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BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
Hardware Installation Guide
BlackDiamond 8806 Switch
BlackDiamond 8810 Switch
Published: April 2011
Part number: 100284-00 Rev. 10

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Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................9
Intended Audience ...................................................................................................................................................9
Conventions .............................................................................................................................................................9
Related Publications...............................................................................................................................................10
PART 1: ABOUT THE BLACKDIAMOND 8800 SERIES SWITCHES
Chapter 1: About the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches.................................................................13
Overview of the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches...........................................................................................13
Full-Duplex Support................................................................................................................................................14
Management Ports .................................................................................................................................................14
External Compact Flash Memory Card ..................................................................................................................14
BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis..................................................................................................................................15
BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis..................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 2: BlackDiamond 8000 Series Modules ................................................................................... 19
Overview of the BlackDiamond 8000 Series Modules............................................................................................19
Management Switch Modules (MSM).....................................................................................................................21
Redundant MSM Activity.................................................................................................................................21
MSM Physical Features ..................................................................................................................................22
Port Option Cards ...........................................................................................................................................25
MSM LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................27
I/O Modules ............................................................................................................................................................28
BlackDiamond 8500 Series I/O Modules.........................................................................................................29
8500-G48T-e............................................................................................................................................29
8500-G24X-e ...........................................................................................................................................30
BlackDiamond 8800 Original Series I/O Modules ...........................................................................................31
G24X I/O Module .....................................................................................................................................31
10G4X I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................32
G48T I/O Module .....................................................................................................................................33
G48P I/O Module .....................................................................................................................................34
BlackDiamond 8800 a-Series I/O Modules .....................................................................................................35
G48Ta I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................36
G48Xa I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................37
10G4Xa I/O Module .................................................................................................................................38
10G4Ca I/O Module .................................................................................................................................39
BlackDiamond 8800 c-Series I/O Modules......................................................................................................39
G48Tc I/O Module....................................................................................................................................40
10G4Xc I/O Module .................................................................................................................................41
10G8Xc I/O Module .................................................................................................................................42
G24Xc I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................43
G48Xc I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................44
BlackDiamond 8800 e-Series I/O Modules .....................................................................................................45
G48Te I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................45
G48Pe I/O Module ...................................................................................................................................46
G48Te2 I/O Module .................................................................................................................................47

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BlackDiamond 8900 Series Modules ..............................................................................................................48
8900-G96T-c............................................................................................................................................49
8900-10G24X-c I/O Module .....................................................................................................................50
8900-10G8X-xl I/O Module ......................................................................................................................51
8900-G48T-xl I/O Module ........................................................................................................................52
8900-G48X-xl I/O Module ........................................................................................................................53
I/O Module LEDs.............................................................................................................................................53
Module LEDs ...........................................................................................................................................54
Port LEDs on Non-PoE Modules .............................................................................................................54
Port LEDs on PoE Modules (G48P, G48Pe, and G48Tc, G48Te2, 8500-G48T-e, or 8900-G48T-xl with
S-POE Card)............................................................................................................................................55
Chapter 3: Power Supplies for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches.................................................57
Overview of BlackDiamond 8800 Series Power Supplies ......................................................................................57
Extreme Networks 700/1200 W AC Power Supply.................................................................................................58
LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................................59
Power Supply Cords .......................................................................................................................................59
Fuse .......................................................................................................................................................................59
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................60
Extreme Networks 600/900 W AC Power Supply...................................................................................................61
Minimum Software Required...........................................................................................................................61
LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................................62
Power Supply Cords .......................................................................................................................................62
Fuse ................................................................................................................................................................62
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................63
Combining Different AC Power Supply Models ......................................................................................................63
Extreme Networks 1200 W DC Power Supply .......................................................................................................64
Minimum Software Required...........................................................................................................................65
LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................................65
PART 2: INSTALLING BLACKDIAMOND 8800 SERIES HARDWARE
Chapter 4: Site Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 69
Planning Your Site..................................................................................................................................................69
Meeting Site Requirements ....................................................................................................................................70
Operating Environment Requirements............................................................................................................70
Building and Electrical Codes ..................................................................................................................70
Wiring Closet Considerations...................................................................................................................72
Temperature ............................................................................................................................................72
Humidity ...................................................................................................................................................73
Chassis Spacing Requirements ...............................................................................................................73
Chassis Airflow Requirements .................................................................................................................73
Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................................................................74
Rack Specifications and Recommendations...................................................................................................75
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack............................................................................................75
Protective Grounding for the Rack...........................................................................................................75
Space Requirements for the Rack ...........................................................................................................76
Securing the Rack....................................................................................................................................76
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements ........................................................................................................77
Cabling Standards...........................................................................................................................................77
Cable Labeling and Record Keeping ..............................................................................................................77
Selecting Cable ...............................................................................................................................................78
Cable Distances.......................................................................................................................................78
RJ-45 Connector Jackets.........................................................................................................................78
Cable for the 8900-G96T-c Module .........................................................................................................79

