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Designed for seamless Cisco integration into the HP BladeSystem enclosure.

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Questions

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1. What IOS firmware is running on the CGESM?
2. How is firmware updates handled?
3. If I use CiscoWorks to update my Cisco firmware, will the CGESM also participate in the update process?
4. Can I mix and match the GbE2 and the Cisco GESM in the same enclosure?
5. Does this switch support Layer 3 IP Routing?
6. Can I use my existing SAN Pass-Through Kit on the CGESM?
7. What is an SFP?
8. Is there a Cisco version of this product?


Answers

General
Q1. What IOS firmware is running on the CGESM?
A1. The product ships with Cisco Enhanced Image IOS.
Q2. How is firmware updates handled?
A2. IOS Firmware updates will be available on the HP support website.
Q3. If I use CiscoWorks to update my Cisco firmware, will the CGESM also participate in the update process?
A3. Yes, the CGESM firmware image will be included be automatically downloaded during the update process.
Q4. Can I mix and match the GbE2 and the Cisco GESM in the same enclosure?
A4. This is not a supported configuration for the p-Class Blade product.
Q5. Does this switch support Layer 3 IP Routing?
A5. No, today the CGESM is a Layer 2+ switch which recognizes many layer 3 functions, but not IP routing.
Q6. Can I use my existing SAN Pass-Through Kit on the CGESM?
A6. Yes, the kit is fully compatible with the CGESM for SAN Pass-Through support.
Q7. What is an SFP?
A7. There are 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports on the back of the switch. An SFP port is a media independent port which supports copper or fiber SFP modules. These modules slide into an SFP port so that customers have maximum flexibility in uplink media choices.
Q8. Is there a Cisco version of this product?
A8. No, although the CGESM is functionally identical to one of Cisco's standalone switch products, it is only offered by HP.
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