Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 - Sfps; ISL Trunking Groups

8 Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual
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ISL trunking groups
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SFPs
The Embedded Switch Module was designed to work with SFP optical modules. The Embedded
Switch Module ships with a specific number of 8 Gbps Brocade-branded SFPs.
NOTE
You can also install 4 Gbps SFPs in the Embedded Switch Module. All SFPs must be
Brocade-branded.
SFPs provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections. Replace
SFPs with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the Embedded Switch Module. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions when installing SFPs.
“Removing and replacing the Embedded Switch Module” on page 38 provides details about
removing SFPs from the Embedded Switch Module.
For a complete list of SFPs and other interoperable hardware, visit the Brocade Connect Web site
at: http://www.brocadeconnect.com and follow the links to the latest compatibility information.
ISL trunking groups
If your Embedded Switch Module has a Brocade ISL Trunking license, external ports can form
trunking groups of Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) between adjacent switches. ISL trunking allows up to
eight ports between a pair of switches to be combined to form a single, logical ISL with an
aggregate speed of up to 64 Gbps for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.
All external ports (0, 19-25) can be formed into a single 8-port trunk if the attached switch supports
an 8-port trunk. The ports can also form 2 to 7-port trunks.
For details about Brocade ISL Trunking, see the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
NOTE
Only the external ports are available for trunking.