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Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................80
Fiber Optic Cable .....................................................................................................................................81
Radio Frequency Interference.........................................................................................................................82
Meeting Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................83
PoE Devices....................................................................................................................................................83
Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................83
AC Power Cord Requirements........................................................................................................................84
Uninterruptible Power Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................84
Selecting a UPS.......................................................................................................................................84
Calculating Volt-Amperage Requirements...............................................................................................85
UPS Transition Time................................................................................................................................85
Applicable Industry Standards................................................................................................................................85
Chapter 5: Installing the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis .............................................................87
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis..........................................................................................................88
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis..........................................................................................................91
Pre-installation Requirements ................................................................................................................................94
Attaching the Mid-Mount Brackets..........................................................................................................................95
Rack-Mounting the Chassis....................................................................................................................................96
Grounding the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis...............................................................................................98
Chapter 6: Installing Power Supply Units in the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches ..................101
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................101
Power Supply Compatibility..................................................................................................................................102
Combining Different AC Power Supply Models.............................................................................................102
Minimum Software Requirements .................................................................................................................103
Power Supply Cords for AC Power Supplies........................................................................................................103
Installing an Extreme Networks AC Power Supply...............................................................................................104
Required Tools and Equipment.....................................................................................................................104
Installing the Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................105
Removing or Replacing an AC Power Supply...............................................................................................106
Installing an Extreme Networks 1200 W DC Power Supply .................................................................................107
Required Tools and Equipment.....................................................................................................................107
Installing the DC Wiring.................................................................................................................................107
Installing a 1200 W DC Power Supply ..........................................................................................................108
Removing a DC Power Supply......................................................................................................................111
Chapter 7: Installing Modules and Establishing Initial Management Access...................................113
Module Slot Assignments .....................................................................................................................................114
Chassis and Slot Compatibility Issues for 8900 Series Modules ..................................................................114
Distinguishing an MSM from an I/O Module.........................................................................................................115
Installing a BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module ...................................................................................................115
Connecting Network Interface Cables..................................................................................................................119
Connecting and Disconnecting Cables on the 10G4Ca Module ...................................................................119
Connecting and Disconnecting Cables on the 8900-G96T-c Module ...........................................................120
Installing a Backup MSM ......................................................................................................................................120
Verifying the Module Installation ..........................................................................................................................121
Displaying Slot Status Information ................................................................................................................121
Removing a BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module .................................................................................................122
Blank Front Panels ...............................................................................................................................................123
Installing a Blank Front Panel .......................................................................................................................124
Removing a Blank Front Panel .....................................................................................................................124
Installing or Removing an External Compact Flash Memory Card.......................................................................126

