Cisco Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Guia De Informação
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Q&A
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for Fujitsu Siemens Computer
OVERVIEW
Q.
What does the Cisco
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Catalyst
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Blade Switch offer to customers?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for Fujitsu Siemens Computer (FSC) is an integrated switch for Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY
BX600 Advanced Blade Ecosystem that reduces cable complexity and helps optimize rack space. The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
extends Cisco infrastructure services to the server edge and uses existing network equipment to help reduce operational expenses. The
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 helps ensure consistency across the network for advanced services such as security and resiliency.
It also allows customers to use the end-to-end Cisco management framework to simplify ongoing operations.
Q.
Was this product developed jointly?
A.
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 was developed jointly with Fujitsu Siemens.
Q.
What are the advantages of integrating switching into blade servers? What are the benefits of embedding a switch inside
a blade server chassis?
A.
The following benefits can be achieved as a result of embedding a switch in a blade server chassis:
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Minimized number of cables typically required to connect servers—with Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY BX600, cable complexity
can be dramatically reduced.
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Minimized space allocation by replacing external rack switch with integrated switching.
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Increased reliability because network interface cards (NICs) are connected to the access-layer switch through the backplane.
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Consolidated systems management.
ORDERING
Q.
How can I purchase the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040?
A.
Fujitsu Siemens manages sales and fulfillment of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 because the switch is dedicated to the
Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY BX600 and, in most cases, will be factory installed by FSC.
FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
Q.
What features and capabilities does the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 offer?
A.
The switch offers intelligent switching for the blade server environment, including capabilities such as Cisco EtherChannel
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technology in gigabit speeds; industry-leading spanning tree for resiliency and network availability; and IP-based quality of
service (QoS), multicast, and security.
Q.
What are the hardware capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 provides the following hardware port configurations:
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10 internal 1000BASE-T ports
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4 external 10/100/1000 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)-based ports (support for copper and fiber 1000BASE-SX SFP
modules)