iSCSI SAN storage solution
In addition, this card can be used to connect to external
Figure 4. IBM BladeCenter connected to an external IBM System Storage DS3300 storage solution The components used in this configuration are listed in Table 4.
Table 4. Components used when connecting the Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) to external iSCSI disk storage
Diagram | Part number / | Description | Quantity |
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| Varies | IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other supported server | 1 to 14 |
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| 44W4475 | Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) | 1 per |
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| server |
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| Varies | IBM BladeCenter E, BladeCenter H, or BladeCenter S* | 1 |
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| Varies | Any | 1 or 2 |
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| IBM System Storage DS3300 (Single or Dual Controller) | 1 | |
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| 1727 | Optional IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single or Dual ESM) | 1 to 3 |
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| 39R6536 | DS3000 Partition Expansion License | 1 |
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*Note: The expansion card can be installed in servers in the BladeCenter S (8886). However, by doing so you will lose the ability to connect to the BladeCenter S Disk Storage Modules (DSMs). The Ethernet expansion card will go in the place of the SAS expansion card needed to connected to the DSMs. Instead, use the 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh), part number 44W4479.
This configuration will also require cabling between the chassis and the storage server and between the storage server and expansion units. (The cable part numbers are not listed in Table 4.)
Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCenter | 5 |
