IBM m-series User Manual

IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement

ZG09-0217, dated April 28, 2009

IBM Ethernet Router m-series advanced switching
routers for today's network infrastructure

Table of contents

1 At a glance 9 Publications
1 Overview 10 Services
2 Key prerequisites 10 Technical information
2 Planned availability dates 13 Terms and conditions
2 Description 16 Pricing
7 Product number 16 Announcement countries

17 Corrections

At a glance

IBM® Ethernet Router m-series routers are powerful enablers of advanced
converged enterprise backbones. They are designed to feature high port density,
high performance, and scalable design, with:

• Service provider grade IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and Multi-Virtual Routing and Forwarding
(VRF)-enabled metro routing

• Advanced and scalable Metro Ethernet Layer 2 services

• Up to 64 10 GbE, 320 1 GbE, or 128 OC-12/48 user ports

• Redundant, high availability architecture

Overview

IBM Ethernet Router m-series family of routers are high-performance switching
routers designed to deliver:

• Four, eight, or sixteen slot models for deployment versatility

• High-performance IPv4, IPv6, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and Multi­Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) capabilities along with advanced Layer 2
switching services

• A fully distributed, non-blocking architecture with up to 3.2 Tbps data capacity
and 2 Bpps per system

IBM Ethernet Router m-series family includes:

• Four slot IBM Ethernet Router B04M (4003-M04)

• Eight slot IBM Ethernet Router B08M (4003-M08)

• Sixteen slot IBM Ethernet Router B16M (4003-M16)

IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers are well suited for a wide range of advanced
applications in Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), Internet edge and aggregation
routing, high-security data centers, large-enterprise core, and high performance
computing (HPC). These models are designed to:

• Offer carrier-grade quality of service (QoS) for enabling converged triple-play
(voice, video, and data) networks

• Deliver wire-speed performance for IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS routing and switching,
combined with advanced packet processing and traffic management capabilities

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• Enable reliable converged infrastructures and support mission-critical applications

• Support comprehensive hardware-based security and policies

Combining the right mix of functionality and high performance while reducing the
total cost of ownership (TCO), IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers are designed
to provide a solid, resilient network design to cope with the rapid pace of the
technology evolution. Deployment of IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers can help:

• Provide low power consumption and heat dissipation

• Incorporate high router density and compact size, yielding significant savings for
network operators, including savings on power, cooling, and rack space costs

• Enable 10 Gbps Ethernet routing with switching capabilities with a variety of form
factors, capacities, and interface options to meet the expanding needs of service
providers and high-end enterprises

Key prerequisites

Multi-Service IronWare operating system level R4.0.00b, or later.

For a list of supported servers, refer to the Hardware requirements section.

Planned availability dates

May 15, 2009

• US and Canada

• All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries except Croatia and Russia

• All Latin American countries except Argentina

• All Asia Pacific countries except China and Taiwan

July 15, 2009

• Croatia, Russia, Argentina, China, and Taiwan

Description

IBM Ethernet Router m-series family of routers are designed to help address the
needs of a wide range of networking environments and is well suited for high­density demanding deployments. IBM Ethernet Routers m-series routers include
the four slot IBM Ethernet Router B04M (4003-M04), eight slot IBM Ethernet Router
B08M (4003-M08), and sixteen slot IBM Ethernet Router B16M (4003-M16) models.
These routers offer high port capacity and density, based on the number of available
slots, with up to 64 10 GbE, 320 1 GbE, or 128 OC-12/48 ports.

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Designed to enable reliable converged infrastructures and support mission-critical
applications, IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers feature advanced n+1 redundant
switch fabric architecture for high availability. The architecture is designed to help
the system to operate at peak performance even in the case of a switch fabric
card failure. In the case of fabric failures, this advanced architecture can allow
the system to continue to operate in a graceful degradation mode where the
system tunes its performance to the remaining fabric capacity. The redundant
fabric architecture is complemented by hardware redundancy for the management
modules, power supplies, and cooling system. In addition, the Multi-Service
IronWare operating system offers hitless management failover with Border Gateway
Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) graceful restart capabilities,
as well as hitless (in-service) software upgrades for further enhancing both system
availability and overall network availability.

