HP 1-10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem.pdf

Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for the c-Class BladeSystem is the simplest, most flexible connection to your networks. The Virtual Connect Ethernet Module is a new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from LAN, simplifies networks by reducing cables without adding switches to manage, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days. The HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP. Figure 1 Virtual Connect Ethernet Module Front Bezel 1. 10GbE CX4 port 6. USB 2.0 port (covered, for future use) 2. 10GbE XFP port 7. Next button 3. 10GbE XFP port 8. Ports 1-4 (10/100/1000BASE-T) 4. 1GbE SFP port 9. Reset button (recessed) 5. 1GbE SFP port At A Glance Performance (1) 10GbE -CX4 uplink can be connected to core switches or used to stack Virtual Connect modules (2) 10GbE XFP uplinks (2) 1GbE SFP uplinks for Fiber or Copper connectivity (4) 10/100/1000BASE-T uplinks can be connected to core switches or used to stack Virtual Connect modules Wire speed performance on all ports IGMP Snooping optimizes network traffic and reduces bandwidth for multicast applications such as streaming applications VLAN Tagging, Pass-Thru and Link Aggregation supported on all uplinks Management Virtual Connect Manager is included with every module HTTP and a secure, scriptable CLI interface is ready out of the box. Easy setup and management via the Onboard Administrator interface SNMP v.1 and v.2, provide ease of administration and maintenance. Role-based security for network and server administration with LDAP compatibility Port Mirroring on any uplink provides network troubleshooting support with Network Analyzers Appears as a Pass-Thru device to the LAN Manager Virtual Connect Server Profiles Allows setup of server connectivity prior to server installation for easy deploymen