Full-Duplex Support; Management Ports; External Compact Flash Memory Card - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8806 Hardware Installation Manual

About the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
Three series of modules are available for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches:
8500 series
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Entry-level modules for BlackDiamond switches
8800 series
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Modules with high port density and scalability for mid-sized networks
8900 series
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Modules with greater port density and increased backplane bandwidth for large networks
The specific capabilities of the switch are determined by the module series installed in the chassis. For
more information about individual I/O modules and management modules (MSMs), see
For more information about configuring a BlackDiamond switch, see the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide
and the ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide.

Full-Duplex Support

Extreme Networks switches provide full-duplex support for all ports. Full-duplex support means that
frames can be transmitted and received simultaneously, effectively doubling the bandwidth available on
a link. Most ports on an Extreme Networks switch will auto-negotiate duplex operation in the default
configuration. Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports operate only in full-duplex
mode in accordance with technical standards.

Management Ports

Each BlackDiamond management switch fabric module (MSM) has a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet
management port. This port allows you to communicate directly with the central processing unit (CPU)
of the switch. You can plug an Ethernet cable directly from your laptop into the management port for
direct access into the switch. This access allows you to view and locally manage the switch
configurations.

External Compact Flash Memory Card

All MSMs in the BlackDiamond 8800 series include a compact flash slot next to the console port. This
slot accepts a compact flash memory card, which can be used to download a new version of
ExtremeXOS and for other functions, including capturing debug information and core dump files. See
the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide for more information regarding the use of the external compact flash
memory card.
The external compact flash slot supports third-party compact flash cards.
NOTE
You must use an industrial-grade compact flash card in the external compact flash slot of the MSM.
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