HP (Hewlett-Packard) BladeSystem C-Class Interconnect Component User Manual

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HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

Overview

To connect your BladeSystem to outside networks and storage, HP offers a variety of options to support your familiar standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel and InfiniBand. The built-in Virtual Connect architecture includes a 5 Terabit backplane, supports 4 redundant fabrics at once and includes 8, high-performance interconnect bays. All interconnect options are hot-pluggable and can be installed in pairs for full redundancy.

Ethernet Switch Modules

Ethernet Switch ModulesEthernet Switch Modules

HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c SwitchHP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

UID LED

Link Activity LEDs

Speed LEDs

Reset Button

RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports

10Gb XFP Module Cages

10Gb CX4 Uplink Port

DB-9 Serial Management Port

Health LED

Cisco Catalyst Blade for 3020

Cisco Catalyst Blade for 3020Cisco Catalyst Blade for 3020

Switch Module

Release latch

UID LED

SFP Module Port LED

SFP Module Ports for SX/LX Fiber

Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs

Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

Health LED

Mode Button

10.

Switch LED Panel

Switch Module

UID LED

Health LED

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Series

Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 SeriesCisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Series

Slot for Cisco Twin Gigabit Module or X2 Transceiver module.

LEDs for ports 21 -22

10.

Slot for Cisco Twin Gigabit Module or X2 Transceiver module

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Release latch

LEDs for ports 19 -20

Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 23 -26

StackWise Ports

UID LED

Health LED

DB-9 Serial Management Port

10GbE XFP Module Cage

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

11.

Console Port

12.

Mode Button

13.

Switch System LED Panel

HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c SwitchHP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

10GbE XFP Module Cage

Reset Button

Activity LED

10.

Link LED

HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch

HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade SwitchHP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch

Reset Button

Health LED

UID LED

DB-9 Serial Management Port

RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports

Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch

Brocade 8Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch

HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class

HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-ClassHP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

UID LED

DB-9 Serial Management Port

RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports

Reset Button

SFP module cages for optional Fiber Uplinks

Health LED

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystemBrocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem

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Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystemCisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch

Brocade 8Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch

Virtual Connect Modules

Virtual Connect ModulesVirtual Connect Modules

HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class

HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-ClassHP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

X1 10GBASE-CX4 port

X2 10GBASE-CX4 port

USB 2.0 connector (covered, for future use)

Ports 1-8 (10/100/1000BASE-T)

Reset button (recessed)

Next button

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

HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystemHP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem

10GBASE-CX4 port

10GBASE Fiber XFP port

1000BASE-X Fiber SFP port

HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class

HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-ClassHP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

UID Indicator

Module Health Indicator

Port Configuration Status Indicator

Link Status Indicator

Port Activity Indicator

Ports 1-4 (4Gb Fibre Channel)

USB Management Port

Next button

Ports 1-4 (10/100/1000BASE-T)

Reset button (recessed)

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HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

Mezzanines and Adapters

Mezzanines and AdaptersMezzanines and Adapters

HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE

HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbEHP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE

Multifunction BL-c Adapter

Multifunction BL-c AdapterMultifunction BL-c Adapter

HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter

HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c AdapterHP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter

HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port

HP NC373m PCI Express Dual PortHP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port

Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

Multifunction Gigabit Server AdapterMultifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb

HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1GbHP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c

HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-cHP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c

Adapter

AdapterAdapter

HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port

HP NC325m PCI Express Quad PortHP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port

Gigabit Server Adapter

Gigabit Server AdapterGigabit Server Adapter

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HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter

QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI AdapterQLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter

HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module

HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru ModuleHP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBAQLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA

What's New

What's NewWhat's New

Addition of Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Addition of QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP c-Class BladeSystem

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HP 4Gb FC Pass-Thru Module

HP 4Gb FC Pass-Thru ModuleHP 4Gb FC Pass-Thru Module

Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA

Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBAEmulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA

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HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

Overview

At A Glance

At A GlanceAt A Glance

NOTE:

This document covers the HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnects Components only. For more information on HP ProLiant c-

NOTE:NOTE: Class Server Blades and HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure please see the following QuickSpecs:

HP ProLiant c-Class Server Blade QuickSpecs:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-bladeservers.html

HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure QuickSpecs:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/c7000/index.html

Warranty:

Warranty:Warranty: of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

Switch Modules

Switch ModulesSwitch Modules

HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c

HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-cHP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

