Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Port Numbering

Port Numbering

When installed in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch ports are numbered 33 to 56 from the bottom to the top of the switch:

•40GbE base-module ports:

•In 40GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 and 37.

•In 4x10GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 to 36 and 37 to 40.

For information about how to change a 40GbE port to 4x10GbE mode, refer to "Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports" on page 30.

•2-Port 40-GbE QSFP+ module operating in the default 4x10GbE mode:

•In expansion slot 0, the ports are numbered 41 to 44 and 45 to 48.

•In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 to 52 and 53 to 56.

For information about how to change a port from 4x10GbE to 40GbE mode of operation, refer to "FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules" on page 7.

•2-Port 40-GbE QSFP+ module operating in 40GbE mode:

•In expansion slot 0, the ports are numbered 41 and 45.

•In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 and 53.

•4-Port 10-GbE SFP+ or 10GBASE-T module:

•In expansion slot 0, the ports are numbered 41 to 44.

•In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 to 52.

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