Port Partitioning

On some Extreme Networks switch models, you can configure QSFP28 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:

Switch ModelPort BandwidthPort Partitions
5120-44X-4Y-2C (all models)

QSFP28

100 GbAll QSFP28 ports with one of the following:
  • Four 10 Gb ports
  • Four 25 Gb ports
  • One 100 Gb port

For information about configuring partitioned ports, see the Switch Engine Command References for your version of the Switch Engine operating system.