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5.2.14
Looking for MAC/WWN/GUID and SAS addresses
5.2.14.1
Basic information
The customer needs to know the new address of the controller:
– When replacing the system board with an onboard LAN controller
– When adding or replacing a network controller
– When adding or replacing a SAS controller
Different controllers send different addresses:
– LAN controller: MAC (Media Access Control) address
– Fibre channel controller: WWN (World Wide Name) address
– Infiniband/Omni-Path controller: GUID (Globally Unique IDentifier) address
– SAS controller: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) address
5.2.14.2
Looking for the MAC address of a LAN controller
There are several possible locations where these addresses can be found.
▶ Inform the customer about the new or changed MAC address.
Checking the label
▶ If available, check the label on the controller. Beside the part number, you
may find the MAC address.
Using the BIOS
▶ Enter the BIOS.
▶ Select the Configuration menu.
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