Cisco Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Guia De Informação
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1 external console port
From a software standpoint, the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 is an intelligent Gigabit Ethernet switch module with more capabilities
than basic Ethernet switches. It supports Cisco IOS
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Software, providing sophisticated intelligent services features for availability and
resiliency, integrated security, delivery optimization, and enhanced manageability.
Q.
What software images does the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 support?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 supports Cisco IOS Software running LAN base software. The image that runs on the
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 is based on Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(25)SEE.
Q.
Where can I get the software image?
A.
As with standalone Cisco switches, the software image for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 will be available on Cisco.com.
Customers need to have entitlement to obtain the latest software image.
Q.
Will Cisco release software updates for the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040?
A.
Yes, Cisco is committed to maintaining the best possible quality and will release new software for the Cisco Catalyst Blade
Switch 3040.
Q.
How is network security managed?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 enhances data security through a wide range of features, including Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol
and Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3), access control lists (ACLs), 802.1x, port security, private VLAN
edge, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Trusted Boundary, MAC address notification, and RADIUS and TACACS+.
Q.
How can I protect my network against unauthorized users?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 provides the ability to restrict portions of the network by using ACLs. Access can be denied
based on MAC addresses, IP addresses, or Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports. An additional
protection method is to use port security, which allows only authorized users on the network by limiting access to the port based on
MAC address.
Q.
What network management tools does the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 support?
A.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 offers a standard Cisco command-line interface (CLI), support for standard SNMP, and tools
such as CiscoWorks.
FUTURE PLANS
Q.
Will Cisco offer Layer 3 services on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040?
A.
At this time, Layer 3 services are not part of the Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 feature set. Feedback received from customers indicates
that Layer 3 services currently are not widely deployed at the server edge. If in the future feedback from our customers indicates that
this practice is changing, the plans for the blade switch might change accordingly.
Q.
Will Cisco offer Layer 4 through 7 services on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040?
A.
In response to customer feedback, Cisco plans to apply Layer 4 through 7 services outside the blade server chassis at the aggregation
layer. Aggregation of content, firewall, and other services at a single point helps improve management, configuration, and control. It
also increases flexibility, which could be lost if, for example, the blade server chassis is full, yet another computing resource (in
another blade server) is required. It is also more cost-effective to deploy Layer 4 through 7 services at the aggregation layer.
Q.
Will the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
A.
Cisco is monitoring customer needs and requirements and will continue to evaluate 10 Gigabit Ethernet for blade servers.