Product Overview
December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Table 2.2 lists the configurations supported on the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
Software Features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device and the type of
management module that is installed in the chassis. See the
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
for a complete
list of software features supported on your device.
POE Applications
Foundry’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE provide Power over Ethernet, compliant with the standards
described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering in-line power. The 802.3af specification defines the
standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling multicast-enabled full
streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access
points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.
POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered devices. With
power sourcing devices, such as Foundry’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE, power is consolidated
and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and resiliency of the network. Because POE can
provide power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous, even in the event of a power failure.
For POE port density, see “POE Port Density” on page 2-2.
For more information about POE and how to configure it, see the
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
.
Support for IPv6 Modules
The FastIron X Series chassis devices support IPv6 management and interface modules starting with software
release FSX 04.0.00.
For details about IPv6 modules, see the following sections in this chapter:
•
“IPv6 Hardware Support Guidelines” , next
•
“FSX Management Modules” on page 2-11
•
“FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules” on page 2-15
•
“Interface Modules” on page 2-19
IPv6 Hardware Support Guidelines
Note the following guidelines and restrictions with IPv6 Management and Interface modules:
•
You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same FastIron chassis.
•
If you install dual IPv6 management modules, the modules must be identical. For example, you cannot install
one 2-port management module and one 8-port management module together in the same chassis. The
modules must be of like-kind.
Table 2.2: FastIron Product Family Support Configurations
Device
Standard
Premium (PREM)
Power over Ethernet
(POE)
FSX
Yes
Yes (support added in
release 02.2.00)
Yes
FSX 800
Yes
Yes
Yes
FSX 1600
Yes
Yes
Yes
