SMC Networks SMC8926EM manual Features and Benefits, Optional Media Extender Modules, Connectivity

1 Introduction

Optional Media Extender Modules

10GBASE XFP Module

Figure 1-6 Single-Port 10GBASE Module (XFP)

The module’s XFP slot supports standard 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) XFP transceivers. The 10GBASE transceivers operate at 10 Gbps full duplex with support for flow control.

Extender Module LEDs

The optional 10GBASE slide-in module includes its own integrated LED indicators on the module’s front panel. The following table describes the LEDs.

		Table 1-3 Module LEDs
LED	Condition	Status
Link/Activity	On/Flashing Green	Port has a valid link at 10 Gbps. Flashing indicates activity.
	Off	The link is down.

Features and Benefits

Connectivity

•24 or 48 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for easy Gigabit Ethernet integration and for protection of your investment in legacy LAN equipment.

•Auto-negotiation enables each RJ-45 port to automatically select the optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) if this feature is supported by the attached device; otherwise the port can be configured manually.

•RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T ports support auto MDI/MDI-X pinout selection.

•Unshielded (UTP) cable supported on all RJ-45 ports: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better for 100 Mbps connections, and Category Category 5, 5e, 6 or better for 1000 Mbps connections.

•IEEE 802.3-2005 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet compliance ensures compatibility with standards-based hubs, network cards and switches from any vendor.

•Provides stacking capability via high-speed serial ports with 48 Gbps stacking bandwidth. Up to 8 units can be stacked together.

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