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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. |
- 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
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.
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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). |
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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.
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Short Wave SFPs
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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
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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
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Description |
TD # |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Mid Mount Rack Kit - Telco Rack Kit |
| Mid Mount Rack Kit |
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USB Drive |
| USB Drive |
95652M |
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Step 4: Cabling
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Description |
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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
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Description |
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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.
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3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5
NBD |
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3 Year Onsite Repair 9x5 4
Hour Response |
TBD |
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3 Year Onsite Repair
24x7 4 Hour Response |
TBD |
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3 Year Onsite Repair
24x7 2 Hour Response |
TBD |
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5 Year Onsite Repair
24x7 4 Hour Response |
TBD |
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5 Year Onsite Repair
24x7 2 Hour Response |
TBD |
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