4 Configuration
4.3.4Connecting IBP modules
The PY CB Eth Switch/IBP 1Gb 36/8+2, PY CB Eth Switch/IBP 1Gb 36/12 LAN, PY CB Eth Switch/IBP 1Gb 18/6, and PY CB Eth Switch/IBP 10 Gb 18/8 connection blades support two modes:
•"Normal" Layer 2 switch mode
•IBP mode
For information on how to perform the switch, refer to the Switch Blade user manual.
Please note that before you activate blade server management, sev- eral uplink ports of a LAN connection blade in IBP mode form a stat- ic link aggregation group (LAG). If you activate blade server management using VIOM, all uplink ports of IBP modules will be deactivated and will only be reactivated when networks are defined in the IBP module.
4.3.4.1Network - Overview
All components such as the management blades and I/O connection blades, the central management station, and the management console must be inter- connected via LAN. It is recommended that you set up a management LAN that is separate from the productive LAN, as illustrated in the following figure.
If there are not enough physical ports available, a
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