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Installing device drivers
After you install the expansion card, you must install the device drivers for the
chosen operating system. See "Operating-system support" on page 2 for a list of
supported operating systems.
Notes:
1. Before you install the device drivers, make sure that the following firmware for
To find the latest device drivers, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, select BladeCenter.
3. From the Product family list, select your blade server, and click Go.
4. From the Refine results list, select Networking, and click Go to display the
5. Install the device drivers, using the instructions that are provided.
To remove expansion card software from Microsoft Windows environments, use
the Add/Remove Programs function of the operating system. This removes all
communication module components and automatically restarts the system.
Replacing an expansion card
If you have to replace the expansion card, use the procedure in this section to
install the replacement 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.
The CRU part number of the Intel 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh) is
42C1812.
For more information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and
assistance, see the Warranty and Support Information document for your device on
the IBM Documentation CD.
If you are instructed to return a component, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
To remove the expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
2. If the blade server is installed in the BladeCenter unit, remove it (see the
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the blade server cover or expansion-unit cover (see the documentation
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Intel 10Gb 2-port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh): Installation Guide
other BladeCenter devices is at the latest level:
v Advanced management module
v Blade server baseboard management controller (BMC) or integrated
management module (IMM)
v Blade server BIOS or UEFI
network adapter choices.
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 7.
documentation that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions).
that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions).
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