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Deploying the Dell Force10 MXL into a Cisco Nexus Network Environment
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FlexIO 40GbE QSFP+ Module
Figure 4.
The FlexIO 40GbE QSFP+ module provides two 40Gb Ethernet ports that can be connected using Dell
Force10 QSFP+ transceivers or Dell Force10 twinax cabling. Additionally Dell offers breakout fiber and
twinax cables that enable each 40GbE port to be split into four 10GbE links that will connect with
compatible 10GbE fiber transceivers or SFP+ ports . This industry leading QSFP+ module provides the
highest throughput available for each MXL FlexIO bay.
FlexIO 10GbE SFP+ Module Figure 5.
The FlexIO 10GbE SFP+ module provides four 10Gb Ethernet ports that can be connected using Dell
Force10 SFP+ transceivers or Dell Force10 twinax cabling.
FlexIO 10GBASE-T Module Figure 6.
The FlexIO 10GBASE-T module provides four 10Gb Ethernet RJ45 ports that can be connected to other
10GBASE-T devices using standard Cat6A cabling.