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Rectangular silver blade module with six RJ-45 ports and three SFP cages

IBM

IBM 44W4404Product 1/10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module

SKU CH-J7MX-RXA7H MPN 44W4404Product

A 1/10 Gb uplink switch module with six 1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, one management port and three SFP expansion slots for BladeCenter E and T chassis

  • Plug typeSwitching Module
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing for BladeCenter chassis
  • 6 RJ-45 1000Base-T ports plus management
  • 3 SFP expansion slots for uplinks
  • Compact 4.4 x 10.2 x 1.1 inch form factor
  • Gigabit Ethernet over twisted pair media

BladeCenter switching fabric

The Lenovo 44W4404 module provides the switching and routing fabric for BladeCenter E and BladeCenter T chassis. It delivers Layer 2 switching plus Layer 3 routing capabilities in a single hot-swap unit. Up to four modules can be installed in the I/O module bays for expanded connectivity.

Sustained routing performance

The module handles continuous Gigabit Ethernet traffic across six 1000Base-T ports and one management port. Layer 3 routing operates alongside switching without a separate burst mode. Twisted-pair media support ensures stable throughput for production workloads.

Six RJ-45 ports and three SFP slots

Six fixed RJ-45 connectors handle copper uplinks while three SFP expansion slots allow fibre options. The compact 4.4 by 10.2 by 1.1 inch form factor fits the standard BladeCenter bay. This density suits racks that need multiple uplinks per chassis.

How it compares

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Price $90.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Power
Plug typeSwitching Module

Questions about this item

How much power does the 44W4404 module draw when running continuously in a BladeCenter chassis?

The module operates from the chassis backplane, so total draw depends on the BladeCenter power supply configuration and the number of active uplink ports.

What chassis and slot type are required to install the 44W4404 switch module?

It fits the I/O module bays of a BladeCenter E or BladeCenter T chassis; up to four modules can be installed side by side.

Can the 44W4404 uplink module connect to existing 1 GbE servers in the same BladeCenter?

Yes, its six RJ-45 ports run at 1000Base-T, so they link directly to 1 GbE blade servers already installed in the chassis.

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