Extreme Networks manual BlackDiamond 12800 Series MSMs, Software Requirements

BlackDiamond 12800 Series Modules

BlackDiamond 12800 Series MSMs

The BlackDiamond 12800 series MSMs are the MSM-5 module, MSM-5R module, and MSM-6R module. These MSMs provide the active switching fabric and CPU control subsystem for the switch. The BlackDiamond 12802 chassis has one dedicated MSM slot; the BlackDiamond 12804 chassis has two dedicated MSM slots. One MSM is required for switch operation; however, adding a second MSM to a BlackDiamond 12804 chassis increases system availability through redundancy. Each MSM provides 192 Gbps of switching throughput through three ASICs. Each module also contains a temperature sensor, nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), and a real-time clock.

The MSM-5 and the MSM-5R and MSM-6R modules support different sizes of Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM). The MSM-5R and MSM-6R modules have more memory available for routing tables, learned MAC addresses, and access control lists (ACLs). For specific details about memory allocation, refer to the data sheet for each module.

CAUTION

You must use compatible MSMs and I/O modules from a single BlackDiamond 12800 module series. Do not attempt to mix MSMs from the two different series. The ExtremeXOS software recognizes the MSM type installed in your BlackDiamond 12800 series switch and only allows use of a second MSM of the same type and compatible I/O modules from the same series. An error message is displayed if you attempt to mix module series.

Software Requirements

Table 4 lists the minimum software revision required for MSMs in the BlackDiamond 12800 series switches.

Table 4: Required Software for BlackDiamond 12800 Series MSMs

Switch Model	MSM Model	Required Software
BlackDiamond 12804	MSM-5, MSM-5R	ExtremeXOS 11.4.1 or later
	MSM-6R	ExtremeXOS 12.0.2 or later
BlackDiamond 12802	MSM-5, MSM-5R	ExtremeXOS 12.0.1 or later
	MSM-6R	ExtremeXOS 12.0.2 or later

Make sure your BlackDiamond switches are running the required software version to support the switch model and MSM type. The MSM-6R requires ExtremeXOS 12.0.2 or later. A BlackDiamond 12802 switch running software earlier than version 12.0.1 will not be fully operational.

To upgrade the software in your BlackDiamond 12802 switch, access the latest image at the Extreme Networks support website at http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/services-hub.aspx. Follow the upgrade instructions in the ExtremeXOS Release Notes.

NOTE

The MSM slot in the BlackDiamond 12802 switch is labeled MSM on the front panel. The ExtremeXOS software refers to this MSM as MSM-A in all related displays and command output.

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