BladeCenter Ethernet switch modules

IBM BladeCenter Open Fabric offers Ethernet networking options integrated into the chassis. High-speed Ethernet delivers 10 Gbps throughput to each blade server through an expansion card in the blade.

Important: This part of the BladeCenter information center provides installation guides for I/O modules, including modules that are no longer available from IBM. To find the modules that are currently available, go to the http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/switch/switch_ethernet_overview.html.

IBM BladeCenter 1/10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
The IBM BladeCenter 1/10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module serves as a switching and routing fabric for all models of BladeCenter server chassis. In addition to the Layer 2 switching capabilities, this switch supports the expanded capabilities of Layer 3 routing.
IBM BladeCenter Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module
IBM developed this 10 gigabits (Gb) I/O system for the BladeCenter as the first full 10 Gb virtual fabric I/O solution. Although 10 Gb throughput to the chassis existed previously, 10 Gb communications to blade servers did not exist before this system became available. The 10 Gb Virtual Fabric switch module is required in each blade server that will communicate at 10 Gb.
IBM BladeCenter 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
The IBM BladeCenter 10 Gigabit Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for enables administrators to consolidate full Layer 2 and 3 LAN switching and routing capabilities into a BladeCenter chassis.
IBM BladeCenter Layer 2/3 GbE Switch Module (GbESM)
The IBM BladeCenter Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module provides full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing for copper and fiber.
IBM BladeCenter Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Module
The IBM BladeCenter Layer 2-7 GbE Switch Module provides a full featured Ethernet switching and routing fabric environment with layer 2-7 functionality.
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3012 for IBM BladeCenter (IGESM)
The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter provide Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 Ethernet switching. The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3012 provides 4 external 1 Gigabits (Gb) per second ports and 14 internal 1 Gb ports.
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110X for IBM BladeCenter (IGESM)
The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter provide Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 Ethernet switching. The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110X provides 1 external 10 Gigabits (Gb) per second uplink port and 14 internal 1 Gb ports.
Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G for IBM BladeCenter (IGESM)
The Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter provide Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 Ethernet switching. The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G provides 4 external 1 Gigabits (Gb) per second ports and 14 internal 1 Gb ports.
Cisco Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (IGESM)
The Cisco Systems IGESM is a layer 2 switch that provides full layer 2 LAN switching capabilities to each blade server in the chassis unit. This switch is also referred to as the Cisco Systems Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module, or the Cisco Systems GbE Switch Module.
Cisco Systems Fiber Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (IGESM)
The Cisco Systems Fiber IGESM is a fiber optic layer 2 switch that provides full layer 2 LAN switching capabilities to each blade server in the IBM BladeCenter chassis unit. The features and functions of this switch are equivalent to the Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch, but with enhancements and modifications for operating within the IBM BladeCenter unit. This switch is also referred to as the Cisco Systems Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module, or the Cisco Systems Fiber GbE Switch Module.
Server Connectivity Module for IBM BladeCenter
The Server Connectivity Module (SCM) for IBM BladeCenter provides a simple Ethernet interface option for connecting the IBM BladeCenter system to the network infrastructure.

Parent topic: BladeCenter I/O modules