Connecting Serial and Management Cables

Connecting Supervisor Cables

Supervisor module contains the console, management, and USB ports. The following figure displays port locations on DCS-7388-SUP-D supervisor.

Figure 1. Supervisor Ports
1 USB Port 3 Ethernet Management Port 5 Torque Clutch Tool (shared by Supervisor and Linecards)
2 Console Port (Serial) 4 Supervisor Release    

  • Console (Serial) Port: Connect to a PC with RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter cable. Default switch settings include:

    • 9600 baud
    • No flow control
    • 1 stop bit
    • No parity bits
    • 8 data bits

  • Ethernet management port: Connect to 10/100/1000 management network with RJ-45 cable.

Connect cables as required to line card module ports. Supervisor and line card module ejectors on the front of the chassis assist with cable management.

Important:

Excessive bending can damage interface cables, especially optical cables.

Flexion excessive peut endommager les câbles d'interface, en particulier les câbles optiques.

 

  • USB Port: May be used for software or configuration updates.

Connecting Linecard Modules and Cables

Install required QSFP28, QSFP-DD, and OSFP optic modules in linecard module ports.

Note: In some devices, adjacent QSFP ports may require you to rotate the module for insertion.
Figure 2. Optical Module Insertion (representative)
Note: For more information about supported optical transceivers, refer to https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/Transceiver-Guide-V04.pdf.
Note: Excessive bending can damage interface cables, especially optical cables.