Cisco Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter Hoja De Datos
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Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter
The Cisco Catalyst
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Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter represents the next-generation networking
solution for blade server environments. Built from the ground up on the purpose-built Cisco
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hardware and
market-leading Cisco IOS
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Software, the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 (Figure 1) is engineered with
unique technologies specifically designed to meet the rigors of blade server–based application
infrastructure. Specifically, the switch is designed to deliver scalable, high-performance, highly resilient
connectivity while supporting ongoing IT initiatives to reduce server infrastructure complexity and total cost
of ownership (TCO).
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter
Configurations
The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110 for IBM BladeCenter has two configurations and SKUs.
Configuration 1: Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110G for IBM BladeCenter
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Supports up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports: 4 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
Configuration 2: Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110X for IBM BladeCenter
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Supports one X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet port
Virtual Blade Switch Technology
With the Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110, Cisco introduces a unique technology called the virtual blade switch
(VBS). This switch virtualization technology treats interconnected physical switches within a rack as one logical
switch (Figure 2).
Main Benefits of VBS Technology
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VBS reduces infrastructure complexity, improves network resiliency, and increases the operational
manageability of the blade-switching environment.
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VBS offers exceptional scalability by providing up to 80 Gbps of upstream bandwidth.
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VBS can increase the bandwidth available to a server sixfold.
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Because the VBS appears as a single node, both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 topologies are greatly simplified,
increasing fabric stability and reducing convergence times after a topology change.
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The capability to mix-and-match 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches provides customers with a cost-effective
migration path. In addition, the advanced operations and troubleshooting tools reduce operating expenses.