QuickSpecs
Standard Features (Server Blade Enclosure and Interconnects)
The GbE2 Interconnect Kits (C-GbE2 and F-GbE2) are for applications that require network adapter
consolidation to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) and HP ProLiant BL25p Fibre Channel pass-through.
The ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit includes two GbE2 Interconnect Switches and
two QuadSX Interconnect Modules that provide eight (8) LC 1000 SX and four (4) RJ-45
10/100/1000 T/TX/T external ports per server blade enclosure.
The ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit includes two GbE2 Interconnect Switches and
two QuadT2 Interconnect Modules that provide twelve (12) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T external
ports per server blade enclosure.
The optional ProLiant BL p-Class Storage Connectivity Kit (321745 -B21) is required for HP ProLiant
BL25p Fibre Channel pass-through when using either the C-GbE2 or F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit.
The GbE Interconnect Kits (C-GbE and F-GbE) are for applications that require network adapter
consolidation to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet).
The ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two
DualTSX Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) LC 1000 SX and eight (8) RJ-45 10/100 T/TX
external ports per server blade enclosure.
The ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two
QuadT Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T and eight (8) RJ-
45 10/100 T/TX external ports per server blade enclosure.
Also included (per Interconnect Switch):
One (1) RS-232 DB-9 front panel out-of-band management port
Redundant crosslink ports connecting the two interconnect switches
Redundant power inputs and on-board redundant fans
Hot-plug and hot- remove with configuration retention and no need to cable/re-cable
Power ON, management, and per port status and speed LED indicators
Reset/power momentary push-button switch
HP ProLiant BL Interconnect Switch Management Utilities and User Documentation CD
Fully pre-configured for rapid deployment and immediate operation
The GbE Interconnect Kits (C-GbE and F-GbE) are for applications that require network adapter
consolidation to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet).
The ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two
DualTSX Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) LC 1000 SX and eight (8) RJ-45 10/100 T/TX
external ports per server blade enclosure.
The ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two
QuadT Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T and eight (8) RJ-
45 10/100 T/TX external ports per server blade enclosure.
ProLiant BL Interconnect Switch Management System and Utilities:
Full featured web-based and scriptable command line (CLI) interfaces, password protected multi-level
user accounts, Telnet, SNMP, BootP client, port mirroring, port-based VLANs and VLAN tagging,
EtherChannel compatible multi-port trunking, network time protocol, spanning tree protocol,
broadcast/multicast storm control, flow control, human readable/writeable configuration file, TFTP
client, IP address security restrictions, auto-MDI/MDIX, auto-negotiation and auto-sensing of speed and
duplex mode, and more.
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North America — Version 7 — June 27, 2005
HP ProLiant BL25p Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL25p Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL25p Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL25p Server Blade
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