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Initial Management Access ..................................................................................................................................127
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port ..................................................................................................127
Logging In for the First Time .........................................................................................................................127
PART 3: INSTALLING BLACKDIAMOND SWITCH ACCESSORIES
Chapter 8: Installing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module Options ....................................................131
Installing an S-POE Daughter Card......................................................................................................................131
Removing an S-POE Card ...................................................................................................................................133
Installing a Port Option Card in the 8500-MSM24, MSM-48c, or 8900-MSM128.................................................134
Removing an MSM Port Option Card ...................................................................................................................136
Chapter 9: BlackDiamond AC Power Cord Retainers .........................................................................137
BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retainer.....................................................................................................137
Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retainer ........................................................................137
Disconnecting a BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord..................................................................................139
BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer.....................................................................................................140
Installing the BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer ........................................................................140
Removing the BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer ......................................................................142
Chapter 10: BlackDiamond PSU Covers ..............................................................................................143
Required Tools .....................................................................................................................................................143
BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover ..........................................................................................................................144
Installing the BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover..............................................................................................144
Removing the BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover............................................................................................146
BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover ..........................................................................................................................147
Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover..............................................................................................147
Removing the BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover............................................................................................149
Chapter 11: BlackDiamond Cable Management ..................................................................................151
About BlackDiamond Cable Management............................................................................................................151
Using the Cable Holders and Cable Clips ............................................................................................................151
Connecting Cable Holders ............................................................................................................................152
Connecting Cable Clips.................................................................................................................................153
PART 4: BLACKDIAMOND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Chapter 12: Replacing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis Components .......................................157
Replacing the Fan Tray ........................................................................................................................................157
Pre-Installation Requirements.......................................................................................................................157
Removing the Fan Tray.................................................................................................................................158
Installing the Replacement BlackDiamond Fan Tray ....................................................................................159
Replacing the PSU/Fan Controller .......................................................................................................................160
Pre-installation Requirements .......................................................................................................................160
Removing the PSU/Fan Controller ................................................................................................................161
Installing the Replacement PSU/Fan Controller............................................................................................163
Chapter 13: Repacking a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis ..........................................................165
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................165
Required Tools and Equipment............................................................................................................................166
Repacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis........................................................................................................166
Repacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis........................................................................................................169

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PART 5: APPENDICES
Appendix A: Safety Information............................................................................................................175
Considerations Before Installing...........................................................................................................................176
Maintenance Safety..............................................................................................................................................176
General Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................177
Cable Routing for LAN Systems...........................................................................................................................177
PoE Devices..................................................................................................................................................177
Installing Power Supply Units...............................................................................................................................178
Selecting Power Supply Cords.............................................................................................................................179
Battery Replacement and Disposal ......................................................................................................................180
Fiber Optic Ports—Optical Safety.........................................................................................................................180
GBIC, SFP (Mini-GBIC), XENPAK, and XFP Regulatory Compliance..........................................................181
Appendix B: Technical Specifications .................................................................................................187
BlackDiamond 8810 Switch..................................................................................................................................187
BlackDiamond 8806 Switch..................................................................................................................................189
Modules for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches ...............................................................................................191
Power Supplies for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches....................................................................................194
Connector Pinouts................................................................................................................................................195
Index ........................................................................................................................................................199

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Preface
This guide provides the required information to install Extreme Networks® BlackDiamond®8800 series
switches. This guide also contains information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch
operation.
See the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide for information about
configuring Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 series switches.
NOTE
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks switch differs
from the information in this guide, follow the installation note or release note.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
●Local area networks (LANs)
●Ethernet concepts
●Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
●Routing concepts
●Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
●Basic equipment installation procedures
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used in Extreme Networks customer documentation.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.

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Related Publications
The Extreme Networks ExtremeXOS®switch documentation set includes:
●ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide
●ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide
●ExtremeXOS Release Notes
●BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switch Hardware Installation Guide (this guide)
● BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
● BlackDiamond 12800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
● BlackDiamond 20800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
● Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
● Extreme Networks Pluggable Interface Modules Installation Guide
Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the
following location:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation
You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation from the Documentation
Overview page:
●Software user guides
●Hardware user guides and release notes
You can find archived user guides for software at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/swuserguides.asp
You can find archived installation guides for hardware at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/hwuserguides.asp
Table 2: Text Conventions
Convention Description
Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen, or
command syntax.
Words in italicized type Italics indicate book titles, emphasize a point of information, or denote new terms
at the place where they are defined in the text.

