10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, XFP-based
This module provides two ultra-high-performance 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections with optional XFP ports for fiber connection.

10-Gigabit Ethernet is a standards-based method for connecting at performance 10x that of Gigabit Ethernet, and is the perfect aggregation technology when deploying gigabit to the desktop or for interconnecting core and distribution switches.

- Provides two high-performance 10-Gigabit fiber optic connections between devices for bandwidth-intensive applications.

- Uses industry-standard XFP modular transceivers, sold separately, to provide a flexible physical media connection. View under "Required and Optional Products" to see the list of 3Com XFP transceivers qualified for this module.

- Provides a migration path from multiple aggregated Gigabit Ethernet links to high performance 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch-to-switch connections.

- Inserts easily into the expansion slot at the back of any model of the Switch 5500G-EI family.

- Supports IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q.