IBM 32R1860 - Nortel Layer 2/3 Copper GbE Switch Module User Manual

BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter

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BNT Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet 

Switch Modules for IBM BladeCenter

IBM BladeCenter at-a-glance guide

As business applications become more and more demanding, data centers have become more complex, 

cumbersome, and expensive to manage. IBM BladeCenter offers solutions to help lower costs while 

enhancing performance by accommodating many integration technologies. 

The BNT Layer 2/3 Switch offers all the switching features in a BladeCenter chassis at a competitive 

price. This switch is offered in two versions: Copper and Fiber. These versions provide reliability and 

flexibility and meet all the stringent requirements of both enterprise and telecom environments. Figure 1 

shows the two switch modules.

Figure 1. BNT Layer 2/3 Copper (left) and Fiber (right) Gigabit Ethernet Switch Modules 

Did you know?

Clients do not need the most expensive switches to manage their virtualization requirements. These low 

cost switches offer the maximum uplink bandwidth and a low blocking ratio for maximum performance, 

while consuming extremely lower power at only 27W. The fiber model is ideal for those who need to carry 

data greater distances, want better security since it is difficult to tap and does not radiate data, or look for 

better reliability because it is immune to electromagnetic interference.