100-Gb Network Module (Double Wide); Hardware Bypass Network Modules - Cisco Firepower 9300 Hardware Installation Manual

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100-Gb Network Module (Double Wide)

The following figure shows the front panel of the 100-Gb network module (FPR9K-DNM-2X100G). The

FPR9K-DNM-2X100G is a double-wide module that does not support hot swapping. The two ports are

numbered 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

Figure 13: FPRK9-DNM-2X100G

Hardware bypass (also known as fail-to-wire) is a physical layer (Layer 1) bypass that allows paired interfaces

to go into bypass mode so that the hardware forwards packets between these port pairs without software

intervention. Hardware bypass provides network connectivity when there are software or hardware failures.

Hardware bypass is useful on ports where the Firepower security appliance is only monitoring or logging

traffic. The hardware bypass network modules have an optical switch that is capable of connecting the two

ports when needed. The hardware bypass network modules have built-in SFPs.

Hardware bypass is supported only on a fixed set of ports. You can pair Port 1 with Port 2, Port 3 with Port

4, but you cannot pair Port 1 with Port 4 for example.

Cisco Firepower 4100/9300 FXOS Firmware Upgrade

for the software compatibility matrix.

Captive screw/handle

100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 fiber port

Ethernet X/2

100-Gb Network Module (Double Wide)

Guide. See

100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 fiber port

Ethernet X/1

Network activity LEDs

• Unlit—No connection or port is not in use.

• Amber—No link or network failure.

• Green, flashing—Network activity.

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