I/O Modules

CAUTION

BlackDiamond a-series modules require specific minimum versions of ExtremeXOS software to be recognized by the MSM (see Table 4). Software builds earlier than the listed versions do not support the specified I/O modules.

If you attempt to install one of these I/O modules before upgrading the software on your MSM, the module will not be recognized by the software and it will not power up. The following error messages are similar to the messages that may be displayed on the console or in the log. (Samples represent an unrecognized module in slot 2.)

On the console: ERROR: Unknown cardtype in slot 2 - please program the eeprom

In the log: <Error: HAL.Card.Error> MSM-A: Unable to read cardtype for slot 2

Table 4: Minimum Software Versions for BlackDiamond 8800 a-Series Modules

Module

Required ExtremeXOS version

 

 

G48Ta

ExtremeXOS 11.5.0 or later

G48Xa

ExtremeXOS 11.5.0 or later

10G4Xa

ExtremeXOS 11.6.0 or later

10G4Ca

ExtremeXOS 12.0.1 or later

 

 

G48Ta I/O Module

The G48Ta I/O module (Figure 12) has 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports that use standard RJ-45 connectors.

Figure 12: G48Ta I/O Module

10/100/1000BASE-T

ports

Module status LEDs

ASP048

The default configuration of the G48Ta I/O module is as follows. All ports:

Are added to the default VLAN as untagged

Inherit the properties of the default VLAN (for example, protocol type and VLANid)

Operate in autonegotiation mode

The G48Ta I/O module has the following LEDs:

Module status

Module diagnostics

Port status

For information about the LEDs and their activity on the G48Ta I/O module, see “I/O Module LEDs” on page 38.

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8800 Series specifications

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