Ibm Flex System Fc5022 2-Port 16Gb Fc Adapter - IBM Flex System FC5022 User Manual

IBM Flex System FC5022 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter

The IBM Flex System™ FC5022 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter provides two Fibre Channel connections
capable of providing 16 Gbps or 8 Gbps to devices on Fibre Channel (FC) SANs. FC communications
are routed through the adapter ports to the system chassis midplane and onto Fibre Channel switches
installed in the chassis. Depending on the system configuration, the adapter provides up to 16 Gbps of
full-duplex line-rate bandwidth per port.
This User's Guide contains information and instructions for installing the adapter, updating the
firmware, configuring the adapter, and solving problems. See the IBM Flex System Installation and
Service Guide that comes with the compute node to install the adapter; then, return to this User's Guide
for the information and instructions needed to complete the installation.
This User's Guide contains the following instructions and information for the adapter:
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(For information about the types of compatible devices available for IBM products, contact your IBM
marketing representative or authorized reseller. For a list of supported optional devices, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.)
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Adapter features and specifications.
Installing the adapter.
Installing and updating the adapter boot code, device drivers, utilities, and management software.
Using the Brocade BIOS Configuration utility, the Host Connectivity Manager (HCM), and
Brocade Command Line Utility (BCU) to configure the adapter.
Performing basic troubleshooting tasks and resolving problems.
Important notices and safety statements.
Getting help, service, and technical assistance.
Unless otherwise stated, references to the IBM Flex System FC5022 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter is
also referred to as "the adapter" throughout this document.
Changes are made periodically to the IBM® website. Procedures for locating firmware and
documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
The screens that are described or referenced in this document might differ slightly from the screens
that are displayed by your system. Screen content varies according to the type of IBM Flex System
chassis and the firmware versions and options that are installed.
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