Hot-plug components

8.2.1Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 (SB11A)

The Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 can be used as a layer-2 switch or an Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP). It provides the following connections:

36 internal 1-Gbit ports to the server blades

8 external 1-Gbit ports through RJ45 connections

4 external 1-Gbit ports through SFP modules for Ethernet ports via fiber- optic or copper cable

This connection blade can be used in all connection blade slots, see figure "Connection blade slots" on page 108.

If the connection blade is installed in one of the slots CB 2, CB 3 or CB 4, the server blades must have corresponding GbE mezzanine cards. For more information, see the operating manuals for the relevant server blades.

Ports and LEDs

3 4

5

6

1

2

A

B

Figure 25: Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12

BX400 S1

Operating Manual

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Fujitsu BX400 S1 manual Connection Blade GbE Switch/IBP 36/12 SB11A, Ports and LEDs