Switch

SwitchSwitch

HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c

HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-cHP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch

Switch

SwitchSwitch

Cisco Catalyst Blade

Cisco Catalyst BladeCisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Series

Switch 3120 Series

Switch 3120 SeriesSwitch 3120 Series

Cisco Catalyst 3020

Cisco Catalyst 3020Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch

Blade Switch

Blade SwitchBlade Switch

HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade

HP GbE2c Ethernet BladeHP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for

Switch for

Switch forSwitch for c-Class BladeSystem

c-Class BladeSystem

c-Class BladeSystemc-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c)

(GbE2c)

(GbE2c)(GbE2c)

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network

Provides sixteen 10GbE downlinks along with four10GbE uplinks (XFP) make this switch the perfect choice for any bandwidth intensive application. A robust set of industry standard Ethernet Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions, QOS, security and high availability features. Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, while providing over 34Gb of non blocking uplink bandwidth to handle the most demanding applications. A combination of excellent performance which includes low latency, wire speed performance for Layer 2 and Layer 3 packets and low power consumption makes the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch an ideal solution for any large data center environment.

Provides sixteen 1Gb downlinks, four 1Gb uplinks along with 3 10Gb uplinks (CX4, XFP) and a 10Gb cross-connect. A robust set of industry standard Ethernet Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions, QOS, security and high availability features. Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, while providing over 34Gb of non blocking uplink bandwidth to handle the most demanding applications. A combination of excellent performance which includes low latency, wire speed performance for Layer 2 and Layer 3 packets and low power consumption makes the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch an ideal solution for any large data center environment.

Provides sixteen internal 1Gb downlinks Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX/LX links Designed to fit seamlessly into existing Cisco networks. Two uplinks can optionally be configured as internal cross-connects

Provides sixteen internal 1Gb downlinks and eight 1Gb RJ-45 copper uplinks. Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX/LX links. Designed to fit seamlessly into existing Cisco networks. Two uplinks can optionally be configured as internal cross-connects.

Provides sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects. Provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 features. Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, allowing you to realize the full cost saving capabilities of the HP c-Class BladeSystem

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HP GbE2c Layer 2/3

HP GbE2c Layer 2/3HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for

Ethernet Blade Switch for

Ethernet Blade Switch forEthernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem

c-Class BladeSystem

c-Class BladeSystemc-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c L2/3)

(GbE2c L2/3)

(GbE2c L2/3)(GbE2c L2/3)

Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch

Brocade 8Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-

for HP BladeSystem c-

for HP BladeSystem c-for HP BladeSystem cClass

Class

ClassClass

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch

Brocade 4Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class

for HP c-Class

for HP c-Classfor HP c-Class BladeSystem

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric

Cisco MDS 9124e FabricCisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class

Switch for HP c-Class

Switch for HP c-ClassSwitch for HP c-Class BladeSystem

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

Provides sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects. Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX links Provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing features Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, allowing you to realize the full cost saving benefits of the HP c-Class BladeSystem.

Enables support of virtualized environments and other emerging technologies through high-speed technology that doubles the performance of the current storage network. Both internal and external facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for flexibility and investment protection (2, 4, or 8 Gb). Includes connection speed support for all ports to provide a high-performance system with aggregate bandwidth of up to 384 Gbps (24 ports x 8 Gbps x 2 for full duplex). Support for up to a single trunk made up of all eight SAN ports for a total of up to 64 Gbps balanced throughput. Enables organizations to better manage data flows and meet service level agreements while maintaining optimized application performance in virtual environments with new optional Adaptive Networking services, including Quality of Service Traffic Prioritization, Preferred Path Traffic Isolation, Top Talkers, and Ingress Rate Limiting. Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with other SAN fabrics and eliminate domain considerations while improving SAN scalability. Designed to scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license, as well as a 24-port and 24-port Power Pack+ models.

An embedded Fibre Channel switch, delivering high performance, value, and high-availability for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers who desire the benefits of a SAN solution in a hot-pluggable design supporting redundant configurations. Up to eight external facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for greater flexibility and investment protection (4, 2, or 1 Gbps). Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with supported SAN fabrics and to eliminate domain considerations for improving SAN scalability via Brocade Access Gateway technology. Designed to scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license, as well as a 24-port and 24-port Power Pack models IT organizations can lower costs, minimize deployment time, increase performance, and significantly simplify their environments through the integration of 4 Gbps Fibre Channel switching with the HP BladeSystem c-Class.

