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4.2 IO module information

LAN IO modules were installed in Fabric Slots A1 and A2 for all tests.

SAN IO modules were installed in Fabric Slots B1 and B2 for all tests (except for tests involving the

Broadcom 57712k which is a Network Daughter Card (NDC) where Fabric A was used). The IO modules

tested are listed in Table 2 below.

Table 2

IOMs and firmware version tested

IOM

Force10 MXL

PowerConnect M8024-k

PowerConnect M8428-k

Two PS-M4110 arrays running Array Software version 6.0.1 were installed in the M1000e slots 5/6 and

13/14 for all tests.

A pair of Force10 or PowerConnect 10Gb Ethernet IO modules reside in Fabric "B" (Slots "B1" and "B2").

These IO modules are interconnected using either native stacking or industry standard link aggregation

based on IEEE Link Aggregation Control Protocol. Either option may be used based on the needs of the

customer or pre-defined networking policy. By interconnecting these IO modules, a single, layer 2

Ethernet network fabric is created to meet the networking requirements of the EqualLogic PS Series

arrays. The PS-M4110 supports the use of networks in either Fabric "A" or Fabric "B" of the M1000e

chassis.

A second set of IO modules reside in Fabric "A" and are used to host LAN or Client traffic. They need to

be uplinked to an access/aggregation layer or top-of-rack switch to allow the blade servers to provide

client-server communications with the rest of the data center.

The reference architecture is illustrated in Figure 3 below.

Interconnect

Firmware version

modes

Stack & LAG

8.3.16.1

Stack & LAG

4.2.2.3

LAG

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