IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hardware Announcement ZG09-0217
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analysis and capacity upgrade planning. Hardware-based security and policies are
supported, including Layer 3 and Layer 2 ACLs, granular ACL accounting, hardware-
based packet filtering and policy-based routing (PBR), unicast reverse path
forwarding (uRPF), receive ACLs, and extensive sFlow Layer 207 traffic monitoring
for IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS services.
For large-scale high-performance cluster computing, the 1 GbE and 10 GbE port
densities of IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers support cluster implementations.
These clusters constitute the backbone of many cutting-edge applications such as
advanced simulation, motion-picture special effects, and large-scale data acquisition
in physics research facilities. The state-of-the-art Clos switch fabric architecture
provides ample capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications. By combining high
data capacity with ultra-low latency, IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers can help
accelerate application performance in high performance computing clusters.
Optional features
The four slot IBM Ethernet Router B04M (4003-M04), eight slot IBM Ethernet Router
B08M (4003-M08), and sixteen slot IBM Ethernet Router B16M (4003-M16) models
are available with a number of selectable options. Various Interface Modules can
be installed in each slot, providing flexible connectivity options. Base models do
not include any Interface Modules, and it is recommended to order at least one to
provide connectivity. You are not required to populate all ports with transceivers,
but ports can only be used with the IBM supplied transceivers specified in this
document.
All base models include a single Management Module. The base IBM Ethernet Router
B04M (4003-M04) includes one ac power supply and two Switch Fabric Modules. The
base IBM Ethernet Router B08M (4003-M08) includes two ac power supplies and two
Switch Fabric Modules. The base IBM Ethernet Router B16M includes four ac power
supplies and three Switch Fabric Modules. One additional Management Module and
one additional Switch Fabric Module and additional power supplies can be ordered
with the systems to provide redundancy.
Management Module (#1701):
The Management Module controls the IBM
Ethernet Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M
hardware components, runs the networking protocols, and provides the Real Time
Operating System (RTOS). Each chassis requires one management module and
can accept a second one for redundancy. Each management module contains two
PCMCIA slots (requires #8710 for usage), a console port, and a 10/100/1000
Ethernet port for management.
4-slot Switch Fabric Module (#1702):
The 4-slot Switch Fabric Module
for the IBM Ethernet Router B04M switches user packets from one interface
module installed in a chassis to another. The IBM Ethernet Router B04M chassis
accommodates three switch fabric modules with two required and one redundant for
a fully-loaded system.
8/16-slot Switch Fabric Module (#1703):
The 8/16-slot Switch Fabric Module
for the IBM Ethernet Router B08M and IBM Ethernet Router B16M switches user
packets from one interface module installed in the chassis to another. The IBM
Ethernet Router B08M accommodates three switch fabric modules with two required
and one redundant for a fully loaded system. The IBM Ethernet Router B16M
accommodates four switch fabric modules with three required and one redundant for
a fully loaded system.
2-port 10 GbE Module (#1710) and 4-port 10 GbE Module (#1711):
The 2-
port (#1710) and 4-port (#1711) 10 GbE interface modules allow the IBM Ethernet
Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M to connect
to other network devices at a fixed speed of 10 Gbps. Each physical port requires a
qualified XFP transceiver for connectivity.
20-port FE/GE (100/1000) Module (#1712):
The 20-port 100/1000 interface
module allows the IBM Ethernet Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM
Ethernet Router B16M to connect to other network devices at an auto-negotiated
