88 Hardware Overview
Figure 3-10. PC7048R Back Panel
Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules
Two expansion slots are located on the back of the switch and can support the 
following modules:
•10GBase-T module
•SFP+ module
•Stacking/10 GbE module
Each plug-in module has two ports. The Stacking/10GbE modules can be 
configured to operate as either 16-Gigabit stacking ports or 10-Gigabit 
Ethernet switch ports. The plug-in modules include hot-swap support, so you 
do not need to reboot the switch after you install a new module.
The following figures show the modules available for the PowerConnect 7000 
Series switches.
Figure 3-11. 10GBase-T Module
AC Power 
Receptacle
Fan Trays
AC Power 
Receptacle
Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBase-T, 
or Stacking/10GbE Modules