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ExoGENI Network
Management Network
Connects the rack to the campus Layer 3 network. It is redundant (2 physical connections are required - to the head node and to the TOR switch). A /25 of public IPv4 addresses is needed (discontinuous segments are also OK, totaling about 120 addresses). 1G is usually sufficient.
IBM BNT G8052
Part Number | Description | Quantity |
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7309HC1 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052 (rear to front) | 1 |
6311 | 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable | 1 |
A1DK | IBM 19“ Flexible 4 Post Rail Kit | 1 |
Data Network
Connects to a Layer 2 provider (NLR or I2 AL2S) directly or via an intermediate Layer 2 provider. 1/10/40G (10G recommended).
IBM BNT G8264
Part Number | Description | Quantity |
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7309HC3 | IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264 (rear to front) | 1 |
6311 | 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable | 1 |
A1DK | IBM 19” Flexible 4 Post Rail Kit | 1 |
5053 IBM SFP+ SR Transceiver
Accessories
Accessories like transceivers will be site specific. Please confirm what your site needs before purchasing any equipment.
IBM BNT 1GbE
Part Number | Description |
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81Y1618 | SFP RJ45 Transceiver |
81Y1622 | SFP SX Transceiver |
90Y9424 | SFP LX Transceiver |
IBM BNT 10GbE
Part Number | Description |
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46C3447 | SFP+ SR Transceiver |
90Y9412 | SFP+ LR Transceiver |
90Y9415 | SFP+ ER Transceiver |
90Y9427 | 1m Passive DAC SFP+ Cable |
90Y9430 | 3m Passive DAC SFP+ Cable |