I/O Modules

No configuration information is stored on the I/O modules; all configuration information is stored on the MSMs.

When a BlackDiamond 8800 series switch is powered on, the software generates a default configuration for any slots that contain I/O modules. The default configuration allows the I/O module ports to participate in the VLAN named default. The default configuration for the I/O module is not preserved unless you explicitly save the configuration to NVRAM.

You can configure parameters of an I/O module after it is installed, or preconfigure a slot for a certain type of module and configuration. The preconfigured information is applied to the module after it is inserted. If you preconfigure a slot for a specific module type and then insert a different type of module, the inserted module reverts to its default configuration.

NOTE

See the ExtremeXOS 12.1 Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS 12.1 Command Reference Guide for feature-specific information related to BlackDiamond 8800 series modules.

CAUTION

When BlackDiamond 8800 I/O modules from different series (original series, a-series, c-series, and e-series) are installed in the same BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis, limitations on feature sets may occur. See the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Command Reference Guide for more information about these limitations.

BlackDiamond 8800 Original Series I/O Modules

The BlackDiamond 8800 original series of I/O modules consists of the following:

G24X I/O Module on page 26

10G4X I/O Module on page 26

G48T I/O Module on page 27

G48P I/O Module on page 28

NOTE

The ports on the MSM-G8X also have the same operational features as the ports on the G24X I/O module and can be included as part of the BlackDiamond 8800 original series I/O modules.

G24X I/O Module

The G24X I/O module (Figure 8) has 24 unpopulated SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports.

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8800 Series specifications

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One of the standout features of the 8800 Series is its high-performance architecture, which supports up to 10 terabits per second of switching capacity. This ensures that the switch can handle the increased bandwidth demands of today’s applications, such as cloud computing and big data analytics. The series also supports a wide range of interface options, including 1G, 10G, and 40G ports, allowing for flexible deployment in various network environments.

A critical advantage of the Extreme Networks 8800 Series is its advanced virtualization capabilities. It supports network virtualization technologies such as Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Segment Routing, which help create resilient, efficient, and scalable network topologies. These technologies not only reduce the complexity of the network but also enhance operational efficiency by simplifying the management of virtualized environments.

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