Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series

Introduction: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series

Simplify Data Center Operations

• Reducing cable complexity
• Using space more efficiently
• Improving security and management at the server edge
• Providing higher availability and resiliency

Cisco brings the value of advanced Cisco IOS Software features, security, enhanced management, and end-to-end network resiliency to data center environments.

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch family:

• Extends Cisco infrastructure services to the server edge
• Uses existing network investments to help reduce operating expenses
• Ensures consistency across the network for advanced services such as security and resiliency
• Uses the end-to-end Cisco management framework to simplify ongoing operations

Cisco also develops custom switches. These custom switches offer many of the same features, benefits, and value but are designed specifically for IBM and HP blade products. Cisco currently also offers the following custom Ethernet blade switches:

• Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module (CGESM) for the HP p-Class BladeSystem

Cisco 3000 Series Product Range

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 for Dell
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP

Datasheet:

• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Data Sheet
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 for Dell Data Sheet
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 At-A-Glance
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP