I/O Modules Overview
Use these instructions to set up the I/O modules supported in your TippingPoint security devices.

Before You Begin• Review the release notes for your product for any late-breaking changes to the installation
instructions.
• Read and follow all safety information listed in documentation that shipped with your product.
• Complete the installation of your TippingPoint security device.

ESD Requirements
Damage from Electromagnetic Static Discharge (ESD) can occur when electronic components are
improperly handled. Improper handling can result in complete or intermittent system failures. Proper
ESD protection is required whenever you handle equipment. The following general grounding
guidelines apply:• Always use an ESD wrist strap when adding or removing components from the chassis.
• Avoid touching the circuit boards or connectors on all cards and modules.
• Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects
components from ESD voltages on the body. ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding containerthat is also grounded to the same point as the device. If you plan to return the component to thefactory, immediately place it in a static-shielding container.

I/O Module Options
TippingPoint devices with module slots support both standard I/O modules and bypass I/O modules(refer to the following table) for fiber and copper components.
Important: Only optical transceiver modules (including SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+) available from
TippingPoint have been validated to achieve optimal performance with TippingPoint products. Other vendor
devices are not supported and could be detrimental to proper operation of the TippingPoint system.
Bypass I/O modules are zero-power high-availability (ZPHA) modules that permit network traffic andservices while bypassing the device entirely when the device loses power.

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Note: For TX Series devices, consider the following I/O module restrictions:• Fiber modules do not support auto-negotiation.
• If you use a 1000-BaseT copper SFP in the 6-Segment GbE SFP module, auto-negotiation
will be available at 1000 Mbps.
• 10 GbE SFP+ modules support both SFP and SFP+ transceivers. If you plug SFP
transceivers into SFP+ ports, only 1 Gbps speed will be available. Both 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps
speeds can be configured with a multispeed SFP+ transceiver.
All standard I/O modules and all bypass I/O modules are hot-swappable on devices running
TippingPoint Operating System (TOS) v3.6.0 or higher (*except where indicated).
For more information on I/O modules, refer to the product hardware documentation for your device.
Standard I/O Modules

Bypass I/O Modules

6-Segment Gig-T

4-Segment Gig-T Bypass ModulePorts: 12 Fixed RJ-45 copper ports

Ports: 8 copper ports

Port speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Port speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Part number: TPNN0059/TPNN0196

Part number: TPNN0070

6-Segment GbE SFP

2-Segment 1G Fiber SR/LR Bypass ModulePorts: 12 SFP ports

Ports: 4 Multi-Mode (SR)/Single-Mode (LR) Fiber (LC type)*

Port speed: 1 Gbps

*The TX/RX sides of each duplex-LC bulkhead port match those of standard
SFPs.The top ports are each TX|RX, and the bottom ports are each RX|TX.

Part number: TPNN0068

Port speed: 1 Gbps
Part number: TPNN0071/TPNN0072

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4-Segment 10GbE SFP+

2-Segment 10G Fiber SR/LR Bypass ModulePorts: 8 Fiber SFP+ ports

Ports: 4 Multi-Mode (SR)/Single-Mode (LR) Fiber (LC type)*

Port speed: 10 Gbps

*The TX/RX sides of each duplex-LC bulkhead port match those of standard
SFPs.The top ports are each TX|RX, and the bottom ports are each RX|TX.

Part number: TPNN0060

Port speed: 1/10 Gbps
Part number: TPNN0073/TPNN0074

1-Segment 40 GbE QSFP+

1-Segment 40GbE Fiber SR4/LR4 Bypass Module*

Ports: 2 Fiber QSFP+ ports

Ports: 2 Multi-Mode (SR)/Single-Mode (LR) Fiber (LC type)Port speed: 40 Gbps••

Part number: TPNN0069

40 GbE-SR4 – 2 SR4 Multimode Ports (MPO Type)40 GbE-LR4 – 2 LR4 Singlemode Ports (LC Type)Port speed: 40 Gbps
Part number: TPNM0131 (SR4)/TPNM0132 (LR4)*Not supported on NX devices. For TX-Series devices, ensure that you upgrade toTOS v5.2.0 or later before inserting the 40 GbE bypass module.

Important: Handle all I/O modules with care. The bypass modules contain mechanical switches that arevery delicate and can cause network disruption if handled improperly. For more information about deploying
bypass modules, refer to the product hardware documentation for your TippingPoint security device.

Add I/O Modules
TippingPoint devices come with blank modules inserted into module slots.

To remove the blank module, slide the slide latch (1) to the right and pull on the handle (2 on leftmodule) or grab point (2 on right module).

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To insert an I/O module, slide the module into the empty module slot. When the module is in thecorrect position, the slide latch automatically slides into position.
Warning: Do not leave slots empty for an extended period of time. Insertion of a blank module orI/O module ensures that the device is correctly cooled.

Module LEDs
The following table describes the module LEDs.
Feature

LED

Color

Description

Fixed RJ45
copper port

Link

Green

Link is active.

Activity

Blinking amber

Data traffic passing.

Optical transceiver
port

Link

Green

Link is active.

Activity

Amber

Data traffic passing.

Module Health

StatusGreenThe module is configured, in service, and in good health.

Blinking amber

The module has been inserted and powered up, but is
not yet recognized by the software.

Solid amber

The module is experiencing a fault.

OffModule in bypass.

Green

Module in normal mode (not in bypass).

BypassStatus

Hot-Swapping I/O Modules
On devices running TOS v3.6.0 or higher, I/O modules can be installed or removed while the device isin the normal operating state. Hot-swapping I/O modules during system initialization is not supported. There areseveral slot and port configuration factors to consider when hot-swapping I/O modules. For detailed
guidelines and procedures, refer to the product hardware documentation for your TippingPoint
security device.

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Supported Transceivers and Cables for TippingPoint
I/O Modules
I/O module & part number

Transceiverpart number

Transceiver name6-Segment GbE SFP (TPNN0068)

TPNN0054

TippingPoint X126 1G SFP RJ45 Transceivers (Copper)

TPNN0055

TippingPoint S126 1G SFP LC SX 550m 850nm Transceiver

TPNN0056

TippingPoint X126 1G SFP LC LX 10km 1310nm
Transceiver

TPNN0057

TippingPoint S136 10G SFP+ LC SR Transceiver

TPNN0058

TippingPoint S136 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver

TPNN0067

TippingPoint S146 40G QSFP+ SR4 850nm Transceiver

TPNN0327

TippingPoint S146 40G QSFP+ LR4 1310nm Transceiver

4-Segment 10GbE SFP+(TPNN0060)

1-Segment 40 GbE QSFP+(TPNN0069)

I/O module part number

Cable part number

Cable name

TPNN0069*

TPNN0212

TippingPoint 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC)*When this I/O module is used with this cable, transceivers TPNN0067/TPNN0327 are not needed. The cable has the transceiver attached.

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Publication: September 2020

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