Specifications

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To assist you in selecting the different types of cables and connectors, Figure 1-27 shows the
distances that each cable and connector combination can reach. It is important to understand
the limitations imposed by the cabling infrastructure when planning the layout of your
10 Gb network.
Figure 1-27 Distance guide for cables and connectors
The type of optical cable used in your implementation is important and an understanding of
the limitations helps your planning. For a summary of optical cable limitations, go to the
Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) website at:
http://www.snia.org
1.7.1 More information
For more information about cables and options, go to the IBM System Networking Options
website at:
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/networking/options/
1.8 Product interoperability
IBM and BLADE Network Technologies used The Tolly Group to certify many of its products.
The Tolly Group is a leading third-party provider of validation services for vendors of IT
products components and services.
10 m Intel Connects Optical Cable 46D0156 3853
30 m Intel Connects Optical Cable 46D0159 3854
Note: The IBM Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module and IBM RackSwitches can use DAC
cables that are
MSA compliant.
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