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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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Fibre Channel switch modules Product features Bandwidth Compatibility Management 

10Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for IBM BladeCenter

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 10-Port 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter

Works with existing 1Gb or 10Gb infrastructure. First BladeCenter Convergence Ready Switch

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.

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Fibre Channel adapters and mezzanines Product features

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

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

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