Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module has 4 ports.
Press Release Summary:
IBM eserver® BladeCenter(TM) consists of Layer 2 Ethernet Switch module that provides filtering and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) capability. Product enables up to 4 Layer 2 Ethernet switch modules to be installed in BladeCenter type 8677 chassis. Total allowable configurations never exceeds maximum of 4 switches.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer BladeCenter 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
Overview
The BladeCenter(TM) 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (13N0568) is a Layer 2 Ethernet Switch module that provides filtering and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) capability. This switch module can be installed in the BladeCenter Chassis type 8677.
This option replaces the current 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (48P7054). Now, up to four high-performance Layer 2 Ethernet switch modules can be installed in a BladeCenter chassis. The BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Card is required if this option is installed in BladeCenter switch module bays 3 and/or 4. Installation of an Ethernet switch in switch module bays 3 and/or 4 excludes the use of Fibre Channel switches.
This new option (13N0568) is functionally compatible with the current option (48P7054). Switch firmware for these options supports both option part numbers and both option part numbers can reside in the same BladeCenter chassis. The total allowable configurations never exceeds a maximum of four switches and the current option (48P7054) can not exceed a maximum of two, located in switch module bays 1 and/or 2. Dongle cables shipped with the current option (48P7054) are not required or shipped for the new option (13N0568).
From time to time, new firmware-based functions will be available for both option part numbers. As an example, Trunk Failover will be available March 1, 2004. Firmware updates will be available via the IBM product support Web site.
Trunk Failover - Total loss of link connectivity on external Ethernet Switch Module ports can not be detected by the blade NIC drivers. A client-selectable option, Trunk Failover is an alternative to spanning tree protocol. This function allows the NIC teaming driver to auto failover to an alternate switch, on loss of link detection, when all links in a trunk are lost.
The BladeCenter 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch module comes with a three-year limited warranty1.
For technical support:
· Call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378)
or
· Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at: www.ibm.com/pc/support
Planned availability date
January 30, 2004, with a three-year limited warranty1
1 For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-426-7378 or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: www.ibm.com.
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