Overview of Omni Switch/Router Ethernet Modules
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Variety of Connector Options
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet modules are available in a variety of connector types. On the
OmniSwitch, Fast Ethernet modules use copper RJ-45 and fiber SC connectors. On the Omni
Switch/Router, 10/100 Ethernet modules use copper RJ-45 connectors and the ESX-100FM/FS-
12W Fast Ethernet module uses fiber MT-RJ connectors.
On the OmniSwitch, Ethernet 10 Mbps modules are available with copper RJ-45, fiber SC,
Telco (RJ-21), BNC, and AUI connectors. On the Omni Switch/Router, the 10 Mbps ESX-FM-24W
uses fiber VF-45 connectors.
Gigabit Ethernet modules on the OmniSwitch and Omni Switch/Router use fiber SC connec-
tors. Refer to Chapter 3, “Omni Switch/Router Switching Modules,” for information on Omni
Switch/Router Ethernet hardware.
Three Generations of Modules
Ethernet modules in Release 3.1 and later contained advanced chip technology referred to as
“Mammoth.” This technology boosted the port density of modules, increasing the port count
available in each chassis. The Mammoth technology also included ports with 10/100 autosens-
ing capability. This generation of Ethernet modules also uses a different set of software
commands to configure and monitor ports.
Ethernet modules in Release 4.3 and later contain another chip technology referred to as
“Kodiak.” The new Kodiak-based modules combine several features of the Mammoth and
early Ethernet modules. They support priority VLANs with 4 separate levels of priority; in
addition, ESX-K Series Kodiak-based Ethernet modules support the addition of a server
version of the OmniChannel. For information on priority VLANs, see Chapter 19, “Managing
Groups and Ports.” For information on OmniChannel and Server Channel features, see
OmniChannel on page 15-9.
The following table outlines the Kodiak Ethernet modules.
♦ Important Note ♦
In Release 4.5 and later, Mammoth-based Ethernet and
early-generation Ethernet modules are no longer
supported.