| 摘要 |
In one embodiment of the invention, a method for providing a multi-mode port in a network device, includes: setting a first mode on the port, wherein the network device can perform serial communication on the port; and setting a second mode on the port, wherein the network device can perform network communication on the port. In another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for enabling a multi-mode port in a network device, includes an adapter configured for attachment to and detachment from a connector of a port in the network device; wherein the network device can perform serial communication on the port in a first mode; and wherein the network device can perform network communication on the port in a second mode.
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