Dell PowerConnect B - MLXe 4 Hardware Installation Manual page 28

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Router modules
TABLE 11
Part number
NI-X-4-HSF
NI-X-16-8-HSF
Switch fabric modules switch packets from one interface module to another. PowerConnect B-MLXe
routers can be configured with multiple switch fabric modules as described here:
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NOTE
PowerConnect B-MLXe router switch fabric modules are dedicated, which means that they function
properly in PowerConnect B-MLXe routers only. If you attempt to install a PowerConnect B-MLXe
router switch fabric module in another Dell device or a switch fabric module intended for another
Dell device in a PowerConnect B-MLXe router, the router and switch fabric module will not function
properly.
Figure 10
FIGURE 10
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The front panel contains two LEDs, as described in
TABLE 12
LED
Pwr
Active
16
Switch fabric modules
Description
High speed switch fabric module for 4-slot routers
High speed switch fabric module for 8- and 16-slot routers
4-slot router: Accommodates three switch fabric modules (two required and one redundant) for
a fully-loaded system. Ships with two switch fabric modules. You must purchase an additional
switch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.
8-slot router: Accommodates three switch fabric modules (two required and one redundant) for
a fully-loaded system. Ships with two switch fabric modules. You must purchase an additional
switch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.
16-slot router: Accommodates four switch fabric modules (three required and one redundant)
for a fully-loaded system. Ships with three switch fabric modules. You must purchase an
additional switch fabric module to equip your router for redundancy.
shows the front panel of a switch fabric module.
Switch fabric module front panel
Pwr
Active
BI-SWF
Switch fabric module LEDs
Position
Above Active LED
Below Pwr LED
Table 12.
State Meaning
On The module is receiving power.
Off The module is not receiving power.
On The switch fabric is active and ready to switch
user packets.
Off for an extended period The switch fabric is not active and cannot switch
user packets.
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