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BladeCenter Open Fabric

Fibre Channel over Ethernet I/O

  
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IBM BladeCenter® Open Fabric provides Fibre Channel over Ethernet switch modules that consolidate the data and storage networks into a single, high performance, super-network. This helps IT managers reduce the use of equipment like switches, adaptors and cables by up to 50% with 10X greater performance, all without losing the remote access and subscription-level services on the network. And because all the products within the portfolio are open and standards-based, they are 100% interoperable with current hardware.



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FCoE switch modules Product features Bandwidth Compatibility Management

10Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for IBM BladeCenter

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Ready to buy 46M6181

Supports both Optical and Fiber 10Gb SFP+ modules. Supports Convergence Enhanced Packets along with regular 10Gb

14 10Gb uplink ports and 14 10Gb links to each server

Supported on High Speed Chassis (H/HT) and compatible with BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager.

Flexible and simple management via web browser or industry-standard CLI.

BNT Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter

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Ready to buy 46C7191

Works with existing 1Gb or 10Gb infrastructures and when paired with the Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter, it can offer up to 8 virtual ports per adapter.

10 external SFP+ based uplink ports. 14 10Gb ports to each Blade

Supported on High Speed Chassis (H/HT) and compatible with BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager.

Easy Management using SmartConnect tool.

FCoE Upgrade License for Cisco Nexus 4001I

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Ready to buy 46M6071

FCoE Upgrade License for Cisco Nexus 4001I

Ready to buy 49Y9983

End-to-end 10Gb switch offers a high-performance, low-latency solution that seamlessly integrates with other Cisco Nexus family products. Optional upgrade license key enables easy transition to FCoE.

20 ports of 10Gb (14 internal and 6 external) bandwidth

Supported on High Speed Chassis (H/HT), All Multi-switch interconnect modules and compatible with BladeCenter Open Fabric Manager.

Common Nexus CLI and web based management tool.

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Converged networking adapters Product features

QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter

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Ready to buy 42C1830

Combines functions of a NIC and a HBA on a single Adapter. Offers savings in hardware, management & power/cooling.

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