Blackdiamond 6800 Series I/O Modules; Configuring I/O Modules - Extreme Networks Alpine 3804 Hardware Manual

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BlackDiamond 6800 Series I/O Modules

This chapter describes:
• Configuring I/O Modules on page 235
• Installing I/O Modules on page 272
• Removing I/O Modules on page 275
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove any
BlackDiamond I/O modules.
BlackDiamond I/O modules consist of a printed circuit board mounted on a metal panel that acts as the
insertion vehicle in a BlackDiamond 6800 series switch. The module carrier also includes
ejector/injector levers and captive retaining screws at each end of the module front panel.
For more information about BlackDiamond I/O module specifications, see Appendix C, "Module
Technical Specifications."

Configuring I/O Modules

No configuration information is stored on the I/O modules; all configuration information is stored on
the MSM64i module(s).
When the BlackDiamond 6800 series switch is powered on, ExtremeWare generates a default
configuration for any slots that contain I/O modules. The default configuration allows the I/O module
ports to participate in the VLAN named default. The default configuration for the I/O module is not
preserved unless you explicitly save the configuration to nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM).
You can configure parameters of the I/O module after it is installed or you can pre-configure a slot for a
certain type of module and configuration. The pre-configured information is applied to the module after
it is inserted. If you pre-configure a slot for a specific module type, and then insert a different type of
module, the module reverts to its default configuration.
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