Supermicro SuperBlade SBM-GEM-X2C+, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Superblade Network Modules User’s Manual contains information on all network
modules used for the Supermicro SuperBlade system. This incorporates information on
the InfiniBand switch module, all Ethernet switch modules and all pass-through modules
for both InfiniBand and Ethernet.
1-2 Product Checklist of Typical Components
All modules are shipped alone or with a SuperBlade enclosure when ordered. Aside
from packaging, no cables or cords are included.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the SuperBlade (
www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/ ).
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all
necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety information: http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
support@supermicor.com
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm .
1-3 Features
See Chapter 4: "InfiniBand Modules" on page 4-1 for information and features of the
InfiniBand modules. See Chapter 5: "Ethernet Modules" on page 5-1 for information on
all Ethernet switches and pass-through modules.