Network Configurations

The device supports three network configurations:

Configuration Option A: 12 x 1 GbE copper ports (no fiber ports)
Configuration Option B: 8 x 1 GbE copper ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ ports (with LR or SR transceivers)
Configuration Option C: 4 x 1 GbE copper ports and 8 x 10G SFP+ ports (LR, SR, or mixed transceivers)

The following table describes the recommended slot assignment for each configuration.

Use only the slot assignments as described in this table. Other combinations haven't been tested and aren't recommended.

Slot Assignment per Network Configuration

Configuration

PCIe Slots 1-3

OCP Slot

Total Network Ports

A

Slot 1: Quad 1 GbE copper
Slot 2: Quad 1 GbE copper
Slot 3: Quad 1 GbE copper

Empty

12 x 1 GbE copper

B

Slot 1: Quad 1 GbE copper
Slot 2: Quad 1 GbE copper
Slot 3: Not used

Quad SFP+ 10G with LR or SR transceivers

8 x 1 GbE copper

4 x 10G SFP+ (LR or SR)

C

Slot 1: Quad 1 GbE copper
Slot 2: Dual SFP+ 10G
Slot 3: Dual SFP+ 10G

Note: You can order NIC cards for slots 2 and 3 with SR or LR transceivers.

Quad SFP+ 10G (LR or SR transceivers)

Note: You can order OCP NIC card with SR or LR transceivers.

4 x 1 GbE copper

8 x 10G SFP+ (LR or SR)