Extreme Networks 10018 manual Extreme Networks XFP Modules, Overview of XFP Modules

5 Extreme Networks XFP Modules

Overview of XFP Modules

Install an XFP Module

Remove an XFP Module

Overview of XFP Modules

XFP modules are 10-gigabit modules that convert serial electrical signals to external serial optical or electrical signals. They are used in the following Extreme Networks devices:

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Summit X350, X450a, X450e, X460, and X480 series switches

BlackDiamond 10G4Xa, 10G4Xc, and 10G8Xc I/O modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches

•BlackDiamond GM-40XA, GM-40XB, and HM-2X24GA I/O modules for the BlackDiamond 20800 series switch

•E4G-400 Cell Site Aggregation Routers (XGM3S-2xf module required)

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Figure 14: XFP Module

Table 5: XFP Module components

1 = Card edge connector 2 = Handle

XFP modules can be installed or replaced in an Extreme Networks switch, I/O module, or router without powering off the system. All Extreme Networks XFP modules comply with IEEE 802.3ae standards and with the latest XFP multi-source agreement (MSA).

Extreme Networks switches and modules support the following types of XFP modules:

•LR XFP module

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