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IBM CFFh Installation And User Manual

IBM CFFh Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 3 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Warranty,” on page 17 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 35. Second Edition (September 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Related documentation ..... . 2 The IBM Documentation CD ....3 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 ....41 Index ......43 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 8 IBM Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that caution statement are in the IBM Safety Information document under “Statement 1.” Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures.
  • Page 9 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    For information about teaming and failover options for the expansion card blade server connections, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD. See “Device drivers” on page 9 for instructions for locating the CD on the IBM Support Web site.

  • Page 12: Supported Operating Systems

    This document provides information about your blade server and BladeCenter unit. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This PDF document contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. v IBM BladeCenter Interoperability Guide 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 13: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    This document provides instructions to install the blade server in the interconnect module. For the latest version of this document, go to http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ and search for “BladeCenter Interoperability Guide”. The most recent versions of all BladeCenter documents are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Support CD. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installing An Expansion Card

    Make sure that you are using the latest versions of device drivers and firmware for your blade server, management module, and I/O modules that are used by the expansion card. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ for the latest information about upgrading the device drivers and firmware for BladeCenter components.
  • Page 16 The following diagrams show the Ethernet connectivity paths, port names, and MAC address assignments for BladeCenter chassis. Figure 1. Expansion card in BladeCenter H unit 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 17: Media Access Control (Mac) Addresses

    Figure 2. Expansion card in BladeCenter S unit Media Access Control (MAC) addresses Media Access Control (MAC) addresses have been assigned and installed on the expansion card. Each port has two MAC addresses: the first address is the Ethernet address, and the second MAC address is for the iSCSI function. Port 1 of the first communication module is assigned the base MAC address.

  • Page 18: Installing The Expansion Card

    Press firmly on the Press to Install label to seat the expansion card. 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 19: Installing Device Drivers And Firmware

    Figure 3. Installing the expansion card into a blade server 9. Replace the blade server cover or expansion-unit cover. See the documentation that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions. 10. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit or expansion unit and turn on the blade server.

  • Page 20: Firmware

    Broadcom NetXtreme and NetXtreme II firmware update utility for Microsoft Windows - Server 5. Install the firmware using the tool for your operating system. Instructions are provided with the firmware update utility. 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 21: Replacing An Expansion Card

    The expansion card is a Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
  • Page 22 7. Pivot the expansion card out of the connector and remove the card. Figure 4. Expansion card removal 8. Install the replacement expansion card. See “Installing the expansion card” on page 8 for the installation procedure. 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Solving Problems

    9 for more information If you still have a system configuration problem, see the documentation that comes with your blade server, or contact IBM technical support to determine whether your system board requires a special configuration. See Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,”...
  • Page 24 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 25: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 26: Software Service And Support

    You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 27: Appendix B. Warranty

    IBM. An IBM part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part. An IBM part that is added to a Machine without replacing a previously-installed part is subject to warranty effective on its Date of Installation.
  • Page 28 IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. Contact information for IBM is provided in Part 3. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
  • Page 29 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM or its subcontractor or the reseller is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 30 Machine or provide a replacement Machine to you at its expense, unless IBM specifies otherwise. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges; and 7.

  • Page 31: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 32 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 33 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 34 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 35 If you purchase a Machine in one of the Western European countries, as defined above, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from Appendix B. Warranty...
  • Page 36 IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service. If you purchase a Machine in a Middle East or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of...
  • Page 37 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 38 Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those damages and...
  • Page 39 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 40 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 41: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. CRUs are designated as being either Tier 1 or a Tier 2 CRU. Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
  • Page 42 Machine within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement Machine. (*) When a 5, 6, or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.
  • Page 43 IBM Contact Information For IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (or 1-800-426-7378). For IBM in the European Union (EU), Asia Pacific, and Latin America countries, contact IBM in that country or visit the following IBM Internet website: http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/.
  • Page 44 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 45: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 46: Important Notes

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...

  • Page 47: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 48: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 49: Electronic Emission Notices

    For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. This notice is provided in accordance with Royal Decree 106/2008 of Spain: The retail price of batteries, accumulators, and power cells includes the cost of the environmental management of their waste.

  • Page 50: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 51: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix C. Notices...
  • Page 52 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...
  • Page 53 15 governing law 21 recycling and disposal, product 37 Red Hat Linux installing device driver 9 handling static-sensitive devices 7 related documentation 2 hardware problems 13 related documents 2 hardware service and support 16 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 54 United States FCC Class A notice 39 warranty general terms 17 service, obtaining 18 type 31 web site machine warranty 33 publication ordering 15 support 15 support line, telephone numbers 16 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter...
  • Page 56 Part Number: 44R5250 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44R5250...

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