Intelligent Copper Pass-thru Module IBM BladeCenter

Intelligent Copper Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter (44W4483)

The Intelligent Copper Pass-thru Module (ICPM) for IBM BladeCenter is a low-cost solution, ideal for clients who want to use their existing switching infrastructure with IBM BladeCenter. It does not require any configuration and so is very easy to use.

The following outlines the features and functionality of the Intelligent Copper Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter:

Connection with up to 14 blade servers via 14-port copper ports
Direct one-one mapping to each blade server
Up to 1Gbit operation on uplinks
Serial over LAN (SoL) support in bay 1
cKVM support in bay 1
Simple setup and monitoring via AMM
Standard switch form factor
Provides self test and diagnostics capability
Simple connectivity - no special cables to buy
Configure to Order capability
Ideal for clients who want to use their existing switching infrastructure
Easy-to-use - does not require any configuration
Budget friendly for any business environment
Support across all BladeCenter S, E, H, T, HT chassis

Planned availability date:
July 3, 2008

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Intelligent Copper Pass-thru Module for IBM BladeCenter 44W4483