Switch Owner's Manual

About the Passport 8100 Modules
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MDA Slot
The MDA slot allows you to install optional media dependent adapters (MDAs)
that support a range of media types. The following MDA versions are available
for the Passport 8132TX module:
• 450-1SR MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber,
with 1 redundant port)
• 450-1SX MDA—1000BASE-SX MDA (1-port shortwave gigabit fiber)
• 450-1LR MDA—1000BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber,
with 1 redundant port)
• 450-1LX MDA—100BASE-LX MDA (1-port longwave gigabit fiber)
• 8100-4TX MDA—10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA (4-port copper)
• 8100-2FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (2-port multimode fiber with
SC connectors)
• 8100-4FX MDA—100BASE-FX MDA (4-port multimode fiber with
MT-RJ connectors)
For information about installing MDAs and specifications for each MDA, refer to
Appendix C, “Media Dependent Adapters
.”
Comm Port
The Comm port (also called a Console port) allows you to access the CLI if a
Passport 8190SM module is not installed in the chassis. The Comm port is a
mini-DIN serial port connector.
Note: The MDAs are hot-swappable in an operating Passport 8132TX
module; however, the module resets when an MDA is inserted or removed.