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BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches
Hardware Installation Guide
BlackDiamond 8806 Switch
BlackDiamond 8810 Switch
Published: March 2010
Part Number: 100284-00 Rev. 07

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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
MSM LEDs .........................................................................................................................24
I/O Modules..............................................................................................................................25
BlackDiamond 8500 Series I/O Modules ...............................................................................26
8500-G48T-e ...............................................................................................................26
8500-G24X-e ...............................................................................................................27
BlackDiamond 8800 Original Series I/O Modules ...................................................................28
G24X I/O Module ..........................................................................................................28
10G4X I/O Module ........................................................................................................29
G48T I/O Module ..........................................................................................................30
G48P I/O Module ..........................................................................................................31
BlackDiamond 8800 a-Series I/O Modules.............................................................................32
G48Ta I/O Module.........................................................................................................33
G48Xa I/O Module.........................................................................................................34
10G4Xa I/O Module.......................................................................................................35
10G4Ca I/O Module.......................................................................................................36
BlackDiamond 8800 c-Series I/O Modules.............................................................................36
G48Tc I/O Module.........................................................................................................37
10G4Xc I/O Module.......................................................................................................38
10G8Xc I/O Module.......................................................................................................39
G24Xc I/O Module.........................................................................................................40
G48Xc I/O Module.........................................................................................................41
BlackDiamond 8800 e-Series I/O Modules.............................................................................42
G48Te I/O Module.........................................................................................................42
G48Pe I/O Module.........................................................................................................43

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G48Te2 I/O Module.......................................................................................................44
BlackDiamond 8900 Series Modules.....................................................................................45
8900-G96T-c ...............................................................................................................46
8900-10G24X-c I/O Module...........................................................................................47
8900-10G8X-xl I/O Module............................................................................................48
8900-G48T-xl I/O Module..............................................................................................49
8900-G48X-xl I/O Module..............................................................................................50
I/O Module LEDs.................................................................................................................50
Module LEDs ................................................................................................................51
Port LEDs on Non-PoE Modules......................................................................................51
Port LEDs on PoE Modules (G48P, G48Pe, and G48Tc, G48Te2, or 8500-G48T-e or 8900-
G48T-xl with S-POE Card)..............................................................................................52
Chapter 3: Power Supply Units for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches.......................................... 53
Overview of BlackDiamond 8800 Series Power Supplies ...............................................................53
Extreme Networks 700/1200 W AC PSU .....................................................................................54
LEDs..................................................................................................................................55
Power Supply Cords.............................................................................................................55
Fuse ........................................................................................................................................55
Specifications.....................................................................................................................56
Extreme Networks 600/900 W AC PSU .......................................................................................57
Minimum Software Required ................................................................................................57
LEDs..................................................................................................................................58
Power Supply Cords.............................................................................................................58
Fuse ..................................................................................................................................58
Specifications.....................................................................................................................59
Combining Different AC PSU Models...........................................................................................59
Extreme Networks 1200 W DC PSU ............................................................................................60
Minimum Software Required ................................................................................................61
LEDs..................................................................................................................................61
Part 2: Installing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Hardware
Chapter 4: Site Preparation............................................................................................................ 65
Planning Your Site ....................................................................................................................65
Meeting Site Requirements ........................................................................................................66
Operating Environment Requirements ...................................................................................66
Building and Electrical Codes.........................................................................................66
Wiring Closet Considerations ..........................................................................................67
Temperature .................................................................................................................67
Humidity ......................................................................................................................68
Chassis Spacing Requirements .......................................................................................68
Chassis Airflow Requirements.........................................................................................68
Electrostatic Discharge ..................................................................................................69
Rack Specifications and Recommendations ...........................................................................70
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack .....................................................................70
Protective Grounding for the Rack...................................................................................70
Space Requirements for the Rack ...................................................................................71
Securing the Rack .........................................................................................................71
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements ...............................................................................72

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Cabling Standards ...............................................................................................................72
Cable Labeling and Record Keeping......................................................................................72
Selecting Cable...................................................................................................................73
Cable Distances ............................................................................................................73
RJ-45 Connector Jackets ...............................................................................................73
Cable for the 8900-G96T-c Module ................................................................................74
Installing Cable...................................................................................................................75
Fiber Optic Cable ..........................................................................................................76
Radio Frequency Interference...............................................................................................77
Meeting Power Requirements .....................................................................................................78
PoE Devices .......................................................................................................................78
Power Supply Requirements.................................................................................................78
AC Power Cord Requirements ...............................................................................................79
Uninterruptible Power Supply Requirements ..........................................................................79
Selecting a UPS ............................................................................................................79
Calculating Volt-Amperage Requirements.........................................................................80
UPS Transition Time .....................................................................................................80
Applicable Industry Standards....................................................................................................80
Chapter 5: Installing the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis .......................................................... 81
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis................................................................................82
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis................................................................................85
Pre-installation Requirements ....................................................................................................88
Attaching the Mid-Mount Brackets..............................................................................................89
Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis ...............................................................90
Grounding the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis ......................................................................93
Initial Management Access ........................................................................................................95
Chapter 6: Installing Power Supply Units in the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches....................... 97
Safety ......................................................................................................................................97
PSU Compatibility.....................................................................................................................98
Combining Different AC PSU Models.....................................................................................98
Minimum Software Requirements .........................................................................................99
Power Supply Cords for AC Power Supplies..................................................................................99
Installing an Extreme Networks AC PSU ....................................................................................100
Required Tools and Equipment...........................................................................................101
Installing the PSU.............................................................................................................101
Removing or Replacing an Extreme Networks AC PSU ..........................................................103
Installing an Extreme Networks 1200 W DC PSU .......................................................................104
Required Tools and Equipment...........................................................................................104
Installing the DC Wiring .....................................................................................................104
Installing a 1200 W DC PSU..............................................................................................105
Removing a 1200 W DC PSU .............................................................................................108
Chapter 7: Installing Modules and Establishing Initial Management Access.................................... 109
Module Slot Assignments.........................................................................................................109
Chassis and Slot Compatibility Issues for 8900 Series Modules .............................................110
Distinguishing an MSM from an I/O Module ...............................................................................110
Installing a BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module .........................................................................111

