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Introduction 5
Introduction
Features
The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module is designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment
where network traffic and users increase continually.
Enterprise class performance
The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module includes the following features:
• The unique ability to provide both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit functionality on each port, enabling
greater network flexibility
• Full support on the HP c-Class BladeSystem server blade enclosure and infrastructure compatible with
any combination of HP c-Class BladeSystem server blades
• The ability to replace an existing 10GbE Pass-Thru Module without powering down the server blades
or the enclosure
• Preconfiguration for immediate use with the HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure
• Robust configuration and management from the 10GbE Pass-Thru Module internal or external CLI
• Support for 10GbE Pass-Thru Module firmware upgrade using XModem functionality
Configuration and management
The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module has the ability to enable or disable auto-negotiation on any port.
Diagnostic tools
The 10GbE Pass-Thru Module includes the following hardware and firmware diagnostic tools:
• POST built into the pass-thru module boot process
• Pass-thru module LED panel displaying per port status and speed
• Health and UID status LEDs
• Reset switch and mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 management serial port (mini-USB to DB-9 RS232 cable
sold separately)
• The ability to return the pass-thru module to known good condition in case of firmware corruption
Pass-thru module architecture
The pass-thru module provides a 10GBASE-KR-to-SFI interface conversion, connecting through the
enclosure backplane to 10GBASE-KR lanes from 16 server blades and brings out Small Form Factor
Interface signals terminating in SFP/SFP+ transceiver connectors on the faceplate of the module.