After the switch is secured to the rack, install optional components.
Extreme Networks switches support the use of pluggable transceivers and cables in the SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 formats.
For a list of the optical components supported with Extreme Networks devices, see the Extreme Optics website.
Extreme Networks offers several optical transceiver modules for transmitting and receiving data over optical fiber rather than through electrical wires.
Direct-attach copper and fiber cables provide connections between populated SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 ports.
The copper breakout cables are terminated with optical connectors and are available in 1m, 3m, 5m, or greater lengths. No additional connectors or cabling are required when using the copper breakout. When using the fiber breakout cables, additional 10Gb optics are required.
For 7520 Series switches running Fabric Engine, interface 1/51 supports up to 4 10GbE or up to 4 25GbE ports in breakout mode when using the appropriate optics. See the Extreme Optics website to determine the appropriate optics.
For 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE switches running Switch Engine, interfaces 0/51 and 0/53 support up to 8 10GbE, 8 25GbE, 2 40GbE, or 2 100GbE ports in breakout mode when using the appropriate optics. For 7520-48XT-6C switches running Switch Engine, interfaces 0/51 and 0/52 support up to 8 10GbE, 8 25GbE, 2 40GbE, or 2 100GbE ports in breakout mode when using the appropriate optics. See the Extreme Optics website to determine the appropriate optics.