3Com 10GBASE-X Module - Expansion module - 10 Gigabit EN

This module provides an ultra-high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection. 10 Gigabit Ethernet is a standards-based method for connecting at performance 10x that of Fast Ethernet, at 10 Gigabits per second, while retaining critical Ethernet properties such as pack format.The module requires a XENPAK-style transceiver, sold separately, to provide the physical media connection. XENPAKs offered by 3Com for the SuperStack 3 Switch 3870 include 10GBASE-LR for single-mode fiber up to 10 Km, 10GBASE-ER for single-mode fiber up to 40 Km, and 10GBASE-CX4 for copper-based connections up to 15 Meter using a compatible 4x InfiniBand cable from an approved vendor. 10Gigabit Ethernet is the perfect aggregation technology when deploying gigabit to the desktop or for interconnecting core and distribution switches. Use a 10Gigabit Ethernet connection for the SuperStack 3 Switch 3870 to connect to a 3Com Switch 7700 with a similar module, to a higher-performance 10-Gigabit capable aggregation switch like the 3Com Switch 8800, or to another switch with a standards-based 10GBASE-X connection. Other Characteristics: Compliance industry standards: IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q. Connectivity technology: Wired Data link protocols: Gigabit Ethernet Data transfer rate: 10 Gbit/s Dimensions (WxDxH): 366.7 x 340 x 10 mm I/O ports: 1x 10GBASE-X port, XENPAK Power consumption (typical): 50 W