IBM Ethernet Switch B48Y
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For the optional 4-port 10 GbE Interface Module (SFP+) [81Y1455]:
10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver [69Y0389]
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840 to 860 nm wavelength using multi-mode fiber cable, LC duplex connector. Operating
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distance supported depends on multi-mode fiber cable used (Table 12).
DB9 male serial console port – DB9 female-to-DB9 female straight-through serial console cable that
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comes with the switch
Table 12. Multi-mode fiber cable distances supported
Multi-mode fiber cable
Distance
Loss
62.5 ìm (160 MHz*km)
26 m
1.6 dBm
62.5 ìm (200 MHz*km)
33 m
1.6 dBm
50 ìm (400 MHz*km)
66 m
1.7 dBm
50 ìm (500 MHz*km)
82 m
1.8 dBm
50 ìm (2000 MHz*km)
300 m
2.6 dBm
Related links
See the following websites for related information:
IBM System x network options support site for model-type 0563 (code download and documentation)
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http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/Hardware/Systems/System_x/Network_Solutions/
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IBM Redbooks publication
IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Design and Best Practices
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Introduction, SG24-7786
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247786.html?Open
IBM Redbooks publication
IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Product Introduction and Initial Setup,
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SG24-7785
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247785.html?Open
IBM Ethernet Switch B48Y product page
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/networking/ethernetb48y/index.html
IBM Ethernet Switch B24X product page
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/networking/ethernetb24x/index.html
IBM Configuration and Options Guide
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/networking/ethernetb24x/index.html
IBM Smarter Networks
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http://www.smarternetworks.com
IBM b-type Ethernet switches and routers
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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/networking/hardware/ethernet/b-type/index.htmls we