BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter
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Figure 4. Using BNT Ethernet Switch Modules to route eight Ethernet ports per server
Table 6 lists the components that are used in this configuration.
Table 6. Components used in the eight-ports-per-server configuration
Diagram
reference
Part number /
machine type
Description
Quantity
Varies
IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other supported server
1 to 14
None
Ethernet controller on the system board of the server
1 per
server
Varies
Compatible CFFv or CIOv expansion card (see Table 3)
1 per
server
44W4479
2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh)
1 per
server
8852
BladeCenter H chassis
1
32R1860 or
32R1861
BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the integrated
controller
2
32R1860 or
32R1861
BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFv or
CIOv card
2
32R1860 or
32R1861
BNT Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals from the CFFh
card
4
39Y9314
Multi-switch Interconnect Module
2