Nortel Networks L2/3 Gbesm Management Connectivity - IBM Nortel Networks L2/3 Manual

5.1 Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM management connectivity

In this section, we look at the basic management connectivity and management pathways to
the Nortel GbESM., as shown in Figure 5-1.
Important: Properly managing the Nortel GbESM in the IBM Eserver BladeCenter
actually requires proper management of the Management Module within the BladeCenter
chassis. In other words, it is virtually impossible to successfully deploy the Nortel GbESM if
you do not understand and properly configure certain settings in the Management Module,
as well as the necessary Nortel GbESM configurations.
Figure 5-1 Management paths to the Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM
Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter
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Management
Workstation
1
3A
Management
Network
External
Ethernet
Internal
Interface
Ethernet
Interface
I2C Interface
Management Module
Legend
Ethernet
Ethernet path
I2C Interface
I2C path
Serial
Serial path
Routed Production
Network
3A
1
External Ports
MGT1 or 2
Nortel Networks
GbESM
3B
2
Console
port
Internal Ports
Blade
Server