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ComponentDescription
LCD PanelAn LCD screen that displays the installed software version and the IP address of the appliance. The LCD panel does not support data entry, and shows only basic information about the appliance.
On/Off SwitchA power switch to turn the power supply of the appliance on and off. The switch is hidden. Use a small blunt object, such as a paper clip, to gently push the switch.
USB Port

Reserved for future use.

Console PortA male DB-9 serial port for a console connection to change basic configuration settings and view system functions through the CLI (command line interface).
MGMT PortA 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port used for appliance management. You must use the MGMT port for initial appliance setup and for primary system operation. The MGMT port may also be used for scan interface connections to managed networks.
Infoblox recommends retaining the MGMT port exclusively for appliance management traffic.
LAN1 PortA 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that is used for scan interface connections to managed networks. You can enable the LAN1 port and define its use through the GUI after the initial setup. For related information, see Configuring Scan Interfaces of the Network Automation Administrator's Guide, Release 6.9.
LAN2 PortA 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that is used for scan interface connections to managed networks. You can enable the LAN2 port and define its use through the GUI after the initial setup. For related information, see Configuring Scan Interfaces of the Network Automation Administrator's Guide, Release 6.9.
UID ButtonThe unit identification button. When you press the UID button, the LCD panel on the front panel blinks and the UID LED on the rear panel glows blue. In a rack environment, the UID feature enables easier location of the device when moving between the front and rear of the rack.
Status LEDReserved for future use.
Power LEDAn LED that glows blue when there is power to the appliance. When it is dark, the appliance is not receiving power, even if the power cable is plugged in. Ensure that you power on the appliance through the On/Off switch using a small blunt object, such as a paper clip.
Alarm LEDReserved for future use.

Component

Description

LCD Panel

An LCD screen that displays the installed software version and the IP address of the appliance. The LCD panel does not support data entry, and shows only basic information about the appliance.

On/Off Switch

A power switch to turn the power supply of the appliance on and off. The switch is hidden. Use a small blunt object, such as a paper clip, to gently push the switch.

USB Port

Reserved for future use.

Console Port

A male DB-9 serial port for a console connection to change basic configuration settings and view system functions through the CLI (command line interface).

Caution: Should you need to use a USB-to-Serial adapter to carry a serial connection over a USB port in a computer that lacks a 9-pin serial interface, use a properly grounded USB-to-Serial dongle to connect to the serial console port. If the dongle connects to a laptop, the laptop must be grounded properly as well. Failure to do so may result in damage to the serial console port of the Infoblox appliance. Infoblox is not responsible for such damage.

MGMT Port

A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port used for appliance management. You must use the MGMT port for initial appliance setup and for primary system operation. The MGMT port may also be used for scan interface connections to managed networks.
Infoblox recommends retaining the MGMT port exclusively for appliance management traffic.

LAN1 Port

A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that is used for scan interface connections to managed networks. You can enable the LAN1 port and define its use through the GUI after the initial setup. For related information, see Configuring Scan Interfaces of the Network Automation Administrator's Guide, Release 6.9.

LAN2 Port

A 10/100/1000-Mbps gigabit Ethernet port that is used for scan interface connections to managed networks. You can enable the LAN2 port and define its use through the GUI after the initial setup. For related information, see Configuring Scan Interfaces of the Network Automation Administrator's Guide, Release 6.9.

UID Button

The unit identification button. When you press the UID button, the LCD panel on the front panel blinks and the UID LED on the rear panel glows blue. In a rack environment, the UID feature enables easier location of the device when moving between the front and rear of the rack.

Status LED

Reserved for future use.

Power LED

An LED that glows blue when there is power to the appliance. When it is dark, the appliance is not receiving power, even if the power cable is plugged in. Ensure that you power on the appliance through the On/Off switch using a small blunt object, such as a paper clip.

Alarm LED

Reserved for future use.


Ethernet Port LEDs

To see the link activity and connection speed of an Ethernet port, you can look at its Activity and Link LEDs. Figure 2 shows the status the LEDs convey through their color and illumination (steady glow or blinking).

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Figure 2 LEDs

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