Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class Hardware Installation Guide

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Product Overview
Overview
The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (CGESM)—also referred to as the switch—is an
Ethernet switch to which you can connect devices such as servers, routers, and other
switches. This chapter provides a functional overview of the switch. These topics are
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Switch Connectivity
Front Panel
Rear Panel
MAC Address
Management Options
Switch Connectivity
The physical connections between server blade network interface controllers (NICs) and
switch ports depend on the server blade type and the enclosure backplane type, as described
below. The logical NIC name enumeration depends on the operating system software (i.e.
Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection 2, etc. for Windows; eth0, eth1, etc. for
Linux). Use the HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper to determine the NIC name enumeration
and the associated mapping to switch ports.
NOTE: The HP Ethernet Connectivity Mapper is available for download at http://www.hp.com/support.
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