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What are Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards?
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Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards are hot-swappable modules that expand port density and performance on Ce8800 core and aggregation switches, supporting high-speed connections from 1GbE to 100GbE.
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Which port speeds do Ce8800 Series Subcards support?
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Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards support line-rate speeds ranging from 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, to 100GbE, enabling flexible uplink and spine-leaf architecture deployments.
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Are Ce8800 Subcards compatible with all Ce8800 chassis?
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Yes. Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards are designed for full compatibility with Ce8800-48, Ce8800-64, Ce8800-96, and Ce8800-128 chassis, ensuring seamless integration and unified management.
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How do I install a Ce8800 Series Switch Subcard?
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To install, simply power off the switch, insert the subcard into the designated expansion slot, secure the retention screws, then power on. The switch auto-detects and configures the subcard.
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Can I hot-swap Ce8800 Subcards without downtime?
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Yes. All Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards support hot-swapping. You can remove or insert modules while the switch remains operational, preserving data plane forwarding.
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What is the maximum port density per Ce8800 Subcard?
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Each Ce8800 Subcard offers up to 16 ports at 100GbE or 48 ports at 10GbE, delivering up to 1.6Tbps of additional switching capacity per module.
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How do Ce8800 Subcards affect overall switch throughput?
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Each subcard adds dedicated line-rate forwarding, increasing total switch throughput by the module’s aggregate capacity, up to the chassis maximum of 25.6Tbps.
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Do Ce8800 Series Subcards support advanced Layer 3 features?
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Yes. All subcards inherit the chassis’ full L2/L3 feature set, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, and multicast protocols for enterprise and data-center networks.
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What power and cooling requirements do Ce8800 Subcards have?
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Power and thermal draw per subcard varies by port speed. Typical 100GbE modules consume 40W each. The Ce8800 chassis’ redundant PSUs and fans handle full-populated subcards.
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Can I mix different Ce8800 Subcards in one chassis?
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Yes. You can combine 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE subcards in available slots, allowing for a tailored mix of uplink and aggregation interfaces.
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How are Ce8800 Subcards managed?
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Subcards are managed via the Ce8800 chassis OS using CLI, web GUI, or SNMP. Inventory, port configuration, and diagnostics automatically include newly inserted subcards.
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Do Ce8800 Series Subcards support VXLAN and EVPN?
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Yes. All Ce8800 Subcards support VXLAN, EVPN, and segment routing workflows for scalable multi-tenant data center fabric deployments.
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What is the MTBF and reliability of Ce8800 Subcards?
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Ce8800 Switch Subcards are engineered for carrier-class reliability with an MTBF exceeding 500,000 hours, backed by continuous self-monitoring and redundant chassis architecture.
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Are Ce8800 Series Subcards covered by warranty and support?
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Yes. All Ce8800 Series Switch Subcards come with a standard 3-year warranty and access to 24x7 technical support, with optional extended warranty and advanced replacement services.
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How do I verify the subcard firmware version?
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Use the CLI command ‘display version’ or check the web GUI’s system inventory page. The switch lists each subcard’s firmware version alongside chassis components.
