Specifications

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1.5.5 More information
For more about the IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 and the LED status
information, see the following resources:
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 Announcement Letter:
http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&appname=g
pateam&supplier=872&letternum=ENUSAG11-0005&pdf=yes
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264/G8264T, TIPS0815
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 Installation Guide:
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T7000294&aid=1
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 Application Guide:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T7000326
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 Browser-Based Interface Quick Guide:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T7000342
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 ISCLI Command Reference:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T7000329
򐂰 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 Menu-Based CLI Reference Guide:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T7000328
1.6 IBM BladeCenter switches
This section describes the IBM BladeCenter switches, and then describes the two different
chassis that these switches can be implemented in.
Ensure that you check the IBM ServerProven® website for compatibility information for blade
servers, I/O adapters, and switches before implementation:
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/
1.6.1 IBM Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
The IBM Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter offers the most bandwidth
of any blade switch. It represents the perfect migration platform for clients who are still at 1
Gb either inside or outside the chassis by seamlessly integrating into the existing 1 Gb
infrastructure. This switch is the first 10 Gb switch for IBM BladeCenter that supports
converged networking (that is, the ability to transmit Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) to
a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)-capable, Top-of-Rack switch). This feature is available
with firmware release 6.1 and higher.
b. If service is required is because of a power supply failure, this LED Flash. Otherwise, it is solid
green.
c. If service is required because of a fan failure, this LED Flash. Otherwise, it is solid green.
d. If service is required because of a stacking error, this LED Flash or is solid green, depending
on its last known good state.
e. If an operations command is sent to the unit, this LED is solid blue. It can be used to locate
the device.