Specifications

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1.6.2 IBM 1/10 Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
The IBM 1/10 Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter is a switch option that
enables administrators to offer full Layer 2 and 3 switching and routing capability with
combined 1 Gb and 10 Gb uplinks in a BladeCenter chassis. Such consolidation simplifies
the data center infrastructure and helps reduce the number of discrete devices, management
consoles, and management systems. In addition, the next-generation switch module
hardware can support IPv6 Layer 3 frame forwarding protocols by using a future
firmware upgrade.
This Ethernet switch module delivers port flexibility, efficient traffic management, increased
uplink bandwidth, and strong Ethernet switching price/performance. Figure 1-17 shows the
switch module.
Figure 1-17 IBM 1/10 Uplink Ethernet Switch Module view
Table 1-10 lists the part number and feature code to use to order the module.
Table 1-10 IBM 1/10 Uplink Ethernet Switch Module part number and feature code
Description Part number Feature code
IBM 1/10 Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter 44W4407 1590 / 6980 / 1590
a
a. Feature codes are listed in the form of three codes separated by a forward slash mark (/). The first feature code is
for BladeCenter E-, T-, H-, and HT based configurations that are available through the IBM System x platform. The
second feature code is for BladeCenter S-based configurations that are available through the System x sales
channel. The third feature code is for BladeCenter S- and BladeCenter H-based configurations that are available
through the IBM Power Systems sales channel when applicable.