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IBM BladeCenter

IBM and their partners provide world-class support for these switches. Through IBM we will help you achieve optimal performance for your blade server network.

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To purchase additional services from BLADE Network Technologies to enhance your switch performance, please see our Services page. 

BNT offers two classes of software

  1. Software Maintenance Releases (updates & fixes) - BLADE is commited to supporting the current (N) release and prior release (N-1) for the life of the switch whether in or out of warranty.
  2. Software Feature Release which are enhancements in functionality. Select switches include a 3 year software licence with purchase, while other switches offer optional software licenses for purchase. 
Make sure that you register to yourself for access to Download Software to which you are entitled. BLADE also can help you easily gather your switch serial numbers and warranty information with a free downloadable tool BLADEHarmony Manager Inventory Discovery ToolWindows Version  or Linux Version

Downloads

BNT Virtual Fabric 10G Switch Module (10-port)
     6.1.2 includes Virtual Fabric, VMready and FCoE

Product Info & Firmware Updates
Version 6.1.2
Installation Guide
Virtual Fabric vNIC TutorialExample Script
Application Guide Version 5.0  Version 6.1.2
Command Reference Guide Version 5.0  Version 6.1.2
BLADEOS Release Notes Version 5.0  Version 6.1.2
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide Version 5.0  Version 6.1.1
ISCLI Reference Version 5.0  Version 6.1.2

BNT 1/10G Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
     Previously branded Nortel
Product Info & Firmware Updates Version 5.1
Installation Guide Version 1.0
Application Guide Version 1.0 Version 5.1
Command Reference Guide Version 1.0 Version 5.1 
BLADEOS Release Notes Version 1.0 Version 5.1
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide  Version 1.0 Version 5.1
ISCLI Reference Version 1.0 Verison 5.1
Virtual Switch Ext. - SmartConnect with VMready
   * SmartConnect Users Guide
   * SmartConnect Release Notes

BNT Layer 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
     Previously branded Nortel
Product Info & Firmware Updates
Installation Guide
Application Guide
Command Reference Guide
BLADEOS Release Notes
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide
IBM Redbook Layer 2-7

BNT Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
     Previously branded Nortel

There are two versions of software (1.5 or 5.1).  You are entitled to the code that comes with the switch you purchased and the related maintenance releases.
  • Switches shipped with 1.5 can purchase a software upgrade license by send a request to support@bladenetwork.net
  • Switches shipped with 5.1 can be down leveled to 1.5 for those wanting to standardized on that code base.
Product Info & Firmware Update Version 1.5
Installation Guide 
Application Guide Version 1.5 Version 5.1
Command Reference Guide Version 1.5 Version 5.1
BLADE OS Release Notes Version 1.5 Version 5.1
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide Version 1.5 Version 5.1
ISCLI Reference Version 1.5 Version 5.1
Interoperability with Cisco & More - Tolly Verified Cert.
IBM Redbook Layer 2/3


No longer being Marketed


BNT 6-port 10G Ethernet Switch Module

     Previously branded Nortel

Product Info & Firmware Updates
Product Brief & 5.1 Feature Release
Installation Guide
Application Guide  Version 1.0  Version 5.1
Command Reference Guide Version 1.0  Version 5.1
Alteon OS Release Notes  Version 1.0  Version 5.1
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide Version 1.0  Version 5.1
ISCLI Reference  Version 1.0  Version 5.1
Interoperability with Cisco & More - Tolly Verified Cert.
Tolly "Up to Spec" Certified Test Summary

Nortel 10G Uplink Ethernet Switch Module

Product Info & Firmware Updates
Installation Guide
Application Guide
Command Reference Guide
Alteon OS Release Notes
Browser-based Interface Quick Guide
ISCLI Reference
Interoperability with Cisco & More - Tolly Verified Cert.
Tolly "Up to Spec" Certified Test Summary

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