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Table 6 lists the components that are used in the eight-Ethernet-ports-per-server configuration shown in
Figure 4.
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 server that supports
CFFh cards
1 to 14
None
Ethernet controller on the system board of the
server
1 per server
Varies
Ethernet CFFv or CIOv expansion card
1 per server
44W4479
2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh)
1 per server
8852
BladeCenter H chassis
1
Varies
Support Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals
from the integrated controller
(see Table 5)
2
Varies
Supported Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals
from the CFFv or CIOv card
(see Table 5)
2
Varies
Supported Ethernet Switch Modules routing signals
from the CFFh card
(see Table 5)
4
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Related publications
For more information, see the following resources:
Multi-Switch Interconnect Module Installation and User Guide
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5070476
IBM US Announcement Letter for the Multi-Switch Interconnect Module
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http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS107-088
IBM BladeCenter Interoperability Guide
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5073016
IBM Redbooks publication
IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology, SG24-7523
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http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247523.html