PART
About the BlackDiamond
8800 Series Switches

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CHAPTER
1
About the BlackDiamond 8800
Series Switches
This chapter describes the Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 series switches and includes the
following sections:
●Overview of the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches on page 13
●Full-Duplex Support on page 14
●Management Ports on page 14
●External Compact Flash Memory Card on page 14
●BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis on page 15
●BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 16
For information about installing the BlackDiamond switches, see Chapter 5.
Overview of the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
The BlackDiamond switches are chassis-based, Ethernet service core switches designed for core
applications.
The features of these switches include:
●Hot-swappable I/O modules that include Gigabit Ethernet copper ports (10/100/1000), Gigabit
Ethernet fiber ports (SFP), or 10-Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports (SFP+ or XFP)
●Management Switch Fabric Modules (MSMs) that provide the active switching fabric and CPU
control subsystem
●Redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies
●Field-replaceable, hot-swappable fan trays
●Auto-negotiation for half-duplex or full-duplex operation on 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
●Load sharing on multiple ports
The BlackDiamond 8800 series switches include two chassis models:
●BlackDiamond 8806 chassis, with slots for installing one or two management modules and up to five
I/O modules
●BlackDiamond 8810 chassis, with slots for installing one or two management modules and up to
nine I/O modules

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Three series of modules are available for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches:
●8500 series
Entry-level modules for BlackDiamond switches
●8800 series
Modules with high port density and scalability for mid-sized networks
●8900 series
Modules with greater port density and increased backplane bandwidth for large networks
The specific capabilities of the switch are determined by the module series installed in the chassis. For
more information about individual I/O modules and management modules (MSMs), see Chapter 2.
For more information about configuring a BlackDiamond switch, see the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide
and the ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide.
Full-Duplex Support
Extreme Networks switches provide full-duplex support for all ports. Full-duplex support means that
frames can be transmitted and received simultaneously, effectively doubling the bandwidth available on
a link. Most ports on an Extreme Networks switch will auto-negotiate duplex operation in the default
configuration. Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports operate only in full-duplex
mode in accordance with technical standards.
Management Ports
Each BlackDiamond management switch fabric module (MSM) has a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet
management port. This port allows you to communicate directly with the central processing unit (CPU)
of the switch. You can plug an Ethernet cable directly from your laptop into the management port for
direct access into the switch. This access allows you to view and locally manage the switch
configurations.
External Compact Flash Memory Card
All MSMs in the BlackDiamond 8800 series include a compact flash slot next to the console port. This
slot accepts a compact flash memory card, which can be used to download a new version of
ExtremeXOS and for other functions, including capturing debug information and core dump files. See
the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide for more information regarding the use of the external compact flash
memory card.
The external compact flash slot supports third-party compact flash cards.
NOTE
You must use an industrial-grade compact flash card in the external compact flash slot of the MSM.

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BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis
The BlackDiamond 8806 chassis includes the following physical features:
●One 6-slot chassis with backplane
●Four dedicated I/O module slots, labeled 1, 2, 5, and 6
●One dedicated MSM slot, labeled 3/A
●One dual-use slot for either an I/O module or MSM, labeled 4/B. (Certain restrictions apply to the
use of slot 4/B. For more information see “Chassis and Slot Compatibility Issues for 8900 Series
Modules” on page 114.)
●Power supply bay that accommodates up to six power supplies, accessed from the front of
the chassis
●One fan tray, accessed from the front right of the chassis
●One connector for an ESD-preventive wrist strap
Depending on the MSMs and I/O modules installed, the BlackDiamond 8806 chassis can support up to
128 gigabits per second of bandwidth per slot.
Figure 1 shows the front of a BlackDiamond 8806 chassis equipped with two MSMs and three I/O
modules.
Figure 1: Front of the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis
EX_127
ESD wrist strap
connector
MSM slot
Power supplies
Fan tray
I/O module
slots
Power cord
connectors
I/O module or MSM slot
I/O module
slots

