Port Partitioning

On some ExtremeSwitching switch models, you can configure QSFP28 and QSFP+ 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:
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QSFP28 and QSFP+ Port Partitioning

Switch Model Port Bandwidth Each Physical Port Can Operate as....
X670-G2-48x-4q

QSFP+

40 Gb One 40 Gb port or

Four 10 Gb ports

X770 (all models)

QSFP+

40 Gb One 40 Gb port or

Four 10 Gb ports

X590 (all models)

QSFP28 and QSFP+

100 Gb One 100 Gb port or

Two 50 Gb ports or

Four 25 Gb ports

40 Gb One 40 Gb port or

Four 10 Gb ports

X690 (all models)

QSFP28 and QSFP+

100 Gb One 100 Gb port or

Two 50 Gb ports or

Four 25 Gb ports

40 Gb One 40 Gb port or

Four 10 Gb ports

X870 (all models)

QSFP28 and QSFP+

100 Gb One 100 Gb port or

Two 50 Gb ports or

Four 25 Gb ports

Note: On X870-96x-8c series switches, an optional Switch Port Speed License is required to increase the data rate to 100 Gb on physical ports 1 through 24. No license is required for 100 Gb capability on physical ports 25 through 32.
40 Gb One 40 Gb port or

Four 10 Gb ports

For information about configuring partitioned ports, see the ExtremeXOS 22.6 Command Reference Guide.