Maximum Capacity For Using The Lrm/Macsec Adapter With Supported Switch Models - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Maximum Capacity for Using the LRM/MACsec Adapter
with Supported Switch Models
Deploy the LRM/MACsec Adapter by connecting both ports – using a dedicated SFP cable called the
host cable – to SFP or SFP+ ports on a switch that does not natively support LRM and MACsec
connections. The switch is referred to as the host switch.
Caution
Connect the adapter to the host switch using only the host cable that is provided for this
purpose. The use of other cables can damage the equipment.
The LRM/MACsec Adapter can be physically mounted on a standard equipment rack. You can also
purchase a bracket that attaches to the rack and holds up to five adapters together. For installation
instructions, see
The LRM/MACsec Adapter receives power through its connection to the host switch's SFP port.
Auxiliary power is supplied through a USB (micro-B) cable that connects the adapter to a power source
that is capable of providing at least 0.5A of current. The auxiliary power cable is required for MACsec
connections. It is optional for LRM-only connections.
To use the LRM/MACsec Adapter, you must have ExtremeXOS (EXOS) version 30.1 installed on the host
switch to which the adapter is attached. An ExtremeXOS feature pack license is required if you use the
adapter to provide MACsec support.
Note
LRM/MACsec Adapter initialization may take extended time - about 40-85 seconds per
adapter plus 15-35 seconds per transceiver, depending on the platform type used with the
adapter.
Figure 133: LRM/MACsec Adapter: Front Panel
1 = Auxiliary power connector
2 = SFP+ ports (connect to the network)
Maximum Capacity for Using the LRM/MACsec Adapter with Supported Switch
Models
The following table details the maximum number of LRM/MACsec Adapters you can use with each
supported host switch model. The maximum number varies according to:
•
Whether you are running in LRM mode only, or in LRM plus MACsec mode.
148 ExtremeSwitching Hardware Installation Guide
Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter on page 316.
3 = SFP+ ports (connect to the host switch)
Expansion Modules