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Connecting Network Interface Cables ........................................................................................114
Connecting and Disconnecting Cables on the 10G4Ca Module...............................................114
Connecting and Disconnecting Cables on the 8900-G96T-c Module.......................................115
Installing a Backup MSM.........................................................................................................116
Verifying the Module Installation ..............................................................................................116
Displaying Slot Status Information ......................................................................................116
Removing a BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module ........................................................................117
Blank Front Panels..................................................................................................................118
Installing a Blank Front Panel ............................................................................................119
Removing a Blank Front Panel............................................................................................119
Installing or Removing an External Compact Flash Memory Card..................................................121
Initial Management Access ......................................................................................................122
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port ..........................................................................122
Logging In for the First Time ..............................................................................................122
Part 3: Installing BlackDiamond Switch Accessories
Chapter 8: Installing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module Options .................................................. 127
Installing an S-POE Daughter Card ...........................................................................................127
Removing an S-POE Card.........................................................................................................129
Installing an Option Card in the 8500-MSM24, MSM-48c, or 8900-MSM128..............................130
Removing an MSM Option Card ................................................................................................132
Chapter 9: BlackDiamond AC Power Cord Retainers ...................................................................... 133
BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retainer ............................................................................133
Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retainer ..................................................133
Disconnecting a BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord ...........................................................135
BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer ............................................................................136
Installing the BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer ..................................................136
Removing the BlackDiamond 8806 AC Power Cord Retainer..................................................138
Chapter 10: BlackDiamond PSU Covers ........................................................................................ 139
Required Tools........................................................................................................................139
BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover ...............................................................................................139
Installing the BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover .....................................................................140
Removing the BlackDiamond 8806 PSU Cover.....................................................................141
BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover ...............................................................................................142
Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover .....................................................................142
Removing the BlackDiamond 8810 PSU Cover.....................................................................144
Chapter 11: BlackDiamond Cable Management ............................................................................. 145
About BlackDiamond Cable Management ..................................................................................145
Using the Cable Holders and Cable Clips...................................................................................145
Connecting Cable Holders ..................................................................................................146
Connecting Cable Clips ......................................................................................................147
Part 4: BlackDiamond Maintenance Procedures

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Chapter 12: Replacing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis Components........................................ 151
Replacing the Fan Tray ............................................................................................................151
Pre-Installation Requirements ............................................................................................151
Removing the Fan Tray ......................................................................................................151
Installing the Replacement BlackDiamond Fan Tray .............................................................153
Replacing the PSU/Fan Controller.............................................................................................154
Pre-installation Requirements.............................................................................................154
Removing the PSU/Fan Controller .......................................................................................155
Installing the Replacement PSU/Fan Controller ....................................................................157
Chapter 13: Repacking a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis ....................................................... 159
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................159
Required Tools and Equipment.................................................................................................160
Repacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis ..............................................................................160
Repacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis ..............................................................................164
Part 5: Appendices
Appendix A: Safety Information .................................................................................................... 169
Considerations Before Installing ...............................................................................................169
Installing Power Supply Units...................................................................................................170
Maintenance Safety.................................................................................................................171
General Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................171
Cable Routing for LAN Systems ................................................................................................172
PoE Devices .....................................................................................................................172
Selecting Power Supply Cords ..................................................................................................172
Battery Replacement and Disposal............................................................................................174
Fiber Optic Ports—Optical Safety .............................................................................................174
GBIC, SFP (Mini-GBIC), XENPAK, and XFP Regulatory Compliance .......................................175
Sicherheitshinweise.................................................................................................................176
Appendix B: Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 181
BlackDiamond 8810 Switch.....................................................................................................181
BlackDiamond 8806 Switch.....................................................................................................183
Modules for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches......................................................................185
Power Supplies for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches ............................................................188
Connector Pinouts...................................................................................................................189
Index .......................................................................................................................................... 193

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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 the 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 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
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.

1About the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches

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1About 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 2, “Installing the
BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis.”
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) and Gigabit
Ethernet fiber ports (SFP), or 10 Gigabit Ethernet 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
Three series of modules are available for the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches:
●8500 series
Entry-level modules for BlackDiamond switches
●8800 series
Provides high port density and scalability for mid-sized networks
●8900 series
Provides greater port density and increased backplane bandwidth for large networks

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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 3.
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 110.)
●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 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
Figure 2 shows the rear panel 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: 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 110.)
●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/O modules.
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
ASP04
2
E
SD 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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2BlackDiamond 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 25
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
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

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 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 MSM24 module.
Table 7: BlackDiamond 8000 Series Module Compatibility—8500 Series with 8900 Series
8500 Series
Modules
8900 Series Modules
8900-
MSM128 8900- 10G24X-c
8900-
G96T-c
8900-
10G8X-xl
8900-
G48T-xl
8900-
G48X-xl
8500-MSM24 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8500-G24X-e No Yes, unless the switch
has an 8500-MSM24
module installed
Yes Yes Yes Yes
8500-G48T-e No Yes Yes Yes Yes