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Integrating datacenter servers, storage and networking
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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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 Tutorial & Example 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
*Note: Links may lead to pages not maintained by BLADE Network Technologies
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Product information and firmware updates
- BNT Virtual Fabric 10G Switch
- BNT/Nortel 6-port 10G Ethernet Switch Module
- BNT /Nortel 1/10 Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
- Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module
- BNT/Nortel Layer 2/7 Gb Ethernet Switch Module
- BNT/Nortel Layer 2/3 Gb Ethernet Switch Module