OmniSwitch 8800 Hardware Users Guide
December 2004
page 5-1
5 Network Interface (NI)
Modules
Several Ethernet Network Interface (ENI), Gigabit Network Interface (GNI), and 10 Gigabit Network
Interface (10GNI) modules are currently available for OmniSwitch 8800 switches. These modules come in
a variety of port speeds, including auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), and 10
Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps). In addition, these modules come with several connector types, including
copper RJ-45 connectors on 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet modules, LC connectors on wire-rate and high-
density Gigabit Ethernet modules, and SC connectors on 10 Gigabit modules.
Note.
Chapter 4, “Switch Fabric Module (SFM),”
for descriptions, specifications, and procedures for
SFMs.
In This Chapter
This chapter provides specifications and descriptions of all ENI, GNI, and 10GNI modules currently avail-
able for OmniSwitch 8800 switches. In addition, procedures using Command Line Interface (CLI)
commands to manage and monitor ENI, GNI, and 10GNI modules are also provided. Specifications,
descriptions, and procedures in this chapter include:
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Specifications and descriptions of ENI modules on
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Specifications and descriptions of GNI modules on
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Specifications and descriptions of 10GNI modules on
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An overview of Smart Continuous Switching on
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Procedures for managing NI modules on
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Procedures for monitoring NI modules on
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An overview of hot swapping on
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Procedures for adding and removing Chassis Management Modules (CMMs) and NI modules on
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Pinouts of RJ-45 ports on ENI and GNI modules on
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An overview of proper handling of fiber optic cables on