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IBM NetXen 10Gb2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Appendix B, “Warranty,” on page 23 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 47. First Edition (January 2007) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . 20 IBM Taiwan product service . . 21 Appendix B. Warranty . . 23 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 . 23 Part 1 - General Terms . . 23 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . 28 Part 3 - Warranty Information .
  • Page 6 Battery return program . 51 Electronic emission notices . . 52 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . 52 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . 53 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . 53 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . .

  • Page 7: Safety

    Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. 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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
  • 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 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
  • Page 11 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1. The Netxen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card

    HSSM. In this environment, the expansion card operates as a host channel adapter (HCA). The NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter is an Ethernet device. Communication signals are routed from the blade server through the high-speed connector on the I/O expansion card to I/O-module bays 7 and 9 in the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 14 For additional information, see the documentation that comes with your blade server or BladeCenter unit. 4. Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    You will need this information when you register the expansion card with IBM. You can register the expansion card at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Product name...

  • Page 16: Related Documentation

    Nortel 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Command Reference v Nortel 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter ISCLI Reference In addition, you might have to review the IBM Configuration and Options Guide, which contains information about which SFP module and cable are required to connect the expansion card to other storage devices.

  • Page 17: Inventory Checklist

    Inventory checklist Make sure that the shipping carton contains the following items: v One NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter v The NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide (this document)

  • Page 18: Major Components Of The Expansion Card

    High-speed switch module You must install a compatible high-speed switch module (HSSM), such as a Nortel 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter, in the BladeCenter unit when you install a NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card in the blade server.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing An Expansion Card

    BladeCenter unit is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 20: System Reliability Guidelines

    I/O expansion card installation requirements. v The Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit shows I/O-module bay locations. v The Nortel 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide provides installation and configuration instructions for the I/O module. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 21: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    BladeCenter unit. Cables are not required for the expansion card. If you must install cables for other BladeCenter optional devices, see the IBM Configuration and Options Guide at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/cog/. If you must install cables for BladeCenter components, see the cable-routing information in the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter components and the cables.

  • Page 22: Installing The Expansion Card On A Blade Server

    Installing the expansion card on a blade server Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. See the blade server or storage expansion unit documentation for detailed instructions for installing the I/O expansion card. Expansion card Mounting posts Expansion card...

  • Page 23: Configuring A Command Session

    Configuring a command session After you install the I/O expansion card, turn on the blade server; then, use the following list to determine how to set up a command session: v If the blade server supports local console connection through the management-module switch control of the keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) to the blade server.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Updating The Boot Code And Firmware And Installing Device Drivers

    The types of blade servers and other hardware that you are using v The software packages that you are using 2. For the latest information about supported operating systems, versions of device drivers, utilities, and documentation, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. 3. This I/O expansion card does not require or support custom configuration.
  • Page 26 v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 9 64-bit (SLES 9) v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 9 for POWER v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 10 (SLES 10) v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 10 64-bit (SLES 10) v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 10 for POWER NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Parts Listing

    Replaceable components are of three types: v 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. v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit (CRU): You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    BIOS code for the blade server and management module. If the code is not at the latest level, the BladeCenter unit might not recognize the I/O expansion card and might not turn it on. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ for the latest information about upgrading the device drivers, firmware, and BIOS code for BladeCenter components.
  • Page 30 BladeCenter unit. If you still have a system configuration problem, see the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit, or contact your IBM technical-support representative to determine whether the system board in the blade server requires a special configuration.

  • Page 31: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    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 appendix contains information about where to go for...

  • Page 32: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM ™...

  • Page 33: Ibm Taiwan Product Service

    IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance...
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  • Page 35: Appendix B. Warranty

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 36 If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. 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 37 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If IBM is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 38 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability 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.
  • Page 39 APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law 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 40: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    Part 2 - Country-unique Terms AMERICAS ARGENTINA Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled exclusively by the Ordinary Commercial Court of the city of Buenos Aires. BOLIVIA Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited Warranty will be settled...
  • Page 41 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where Machines are not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this section are subject to the limitations in that Act. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine”...
  • Page 46 Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, 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 IBM.
  • Page 47 Governing Law: The phrase “the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” is replaced 1) “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia;...
  • Page 48 Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 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 49 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 or due to any other cause related to this...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as...
  • Page 52 The minimum warranty period for Machines is twelve months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 53 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 54 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 55: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 56 IBM at any time on your request. 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. You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service designated for your Machine.
  • Page 57 This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). 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 58 Greece -- +30-210-680-1700 Spain -- +34-91-714-7983 Hungary -- +36-1-382-5720 Sweden -- +46-8-477-4420 Ireland -- +353-1-815-4000 United Kingdom -- +44-0870-550-0900 Italy -- +39-800-820-094 NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card: Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Active Memory TechConnect Active PCI IBM (logo) Tivoli Active PCI-X IntelliStation Tivoli Enterprise NetBAY Update Connector Alert on LAN Netfinity Wake on LAN...

  • Page 61: 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. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 62 IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos de tecnología de la información (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 63: Battery Return Program

    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. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 64: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 65: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 66: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement NetXen 10 Gb 2-Port Ethernet Expansion Card: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Index

    11 features 3 contact information firmware updates 13, 17 hardware service and support 20 service information for IBM systems and optional devices 20 software service and support 20 getting help and technical assistance 19 Taiwan product service 21...
  • Page 68 1 BladeCenter Web site 2, 8 host channel requirements 1, 6, 8 configuring 4 hot-swap component 7 IBM ServerProven list 8 HSSM (high-speed switch-module) 6, 8 installing 7 ordering publications 20 I/O-module bay locations 1 IBM ServerProven list 8...
  • Page 69 3 warranty service ServerProven list, IBM 8 telephone numbers service and support 20 European Union (EU) service for IBM products 20 countries 45 software features 3 United States and Canada 45 software problems 17 types of 44...
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  • Page 72 Part Number: 31R1752 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1752...

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