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Extreme Networks Data Sheet:
BlackDiamond X8
Technical Specifications **
Modules and Density
Component
Minimum Requirement and Maximum Density
Management Module
• 2 Management Modules for 1+1 control plane redundancy
• Minimum 1 required
48-Port 10GbE Copper Interface Module
• 8 Interface Modules maximum
• Maximum 384 10GbE wire-speed ports per system
• Supports 100/1000/10000 MbE(10GbE) RJ45 and negation over
Cat6a/7 cabling
• Suited for high-density edge applications
48-Port 10GbE Fiber Interface Module
• 8 Interface Modules maximum
• Maximum 384 10GbE wire-speed ports per system
• Supports 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ optics and cables
• Suited for high-density, low-latency edge applications
12-Port 40GbE Fiber Interface Module
• 8 Interface Modules maximum
• Maximum 96 40GbE or 384 10GbE wire-speed ports per system
• Supports 40GbE QSFP+ optics and cables
• Suited for high-density, low-latency edge and core applications
24-Port 40GbE Fiber Interface Module
• 8 Interface Modules maximum
• Maximum 192 40GbE or 768 10GbE wire-speed ports per system
• Supports 40GbE QSFP+ optics and cables
• Suited for high-density, low-latency edge and core applications
Enhanced Blank Panel Module
• 8 Blank Panels maximum
• Note: Current shipping blank panel has “screws” instead of “thumb levers”. Picture
for future availability.
• Required for the IO and Switch Fabric Modules to maintain proper airflow for
cooling. If not present, the modules may overheat and shut-down.
2.56Tbps (10T) Switch Fabric Module
• 4 SFM total for 10.24Tbps capacity and N+1 redundancy
• Minimum 3 required for wire-speed across all ports 4th SFM required for
N+1 redundancy
• Suited up to mid-point density (384 ports) applications
5.12Tbps (20T) Switch Fabric Module
• 4 SFM total for 20.48Tbps capacity and N+1 redundancy
• Minimum 3 required for wire-speed cross all ports 4th SFM required for
N+1 redundancy
• Suited up to full density (768 ports) applications
Fan Tray
• Front to Back airflow
• 5 Fan Trays total
• All 5 required (included with the chassis)
2500 Watt AC Power Supply
• 8 Power Supplies total split across 2 bays
• 2500 Watt with 220V, 1250 Watt with 110V
• N+1 and N+N level power redundancy (depending on the configuration)
