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Chapter 4
System Modules
In addition to the blade units, your blade system comes equipped with one or more
system modules. The modules fit into the rear of the enclosure into bays above and/or
below the power supplies. This chapter describes the various blade modules that may
be part of your blade system. Module configurations can be customized; you can install
two of the same type module for redundancy purposes or you may omit a module
altogether (except for the CMM, which is a required module).
Figure 4-1 shows a typical
module configuration in a blade system. See Chapter 5 for information on power supply
modules.
Figure 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View
WARNING: All module bays must be populated either with a module or a dummy
module cover to maintain proper airflow.
Table 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View
Item# Description
1
1Gb Ethernet Switch Module or 1Gb Pass-through Module (Optional) or 1/10 Gb Ethernet
Switch
2 CMM (Chassis Management Module) (x1 standard, x2 optional)
3 InfiniBand Switch (shown),10 Gb Pass-through Module (optional)
4 Empty bay with dummy cover
5 Power Supply (x2 required, x4 optional depending upon system requirements)
1
5
1
2 4
3
5
5
5