A suite of advanced traffic management and quality of service (QoS) functions
supports the deployment of triple-play service provider networks and converged
enterprise networks supporting voice, video, and data. IBM Ethernet Router m­series routers offer advanced bandwidth control capabilities providing committed
bandwidth to users or applications. These switching routers also offer advanced
packet marking, prioritization, queuing, and scheduling with Weighted Random
Early Discard (WRED) congestion management for granular control of bandwidth
utilization throughout the network.

IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers offer network planners high-performance
IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and Multi-VRF capabilities along with Layer 2 switching
capabilities, which can help address the diverse needs of environments ranging
from metro networks, ISPs, data centers, large enterprises, government networks,
education and research, and high performance computing (HPC).

IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers offer a suite of Layer 2 Metro Ethernet
technologies for today's metropolitan service providers. The IBM Ethernet Router
m-series enables advanced Layer 2 Metro Ethernet services based on IEEE 802.1Q,
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Metro Ring Protocol (MRP), and Virtual Switch
Redundancy Protocol (VSRP). The IBM Ethernet Router m-series offers unique
scalability for Layer 2 metro applications with a capacity of up to 1 million MAC
addresses per system.

Complementing the Layer 2 Metro Ethernet capabilities is a powerful suite of MPLS
capabilities and services, including MPLS-TE, Fast Reroute (FRR), MPLS Virtual
Leased Line (VLL), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), and BGP/MPLS VPNs (MPLS
L3VPNs). This unique combination of advanced services allows operators to combine
the simplicity and cost-efficiency of Layer 2 Ethernet with the granular control
and high availability of MPLS. In addition, this rich set of Layer 2 and MPLS-based
capabilities facilitates the creation of scalable resilient services compliant with the
Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) specifications for Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet
Virtual Private Line (EVPL), and Ethernet LAN (E-LAN).

For Internet edge and aggregation routing, IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers
offer operators secure and robust routing with dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 wire­speed routing performance. These switching routers offer capacities up to 512,000
IPv4 routes in the hardware Forwarding Information Based (FIB), and up to 1
million BGP routes in the BGP Routing Information Base (RIB), thereby enabling
high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective Internet edge and aggregation
deployments.

IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers are a powerful enabler of advanced converged
enterprise backbones. Featuring state-of-the-art QoS and wire-speed unicast and
multicast routing for IPv4 and IPv6, the routers can help enable the efficient rollout
of converged backbones, providing reliable transport of VoIP, video services, and
mission-critical data. Virtual routing via Multi-VRF allows enterprises to create
multiple security zones and simplified VPNs for different applications and business
units, while streamlining overall network management. Additionally, the router's
intrinsic wire speed sFlow capability provides scalable network-wide monitoring of
flows for enhancing security via malicious traffic detection and intrusion detection,
as well as for proactive management of network bandwidth through traffic trend

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analysis and capacity upgrade planning. Hardware-based security and policies are
supported, including Layer 3 and Layer 2 ACLs, granular ACL accounting, hardware­based packet filtering and policy-based routing (PBR), unicast reverse path
forwarding (uRPF), receive ACLs, and extensive sFlow Layer 207 traffic monitoring
for IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS services.

For large-scale high-performance cluster computing, the 1 GbE and 10 GbE port
densities of IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers support cluster implementations.
These clusters constitute the backbone of many cutting-edge applications such as
advanced simulation, motion-picture special effects, and large-scale data acquisition
in physics research facilities. The state-of-the-art Clos switch fabric architecture
provides ample capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications. By combining high
data capacity with ultra-low latency, IBM Ethernet Router m-series routers can help
accelerate application performance in high performance computing clusters.

Optional features

The four slot IBM Ethernet Router B04M (4003-M04), eight slot IBM Ethernet Router
B08M (4003-M08), and sixteen slot IBM Ethernet Router B16M (4003-M16) models
are available with a number of selectable options. Various Interface Modules can
be installed in each slot, providing flexible connectivity options. Base models do
not include any Interface Modules, and it is recommended to order at least one to
provide connectivity. You are not required to populate all ports with transceivers,
but ports can only be used with the IBM supplied transceivers specified in this
document.

All base models include a single Management Module. The base IBM Ethernet Router
B04M (4003-M04) includes one ac power supply and two Switch Fabric Modules. The
base IBM Ethernet Router B08M (4003-M08) includes two ac power supplies and two
Switch Fabric Modules. The base IBM Ethernet Router B16M includes four ac power
supplies and three Switch Fabric Modules. One additional Management Module and
one additional Switch Fabric Module and additional power supplies can be ordered
with the systems to provide redundancy.

