Brocade FastIron GS and FastIron GS-STK Hardware Installation Guide 11
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Hardware features
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10 Gbps Ethernet XFP transceiver (FGS624XGP models only)
FGX624XGP devices support a 10GbE XFP transceiver specifically in port 1, slot 3. This transceiver
contains two 2-port CX4 uplinks for 10-Gigabit XFP MSA-compliant optical transceivers (part
number FGS-2XGC).
Link and Activity LEDs on the module faceplates indicate operational status:
• If the Lnk LED is on, the port is connected. If the Lnk LED is off, no connection exists, or the link
is down.
• If the Act LED is on or blinking, traffic is being transmitted and received on the port. If the Act
LED is off, no traffic is being transmitted or received on the port.
Cable specifications for CX4 ports
The following cable specifications apply to the CX4 ports in the 10GbE interface modules
(FGS-2XGC and FGS-1XG and 1XGC):
• Support for 802.3ak or 10 Gigabit Ethernet CX4 standard
• Support of up to 15m in length
• Requires latch-style receptacle or SFF-8470 plug
• Recommended CX4 cable: Manufactured by WL Gore, part number IBN6600-15, CX4
Assembly - 26AWG SPC 15.0m
CX4 10Gbps XFP transceiver
FGS devices support a twin-axial 10G copper CX4 XFP transceiver that can be installed in any 10G
port.
For a link to operate properly, both sides must use identical CX4 transceivers.
The show media command identifies the CX4 as XG-CX4 as shown here:
The CX4 transceiver requires a 15 meter CX4-grade cable, which may be purchased from Brocade.
Refer to part number CAB-CX4-0050 when ordering.
Figure 13 shows the CX4 transceiver. Figure 14 shows the CX4-grade cable.
FIGURE 13 CX4 Transceiver
FGS624P Switch#show media
0/1/1: C 0/1/2:M-SX 0/1/3: C 0/1/4: C 0/1/5: C 0/1/6: C 0/1/7: C 0/1/8: C 0/1/9:
C 0/1/10: C 0/1/11: C 0/1/12: C 0/1/13: C 0/1/14: C 0/1/15: C 0/1/16: C 0/1/17:
C 0/1/18: C 0/1/19: C 0/1/20: C 0/1/21: C 0/1/22: C 0/1/23: C 0/1/24: C
0/2/1:XG-SR 0/2/2:XG-SR 0/3/1:XG-CX4
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