Port Partitions
On some ExtremeSwitching switch models, you can configure QSFP28 and QSFP+ ports either as single
ports or as multiple, partitioned ports. In a partitioned port, with appropriate cabling, the original
physical port can accommodate multiple data lanes at lower bandwidths.
The following partitioning options are available:
Table 4: QSFP28 Port Partitioning
Switch model Port bandwidth Port partitions
5720 (all models)
QSFP28
100 Gb Two QSFP28 ports with one of the following:
• One 100 Gb port
• Two 50 Gb ports (on Switch Engine only)
For information about configuring partitioned ports, see the Switch Engine 32.1 Command Reference
Guide.
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