Network Interface (Ni) Modules; In This Chapter - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9800E Hardware User's Manual

4 Network Interface (NI)
Several Gigabit Network Interface (GNI) and 10-gigabit Network Interface (XNI) modules are currently
available for OmniSwitch 9000E Series switches. These modules come in a variety of port speeds, includ-
ing auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), and 10-gigabit Ethernet (10
Gbps). In addition, these modules come with several connector types, including copper RJ-45 connectors
on 10/100/1000 modules and LC connectors on fiber Gigabit Ethernet and 10-gigabit Ethernet modules.

In This Chapter

This chapter provides specifications and descriptions of all GNI and XNI modules currently available for
OmniSwitch 9000E Series switches. In addition, procedures using Command Line Interface (CLI)
commands to manage and monitor GNI and XNI modules are also provided.
Note. OmniSwitch 9000E NIs are colored with a purple stripe to distinguish them from OmniSwitch 7700/
7800/9700/9800 NIs that are colored white and orange. Do not install OmniSwitch 9000E and
OmniSwitch 7700/7800/9700/9800 NIs in the same chassis.
Specifications, descriptions, and procedures in this chapter include:
Specifications and descriptions of GNI modules on
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Specifications and descriptions of XNI modules on
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An overview of smart continuous switching on
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Procedures for managing NI modules on
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Procedures for monitoring NI modules on
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An overview of hot swapping on
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Procedures for adding and removing Chassis Management Modules (CMMs) and NI modules on
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