The IBM m Series Ethernet Routers are high-performance, reliable, and scalable Ethernet switches that offer a variety of capacities and interface options to meet the needs of enterprises and service providers.
The IBM m series Ethernet routers are designed for high‑performance, reliable networking in enterprise, data‑center and carrier environments. The series includes the B04M, B08M and B16M models, offering flexible port densities, advanced L2/L3 features, MPLS, QoS and extensive protocol support.
The manual covers hardware specifications, power and cooling requirements, interface modules, routing protocol compliance, and system management tools such as IronView Network Manager. It also lists warranty information and IBM contact details for support. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Maximum AC power consumption (W) – B04M | 1.289 W @ 100‑240 VAC |
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| Maximum AC power consumption (W) – B08M | 2.560 W @ 100‑240 VAC |
| Maximum AC power consumption (W) – B16M | 5.191 W @ 100‑240 VAC |
| Switching matrix capacity | B04M = 960 Gbps, B08M = 1.92 Tbps, B16M = 3.84 Tbps |
| Height (RU) | B04M = 4 RU, B08M = 7 RU, B16M = 14 RU |
| Power supply bays | B04M = 3, B08M = 4, B16M = 8 |
The B16M model provides eight power‑supply bays.