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Overview - Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter

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Abstract

Overview for the Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter

Content

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter represent the next generation networking solution for blade server environments. Built upon Cisco's market leading hardware and IOS software, the switches are engineered with technologies specifically designed to help meet the rigors of blade server based application infrastructure. Specifically, the switches are designed to deliver scaleable, high performance, highly resilient connectivity while supporting ongoing IT initiatives around reducing server infrastructure complexity and TCO by seamlessly integrating into existing Cisco management networks.

All three Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for BladeCenter have the standard switch-bay form-factor. All three switches have fourteen 1 Gb connections to the server blades. The 3012 and 3110G have four 1 Gb uplinks, while the 3110X has a single 10Gb uplink. The 3110G and 3110X switches feature advanced Layer 3 functions (IP Services) and IPv6 functions (Advanced IP Services) via optional software keys. With Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3110G and 3110X for IBM BladeCenter, Cisco introduces a technology called the Virtual Blade Switch (VBS). This switch virtualization technology takes the individual physical switches within a rack of BladeCenter chassis and treats them as one logical switch. This innovation is the foundation of the switches ability to deliver increased performance and resilience while simplifying operations and management.

At a glance

The new Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for BladeCenter feature:

  • Interoperability with many existing IBM BladeCenter enterprise chassis, with the Switch Module 3012 supported with IBM BladeCenter S
  • Management simplification using stacking of several switches
  • Reduced cabling by sharing of uplinks
  • Fourteen 1 Gb connections to the server blades

Hardware requirements

IBM systems: The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3110G and 3110X for IBM BladeCenter are supported on the following IBM platforms.

  • BladeCenter (Type 8677)
  • BladeCenter T (Type 8720, 8730)
  • BladeCenter H (Type 8852)
  • BladeCenter HT (Type 8740, 8750)

IBM systems: The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3012 for IBM BladeCenter is supported on the following IBM platforms.

  • BladeCenter (Type 8677)
  • BladeCenter T (Type 8720, 8730)
  • BladeCenter H (Type 8852)
  • BladeCenter HT (Type 8740, 8750)
  • BladeCenter S (Type 8886)

The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3012, 3110G and 3110X for IBM BladeCenter is supported on the following BladeCenter servers.

  • BladeCenter HS21 (Type 7995)
  • BladeCenter LS21 (Type 7971)
  • BladeCenter JS21 (Type 8844)
  • BladeCenter LS41 (Type 7972)

Marketing part number information


Description
Marketing part number
Replacement part number
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G 41Y8523 41Y8519
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110X 41Y8522 41Y8518
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3012 43W4395 43W4404
IP Services S/W Upgrade License for Cisco Catalyst 3110 43W4434 .
Advanced IP Services S/W Upgrade License for Cisco Catalyst 3110

43W4435

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Warranty

Field Installable: Yes
Customer Setup: Yes
Warranty Period: 1 year CRU

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

BladeCenter:Operating system independent / None

System x Hardware Options:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
13 April 2023

UID

ibm1MIGR-5074424

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