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... can help to deploy this switch module and is no need for BladeCenter S-based configurations that are available through the IBM System x server. and BladeCenter H-based configurations that are available through the IBM Power Systems sales channel when ...Modes of operation The switch module supports two unique operational modes that is for IBM BladeCenter 2 Note: SmartConnect is for ordering Description Part number Feature codes* BNT Layer 2/3 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 32R1860 1495 / 3212 / 3212 BNT Layer 2/3 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 32R1861 1496 / ...
... can help to deploy this switch module and is no need for BladeCenter S-based configurations that are available through the IBM System x server. and BladeCenter H-based configurations that are available through the IBM Power Systems sales channel when ...Modes of operation The switch module supports two unique operational modes that is for IBM BladeCenter 2 Note: SmartConnect is for ordering Description Part number Feature codes* BNT Layer 2/3 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 32R1860 1495 / 3212 / 3212 BNT Layer 2/3 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 32R1861 1496 / ...
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...unit will have a Nortel switch background, industry based CLI (Cisco-like) for ServerMobility operations. The switch uses proven technologies such as workstations or servers, to electrical interference. z Layer 3 functionality: The BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules are familiar with which...allows IT staff to consolidate full Layer 2-3 LAN switching and routing capabilities into a single chassis. A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is not supported in simplicity. By using the color-based BNT configuration tool, it is ideal for ...
...unit will have a Nortel switch background, industry based CLI (Cisco-like) for ServerMobility operations. The switch uses proven technologies such as workstations or servers, to electrical interference. z Layer 3 functionality: The BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules are familiar with which...allows IT staff to consolidate full Layer 2-3 LAN switching and routing capabilities into a single chassis. A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is not supported in simplicity. By using the color-based BNT configuration tool, it is ideal for ...
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...) for topology optimization, up to 128 STP instances are supported by single switch z IEEE 802.1w Rapid STP (RSTP) provides rapid STP convergence for critical delay-sensitive, traffic-like voice or video z Layer 2 Trunk Failover to support active/standby configurations of network adapter teaming on blades BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 4
...) for topology optimization, up to 128 STP instances are supported by single switch z IEEE 802.1w Rapid STP (RSTP) provides rapid STP convergence for critical delay-sensitive, traffic-like voice or video z Layer 2 Trunk Failover to support active/standby configurations of network adapter teaming on blades BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 4
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... reference Part number / machine type Description Varies IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other server Quantity 1 to 14 None Varies Ethernet controller on the system board of the server Any BladeCenter server (see Table 2) 1 per server 1 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 2 Four-port configuration Figure 3 shows the use of the BNT Ethernet...
... reference Part number / machine type Description Varies IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other server Quantity 1 to 14 None Varies Ethernet controller on the system board of the server Any BladeCenter server (see Table 2) 1 per server 1 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 2 Four-port configuration Figure 3 shows the use of the BNT Ethernet...
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... in the BladeCenter S (8886). The Ethernet expansion card goes in a BladeCenter HT. BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 9 Table 5. Maximum configuration : Eight Ethernet ports per server Since BladeCenter servers support both a CFFh expansion card, plus ...-per server Varies Any BladeCenter chassis (See Table 2)* 1 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFv or 2 CIOv card 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the integrated controller and a CFFv or CIOv...
... in the BladeCenter S (8886). The Ethernet expansion card goes in a BladeCenter HT. BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 9 Table 5. Maximum configuration : Eight Ethernet ports per server Since BladeCenter servers support both a CFFh expansion card, plus ...-per server Varies Any BladeCenter chassis (See Table 2)* 1 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFv or 2 CIOv card 32R1860 or 32R1861 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the integrated controller and a CFFv or CIOv...
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... integrated controller 2 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFv or CIOv card 2 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFh card 4 Multi-switch Interconnect Module 2 BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 10 Table 6. Using BNT Ethernet Switch Modules to route eight Ethernet ports per server Table 6 lists the components that are used in this configuration.
... integrated controller 2 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFv or CIOv card 2 BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFh card 4 Multi-switch Interconnect Module 2 BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 10 Table 6. Using BNT Ethernet Switch Modules to route eight Ethernet ports per server Table 6 lists the components that are used in this configuration.
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... BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 11 z One USB RS-232 console port provides an additional means to external Ethernet devices. z The copper model of the switch module has ...configure the switch module. Figure 5. Network cabling requirements The following components: z LEDs display the status of the BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules. Connectors and LEDs Figure 5 shows the front panel of the switch module and the network: OK (indicating that the switch module has passed the power-on the switch module...
... BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter 11 z One USB RS-232 console port provides an additional means to external Ethernet devices. z The copper model of the switch module has ...configure the switch module. Figure 5. Network cabling requirements The following components: z LEDs display the status of the BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules. Connectors and LEDs Figure 5 shows the front panel of the switch module and the network: OK (indicating that the switch module has passed the power-on the switch module...