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Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the BlackDiamond 8806 chassis.
Figure 2: Rear Panel of the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis
The rear panel of the BlackDiamond 8806 chassis provides:
●Chassis serial number
●Ethernet MAC address of the switch
●Symbols of safety certification
●Access to the PSU/fan controllers
●Attachment point for optional chassis ground
BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis
The BlackDiamond 8810 chassis includes the following physical features:
●One 10-slot chassis with backplane
●Eight dedicated I/O module slots, labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10
●One dedicated MSM slot, labeled 5/A
●One dual-use slot for an I/O module or MSM, labeled 6/B. (Certain restrictions apply to the use of
slot 4/B. For more information see “Chassis and Slot Compatibility Issues for 8900 Series Modules”
on page 114.)
●Power supply bay that accommodates up to six power supplies, accessed from the front of the unit
●One fan tray, accessed from the front right of the unit
●One connector for an ESD-preventive wrist strap
Depending on the MSMs and I/O modules installed, the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis can support up to
80 gigabits per second of bandwidth per slot.
EX_128A
Grounding point
PSU /fan
controllers

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Figure 1 shows the front of a BlackDiamond 8810 chassis equipped with two MSMs and three I/
Omodules.
Figure 3: Front of the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis
Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis.
Figure 4: Rear Panel of the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis
ASP042
ESD wrist strap
connector
MSM module slot
Power supplies
Fan tray
I/O module slots
Power cord
connectors
I/O module slots
ASP044B
Grounding point
PSU/Fan
controllers

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The rear panel of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis provides:
●Chassis serial number
●Ethernet MAC address of the switch
●Symbols of safety certification
●Access to the PSU/fan controllers
●Attachment point for optional chassis ground

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CHAPTER
2
BlackDiamond 8000 Series
Modules
This chapter describes modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches and includes the following
sections:
●Overview of the BlackDiamond 8000 Series Modules on page 19
●Management Switch Modules (MSM) on page 21
●I/O Modules on page 28
Overview of the BlackDiamond 8000 Series Modules
Modules available for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches include management switch modules
(MSMs) and I/O modules. A BlackDiamond module consists of a printed circuit board mounted on a
metal panel that acts as the insertion vehicle in the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches. The module
carrier also includes ejector/injector levers and captive retaining screws at each end of the module front
panel. LEDs on the module front panel provide information about the operating status of the modules.
The BlackDiamond 8800 series switches support the modules listed in Table 3 and Table 4.
Table 3: MSMs for the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
8500 Series 8800 Series 8900 Series
Currently Available
Models
8500-MSM24 MSM-48c 8900-MSM128
Legacy Models MSM-G8X
MSM-48

BlackDiamond 8000 Series Modules
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Although modules from different series can generally be used together in the same BlackDiamond 8800
series chassis, certain restrictions apply. Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7 show supported and unsupported
module series combinations.
Table 4: I/O Modules for the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
8500 Series 8800 e Series 8800 c Series 8900 Series
Currently
Available
Models
8500-G24X-e G48Te2 G48Tc 8900-10G24X-c
8500-G48T-e G48Xc 8900-G96T-c
G24Xc 8900-G48T-xl
10G4Xc 8900-10G8X-xl
10G8Xc 8900-G48X-xl
8800 Original Series 8800 a series 8800 e Series
Legacy
Modules
G24X G48Ta G48Te
G48T G48Xa G48Pe
G48P 10G4Xa
10G4X 10G4Ca
Table 5: BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module Compatibility—8800 Series with 8900 Series
8800 Series
Modules
8900 Series Modules
8900-
MSM128 8900- 10G24X-c 8900- G96T-c 8900- 10G8X-xl 8900-G48T-xl 8900-G48X-xl
MSM-G8X No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MSM-48 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MSM-48C No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8800 original
series I/O
Yes Yes Yes,
except for
10G4X
Yes Yes Yes
8800 a series I/O Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8800 c series I/O Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8800 e series I/O Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Table 6: BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module Compatibility—8800 Series with 8500 Series
8800 Series Modules
8500 Series Modules
8500-MSM24* 8500-G24X-e 8500-G48T-e
MSM-G8X No Yes Yes
MSM-48 No Yes Yes
MSM-48C No Yes Yes
8800 original series I/O No Yes, unless the
switch has an
8500-MSM24
module installed
Yes, unless the
switch has an
8500-MSM24
module installed
8800 a series I/O No
8800 c series I/O* No
8800 e series I/O No
*The S-G8Xc and S10G1Xc port option cards are supported in the 8500-MSM24 module.