Extreme Networks G8XI BlackDiamond 8-Port 1000Base GBIC Module 51032

The Extreme Networks G8Xi-51032 Black Diamond Gigabit Switch Expansion Module is a high-performance solution designed to significantly enhance the capabilities of your Extreme Networks BlackDiamond switch chassis. Building upon the robust foundation of Extreme Networks' enterprise-grade hardware, this module plugs into the chassis and provides 8 GBIC 1000BX ports, offering critical expansion for high-density fiber optic connectivity. This module is essential for network administrators looking to scale their infrastructure with reliable, high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connections over fiber, ensuring your network can meet growing demands with superior performance and efficiency.

Key Features:

• Seamless Integration: Designed specifically for Extreme Networks BlackDiamond series switches, ensuring perfect compatibility, effortless installation, and optimal performance within your existing network infrastructure.
• 8 GBIC 1000Base-BX Ports: Expands your switch's capacity with eight dedicated Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports, supporting bi-directional 1000Base-BX fiber optic transceivers. This advanced technology allows for efficient use of single-strand fiber for both transmit and receive paths, maximizing your fiber optic cabling investment.
• Gigabit Speed: Each port delivers a full 1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit per second) data rate, providing the necessary bandwidth for intensive applications, high-throughput server uplinks, and robust long-distance fiber connections.
• Enhanced Scalability: Easily add high-speed fiber connectivity to your existing BlackDiamond switch, enabling your network to grow seamlessly with increasing data traffic and user demands without the need for costly core infrastructure replacement.
• Reliable Performance: Engineered with Extreme Networks' renowned quality and precision, this module provides stable, consistent, and low-latency network performance crucial for mission-critical operations and high-availability environments.
• Flexible Connectivity: The GBIC form factor offers exceptional versatility, allowing you to choose the appropriate GBIC transceivers (sold separately) based on your specific fiber type (single-mode or multi-mode), desired transmission distance, and wavelength requirements.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Extreme Networks
• Model/Part Number: G8XI-51032
• Product Name: BlackDiamond 8-Port 1000Base GBIC Module
• Port Configuration: 8 x GBIC 1000Base-BX Ports
• Data Rate: 1 Gbps per port (1000 Mbps)
• Module Type: Expansion Module
• Compatibility: Extreme Networks BlackDiamond Series Chassis

Applications:

The G8Xi-51032 module is an ideal choice for a variety of demanding network environments where high-speed, reliable fiber optic connectivity is paramount, including:

• Data Centers: Providing high-speed uplinks and robust inter-switch connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and virtualization platforms, ensuring rapid data transfer.
• Enterprise and Campus Networks: Extending Gigabit fiber connectivity across large buildings or extensive campus environments, linking remote departments, aggregation points, and security zones with high bandwidth.
• Core and Distribution Layers: Enhancing the backbone of large-scale networks with robust, high-bandwidth fiber links, supporting critical network traffic and ensuring network resilience.
• Long-Distance Fiber Optic Connections: Utilizing 1000Base-BX technology for efficient bi-directional transmission over single-strand fiber, optimizing existing fiber infrastructure and reducing cabling complexity for extended reach.
• Network Upgrades and Expansion: A cost-effective and efficient way to add significant fiber port density and Gigabit capabilities to existing Extreme Networks BlackDiamond switches, extending their lifespan and enhancing their utility.