2.6 Network
2.6.1 FlexIO Cards
FlexIO cards provide network expansion capabilities.
l The FlexIO card (with electrical ports) cannot be connected to power over Ethernet
(PoE) devices (such as a switch with PoE enabled). Otherwise, link communication
failure or even damage to the FlexIO card may be caused.
l Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing
Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
Table 2-13 FlexIO cards supported by the 2288H V5 (example)
NIC Model
Chip Model Port Type Number of
Ports
Support NC-
SI/WOL/PXE
SM210 5719 GE electrical
port
4 √
SM211 i350 GE electrical
port
2 √
SM212 i350 GE electrical
port
4 √
SM233 X540 10GE electrical
port
2 √
SM251 CX3 56G IB optical
port
2 ×
SM252 CX3 56G IB optical
port
1 ×
SM380 CX4 25GE optical
port
2 √
Indicator Positions
l SM210/SM212 with four GE electrical ports
Figure 2-35 SM210/SM212 network port indicators
l SM211 with two GE electrical ports
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