Management Module (#1701): The Management Module controls the IBM
Ethernet Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M
hardware components, runs the networking protocols, and provides the Real Time
Operating System (RTOS). Each chassis requires one management module and
can accept a second one for redundancy. Each management module contains two
PCMCIA slots (requires #8710 for usage), a console port, and a 10/100/1000
Ethernet port for management.

4-slot Switch Fabric Module (#1702): The 4-slot Switch Fabric Module
for the IBM Ethernet Router B04M switches user packets from one interface
module installed in a chassis to another. The IBM Ethernet Router B04M chassis
accommodates three switch fabric modules with two required and one redundant for
a fully-loaded system.

8/16-slot Switch Fabric Module (#1703): The 8/16-slot Switch Fabric Module
for the IBM Ethernet Router B08M and IBM Ethernet Router B16M switches user
packets from one interface module installed in the chassis to another. The IBM
Ethernet Router B08M accommodates three switch fabric modules with two required
and one redundant for a fully loaded system. The IBM Ethernet Router B16M
accommodates four switch fabric modules with three required and one redundant for
a fully loaded system.

2-port 10 GbE Module (#1710) and 4-port 10 GbE Module (#1711): The 2­port (#1710) and 4-port (#1711) 10 GbE interface modules allow the IBM Ethernet
Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M to connect
to other network devices at a fixed speed of 10 Gbps. Each physical port requires a
qualified XFP transceiver for connectivity.

20-port FE/GE (100/1000) Module (#1712): The 20-port 100/1000 interface
module allows the IBM Ethernet Router B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM
Ethernet Router B16M to connect to other network devices at an auto-negotiated

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speed of 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Each physical port requires a qualified SFP transceiver
for connectivity.

20-port RJ-45 10/100/1000 Copper Module (#1713): The 20-port
10/100/1000 Copper interface module allows the IBM Ethernet Router B04M, IBM
Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M to connect to other network
devices at an auto-sensing and auto-negotiated speed of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1
Gbps. Each physical port provides connectivity through an RJ-45 connector.

2-port OC-12/48 POS/SDH Interface Module (#1752), 4-port OC-12/48
POS/SDH Interface Module (#1753), 8-port OC-12/48 POS/SDH Interface
Module (#1754): The 2-port (#1752), 4-port (#1753), and 8-port (#1754)

OC-12/48 POS/SDH Interface Modules allow the IBM Ethernet Router B04M, IBM
Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M to support both Packet over
SONET (POS) and Packet over SDH. Each interface module has two (#1752), four
(#1753), or eight (#1754) ports, which require a qualified SFP optical transceiver
for connectivity and can be configured to support OC-12 or OC-48 speeds. Two in
and two out RJ-48 connectors on each module provide a BITS external clock source
and propagates a common clock source (Line or BITS) among POS modules.

Transceivers

You must install an SFP or XFP transceiver into each Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit
Ethernet SFP or XFP port you want to use. Only IBM supplied transceivers can be
used to populate the ports on these products.

XFP Transceiver 10GB Copper 15m CX4 (#2101): Provides passive 10 Gbps
XFP capable of 15 m over appropriate CX4-grade copper cables.

XFP Transceiver 850nm 300m MMF (#2110): Provides 10 Gbps Short-Reach
XFP capable of 300 m over multimode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

XFP Transceiver 1310nm 10Km SMF (#2111): Provides 10 Gbps Long-Reach
XFP capable of 10 km over single-mode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

XFP Transceiver 1550nm 40Km SMF (#2112): Provides 10 Gbps Extended
Reach XFP capable of 40 km over single-mode fiber with optical monitoring
capabilities.

SFP Transceiver 1GE Copper RJ-45 (#2202): Provides passive 1 Gbps SFP
capable of 100 m over CAT5 or higher cabling with copper RJ-45 connector.

