What are the port configurations on the Cisco Catalyst 3110X?

It includes 1 external X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet port for uplinks, 14 internal 1000BASE-X full-duplex Gigabit downlink ports for blade servers, 1 internal 100BASE-T management port, and 2 StackWise Plus ports for stacking up to 64 Gbps throughput. This setup supports direct BladeCenter integration with high-speed external connectivity.

What is the switching performance of this module?

Features up to 128 Gbps switching fabric, 35.5 Mpps forwarding rate (64-byte packets), and jumbo frame support up to 9018 bytes. Provides non-blocking wire-speed performance with 10GbE uplink and Gigabit downlinks, ideal for high-density server traffic.

Which protocols does the 3110X support?

Supports IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree, 802.1s MSTP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1x, 802.3ad LACP, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p CoS, 802.1Q VLAN, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and RMON I/II. IP Base includes advanced QoS, ACLs, static routing, and RIP for enterprise management.

What memory and reliability specs are provided?

Equipped with 256 MB DDR SDRAM and 64 MB flash memory. Offers approximately 436,000 hours MTBF for high availability. Operates in 10-85% noncondensing humidity, ensuring reliability in data center environments.

Is it compatible with IBM BladeCenter?

Yes, standard switch-bay form factor fits all IBM BladeCenter chassis. Provides 14 internal ports mapping to each blade server slot, with 10GbE uplink for backbone integration and StackWise for virtual blade switch technology.

What management features are available?

IP Base feature set offers CLI via management port, SNMP/RMON monitoring, Cisco Discovery Protocol, and EEM support. Enables Layer 2 traceroute, traffic statistics, and common Cisco IOS commands for streamlined administration.

WS-CBS3110X - IBM Switch Module 3110X Switch

Name: WS-CBS3110X - IBM Switch Module 3110X Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: WS-CBS3110X
Price: 975 USD
Availability: InStock

WS-CBS3110X - IBM Switch Module 3110X Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Cisco Catalyst Switch Module 3110X (SKU: WS-CBS3110X) is a Gigabit Ethernet switch module designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis, providing enterprise-level networking in a standard switch-bay form factor. It features one external X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink port for high-speed backbone connectivity, 14 internal 1000BASE-X downlink ports connecting to each blade server, one internal 100BASE-T management port, and two StackWise Plus ports for stacking. With up to 128 Gbps switching fabric, 35.5 Mpps forwarding rate, and support for jumbo frames up to 9018 bytes, it ensures non-blocking, wire-speed performance. The IP Base feature set includes advanced QoS, security ACLs, static routing, and RIP, alongside protocols like IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1x, and SNMPv3. Equipped with 256 MB DDR SDRAM and 64 MB flash, it offers 436,000 hours MTBF. Ideal for data centers requiring scalable, resilient blade server connectivity with 10GbE uplinks reducing infrastructure complexity.

128 Gbps switching, 35.5 Mpps forwarding rate
1x 10GbE X2 uplink, 14x internal 1GbE ports
Jumbo frames up to 9018 bytes, StackWise 64Gbps
IP Base: QoS, ACLs, VLAN, 802.1x security
256MB RAM, 64MB flash, 436K hours MTBF
SNMPv3, RMON, RIP static routing support

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WS-CBS3110X
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
MTBF	Approximately 436,000 hours
Model	Switch Module 3110X
Throughput	Up to 64 Gbps in switch stack
Product Line	Catalyst
Product Type	Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for BladeCenter
Ethernet Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink; 1000BASE-X downlink
Forwarding Rate	Up to 35.5 Mpps based on 64-byte packets
Switching Capacity	Up to 128 Gbps switching fabric

Compatible systems

Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis; no specific OS listed

IBM BladeCenter
Form factor: Blade chassis switch bay
Compatible with all BladeCenter chassis

Best for

Data Center Blade Networking
Provides 10GbE uplink and 128Gbps switching fabric for high-performance connectivity in IBM BladeCenter, supporting up to 35.5 Mpps forwarding for demanding workloads.
Enterprise Server Farms
14 internal 1000BASE-X ports connect directly to blade servers with jumbo frame support up to 9018 bytes, enabling low-latency Gigabit downlinks.
High-Availability Stacking
Two StackWise Plus ports allow up to 64Gbps throughput in stacks, with protocols like 802.1w RSTP and 802.1s MSTP for resilient topologies.
Secure VLAN Segmentation
IP Base features advanced QoS, 802.1x authentication, and ACLs for traffic prioritization and security in multi-tenant blade environments.

Storage Humidity	5 to 95% noncondensing
Operating Humidity	10 to 85% noncondensing

IBM Switch Module 3110X Switch

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RAM	256 MB DDR SDRAM
Flash Memory	64 MB