Chapter 6: Summit Option Cards; Overview; Safety Information - Extreme Networks Summit X450a-24tDC Hardware Installation Manual

6 Summit Option Cards
This chapter describes Summit option cards available for use with Summit X450 series, X450a series,
and X450e series switches. The chapter includes the following sections
Overview on page 117
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Safety Information on page 117
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Summit XGM-2xn Option Card on page 118
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Summit XGM2-2xn Option Card on page 120
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Summit XGM2-2xf Option Card on page 122
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NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before attempting to install or remove a Summit option card.

Overview

Three types of Summit option cards are available:
Summit XGM-2xn option card: allows you to add up to two 10-gigabit XENPAK optical transceivers
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to a Summit X450 series switch.
Summit XGM2-2xn option card: allows you to add up to two 10-gigabit XENPAK optical
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transceivers to a Summit X450a series or X450e series switch.
Summit XGM2-2xf option card: allows you to add up to two 10-gigabit XFP modules to a Summit
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X450a series or X450e series switch.

Safety Information

CAUTION
XFP and XENPAK modules become very hot after prolonged use. Take care when removing an XFP or XENPAK
module from the option card. If the XFP or XENPAK module is too hot to touch, disengage the XFP or XENPAK
module and allow it to cool before removing it completely.
Only trained service personnel should perform service to Extreme Networks switches and their
components. Trained service personnel have read all related installation manuals, have the technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed in performing a
task, and are aware of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.
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