What is Mgmt port's role?

[Soon Kwan Kwon]

Hello all,

I'm wondering about Mgmt port's role?..

As I know, that port is for managing ? 

for example, when configuring something?

Hmmm. Please let me know the role..

Thanks for reading.

Regards,

SK.

[Manish Gogna]

Hi SK,

The purpose of this interface is to allow users to perform management tasks on the router; it is basically an interface that should not and often cannot forward network traffic but can otherwise access the router, often via Telnet and SSH, and perform most management tasks on the router.

Some useful info here

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/software/15-0_2_EX/int_hw_components/configuration_guide/b_int_152ex_2960-x_cg/b_int_152ex_2960-x_cg_chapter_0100.html

You may search for your device model specific info as well.

HTH

Manish

[Soon Kwan Kwon]

Thank you Gogna,

Then,,. Do management port perform like console connection?

If I connect management port using UTP, should I configure the router?

Regards,

SK.

[Manish Gogna · Accepted solution]

Hi SK,

There is a very good post on difference between management and console port, please see below

https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/12467571/difference-between-console-port-and-dedicated-management-port

Manish

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