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Table 10 outlines the components shown in Figure 10.
Table 10. Components shown in Figure 10
Diagram
reference
Part number/
machine type
Description Quantity
0563-022
IBM Ethernet Switch B48Y
2
Varies
IBM x3850/x3960 X5 (except ARx model)
Comes with 2-port 10 GbE (SFP+) Emulex
z
Virtual Fabric Adapter.
Connections to 10 GbE ports require
z
optional 4-port 10 GbE Interface Module
(81Y1455).
Use a single Direct Attach Cable (TwinAx)
z
to connect to B48Y, available in 1, 3, or 5
meters. (See Table 4.)
-
Varies
NAS or iSCSI storage array.
Varies
41Y8522
Cisco Catalyst 3012 Ethernet Switch Module.
Connect to 1 GbE RJ-45 ports on controller
using Category 5 or higher copper cabling.
2
Varies
IBM System x server.
Connect to on-board 1 GbE RJ-45 ports using
Category 5 or higher copper cabling.
-
Varies
Other servers with 1 GbE NIC.
Connect to on-board 1 GbE RJ-45 ports using
Category 5 or higher copper cabling.
-