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IBM Front cover
Nortel Networks L2/3
Ethernet Switch Module for
IBMEserver BladeCenter
Full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3
routing
Six external multimode fiber or
copper GbE interfaces
Hot pluggable switch
modules
Rufus Credle
Stephan Fleck
Scott Lorditch
Jeremy Oliver
ibm.com/redbooks Redpaper
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International Technical Support Organization Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter September 2005
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page vii. First Edition (September 2005) This edition applies to Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber GbE Switch Modules for IBM Eserver BladeCenter. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix The team that wrote this Redpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.2.3 Broadcom Advanced Control Suite installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 6.3 Firmware and device drivers used in this example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Chapter 7. Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM configuration and network integration . . . 57 7.1 Standards and technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 7.1.1 VLAN tagging - 802.1Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9.3.2 Data collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 9.3.3 Data analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 9.3.4 Action plan creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 9.3.5 Action plan implementation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 9.3
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vi Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter
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Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, progra
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Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Eserver® Domino® Redbooks™ Eserver® Electronic Service Agent™ ServerGuide™ Redbooks (logo) ™ Enterprise Storage Server® Summit® Redbooks (logo)™ HelpCenter® Tivoli® eServer™ HelpWare® TotalStorage® xSeries® IntelliStation® WebSphere® AIX® IBM® BladeCenter® PartnerLink® The following terms are trademarks of other companies: Java, Sun, and all Java-base
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Preface This IBM® Redpaper positions the Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Fiber and Copper GbE Switch Modules for IBM Eserver BladeCenter and describes how its integrated switch options enable the consolidation of full Layer 2-3 LAN switching and routing capabilities. The Nortel Networks switch modules also provide an upgrade path to full Layer 4-7 services by including 4-7 switch intelligence. This Redpaper serves as a Best Practices guide for implementing, configuring, and managing Nortel Networ
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Senior Network Architect for a multi-national soft drink company, and as Product Manager for managed hosting services for a large telecommunications provider. He holds a BS in Operations Research with specialization in Computer Science from Cornell University. Jeremy Oliver is a Staff Engineer with the System Validation and Storage group of xSeries Development. He has worked at IBM in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina for seven years. Jeremy's areas of expertise include developing exper
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Comments welcome Your comments are important to us! We want our papers to be as helpful as possible. Send us your comments about this Redpaper or other Redbooks in one of the following ways: Use the online Contact us review redbook form found at: ibm.com/redbooks Send your comments in an email to: redbook@us.ibm.com Mail your comments to: IBM Corporation, International Technical Support Organization Dept. HQ7 Building 662 P.O. Box 12195 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2195 Preface xi
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xii Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter
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1 Chapter 1. Executive summary IBM and Nortel Networks are committed to collaborating on the design and development of server and networking technology to address customer requirements by establishing a joint development center. The Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 Copper and Fiber GbE Switch Modules for IBM Eserver BladeCenter (Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM and Nortel GbESM) represents a new height in this alliance. The BladeCenter switch module offers BladeCenter customers Nortel’s latest fiber and
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The Nortel and IBM agreement to form a joint development center equips Nortel as it becomes an on demand company that can generate customized products for its network equipment marketplace. This ensures that your needs of high availability, scalability, security, and manageability are addressed. Combined with the integration of IBM Tivoli®, Nortel, and Cisco management products, these architectures bring higher value solutions with lower operational expense. The Nortel Networks Layer 2/3 C
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2 Chapter 2. IBM Eserver BladeCenter overview IBM designed the IBM Eserver BladeCenter innovative modular technology, leadership density, and availability to help solve a multitude of real-world issues. For organizations seeking server consolidation, the IBM Eserver BladeCenter centralizes servers for increased flexibility, ease of maintenance, reduced cost, and streamlined human resources. Companies that need to deploy new e-commerce and e-business applications can achieve speed while ens
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2.1 The IBM Eserver BladeCenter product family The IBM Eserver BladeCenter family of products features a modular design that integrates multiple computing resources into a cost-effective, high-density enclosure for a platform that: Reduces installation, deployment, and redeployment time Reduces administrative costs with our helpful management tools Achieves the highest levels of availability and reliability Provides XpandonDemand scale-out capability Reduces space and cooling req
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IBM Eserver BladeCenter IBM Eserver LS20 IBM Eserver HS20 IBM Eserver HS40 IBM Eserver JS20 Figure 2-1 IBM Eserver BladeCenter and blade modules Blade development is ongoing for the BladeCenter platform. Therefore, we suggest that you regularly visit the following Web site for the latest information about IBM Eserver BladeCenter: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/index.html 2.1.1 IBM Eserver BladeCenter storage solutions IBM delivers a wide range of easy-to-install, high-capa
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2.1.2 IBM Eserver BladeCenter system management To get the most value from your IBM Eserver BladeCenter investment throughout its life cycle, you need smart, effective systems management which will keep your availability high and costs low. Management foundation IBM Director, our acclaimed industry standards-based workgroup software, delivers comprehensive management capability for IntelliStation®, ThinkCentre, ThinkPad, and IBM Eserver BladeCenter and xSeries hardware to help reduce costs
