IBM B24X manual Popular configurations, BladeCenter Ethernet Ext Switch Module models GbE, Ports

switches. This includes IBM System Networking switches, BladeCenter Ethernet embedded switches, and Ethernet switches from other vendors

IBM BladeCenter Ethernet Switch Modules are available with 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet uplinks. Table 7 lists the various IBM BladeCenter Ethernet Switch Modules that can be used to connect to the B24X.

Table 7. IBM BladeCenter Ethernet Switch Modules (ESM)

BladeCenter Ethernet		Ext. 1	Ext. 10
Switch Module models	Part #	GbE	GbE	BC H	BC HT	BC E	BC T	BC S
		ports	ports
BNT Virtual Fabric 10Gb	46C71	10 dual-speed		Y	Y	N	N	N
ESM	91	SFP+
Cisco Nexus 4001I ESM	46M6	6 dual-speed		Y	Y	N	N	N
	071	SFP+
Cisco Catalyst 3110X ESM	41Y85	0	1 X21	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
	22
10Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru	46M6	0	14	Y	Y	N	N	N
Module	181		SFP+
BNT 1/10Gb Uplink ESM	44W4	6	3 SFP+	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
	404	RJ-45
BNT Layer 2/3 Copper	32R18	6	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
ESM	60	RJ-45
BNT Layer 2/3 Fiber ESM	32R18	6 SFP	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
	61
BNT Layer 2-7 Gigabit	32R18	4	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
ESM	59	RJ-45
Cisco Catalyst 3012 ESM	43W4	4	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
	395	RJ-45
Cisco Catalyst 3110G	41Y85	4	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
ESM	23	RJ-45
Server Connectivity	39Y93	6	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Module	24	RJ-45
Intelligent Copper	44W4	14	0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Pass-Thru Module	483	RJ-45

Note 1: X2 modules have duplex SC connectors. An SC-to-LC fiber cable is required to connect to a SFP+ transceiver with duplex LC connectors.

For Ethernet Switch Modules with SFP+ or X2 ports see the respective IBM Redbooks at-a-glance guide to locate transceivers supported. Review Table 5 for guidance on how to connect the Ethernet Switch Module to the B24X.

Popular configurations

This section illustrates how the IBM Ethernet Switch B24X can be used in various configurations.

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