To decouple optical transceiver support from ExtremeXOS releases, optics support can be supplied by an ExtremeXOS module software package (XMOD). The Optics XMOD is a separate software package (identified by .XMOD extension) from ExtremeXOS (identified by .xos extension) that can be released between ExtremeXOS releases providing greater flexibility to support new optics.
For more information about XMODs, see the ExtremeXOS 30.2 Feature License Requirements. For information about installing XMODs, see the Software Upgrade and Boot Options chapter in the ExtremeXOS 30.2 User Guide.
Summit X450-G2, X460-G2, X670-G2, and ExtremeSwitching X440-G2, X465, X590, X620, X690, X870 series switches.
The Optics XMOD does not have the capability to communicate directly with the hardware, so not all transceivers can be supported solely through the Optics XMOD. If a new transceiver requires some type of unique initialization that requires direct hardware access, it may require a new ExtremeXOS release.
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