HP Integrity BLc7000 HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module User Guide - Page 5

Introduction Features The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where network traffic and users increase continually. Enterprise class performance The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module includes the following features: • The unique ability to provide both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit functionality on each port, enabling greater network flexibility • Full support on the HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure and infrastructure compatible with any combination of HP c-Class BladeSystem server blades • The ability to replace an existing 10GbE Pass-Thru Module without powering down the server blades or the enclosure • Preconfiguration for immediate use with the HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure • Robust configuration and management from the 10GbE Pass-Thru Module internal or external CLI • Support for 10GbE Pass-Thru Module firmware upgrade using XModem functionality Configuration and management The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module has the ability to enable or disable auto-negotiation on any port. Diagnostic tools The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module includes the following hardware and firmware diagnostic tools: • POST built into the pass-thru module boot process • Pass-thru module LED panel displaying per port status and speed • Health and UID status LEDs • Reset switch and mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 management serial port (mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 cable sold separately) • The ability to return the pass-thru module to known good condition in case of firmware corruption Pass-thru module architecture The pass-thru module provides a 10GBASE-KR-to-SFI interface conversion, connecting through the enclosure backplane to 10GBASE-KR lanes from 16 server blades and brings out Small Form Factor Interface signals terminating in SFP/SFP+ transceiver connectors on the faceplate of the module. Introduction 5