General |
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I am a current HP GbE2c user; will I have to learn a new configuration interface? |
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No, the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch uses the same intuitive interface as the GbE2c family. Additionally, this switch has a new "industry standard" CLI that greatly simplifies configuration and management. |
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| Q2. |
What type of management options do I have? |
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The 1:10Gb Ethernet Switch supports SNMP v1, v2 and v3 extensions as well as CLI, RMON, and Web-based Management tools including Secure HTTP (HTTPS). |
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| Q3. |
What kind or redundancy or fail-over protection do I have? |
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The HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch utilizes a single 10Gb internal cross-connect offering almost instantaneous fail-over protection in the case of a link failure. |
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| Q4. |
Does this switch support Layer 3 IP Routing? |
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Yes, the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch provides full Layer 2 and Layer 3 features.
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| Connectivity |
| Q1. |
What 10Gb connection options do I have? |
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The HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch has three 10Gb uplinks. A built in CX4 connector allows you to connect via a copper cable for distances up to 15 meters. Use any of the below HP approved cables for these connections
| HP ZBLc .5m 10-GbE CX4 Cable |
444477-B21 |
| HP ZBLc 1m 10-GbE CX4 Cable |
444477-B22 |
| HP ZBLc 15m 10-GbE CX4 Cable |
444477-B27 |
There are also 2 Fiber XFP ports available. Each port will accept either a SR or LR XFP module depending on the distance required. XFP modules must be purchased through HP. Use the following part numbers when ordering
| HP 10Gb SR XFP module |
443756-B21 |
| HP 10Gb LR XFP module |
443757-B21 |
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| Q2. |
Can I use any brand of XFP module? |
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No. Only XFP modules purchased though HP will work with this switch. Each XFP module kit contains a single XFP. |
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| Q3. |
Can I use the 1Gb ports and the 10Gb ports simultaneously? |
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Yes, one of the benefits of this switch is to be able to use any combination of uplink ports. The RJ-45 uplinks will auto-negotiate to speeds of 10/100/1000Mb and may be used in conjunction with the 10Gb Fiber XFP and CX4 uplinks.
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| Q4. |
At what speed do the downlinks to the server operate? |
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The 1:10Gb Ethernet Switch has sixteen downlinks that operate at 1Gb to the server blade. |
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| Q5. |
Do I need to purchase any special mezzanine card to use this switch? |
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No. The switch will operate in interconnect Bays 1&2 without any additional NICs or Mezzanine cards. To add additional switches into any other interconnect-bay, use any of the currently available 1Gb Mezzanine cards such as the NC373m or the NC326m Dual Port Adapter. |
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| Service & Warranty |
| Q1. |
What is the basic warranty for the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch? |
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This switch has a warranty of 1 year. Additional CarePack services are available to extend the warranty and service terms. |
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| Q2. |
What kinds of service offerings are available for the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch? |
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A full range of hardware and software support offerings are available ranging from installation services to 7/24 on-site repair coverage. Visit the HP services and support web pages for a complete listing. |
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| Interoperability |
| Q1. |
Will the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch work in a Cisco Network? |
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Yes. In fact over 90% of HP branded switch installations are interworking in a Cisco environment. |
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| Q2. |
Can I mix and match the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch with other switches in the same enclosure? |
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Yes. Provided that the same switch type (example: Ethernet) reside in the same redundant pair, you can mix switches in the same enclosure. However to take advantage of the 10Gb cross-connect feature, a 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch must reside in both bays of the same redundant pair.
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| Q3. |
Are there any limitations to what blade servers I must use? |
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No, The HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch will work with any server in the HP c-Class BladeSystem portfolio.
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