Expansion Modules
Versatile Interface Modules for the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series
Switches
Solid-state Drives
Several different hardware accessories are available for expanding the capabilities of
your Extreme Networks switch. Collectively, they are referred to as
•
Versatile interface modules (VIM) are installed in one dedicated slot in the front
of the switch to provide a dedicated 10/25/40G high speed port. If no module is
installed, the option slot is covered by a blank panel.
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Solid-state Drives (SSDs) provide modular storage support.
The following table lists the types of expansion modules and the switch series with
which they are compatible.
Table 8: Compatibility of Expansion Modules
Module Type
SSD
VIM5
Versatile Interface Modules for the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series
Switches
You can install a VIM5 versatile interface module in a dedicated slot in the front panel
of the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series switch to provide 10/25/40G dedicated high
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VSP 4900 Series Switches: Hardware Installation Guide
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Name
XN-SSD-001-120
VIM5-4X
VIM5-4XE
VIM5-2Y
VIM5-4Y
VIM5-4YE
VIM5-2Q
No. of Ports Type of Ports
1
Modular 120GB SSD
4
10GbE SFP+ optical ports
4
10GbE SFP+ LRM MACsec capable
optical ports
2
25GbE SFP28 optical ports
4
25GbE SFP28 optical ports
4
25GbE SFP28 LRM MACsec capable
optical ports
2
40GbE QSFP optical ports
expansion modules .