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Extreme Networks 5720-VIM-2CE Interface Module - 2-Port 100GbE Optical Fiber for Data Networking
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This interface module operates at 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, leveraging optical fiber technology to deliver consistent high-bandwidth performance. The optical fiber support ensures durable connectivity with enhanced signal integrity over extended network segments.
The module integrates seamlessly into Extreme Networks 5720 series switches as part of the broader 5000 product family. Its hot-pluggable design allows for easy installation and maintenance without disrupting network operations.
This section brings together practical product details such as Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Interfaces/Ports Details, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The 5720-VIM-2CE delivers essential advantages for network infrastructure requiring robust optical connectivity. Its design prioritizes performance, reliability, and integration ease within Extreme Networks ecosystems.
High-Bandwidth Performance
100 Gigabit Ethernet support enables rapid data transfers, reducing latency for demanding applications like data analytics, virtualization, and high-volume transaction processing.
- Minimizes network bottlenecks
- Supports bandwidth-intensive workloads
Optical Fiber Reliability
Optical fiber media provides superior signal quality over distance, resisting electromagnetic interference and ensuring consistent connectivity in diverse environmental conditions.
- Durable performance
- Minimal signal loss
Scalable Port Configuration
Two network ports offer flexible deployment options, allowing for link aggregation, redundancy setups, or separate network segment connections from a single module.
- Dual-port design
- Aggregation and redundancy support
Deployment / Use Cases
This interface module is ideal for environments where high-speed optical connectivity is critical. It serves as a reliable component in network architectures that demand both performance and future-proofing.
Common deployment scenarios include data center core and aggregation layers, optical network backbones, and enterprise network infrastructures requiring extended reach between switches or to servers. The module facilitates efficient network segmentation and bandwidth management.
Data Center Aggregation
Deploy in data center topologies to aggregate traffic from multiple switches or servers, leveraging 100GbE speeds to handle large data flows between racks or across facilities.
Optical Network Integration
Integrate into optical network setups where fiber media is standard, providing a bridge between Ethernet-based equipment and fiber optic infrastructure for long-distance connectivity.
Highlights
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet for high-bandwidth network performance
- Supports optical fiber media for durable, long-distance connectivity
- Two network ports for flexible aggregation and redundancy
- Designed for data networking and optical network applications
- Part of Extreme Networks 5000 series product family
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation and maintenance
- Minimizes signal loss with optical fiber technology
- Enables fast data transfers across extended network segments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Extreme Networks, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5720-VIM-2CE |
| Brand Name | Extreme Networks |
| Product Series | 5000 |
| Product Model | 5720 |
| Product Name | 5720 Interface Module |
| Product Type | Interface Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 2 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 2 x Nework |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
FAQ
What is the speed of this Extreme Networks interface module?
This module supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet, providing high-bandwidth connectivity suitable for data-intensive applications and network aggregation. The 100GbE speed ensures efficient data transfers with minimal latency in modern network environments.
How many ports does the 5720-VIM-2CE have?
The module features two network ports, offering dual connectivity for link aggregation, redundancy, or separate network segment connections. This port configuration provides flexibility in deployment scenarios within data center or optical network setups.
What type of media does this interface module support?
It supports optical fiber media, which delivers reliable performance over greater distances with minimal signal loss compared to copper alternatives. Optical fiber is ideal for environments requiring durable, high-integrity network connections.
What are the primary applications for this module?
The module is designed for data networking and optical network applications, making it suitable for data center aggregation, network backbones, and enterprise infrastructures where high-speed optical connectivity is essential for performance and scalability.
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