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I/O modules

For blade server communication with the network, your BladeCenter unit supports from one to four hot-swap I/O modules. Table 2 identifies the type of I/O module you can install in each I/O-module bay. Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to see the list of supported I/O modules.

Your BladeCenter unit supports a minimum of one hot-swap Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module, in I/O-module bay 1 or 2. This I/O module provides an internal connection to an integrated Ethernet controller in all the blade servers in the BladeCenter unit, up to 14 internal connections per I/O module. To provide an internal connection for the second integrated Ethernet controller in each blade server, install an Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in the available I/O-module bay of the pair (I/O-module bay 1 or bay 2).

Similarly, the BladeCenter unit supports two additional I/O modules in I/O-module bays 3 and 4. Each of these I/O modules provides an internal connection to one of the two network-interface controllers on all the I/O expansion options installed on blade servers in the BladeCenter unit. The I/O module must be compatible with the network interface on all the I/O expansion options. For example, if you install a Fibre Channel I/O expansion option on a blade server, the I/O modules you install in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 must be Fibre Channel switch modules or pass-thru modules.

Notes:

1.Because of electromagnetic interference (EMI), no more than two four-port 1-Gb Ethernet switch modules can be installed in the BladeCenter unit. You can mix four-port 1-Gb Ethernet switch modules with other supported Ethernet switch modules to achieve the total number of Ethernet switch modules you need in the BladeCenter unit.

2.You can use a pass-thru module in any I/O-module bay, provided the associated controller in the blade servers or I/O expansion options is compatible with it.

The following table summarizes the types of modules that can be used in each I/O-module bay. See “Rear view” on page 33 for the location of the I/O-module bays on the BladeCenter unit.

Table 2. Hot-swap I/O module types by location

Bays

I/O-module function

Permissible I/O module

1 and 2 Network connections 1 and 2

One of the following combinations:

 

(Ethernet) for all blade servers in the

v Two Ethernet switch modules

 

BladeCenter unit

v Two pass-thru modules

 

 

 

 

v One Ethernet switch module and

 

 

one pass-thru module

 

 

3 and 4 Network connections 3 and 4 (for all

One of the following combinations.

 

I/O expansion options on blade

v Two Ethernet switch modules

 

servers in the BladeCenter unit)

v Two Fibre Channel switch modules

 

 

 

 

v Two pass-thru modules

Important:

v The modules used must support the

network interface used on the I/O expansion options.

v The I/O modules in bays 3 and 4 must be the same type.

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Server Support ERserver Page Contents Configuring your BladeCenter unit Chapter Sharing resources among the blade serversAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Appendix C. Notices Vi BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Safety ViiTo Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Safety Xii BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide This Installation and User’s Guide provides information to IntroductionFront System requirements Using the IBM Documentation BrowserAbout your documentation CD Starting the IBM Documentation BrowserUsing the search feature Related publicationsIntroduction Features and specifications Features and specificationsExpansion capabilities What your BladeCenter unit offersIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology Hot-swap capabilitiesSystem-management capabilities Redundancy capabilitiesRedundant network connection capabilities Network environment supportReliability, availability, and serviceability Major components of the BladeCenter Type 8677 unit CD-ROMFront view Rear viewBladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Installation guidelines Installing optionsInstalling the BladeCenter unit in a rack Use safe practices when liftingSystem reliability considerations Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling and removing modules BladeCenter modulesModules Power modules Installing a module Blower modulesInstalling options Removing a module Installing and removing the acoustic module option Installing the acoustic module optionInstalling and removing blade servers Removing the acoustic module optionInstalling a blade server Blade server expansion optionsLabel Removing a blade server Completing the installation Input/output connectorsMouse connector Video connectorKeyboard connector Remote management and console Ethernet connectorModule connectors BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators Starting the BladeCenter unitShutting down the BladeCenter unit BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs Writeable area Rear system LED panel Module Ethernet activity System LED panel Configuring your BladeCenter unit Resolution Refresh rate Cabling the Ethernet port Setting up the remote connectionConfiguring the management module for remote access Ethernet link LEDCommunicating with the IBM Director software Configuring Wake on LAN in the BladeCenter unit Verifying your Wake on LAN configurationLinux-specific configuration Using the management and configuration programStarting the management and configuration program Management and configuration program options Configuring the external Ethernet portSaving and restoring the configuration file Configuring the internal Ethernet portUsing IBM Director About the wizardStarting the wizard Using Remote Deployment Manager Version 4.1 or later Configuring a switch moduleWhat to configure Supporting Ethernet failoverConfiguring the Ethernet controllers in the blade servers BladeCenter networking guidelinesGbps links L2 Switch Sharing resources among the blade servers BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewTroubleshooting charts Monitor problemsPower problems Management module problemsBlower module problems Options problems Light path diagnostics featureLight path diagnostics LEDs Lit LED Cause Action BladeCenter system LED panelLit LED Cause Action Power module Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Part 1 General Terms What this Warranty CoversWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsExchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawJurisdiction United States Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China Malaysia Following Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Arbitration The following is added under this heading Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries Following paragraphs are added to this section Egypt Hungary Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaTypes of Warranty Service Part 3 Warranty InformationWarranty Period Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service EU Country Telephone ListAppendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali Appendix C. Notices BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Index RAS Index BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide Page Part Number 59P6595
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