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Table 12. HP BladeSystem p-Class interconnect options
Interconnect Option
FC Pass Through
Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class
Yes
HP BladeSystem p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch
Yes
HP BladeSystem p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch
No
HP BladeSystem p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel
No
HP BladeSystem p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2
Yes
Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class
The CGESM is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch that significantly reduces the number of Ethernet
network cables needed for each server blade enclosure. It is designed for applications that require
Gigabit Ethernet network adapter consolidation to 1000 MB/s, advanced network functionality, and
FC signal pass-through for server blades that use internal FC adapter options.
Figure 20. CGESM components
Table 13. GbE2 Interconnect Switch Components
Item Description
1 CGESM
Switch
2
SAN (OctalFC) interconnect module (optional) for FC
pass-through
3
SFP connector for copper and FC Ethernet
CGESM kit options include the following:
•
A hot-plug fully managed, layer 2+ CGESM and two Copper Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
modules with RJ-45 connectors
•
A CGESM module with no SFPs
An optional kit to support Fiber SFPs is also available for Fiber gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
