Foundry Networks NI-XMR-10GX2 NetIron XMR Series 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module

Overview
The Foundry Networks NI-XMR-10GX2 is a high performance NetIron XMR Series 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module designed for demanding data center and enterprise environments. This compact, hot-pluggable module delivers reliable 10GbE connectivity for chassis based switches, enabling seamless scaling of bandwidth while maintaining low latency and high availability.

Key Features

• Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full duplex operation
• Supports IEEE 802.3ae standards for 10GbE fiber and copper interfaces
• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• Advanced flow control and congestion management for optimal traffic handling
• Energy efficient operation with reduced power consumption compared to legacy modules
• Integrated diagnostics and monitoring via SNMP and CLI for proactive management

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: NI-XMR-10GX2
• Form factor: XMR Series line card, 2 ports
• Port type: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-T (compatible transceiver modules)
• Data rate: 10 Gbps per port, full duplex
• Connector type: SFP+ for fiber, RJ45 for copper (depending on transceiver)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: typical 12 watts per module
• Supported protocols: Ethernet, VLAN, LACP, DCB, QoS, MPLS

Typical Applications

• Data center aggregation and core switching
• High performance computing clusters requiring low latency links
• Enterprise campus networks with bandwidth intensive applications
• Virtualization environments that demand fast VM migration and storage access
• Service provider edge routers and metro Ethernet deployments

By integrating the NI-XMR-10GX2 module, organizations can future proof their network infrastructure, achieve higher throughput, and maintain a resilient, scalable architecture that meets the growing demands of modern digital workloads.