Overview - Nortel Networks Switch Module, IBM Optical Passthru Module, Myrinet cluster Ethernet, and IBM Gigabit Ethernet adapter overview

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Nortel Networks layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module option

• Serves as switching fabric for the IBM BladeCenter server chassis
• Resides in a network slot of the IBM BladeCenter chassis
• Connects to the server blades via 14 internal GbE interfaces (server 1 ports) over the eServer BladeCenter mid plane
• Provides four external GbE interfaces that connect to networks

IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card
The GbE expansion card is a Gigabit Input/Output (I/O) adapter.

• Provides the processor blade with 2 additional GbE interfaces that are routed to compatible GbE switches in the BladeCenter chassis

Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter
An ANSI/VITA 26-1998 standard host adapter used in conjunction with the eServer BladeCenter offering. Functions with most Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) and SC cable or LC cable
Module and SC or LC cable are used to transfer data between the eServer BladeCenter units and the networks

Overview

Nortel Networks layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module option
The new Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 GbE Switch serves as a switching and routing fabric for the IBM BladeCenter server chassis. It also introduces Layer 4-7 functionality for application and server based load balancing, advanced filtering, content-aware intelligence, embedded security services, and persistence support. Up to two GbE modules can reside in the switch module bays of the BladeCenter chassis. The modules can be hot-plugged into BladeCenter without disrupting normal operations.

The switch connects to the server blades via the 14 internal GbE interfaces (server ports) over the BladeCenter mid-plane. It supplies four external GbE interfaces for outside communication. The GbE switch is managed via two internal 100Mbps ports for communication to the BladeCenter management module. A console interface is available for diagnostics and direct communication between the GbE switch and the BladeCenter Management Module.

IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card
The GbE expansion card provides the blade server with two additional Gigabit ports. Increases capacity and allows for expansion of the Ethernet I/O subsystem, enables additional bandwidth and allows for connection to multiple LAN segments.

Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter
The Myrinet cluster expansion card is a host adapter used in high performance computing environments. It provides high-speed/low- latency system to system connection for distribution of computing over several blades. It functions with Linux and Windows operating systems.

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM)
The OPM is an unswitched/unblocked optical connection to each blade server and delivers additional flexibility in data center network architectures. The OPM provides seamless integration into existing infrastructures that have already standardized on a specific Storage Area Network (SAN) fabric. The OPM delivers compatibility with TotalStorage family of products including FAStT family, Enterprise Storage Server and IBM SAN Switches.

• Conforms to mechanical and electrical requirements for BladeCenter
• Transmits and receives network data between blades and the following network environments:
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Fibre channel
  • Myrinet
    
• Auto-sense capability to allow single design to work in network
• Self test and diagnostics capability

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) SC cable
This cable provides connection between the OPM and an external environment. This 1.5 meter cable presents four SC connections.

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) LC cable
This cable provides connection between the OPM and an external environment. This 1.5 meter cable presents four LC connections.

Warranty
3 years Customer Replaceable unit (CRU)

Packaging

• Installation publication
• Safety flyer

IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card
One box

• BladeCenter GbE expansion card
• BladeCenter GbE expansion card installation guide
• Support CD-ROM
• Safety flyer

Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter
One box

• Myricom expansion card
• Installation guide
• Support CD-ROM
• Safety flyer

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM)
One box

• OPM Module
• OPM installation guide
• Safety flyer

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) SC cable
One box

• OPM SC cable
• OPM cable installation instruction

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) LC cable
One box

• OPM LC cable
• OPM cable installation instruction

Product dates

• Announce date: 09/09/03
• Availability date: 09/30/03
• Withdrawal date: not applicable
• Effective withdrawal date: not applicable

Nortel Networks layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module option technical specifications

Performance specifications
18 Network and 2 Management ports, 16MB flash, 128MB data, and 128MB management processor memory, processing at 4 Gbps/s or 14.8 million frames/s at 64 bytes, 300,000 concurrent sessions at 150,000/s.

Physical specifications

• Approximate height:112mm (4.4 inches)
• Approximate width: 260mm (10.2 inches)
• Approximate depth: 29mm (1.14 inches)

Operating environment

• Temperature : 10 to 35 degrees Celsius, 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
• Relative humidity : 8% to 80%, non condensing

Agency approvals

• FCC Class A
• CSA-C22 No.60950-1-03
• Canada ICES-003
• VCCI Class 2
• C-Tick
• CE Mark
• CISPR 22 Class A

Energy Star compliance
No

NOTE: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements
The Nortel Networks Layer 2-7 GbE Switch is supported on the following IBM platforms.

