3com 3C16896 8 slot AC Chassis User Manual

The chapter describes the following Switch 7750 components:

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The Switch 7750 is available with a 4-slot, 7-slot, or 8-slot chassis. Table 2 lists the 
hardware features of each model.

The Switch 7750 backplane is part of the integrated chassis and delivers 
high-speed data transfer between the Fabric and I/O modules. The backplane 
bandwidth capacity is 96 Gbps.

The backplane supports the following functions: 

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Interconnection of signals between modules 

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Provides communication channels

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Hot swapping for modules

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Automatic recognition of slots

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Distribution of power and management of the power supply for the system

Table 2   Hardware Features of the Switch 7750 Models 

 

 

 

 

Fabric slots

1

1

2

I/O module slots

3

6

6

Fan slot

1

1

2

AC/DC Power module 
slots

2

3

3