IBM 4002AC2, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1. Product Overview
The IBM Ethernet Switch B24X provides high port density and 512 MB of DDR
RAM when shipped from the factory. The B24X delivers a full complement of
standards-based, feature-rich Layer 2 switching capability. The extensive feature set
supports network requirements ranging from basic connectivity to multicast- enabled
full streaming audio and video applications for converged services.
The B24X supports the following:
v Twenty-four SFP+ ports at either 1 GbE or 10 GbE using the standard E1MG
optics, as well as the new SFP+ 10GbE optics
v Four 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
Software features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the
device. When first shipped, the devices support full Layer 2 Switching.
For a complete list of software features supported, refer to the release notes or the
FastIron and TurboIron 24X Configuration Guide .
Hardware features
This section describes the physical characteristics of the models. For details about
physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pin-outs, refer to Appendix A,
“Hardware Specifications,” on page 43.
Figure 1 shows the B24X.
The B24X contains the following ports:
v Twenty-four (24) SFP+ 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports
v
Four (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports, supporting 100Base-TX and
1000Base-T RJ-45 connectors
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Figure 1. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X
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