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IBM Converged Switch Model B32  

   

TThe IBM Converged Switch Model B32 is a unique top-of-rack switch, featuring a low-profile 1U form factor and low power consumption (maximum 250 watts). It has 8 Fibre Channe ports with 24
ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet.


 Highlights
  • A 32-port multiprotocol switch for server I/O consolidation
  • Enterprise-class availability for business continuance
  • Improved return of investment and investment protection
  • Fabric security for mission-critical information
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IBM Converged Switch Model B32 Sales Manual  (167KB)

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HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SAN24B-4: Walk through this step-by-step guide, choosing appropriate models and options as indicated below:

Step 1: Converged Switch Model B32

The IBM Converged Switch B32 provides a reliable platform that helps reduce cable clutter, equipment acquisition costs, and operational costs associated with power consumption and cooling. This unique top-of-rack switch features a low-profile 1U form factor and low power consumption (a maximum 350 watts), leading the way toward a "greener" data center.

The IBM Converged Switch B32 features 8 Fibre Channel ports along with 24 ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The Fibre Channel ports operate at 8 Gbps, and the 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports support Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and are capable of transporting both storage and LAN traffic,
eliminating the need for separate SAN and LAN adapters.

To support the most data-intensive applications, the IBM Converged Switch B32 is designed to deliver a non-blocking architecture.

The top-of-rack IBM Converged Switch B32 connects to servers through Converged Network Adapters (CNAs). The consolidated SAN and LAN server ports and corresponding cables simplify configuration and cabling in server cabinets to reduce acquisition costs. With fewer components using power or
requiring cooling, organizations can save significant operating costs as well.

FCoE preserves Fibre Channel constructs and services. It integrates seamlessly into existing Fibre Channel environments, enabling organizations to maximize the value of their current investments. In addition, FCoE extends the reach of Fibre Channel management applications and tools, enabling
organizations to manage FCoE-attached devices with their existing Storage Area Network (SAN) management applications.

Description TD #
IBM Converged Switch B32 (The IBM Converged Switch B32 includes the following features: Eight Fibre Channel universal (E, F, M, and FL) ports: with 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps line speed full duplex; 24 CEE ports: with 10 Gbps line speed (SFPs sold separately).

The IBM Converged Switch B32 includes the following features: Eight Fibre Channel universal (E, F, M, and FL) ports: with 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps line speed full duplex; 24 CEE ports: with 10 Gbps line speed (SFPs sold separately).

96866Q

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Step 2: Add SFPs

 

 

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP & SFP+) optical transceivers support any combination of Shortwave (SW), Longwave (LW), and Short Range (SR), Long Range (LR) optical media on a single switch.

 

Short Wave SFPs

Description TD #
8 Gbps Short Wave SFP Transceiver - 1PK 95645M
8 Gbps Short Wave SFP Transceiver - 8PK 95646M
10 Gbps Short Reach SFP+ Transceiver - 1PK 96873Q
10 Gbps Short Reach SFP+ Transceiver - 8PK 96874Q

Long Wave SFPs

Description TD #
8 Gbps Long Wave (10 km) SFP Transceiver - 1PK 95523M
8 Gbps Long Wave (10 km) SFP Transceiver - 8PK 95524M
10 Gbps Long Reach SFP+ Transceiver - 1PK 96873Q
10 Gbps Long Reach SFP+ Transceiver - 8PK 96874Q

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Step 3: Optional Features

Description TD #
Advanced Performance Monitor - Performance Monitoring Activation provides performance monitoring capability to help identify end-to-end bandwidth usage by host/target pairs and is designed to provide information for capacity planning.
Advanced Performance Monitor 95658M
Trunking Activation - ISL Trunking Activation is designed to enable FC packets to be efficiently distributed across multiple Inter-Switch connections (links) between two SAN b-type fabric switches, while preserving in-order delivery. ISL Trunking is supported between any of the supported 2, 4, or 8 Gbps b-type models. Both SAN b-type fabric switches must have ISL Trunking activated.  All the 8 Gbps platforms support a trunk group with up to 8 ports, up to 64 Gbps ISL trunks. The trunking groups are based on the user port number, with contiguous 8 ports as one group.  When connecting the 8 Gbps-capable models to legacy 2 or 4 Gbps-capable b-type fabric switch models, ISL Trunking is supported with link speeds operational at lowest speed and FC packets distributed across ISLs for a combined bandwidth of up to 8 or 64 Gbps.
Trunking Activation 95659M
3758-B32 Firmware upgrade renewal, one year - The initial purchase of an IBM Converged Switch B32 in cludes one year of firmware upgrade entitlement. This feature provides you with one additional year of renewal for upgrades included in future releases of the FOS firmware. You are not eligible to access new features and functions without the purchase of this feature.
3758-B32 Firmware upgrade renewal, one year 96881Q
3758-B32 Firmware upgrade renewal, two years - The initial purchase of an IBM Converged Switch B32 includes one year of firmware upgrade entitlement. This feature provides you with two additional years of renewal for upgrades included in future releases of the FOS firmware. You are not eligible to access new features and functions without the purchase of this feature.
3758-B32 Firmware upgrade renewal, two years 96882Q
Mid Mount Rack Kit - Telco Rack Kit
Mid Mount Rack Kit 96877Q
USB Drive
USB Drive 95652M

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Step 4: Cabling

Description  TD #
Cables
31m LC/LC Fibre Cable 44105I
5m Fibre Optic Cable LC-LC 030039
25m Fibre Optic Cable LC-LC 030040
OM3 Cable LC/LC 10m 96867Q
TWINAX Active 1m 96869Q
TWINAX Active 1m 8-Pack 96870Q
TWINAX Active 3m 96871Q
TWINAX Active 3m 8-Pack 96872Q
TWINAX Active 5m 96879Q
TWINAX Active 5m 8-Pak 96880Q

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Step 5: Converged Network Adapters

10GB CNAs

Description  TD#
QLogic 10GB CNA for IBM System x 55600P

NOTE: Please visit IBM's ServerProven site for server compatibility.

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Step 6: Maintenance Options

NOTE: The DS3400 comes with a 3 year, parts and labor next-business-day warranty standard. Many options are available to uplift this protection to higher levels.

Description  TD#
3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 NBD TBD
3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4 Hour Response TBD
3 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response TBD
3 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response TBD
5 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 4 Hour Response TBD
5 Year Onsite Repair 24x7 2 Hour Response TBD

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