Port Naming Based on Slot Configuration in Nodegrid Net Services Router

The ports are named according to the slots they occupy. Each slot within the Nodegrid device is assigned a unique slot number. In the provided image, slots are numbered from slot-1 to slot-5.

Each slot contains a specific type of expansion card, identified by the Card SKU and Card Type. For instance, the following sample image of Nodegrid Net Services Router depicts how the slots are numbered and ports are named:

• slot-1 contains Nodegrid Net Services Router-16ETH-EXPN, a Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port 1G Ethernet Expansion Card.
• slot-2 contains the Nodegrid Net Services Router-M2-EXPN, a Nodegrid Net Services RouterM.2 / SATA Expansion Card.
• slot-3 contains the Nodegrid Net Services Router-COMP-EXPN, a Nodegrid Net Services RouterCompute Expansion Card.
• slot-4 contains the Nodegrid Net Services Router-16USB-EXPN, a Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port USB Type A Expansion Card.
• slot-5 contains the Nodegrid Net Services Router-16S-EXPN, a Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port RJ45 Serial Switchable Expansion Card.

This table explains the slot and the expansion card compatibility:

Port Naming Convention:

• Ports are named based on the slot they are in and the specific card’s configuration. The general naming convention follows the format:
• slot-[slot-number]-port-[port-number]

For example:

• Ports in slot-1 (Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port 1G Ethernet Expansion Card) would be named slot-1-port-1 to slot-1-port-16.
• Ports in slot-2 (Nodegrid Net Services RouterM.2 / SATA Expansion Card) would be named based on the storage or connectivity options provided by the M.2 card.
• Ports in slot-4 (Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port USB Type A Expansion Card) would be named slot-4-port-1 to slot-4-port-16.
• Ports in slot-5 (Nodegrid Net Services Router16-Port RJ45 Serial Switchable Expansion Card) would be named slot-5-port-1 to slot-5-port-16.

The following image shows an example of a port number for an ethernet card:

Add-ons and Specific Features:

Some slots have specific add-ons or additional features, such as the M2-CELL add-on in slot-2 for cellular connectivity, or Power Control functionalities.

By following this naming convention, the Nodegrid device ensures a structured and clear identification of ports based on their physical location and slot configuration, which simplifies management and configuration tasks.