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

30 Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter
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.
Figure 5-1 Management paths to the Nortel Networks L2/3 GbESM
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.
Blade
Server
Management Module
Nortel Networks
GbESM
Management
Workstation
Management
Network
Routed Production
Network
1
3A
1
3A
3B
I2C Interface
Legend
Ethernet
Ethernet path
I2C Interface
I2C path
Serial
Serial path
Internal
Ethernet
Interface
MGT1 or 2
Console
port
2
External Ports
External
Ethernet
Interface
Internal Ports