BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter
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communications over multimode fiber cables (50µ or 62.5µ) for distances of up to 550 meters.
1000BASE-LX is not supported.
The following network cables are required for the copper switch module:
10BASE-T:
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UTP Category 3, 4, 5 (100 meters (328 feet) maximum)
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100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
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100BASE-TX:
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UTP Category 5 (100 meters maximum)
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EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
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1000BASE-T:
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UTP Category 6
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UTP Category 5e (100 meters maximum)
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UTP Category 5 (100 meters maximum)
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EIA/TIA-568B 100-ohm STP (100 meters maximum)
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Related publications
For more information, see the following documents:
IBM Redbooks publication
Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter ,
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REDP-3586
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp3586.html
Nortel Networks Layer 2-3 GbE Switch Module Installation Guide
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-58334
OFM with Nortel/BNT Extensions User's Guide for Nortel L2-3 GbESM
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5074970
Alteon OS Application Guide
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http://www.bladenetwork.net/userfiles/file/PDFs/IBM_GbE_L2-3_Applicat_Guide.pdf
Alteon OS Command Reference
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http://www.bladenetwork.net/userfiles/file/PDFs/IBM_GbE_L2-3_Command_Ref.pdf
Alteon OS Release Notes
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http://www.bladenetwork.net/userfiles/file/PDFs/IBM_GbE_L2-3_Release_Notes.pdf
Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) Quick Guide
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http://www.bladenetwork.net/userfiles/file/PDFs/IBM_GbE_L2-3_BBI_QuickGuide.pdf
Alteon OS ISCLI Reference
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http://www.bladenetwork.net/userfiles/file/PDFs/IBM_GbE_L2-3_ISCLI_Ref.pdf
Switch interoperability certifications by The Tolly Group
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http://www.thetollygroupinc.com/TVDetail.aspx?ProductID=296
IBM US Announcement Letter
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http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS105-011
IBM BladeCenter Interoperability Guide
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5073016
IBM Redbooks publication
IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology, SG24-7523
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247523.html
