Server offers intelligent Gigabit Ethernet switch module.
Press Release Summary:
IBM eServer BladeCenter(TM) is available with Cisco Fiber Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch module. Residing in one I/O module slot of chassis, layer 2 Ethernet switching option supports up to 4 Cisco SX Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules. SFPs are hot-swappable I/O devices that plug into any of 4 external Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots, linking port with network. Switch module is managed via 2 internal 100 Mbps ports.
Original Press Release:
Cisco Systems Fiber Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Expands Network Interconnect Options
At a glance
The newest Ethernet switching option for IBM BladeCenter
Serves as a layer 2 Ethernet switching option for BladeCenter
Delivers external SFP module slots enabling gigabit SX fiber optic interfaces that connect to external networks
Resides in a I/O module slot of the IBM BladeCenter chassis
Connects to the server blades via 14 internal GbE interfaces (server ports) over the eServer BladeCenter mid-plane
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Overview
The Cisco Fiber IGESM is based on the hardware and software of the existing Cisco IGESM. The Cisco Fiber IGESM features four SFP module slots that accept Cisco Gigabit SFP Modules.
The Cisco Fiber IGESM, like the existing Cisco IGESM, provides layer 2 Ethernet switching functions for the IBM BladeCenter(TM).
Up to four Cisco SX Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules are supported. SFPs are hot-swappable input/output devices that plug into any of the four external Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots, linking the port with the network.
The switch module is managed via two internal 100 Mbps ports for communication to the BladeCenter management module. It provides security for ports so that traffic can be limited to media access control (MAC) addresses allowed to access only specific ports (IGMP snooping).
Up to four Cisco Systems Fiber IGESM can reside in the switch module bays of the BladeCenter chassis. The modules can be hot-plugged into the BladeCenter without disrupting normal operations. The switch connects to the server blades via the 14 internal GbE interfaces (server ports) over the BladeCenter mid-plane.
A Web-based or Telnet-based interface is available for diagnostics and direct communication between the Cisco Systems IGESM and the BladeCenter Management Module. It also supports the CiscoWorks management applications.
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Key prerequisites
eServer® BladeCenter Server
Planned availability date
April 29, 2005
