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Table 9. HP BladeSystem p-Class interconnect options Interconnect Option Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class HP BladeSystem p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch HP BladeSystem p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch HP BladeSystem p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel HP BladeSystem p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 FC Pass Through Yes Yes No No Yes Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class The CGESM is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch that significantly reduces the number of Ethernet network cables needed for each server blade enclosure. It is designed for applications that require Gigabit Ethernet network adapter consolidation to 1000 MB/s, advanced network functionality, and FC signal pass-through for server blades that use internal FC adapter options. Figure 16 CGESM components Table 10. GbE2 Interconnect Switch Components Item Description 1 CGESM Switch 2 SAN (OctalFC) interconnect module (optional) for FC pass-through 3 SFP connector for copper and FC Ethernet CGESM kit options include the following: • A hot-plug fully managed, layer 2+ CGESM and two Copper Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules with RJ-45 connectors • A CGESM module with no SFPs An optional kit to support Fiber SFPs is also available for Fiber gigabit Ethernet connectivity. 21