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Chapter 2 Ethernet Switching Modules

10-Gigabit Ethernet Modules

WS-X6716-10GE and WS-X6816-10G-2T/-2TXL Ethernet Modules

The WS-X6716-10GE and WS-X6816-10G-2T/-2TXL Ethernet modules (Figure 2-27) provide 16

10-Gbps full- or half-duplex ports. Table 2-58lists the module features, and Table 2-59lists the module physical and environmental specifications.

Note A sticker is placed on the module faceplate identifying it as either a WS-X6816-10G-2T or WS-X6816-10G-2TXL depending on whether a WS-F6K-DFC4-E or WS-F6K-DFC4-EXL daughter card is installed on the module.

Figure 2-27 WS-X6716-10GE and WS-X6816-10G-2T/-2TXL Ethernet Module Front Panel

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Table 2-58 WS-X6716-10GE and WS-X6816-10G-2T/-2TXL Ethernet Module Features

Feature	Description
Ports per module	• 16 ports. Ports are numbered (left to right):
	– Top row, odd numbered ports 1 through 15.
	– Bottom row, even numbered ports 2 through 16.
	• 4 port groups
	• Port ranges per port group: 1–4, 5–8, 9–12, 13–16
Port connector type	SC or CX4 depending on the type of X2 transceiver installed in the
	module port.
Cabling distance	Depends on the X2 transceiver installed in the module port. For X2
	transceivers currently supported, refer to the compatibility matrices at
	the following URL:
	http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_
	device_support_tables_list.html
	For cabling distance information, refer to the transceiver installation
	guides at the following URL:
	http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_insta
	llation_guides_list.html
Buffer size	• Oversubscription mode—90 MB per port group
	• Performance mode—200 MB per port

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