• eServer BladeCenter, type 8677, all models

Compatibility

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations
None

IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card technical specifications

Performance specifications
A dual channel Ethernet controller is integrated on the expansion card. It provides 1GBbps full duplex capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network.

Physical specifications

• Approximate height:127mm (5.0 inches)
• Approximate width: 95.3mm (3.75 inches)
• Approximate depth: 3.2mm (0.12 inches)

Operating environment

• Temperature : 10 to 35 degrees Celsius, 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
• Relative humidity : 8% to 80%, non condensing

Agency approvals

• FCC Class A
• Canada ICES-003,issue 3, Class A
• UL 1950
• CSA C22.2 No.950
• IEC 60950
• C-Tick Mark AS/AZN 3548, Class A
• CE Mark CISPR 22, Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A

Energy Star compliance
No

NOTE: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements
IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card is supported on the following IBM platforms.

• eServer BladeCenter HS20, type 8678, all models
• eServer BladeCenter HS20, type 8832, all models

Hardware requirements
IBM eServer BladeCenter Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) expansion card is supported by the following operating systems.

• Linux - Red Hat, SuSe, Turbo and Caldera
• Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003

NOTES:

• Windows operating systems support is for 60 days after the announcement date.
• Requires OPM for Myrinet clusters

Compatibility
Can only be used in the BladeCenter systems.

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations
None

Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter technical specifications

Performance specifications

• Single port HCA, supports ANSI/VITA 26-1998
• Supports multiple operating system
• One port Myrinet / PCI-X interface with 225MHz RISC processor and 4MB of memory

• Approximate height: 98.55mm (3.88 inches)
• Approximate width: 126.68mm (4.98 inches)
• Approximate depth: 3.2mm (0.12 inches)

Operating environment

• Temperature : 10 to 35 degrees Celsius, 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
• Relative humidity : 8% to 80%, non condensing

Agency approvals

• UL 1950
• CSA 950
• FCC Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A
• VCCI Class 2
• CE Mark
• EN 55022/55024 1998 for EU 07/01

Energy Star compliance
No

NOTE: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements
Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter is supported on the following IBM platforms.

• eServer BladeCenter HS20, type 8678, all models
• eServer BladeCenter HS20, type 8832, all models

Hardware requirements
Myrinet cluster Ethernet adapter is supported by the following operating systems.

• Linux - Red Hat, SuSe, Turbo and Caldera
• Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003

NOTES:

• Windows operating systems support is for 60 days after the announcement date.
• Requires OPM for Myrinet clusters

Compatibility

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations
None

IBM eServer BladeCenter Optical Passthru Module (OPM) technical specifications
Conforms to mechanical and electrical requirements of the BladeCenter offerings

• Transmits and receives network data between all the blade enclosed in the BladeCenter chassis and following network environments:
  • Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ae)
  • Fibre channel (ANSI x3.288)
  • Myrinet (ANSI/VITA 26-1998)
    
• Auto sense capability to allow a single physical design to work in all supported network environments
• Self test capability

Physical specifications

• Approximate height:100mm (3.93 inches.)
• Approximate width: 246.6mm (9.71 inches.)
• Approximate depth: 15.81mm ( .62 inches.)

Operating environment

• Temperature : 10 to 35 degrees Celsius, 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
• Relative humidity : 8% to 80%, non condensing

Agency approvals

• UL 1950
• CSA 950
• International class 1 laser eye safety
• C-Tick
• CISPR 22 Class A
• VCCI Class 2
• FCC Class A
• CE-Mark
• EN 55022/55024 1998

Energy Star compliance
No

NOTE: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements

• OPM SC cable or OPM LC cable
• IBM eServer BladeCenter OPM are supported on the following IBM platforms.
  • eServer BladeCenter, type 8677, all models

Software requirements
None

Compatibility
Use with BladeCenter Blade Server system adapter.

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

• Must be used with the Blades onboard Ethernet, Fibre Channel,Myrinet and IBM Gigabit Ethernet cards
• Content of BladeCenter module slots 3 and 4 must be identical
• One SC or LC cable provides channels in support of up to four Blade servers