Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8810, Hardware Installation Manual

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Extreme Networks Consolidated XOS Hardware Installation Guide
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3 Overview
This chapter describes:
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Supported Features on page 39
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Full-Duplex Support on page 39
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Management Ports on page 40
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Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support on page 40
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Installing and Removing a XENPAK Module on page 44
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External Compact Flash Memory Card on page 46
Supported Features
This section describes the features of the BlackDiamond 10K series and Aspen switches. These switches
are chassis-based, Ethernet service core switch designed for core applications. If the information in the
release notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the release notes. For more information
about configuring the switch, refer to the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeWare XOS
Command Reference Guide.
The features of these switches include:
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I/O modules that are hot-swappable and include Gigabit Ethernet copper ports (10/100/1000) and
Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports (SFP), or 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies
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Field-replaceable, hot-swappable fan trays
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Auto-negotiation for half-duplex or full-duplex operation on 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
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Load sharing on multiple ports
Full-Duplex Support
Extreme Networks switches provide full-duplex support for all ports. Full-duplex support means that
frames can be transmitted and received simultaneously, which, in effect, doubles the bandwidth
available on a link. Most ports on an Extreme Networks switch auto-negotiate operation. Gigabit
Ethernet fiber ports and 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports operate only in full-duplex mode in accordance with
technical standards.