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5 Network Interface (NI)
Modules
Several Ethernet Network Interface (ENI), and Gigabit Network Interface (GNI) modules are currently
available for OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches. These modules come in a variety of port speeds, including
auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), and Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps). In addi-
tion, these modules come with several connector types, including copper RJ-45 connectors on 10/100 and
Gigabit Ethernet modules, MT-RJ connectors on Fast Ethernet modules, SC connectors on wire-rate Giga-
bit Ethernet modules, and LC connectors on high-density Gigabit Ethernet modules.
In This Chapter
This chapter provides specifications and descriptions of all ENI and GNI modules currently available for
OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches. In addition, procedures using Command Line Interface (CLI) commands
to manage and monitor ENI and GNI modules are also provided.
Specifications, descriptions, and procedures in this chapter include:
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Specifications and descriptions of ENI modules on page 5-2
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Specifications and descriptions of GNI modules on page 5-9
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An overview of smart continuous switching on page 5-21
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Procedures for managing NI modules on page 5-21
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Procedures for monitoring NI modules on page 5-22
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An overview of hot swapping on page 5-23
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Procedures for adding and removing Chassis Management Modules (CMMs) and NI modules on page
5-24
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Pinouts of RJ-45 ports on ENI and GNI modules on page 5-29
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An overview of proper handling of fiber optic cables on page 5-30 .
Note. You can also manage and monitor ENI and GNI modules with WebView, Alcatel’s embedded web-
based device management application. WebView is an interactive and easy-to-use GUI that can be
launched from OmniVista or a web browser. Please refer to WebView’s online documentation for more
information.