24 Hardware Description
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Ports Description
Ethernet Port Description
The PowerConnect 3324 features 24 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP copper RJ45 ports per
unit and 2 combo ports. The PowerConnect 3348 features 48 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP
copper RJ45 ports per unit and 2 combo ports. Each combo port is a single logical port that
has the following two physical interfaces:
• 1000Base-T connectors.
• Mini-GBIC (SFP) connectors.
Only one of the two physical connections of a combo port may be used at any one time.
If auto-MDIX is enabled, PowerConnect 3324/3348 automatically detects and corrects the
difference between crossover and straight-through cables on all ports.
PowerConnect 3324/3348 supports half and full duplex mode 10/100 M bps speed for
copper ports.
Console Port Description
The console port interface supports synchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, and
no parity. All RS232 pins are supported (9 pins) for Modem support.
LED Definitions
The front panel LEDs in the following figures indicate the status of port links and modes,
power supply status, stacking status, and system diagnostics. The LED types are as follows:
• Port LEDs
• System LEDs
• Stacking LEDs