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Page 2 - Part number information; IBM Ethernet Switch x-series Installation and User Guide

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 2 providing network connectivity to servers within a rack, or as a compute node interconnect in HPCenvironments. Complemented by a full Ethernet and IP product portfolio available from IBM System Networking, IBM B24X can also be part of a standardized network infrastructure ...

Page 5 - Figure 4. 10 GbE Direct Attach SFP+ TwinAx cable; Features and benefits; The features and benefits are:

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 5 For cost-effective server connectivity within a rack, 10 GbE copper direct attach SFP+ active TwinAx cables are available. These cables have two 10 GbE SFP+ transceivers attached on either end of the cable and have been tested for compatibility with the Brocade 10Gb CNA, Q...

Page 6 - Specifications

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 6 Granular network visibility: Hardware-based sFlow v5 provides packet sampling for analysis, trending, z and application of automated policies based on thresholds using industry applications such as Brocade Ironview Network Manager. Cost competitive: The B24X includes all s...

Page 9 - Connectivity options; Figure 5. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X (front view with port labeling)

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 9 Connectivity options The B24X supports a wide variety of industry IEEE and RFC standards and should interoperate with any network device that supports industry standard Ethernet connectivity. This includes servers, other Ethernet switches, iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) ...

Page 12 - Popular configurations

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 12 switches. This includes IBM System Networking switches, BladeCenter Ethernet embedded switches, andEthernet switches from other vendors IBM BladeCenter Ethernet Switch Modules are available with 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet uplinks. Table 7 lists the various IBM BladeCente...

Page 13 - Top of Rack switch

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 13 Top of Rack switch An access or edge switch is a switch that connects directly to the end devices requiring network connectivity, most commonly servers and storage arrays in the data center. A switch that is 1 or 2 RU in height that acts as the access switch for devices w...

Page 15 - Network device connections

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 15 Network device connections Figure 7 shows an example of the types of options that can be used to connect separate devices to the IBM Ethernet Switch B24X Figure 7. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X device connections

Page 17 - Interoperating in existing network environments

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 17 Interoperating in existing network environments The IBM Ethernet Switch B24X interoperates seamlessly in existing network environments utilizing standards-based protocols. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X leverages the proven IronWare Operating System with an industry-standard CL...

Page 18 - Power supplies and fans

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 18 Table 10 outlines the components used in Figure 8. Table 10. The components used in Figure 8 Diagram Reference Part number / machine type Description Quantity 0563-012 IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 1 4003-M16 IBM Ethernet Switch B16M On B16M, use FC1711 (4-port 10 GbE XFP z mo...

Page 19 - Figure 10. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X airflow; Installation; Figure 11. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X rack mount kit; Network cabling requirements; The network cables required for the IBM Ethernet Switch B24X are:

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 19 The airflow of the switch is primarily port/side (front) to non-port (back) side. Air is drawn into the system from vents on the front and front sides of the switch and expelled out the rear. The cooling characteristics of the system allow it to be deployed in server rack...

Page 20 - Related links; IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Design and Best Practices

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 20 Table 11. Multi-mode fiber cable distances supported Multi-mode fiber cable Distance Loss 62.5 ìm (160 MHz*km) 26 m 1.6 dBm 62.5 ìm (200 MHz*km) 33 m 1.6 dBm 50 ìm (400 MHz*km) 66 m 1.7 dBm 50 ìm (500 MHz*km) 82 m 1.8 dBm 50 ìm (2000 MHz*km) 300 m 2.6 dBm Related links Fo...

Page 21 - Notices

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 21 Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services c...

Page 22 - Contact us; Trademarks

IBM Ethernet Switch B24X 22 This document was created or updated on November 9, 2010. Send us your comments in one of the following ways: Use the online Contact us review form found at: z ibm.com /redbooks Send your comments in an e-mail to: z [email protected] Mail your comments to: z IBM Corporat...