46M6181 - IBM 10GB EN PASS-THRU Module for IBM BladeCenter EXPANSION Module

Description

The IBM 46M6181 is a specialized network module engineered for deployment within IBM BladeCenter chassis. This module serves as a high-speed Ethernet pass-thru, providing 14 ports that operate at 10 Gigabit per second (10Gb/s). Its primary function is to extend the network connectivity from the blade servers housed within the BladeCenter directly to the external network infrastructure, utilizing XFP transceivers for these high-speed connections. As a pass-thru module, the 46M6181 does not perform any switching or routing functions itself. Instead, it acts as a conduit, connecting the Ethernet ports of the blade servers to corresponding ports on the module, which then link to external network switches or routers. This design simplifies the network architecture within the BladeCenter and ensures direct, high-bandwidth communication paths for the servers. This module is crucial for environments that require high-performance networking for their blade servers, such as those running demanding applications, virtualization platforms, or high-performance computing workloads. The 10Gb/s speed offered by the 14 XFP ports ensures that the servers have ample bandwidth to communicate efficiently with the rest of the network, making the IBM 46M6181 a vital component for optimizing performance in IBM BladeCenter deployments.

Condition: Refurbished