Product Overview; Functions - Huawei CX320 User Manual

CX320 Switch Module
User Guide

2.1 Functions

This topic describes the functions, protocols, and ports of the CX320 switch module (CX320).
2.2 Appearance
This section describes the appearances and panels of the CX320, MX517, and MX527, as
well as the installation positions of the CX320 in the chassis.
2.3 Ports
This topic describes the features, numbering rules, names, types, and quantity of the CX320
ports.
2.4 Indicators
This topic describes the names, meanings, colors, descriptions and working status of the
indicators on the CX320.
2.5 Physical Structure
This topic describes the components, mainboard layout, and connectors of the CX320.
2.6 Logical Structure
This topic describes the logical structure of the CX320.
2.7 Internal Networking of a Chassis
This topic describes connection relationships between the CX320 and mezzanine cards on
compute nodes.
2.8 Software and Hardware Compatibility
This topic describes the software and hardware supported by the CX320.
2.9 Technical Specifications
This topic describes the physical, environmental, power, and network switching specifications
of the CX320.
2.1 Functions
This topic describes the functions, protocols, and ports of the CX320 switch module (CX320).
The CX320 is a switching control unit that provides data switching functionality for compute
node slots in the system and centrally provides service and management ports to connect to
external devices.
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