Expansion Modules
Versatile Interface Modules for the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series
Switches on page 20
Solid-state Drives on page 28
Several different hardware accessories are available for expanding the capabilities of
your Extreme Networks switch. Collectively, they are referred to as
expansion modules
.
• Versatile interface modules (VIM) are installed in one dedicated slot in the front
of the switch to provide a dedicated 10/25/40G high speed port. If no module is
installed, the option slot is covered by a blank panel.
• Solid-state Drives (SSDs) provide modular storage support.
The following table lists the types of expansion modules and the switch series with
which they are compatible.
Table 8: Compatibility of Expansion Modules
Module Type Name No. of Ports Type of Ports
SSD XN-SSD-001-120 1 Modular 120GB SSD
VIM5 VIM5-4X 4 10GbE SFP+ optical ports
VIM5-4XE 4 10GbE SFP+ LRM MACsec capable
optical ports
VIM5-2Y 2 25GbE SFP28 optical ports
VIM5-4Y 4 25GbE SFP28 optical ports
VIM5-4YE 4 25GbE SFP28 LRM MACsec capable
optical ports
VIM5-2Q 2 40GbE QSFP optical ports
Versatile Interface Modules for the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series
Switches
You can install a VIM5 versatile interface module in a dedicated slot in the front panel
of the ExtremeSwitching VSP 4900 Series switch to provide 10/25/40G dedicated high
20 VSP 4900 Series Switches: Hardware Installation Guide