How many NI modules do Alcatel switches generally have, and what performance standards support?

• A. 2 or more NI modules; Fast Ethernet
• B. 6 to 9 NI modules; Gigabit Ethernet
• C. 8 NI modules; 10/100 Ethernet
• D. 10 or more NI modules; 10/100 and/or Gigabit Ethernet

Answer: (D)

Alcatel modular switches are designed to scale by adding NI (Network Interface) modules, providing more ports and capacity. In typical configurations, these switches use ten or more NI slots to achieve high port density and flexibility for larger networks. The NI modules support Ethernet speeds, commonly including 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) and Gigabit Ethernet, so you can mix modules to get either Fast Ethernet or Gigabit ports as needed. That combination—many NI modules plus both 10/100 and Gigabit support—best matches how these switches are built and used.