Intel 1000SX manual Installing the module

C H A P T E R 2 Getting to know the Module

Two modes of operation

This module operates in two modes.

•Stack mode (default setting):

Used when the switch containing this module is connected to a group of switches (or stack) via a Matrix Module. The two Stack Interface Module (SIM) connectors enable the module to be inte- grated into the group of switches (even a stack with redundancy). The fiber optic SC connector provides the high-speed link between the group of switches (or stack) and another stack or device.

•Stand-alone mode:

Used to provide a high-speed link between the switch and another device via the fiber optic SC connector.

View of the 1000SX Advanced front panel

The front panel of the 1000SX Advanced Module is shown below:

1000SX Advanced Module for 500 Series Switches

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

1000Base-SX Stack Interface Module

TX RX

5001

Installing the module

General Installation

General installation instructions are described in Chapter 1.

Installation restrictions

In a stack without redundancy, this module must not be installed in a switch containing a Stack Interface Module, a 155 ATM Module, or an- other 1000Base Module. In certain circumstances, this module can be installed in the same switch as a Matrix Module. These circumstances are described in the Matrix Module User Guide. The latest version is available at:

http://intel.com/support/express/switches/500/

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