Network Modules - Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Manual

Overview
• Toggle the power switch to the OFF position. The power LED changes from solid green to off.
Note After removing power from the chassis either by moving the power switch to OFF or unplugging the power
cord, wait at least 10 seconds before turning power back ON.

Network Modules

The Firepower 4100 contains two network module slots that provide optical or electrical network interfaces.
Network modules are optional, removable I/O modules that provide either additional ports or different interface
types (1/10/40 Gb). The Firepower network modules plug into the chassis on the front panel.
For More Information
10-Gb Network Module
The following figure shows the front panel of the 10-Gb network module (FPR4K-NM-8X10G). The
FPR4K-NM-8X10G is a single-wide module that supports hot swapping. The eight ports are numbered from
top to bottom, left to right.
Note
Make sure you have the correct firmware package and software version installed to support this network
module. For instructions on how to verify your firmware package version and to upgrade the firmware if
necessary, see the
FXOS Compatibility
Note
The FPR4K-NM-8X10G is NEBS-compliant.
Caution
If you move the power switch to the OFF position before the shutdown command
sequence is complete or if you remove the system power cords before the graceful
shutdown is complete, disk corruption can occur.
• See 10-Gb Network Module, on page 9
• See 40-Gb Network Module, on page 10
• See Hardware Bypass Network Modules, on page 11
and the port configurations for the hardware bypass network modules.
• See Install the Network Module
Cisco Firepower 4100/9300 FXOS Firmware Upgrade
for the software compatibility matrix.
for a description of the 10-GB network module.
for a description of the 40-GB network module.
for the location and description of the LEDs,
for the procedure for removing and replacing network modules.
Guide. See
Network Modules
Cisco Firepower 4100/9300
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