IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124E
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IBM Virtual Fabric (Figure 2) is designed in partnership with Emulex. The components needed for this
solution are as follows:
Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM System x (for more information, see
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/tips0762.html?Open
)
IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124E
Figure 2. IBM Virtual Fabric Adapter topology
Rack-optimized server aggregation : 10-GbE attached rack servers
Aggregation and servers are as follows:
Concentration of rack-optimized servers, for example:
IBM 1U or 2U servers with a 10G adapter installed
IBM BladeCenter
®
using any of the following modules in the chassis:
IBM BladeCenter 1/10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
IBM BladeCenter Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module
10Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for IBM BladeCenter
IBM Flex System
™
using any of the following Ethernet modules in the chassis:
IBM Flex System EN2092
IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093/EN4093R
Low-profile, high-performance, 24-port 10-GbE switch needed to perform aggregation function per
rack