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. There are two Ethernet management ports: the primary port, MGMT1, which is direct to the CPU; and the secondary port, MGMT2, which is to the CPU and BMC.
- 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 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
