[f-nsp] MLX-XMR compatibility

[Matt Kassawara]

A difference in firmware versions may cause continuous rebooting of a
module regardless of MLX/XMR designation.

2011/12/14 Franz Georg Köhler <lists at openunix.de>:
> On Di, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:52:34 +0200, Rens <rens at autempspourmoi.be> wrote:
>>
>> Small question regarding the modules interchangeability between MLX-XMR?
>>
>>
>>
>> Can a NI-MLX-1Gx20-SFP 20-port 1GbE-100FX Module be used in a XMR?
>>
>> Can a NI-XMR-1Gx20-SFP 20-port 1GbE/100FX Module be used in a MLX?
>
>
> Some time ago, I accidentially inserted a MLX module into a XMR router.
>
>
> This is, what happened:
>
> Apr  2 01:53:20:N:System: Module down in slot 3, reason CARD_DOWN_REASON_REBOOTED
> Apr  2 01:53:10:N:System: Module up in slot 3
> Apr  2 01:52:19:N:System: Module down in slot 3, reason CARD_DOWN_REASON_REBOOTED
> Apr  2 01:52:10:N:System: Module up in slot 3
> Apr  2 01:51:19:N:System: Module down in slot 3, reason CARD_DOWN_REASON_REBOOTED
> Apr  2 01:51:08:N:System: Module up in slot 3
>
>
> #show mod
>        Module                             Status      Ports
> M1 (left): NI-XMR-MR Management Module     Active
> M2 (right):
> F1: NI-X-SF Switch Fabric Module         Active
> F2: NI-X-SF Switch Fabric Module         Active
> S1: NI-XMR-10Gx4 4-port 10GbE Module  CARD_STATE_UP    4
> S2: NI-XMR-1Gx20-SFP 20-port 1GbE/100FX Module  CARD_STATE_UP    20
> S3: NI-MLX-10Gx4 4-port 10GbE Module  CARD_STATE_SW_LOADED    4
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