IBM 3110X User Guide - Page 13

Popular configurations This section shows how the Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3110G and 3110X can be used in configurations. Basic two-port configuration Figure 3 shows basic use of the Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3110 to route the two-port Ethernet controller that is integrated onto the blade server. Two Ethernet Switch Modules are installed in bay 1 and bay 2 of the BladeCenter chassis. The connections between the controller and the switch modules are internal to the chassis. The two switches are connected together with StackWise Plus cables to form a single Virtual Blade Switch. Figure 3. Using Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 to route the integrated Ethernet ports Table 6 lists the components that are used in the two-port configuration shown in Figure 3. Table 6. Components used in the two-ports-per-server configuration Diagram reference Part number / machine type Description Varies IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other server None Ethernet controller on the system board of the server Varies 41Y8523 or 41Y8522 None BladeCenter E, H, HT or T Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G or 3110X StackWise Plus cables (one included with each Cisco switch) Quantity 1 to 14 1 per server 1 2 2 Cisco Catalyst Switch Modules 3110G and 3110X for IBM BladeCenter 13