An embedded Fibre Channel switch, delivering high performance, value, and high-availability for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers who desire the benefits of a SAN solution in a hot-pluggable design supporting redundant configurations. Up to eight external facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for greater flexibility and investment protection (4, 2, or 1 Gbps). Designed to scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license, as well as a 24-port model. Simplifies deployment while optimizing core edge fabrics with support for virtual output queuing, flexible buffer credit allocation, Port Channels, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), and more. New N-Port Virtualizer with FlexAttach (SAN-OS v3.3(1a) and later) employs industry-standard NPort Virtualization technology to eliminate domain count concerns, enable fabric interoperability, and enables the flexibility to move or replace servers without impact to the SAN connections. Support for up to 16 VSANs per switch Offers an extensive security framework to protect highly sensitive data crossing today's enterprise network

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

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Virtual Connect Modules

Virtual Connect ModulesVirtual Connect Modules

HP 1/10Gb Virtual

HP 1/10Gb VirtualHP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules

Connect Ethernet Modules

Connect Ethernet ModulesConnect Ethernet Modules for the c-Class

for the c-Class

for the c-Classfor the c-Class BladeSystem

BladeSystem

BladeSystemBladeSystem

HP 4Gb Virtual Connect

HP 4Gb Virtual ConnectHP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for

Fibre Channel Module for

Fibre Channel Module forFibre Channel Module for the c-Class BladeSystem

the c-Class BladeSystem

the c-Class BladeSystemthe c-Class BladeSystem

Mezzanines and Adapters

Mezzanines and AdaptersMezzanines and Adapters

Ethernet Mezzanine Cards

Ethernet Mezzanine CardsEthernet Mezzanine Cards

The simplest, most flexible connection to your Fiber and copper Ethernet networks. 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. An innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.

Simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics. A new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SAN fabrics by reducing cables without adding switches to the domain, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days.

The QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter is a dual port fully integrated Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI target mezzanine optimized for iSCSI traffic from an c-Class ProLiant server. It is an alternative to less integrated iSCSI offerings and often more costly non TCP/IP implementations. Designed for ultimate performance, the QMH4062 provides full stateful offloading of iSCSI and TCP/IP traffic for both Microsoft Windows and Linux. The adapter supports iSCSI boot certification for VMware ESX Server 3.5 and ESXi 3.5. The QMH4062 is IPv6 compliant providing an end-to-end IPv6 solution when using either a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 for HP with the IPv6 software upgrade or the Ethernet Pass-Thru. The NC512m is a dual port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network server adapter supporting stateful TCP offloading. It offers the highest bandwidth available in a ProLiant Ethernet c-Class adapter. Two NC512m adapter is supported on all ProLiant c-Class servers in mezzanine slot 2 or 3 (full height servers) and slot 2 (half height servers) providing up to sixty-four (64) 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter ports per c7000 enclosure and thirty-two (32) per c3000 enclosure. The HP NC364m is a quad port network adapter providing four Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single card saving valuable server mezzanine slots for other purposes. The x4 PCI Express NC364m is supported on both HP Integrity and ProLiant c-Class servers in all mezzanine slots. The NC373m is a dual port Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet adapter supporting TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) for Microsoft Windows and accelerated iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) The Multifunction capabilities permit a unified fabric combining accelerated networking, storage, and clustering over a single network connection. The HP NC360m is a dual port 1 GbE BL-c network adapter providing two Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single mezzanine card. The NC360m is designed for applications requiring additional Gigabit Ethernet ports than those provided on the server. Like the NC360m, the NC326m is a dual port Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for applications requiring additional Gigabit Ethernet ports than those provided on the server. The NC326m has a Broadcom controller where as the NC360m has an Intel controller giving customer a choice of the network controller manufacturer. Like the NC364m, the NC325m is a quad port Gigabit Ethernet adapter providing the highest port density available for BladeSystem servers in a single adapter. The NC325m , as well as the NC364m, are ideal for virtualization, security, server consolidation, network segmentation, and other ProLiant server applications requiring maximum throughput and port density. The NC325m has a Broadcom controller where as the NC364m has an Intel controller.

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect ComponentsHP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

An innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

http://www.hp.com/servers/networking

For additional information on the BladeSystem Ethernet adapter mezzanine options, see:

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