BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning

Figure 22. GbE Interconnect Switch components

Table 15. GbE Interconnect Switch Components

Item Description

1 GbE Interconnect Switch

2 GbE LAN Interconnect Module

In addition to providing up to 32 FC to 1GB network cable reduction per server blade enclosure, the

GbE Interconnect kit offers the following features:

• DLink Switch OS.

• Gigabit Ehternet performance on two uplink switch ports.

• Advanced network feature support and system availability, including QoS, IGMP, and MAC-based

priority.

For more detailed information about the specific set of features supported on this switch, refer to the

HP BladeSystem interconnect website, http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects/