The IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20 - IBM Redbooks
The IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20 - IBM Redbooks
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Note: <strong>The</strong> <strong>IBM</strong> 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module for <strong>BladeCenter</strong> may be<br />
installed in your <strong>BladeCenter</strong> unit and you must replace the CD-ROM media<br />
tray in your <strong>BladeCenter</strong> unit. In this case, you must also update the<br />
microcode in the Ethernet switch module.<br />
CISCO Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module<br />
<strong>The</strong> CISCO Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (IGESM) is a<br />
layer 2-3 LAN switch that provides four external 10/100/1000BaseT interfaces for<br />
connecting to LANs external to the <strong>BladeCenter</strong> chassis. Internally the switch<br />
module is designed to connect to a single Gigabit Ethernet interface on each<br />
installed single width blade server, or two such interfaces on each installed<br />
double-width blade server.<br />
<strong>The</strong> IGESM is also connected via a Fast Ethernet interface to each installed<br />
Management Module. This is used to remotely access the switch module via the<br />
Management Module’s 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface. You can use this<br />
capability to support initial configuration and management of the switch module.<br />
<strong>The</strong> IGESM uses CISCO IOS. Use the IGESM when you require the advanced<br />
functionality of CISCO IOS or maximum compatibility with external networks that<br />
constructed using switches running CISCO IOS.<br />
Note: To use the SoL remote text console function with the IGESM, you must<br />
manually create the required VLAN using the procedures in the CISCO<br />
Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module - Installation Guide.<br />
Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module<br />
<strong>The</strong> Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module is a layer 2-7<br />
LAN switch that provides four external 10/100/1000BaseT interfaces for<br />
connecting to LANs external to the <strong>BladeCenter</strong> chassis. Internally the switch<br />
module is designed to connect to a single Gigabit Ethernet interface on each<br />
installed single width blade server, or two such interfaces on each installed<br />
double-width blade server.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module is also<br />
connected via a Fast Ethernet interface to each installed Management Module.<br />
This is used to remotely access the switch module via the Management Module’s<br />
10/100BaseT Ethernet interface. You can use this capability to support initial<br />
configuration and management of the switch module.<br />
18 <strong>The</strong> <strong>IBM</strong> Eserver <strong>BladeCenter</strong> <strong>JS20</strong>