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Overview - Nortel Networks L2/3 Fiber Channel Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

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Abstract

Product information about the Nortel Networks L2/3 Fiber Gb Ethernet Switch Module for the IBM eServer BladeCenter

Content

Features and specifications
The Nortel Networks L2/3 Fiber Channel Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for the IBM eServer BladeCenter offers:
  • Full Layer 2 Switching and Layer 3 Routing provide flexible in-chassis traffic management and sophisticated security
  • Increased bandwidth and network flexibility with uplink support for six Gibabit Ethernet ports/switch
  • Six GE ports per switch
  • High availability features for simplified deployment and lower total cost to operate

Parts information

Description Marketing part number Replacement part number
Nortel Networks L2/3 Fiber GbE Switch Module for the IBM eServer BladeCenter 26K6531 26K6529

Warranty
1 year - Customer replaceable unit (CRU)

Note: These optional features are designated as Customer Replacement Units (CRU). IBM will ship CRU parts to you for your replacement. If IBM instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance with IBM's instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement.
  • Announce date: 18 Jan 2005
  • Planned availability date: 28 Jan 2005
 
Hardware compatibility
The Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Fiber GbE Switch, part number 26K6531, is supported on the following IBM platforms.
System name Machine type
BladeCenter 8677 (All models)
BladeCenter 7967 (All models)
BladeCenter T 8720 (All models)
BladeCenter T 8730 (All models)

For detailed information about IBM and non-IBM devices, adapters, software, and network operating systems supported with xSeries servers, visit the ServerProven compatibility Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

Software requirements
These options are supported by the same operating system and application software as the system in which they are installed.

Packaging
  • One box containing the following items:
    • Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Fiber GbE Switch Module
    • Serial Console Cable
    • Installation publication, including Documentation CD
    • Safety flyer
    • Software License Agreement
Agency approvals
FCC Class A, CSA-C22 No.60950-1-03,Canada ICES-003, VCCI Class 2, C-Tick, CE Mark, CISPR 22 Class A

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-58306

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