mbps speeds.

Micro-USB Type B port

Attach a Micro-USB Type B to USB Type A cable to the Micro-USB Type B port and a PC or laptop to view and locally manage the switch configuration. The Micro-USB Type B port is located on the front panel of the switch.

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, any messages from the switch to the client terminal are echoed to both the USB console and the RJ45 serial console port; however, no user input is accepted from the RJ45 serial console port.

Note

Model 5320-16P-2MXT-2X has a USB Type C port, but does not have a Micro-USB Type B port. Using a USB Type C to USB Type A cable, connect the USB Type C end to the switch, and the USB Type A end to a laptop or PC to locally manage the switch. If the USB Type C port, is connected, it is selected over the RJ45 serial console port.

For switch connection details, see Connect to a Management Console.

Manage Your Switch

The switch supports flexible management through the following methods.

ExtremeCloud IQ or ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine

ExtremeCloud IQ is a cloud-based enterprise network management application. It provides centralized management, monitoring, and control of network devices from the cloud. It is entirely cloud-hosted, meaning it does not require on-premises infrastructure for management.

ExtremeCloud IQ - Site Engine is an on-premises solution that extends the capabilities of ExtremeCloud IQ to manage a broader range of devices and provides additional features for comprehensive network management. ExtremeCloud IQ - Site Engine provides end-to-end network management, task automation, real-time analytics, and service assurance.

For more information, see ExtremeCloud IQ.

Web-based GUI or generic command-line interface (CLI)

The command line interface (CLI) is a powerful tool for managing and configuring switches and network settings. The CLI interface can be accessed through the web-based GUI, or through Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH2), or SNMP using an SNMP manager. The web server must be enabled in the operating system on the switch in order to use the web-based GUI.