Using the optional Switch Port Speed License, these ports can be upgraded to unrestricted 100-
gigabit mode in groups of six ports per license. Up to four Switch Port Speed Licenses can be
applied for each X870-96x-8c switch.
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RJ45 Ethernet management port.
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USB port for access to external storage.
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USB console port.
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RJ45 RS-232c serial console port used to connect a terminal and perform local management.
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LEDs to indicate port status and switch operating conditions. For a description of the LEDs and their
operation, see
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switch LEDs
on page 116.
Figure 113: ExtremeSwitching X870-96x-8c Front Panel
1 = Precision Timing ports (not supported)
4 = QSFP28/QSFP+ Ethernet ports
2 = Storage port: micro USB A
5 = Console port: RJ45
3 = Console port: micro USB B
6 = Ethernet management port: RJ45
The rear panel of the ExtremeSwitching X870-96x-8c switch includes:
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Six replaceable fan modules.
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Two power supply bays for either AC or DC power supplies.
Figure 114: ExtremeSwitching X870-96x-8c Rear Panel
1 = Grounding lug
3 = AC power supplies
2 = Fan modules
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switch LEDs
The following sections describe the meanings of the LEDs on the ExtremeSwitching X870 series
switches.
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching Switches
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