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Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide 29
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Router modules
DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL
The Brocade MLXe 4-port 40 GbE (M) module includes Layer 2, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS and OpenFlow features, supports 512K IPv4 routes
in the Forwarding Information Base (FIB), and requires high speed switch fabric modules and QSFP+ optics.?
Module configuration: System > Module > Add Module
The GUI will add a new module from the selection menu using the following label:
BR-MLX-40GX4-M 4-port 40GbE Module
This new selection allows the configuration of the BR-MLX-40GX4-M 4-port 40GbE module.
Module display configuration: System > Module
The GUI will be modified to display a slot that has the configured 4x40GbE card.
Port Display configuration: Port > Ethernet Port Attribute
The GUI will be modified to display the appropriate optic type for 40GigE ports.
NOTE
Optics supported: 40G-QSFP-SR4 for 100M and 40G-QSFP-LR4 for 10KM.
NOTE
Safety requirements are the same as MLX 24x10G.
Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode
Using Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode enabled modules on a Brocade MLXe series chassis will reduce packet drops due to CRC
errors. FEC will automatically be enabled on supported line cards and fabric links in a Brocade MLXe series chassis.
Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode is applicable for the Brocade MLXe series platforms. It will be operational on the 16Ke chassis and
32Ke chassis for the following cards:
• 2x100G
• 24x10G
• 4x40G
• hSFMs (FE600 based SFMs)
FEC mode is applied on a per link basis. Both sides of the link (TM side and FE side) must be in the same mode. In a Brocade MLXe
series chassis, the following applies:
• All fabric facing links on the 4x40G, 2x100G and 24x10G TMs will have FEC enabled
• hSFM links connected to 4x40G, 2x100 and 24x10 will have FEC enabled
TABLE 14 BR-MLX-40Gx4-M module LEDs
LED Position State Meaning
Link or
Active
Above the ports On (solid) A link is established.
Blinking The port is transmitting and/or receiving.
Off A link is not established.
Power Left side of front panel On Module is powered on.
Off Module is powered off.