Table 2-20 Functions for switch modules by the connection method
Type of switch module Connection method (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Hitachi 1 Gb/sec LAN switch
module (20-port, 40-port)
Connect through
management module
console
Y Y - - - -
Connect through
management LAN port
- - Y Y - -
Use switch module external
port
- - - - - -
Hitachi 1/10 Gb/sec LAN switch
module
Connect through
management module
console
Y Y - - - -
Connect through
management LAN port
- - Y Y - -
Use switch module external
port
- - - - - -
Brocade 8 Gb/sec Fibre
Channel switch module
Connect through
management module
console
Y - - - - -
Connect through
management LAN port
- - Y Y Y -
Use switch module external
port
- - - - - Y
Brocade 10 Gb/sec DCB switch
module
Connect through
management module
console
Y - - - - -
Connect through
management LAN port
Y - Y Y - -
Use switch module external
port
- - - - - -
Brocade 16 Gb/sec Fibre
Channel switch module
Connect through
management module
console
1
Y - - - - -
Connect through
management LAN port
Y - Y Y Y -
Use switch module external
port
- - - - - -
Note:
1. Setting is available only on the management module CLI console, not on the Web
console.
Note:
•
When using external ports of Hitachi 1 Gb/sec LAN switch module (20-
port/40-port) or Hitachi 1/10 Gb/sec LAN switch module, select "Connect
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Functional detail
Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series Management Module Setup Guide