SFP Transceiver 100MbE MMF w/OM (#2216): Provides 100 Mbps Short-Reach
SFP capable of 2 km over multimode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver 1GE SX MMF w/OM (#2211): Provides 1 Gbps Short-Reach SFP
capable of 550 m over multimode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver 1GE LX SMF w/OM (#2212): Provides 1 Gbps Long-Reach SFP
capable of 10 km over single-mode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver 1GE LHA SMF w/OM (#2213): Provides 1 Gbps Long-Reach
SFP capable of 70 km over single-mode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-12 SR-1/IR-1 500 m MMF (#2701): Provides Packet over
SONET/SDH OC-12 (STM-4) Short-Reach and Intermediate-Reach SFP capable of
500 m over multimode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-12 SR-1/IR-1 15 km SMF (#2702): Provides POS and
Packet over SDH OC-12 (STM-4) Short-Reach and Intermediate-Reach SFP capable
of 15 km over single-mode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-12 LR-1 40 km SMF (#2703): Provides POS and Packet
over SDH OC-12 (STM-4) Long-Reach SFP capable of 40 km over single-mode fiber
with optical monitoring capabilities.

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SFP Transceiver OC-12 LR-2 80 km SMF (#2704): Provides POS and Packet
over SDH OC-12 (STM-4) Long Reach SFP capable of 80 km over single-mode fiber
with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-48 SR-1 2 km SMF (#2708): Provides POS and Packet over
SDH OC-48 (STM-16) Short-Reach SFP capable of 2 km over single-mode fiber with
optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-48 IR-1 15 km SMF (#2709): Provides POS and Packet
over SDH OC-48 (STM-16) Intermediate-Reach SFP capable of 15 km over single­mode fiber with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-48 LR-1 40 km SMF (#2710): Provides POS and Packet
over SDH OC-48 (STM-16) Long-Reach SFP capable of 40 km over single-mode fiber
with optical monitoring capabilities.

SFP Transceiver OC-48 LR-2 80 km SMF (#2711): Provides POS and Packet
over SDH OC-48 (STM-16) Long-Reach SFP capable of 80 km over single-mode fiber
with optical monitoring capabilities.

Mid-mount Rack Mount Kit 4-slot (#5900), Mid-mount Rack Mount Kit 8­slot (#5901), Mid-mount Rack Mount Kit 16-slot (#5902): The IBM Ethernet

Router B04M and IBM Ethernet Router B08M have fixed front mount brackets. These
options (#5900, #5901, #5902) provide additional mounting brackets that can be
installed on the chassis to do a mid-mount installation.

4003-M04 Firmware Upgrade Renewal, 1 year (#7099): The initial purchase of
an IBM Ethernet Router B04M includes 12 months of firmware upgrade entitlement.
This feature provides you with one additional year of renewal for upgrades included
in future releases of the IronWare firmware. You are not eligible to access new
features and functions without the purchase of this feature.

4003-M08 Firmware Upgrade Renewal, 1 year (#7098): The initial purchase of
an IBM Ethernet Router B08M includes 12 months of firmware upgrade entitlement.
This feature provides you with one additional year of renewal for upgrades included
in future releases of the IronWare firmware. You are not eligible to access new
features and functions without the purchase of this feature.

4003-M16 Firmware Upgrade Renewal, 1 year (#7097): The initial purchase of
an IBM Ethernet Router B16M includes 12 months of firmware upgrade entitlement.
This feature provides you with one additional year of renewal for upgrades included
in future releases of the IronWare firmware. You are not eligible to access new
features and functions without the purchase of this feature.

1200 W ac power supply 4-slot (#8701): The IBM Ethernet Router B04M
accommodates three 1200 W ac power supplies with one required and two
redundant. This power supply is hot swappable.

1200 W ac power supply 8/16-slot (#8702): The IBM Ethernet Router
B08M accommodates four 1200 W ac Power Supplies with two required and two
redundant. The IBM Ethernet Router B16M accommodates eight 1200 W ac power
supplies with four required and four redundant. This power supply is hot swappable.

128 MB PCMCIA ATA Flash Memory for Management Modules (#8710):

This feature is a specially formatted flash PCMCIA card for the IBM Ethernet Router
B04M, IBM Ethernet Router B08M, and IBM Ethernet Router B16M Management
Module (#1701). The flash card can store up to 128 MB of system files, including
boot images, startup configuration files, and running configuration files. As a result,
system management tasks such as copying files between the flash card and flash
memory on the Management Module can also be performed.

Accessibility by people with disabilities

A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing
details on accessibility compliance can be requested at

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