The following illustration shows multiple redundant
Host system with two host adapter
Host system with two host adapter
DS3200
Figure 30. Dual-controller direct-attached connections to multiple HBAs in multiple hosts
Overview of installing an IBM BladeCenter configuration to connect to a DS3200
This section gives an overview and guidelines for installing an IBM BladeCenter configuration to connect to a DS3200.
Before you install the BladeCenter configuration, consider the following information:
vMake sure that the BladeCenter chassis, blade server, SAS connectivity module, and SAS expansion card are supported. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ storage/support/disk/, select the link for the DS3200, and see the interoperability matrix.
vMake sure that an Advanced Management Module is installed in the BladeCenter chassis. The latest level of
vFor the latest SAS connectivity module firmware, SAS expansion card firmware, blade server BIOS code, and device drivers, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/.
Installing the BladeCenter configuration
To install the IBM BladeCenter SAS Expansion Card (CFFv), IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module, and blade server, complete the following general steps:
1.Install an IBM BladeCenter SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) in each blade server that you want to connect to the DS3200. See the documentation that comes with the SAS expansion card for installation requirements and procedures.
2.Install the blade servers in the BladeCenter chassis. See the documentation that comes with the blade server for installation requirements and procedures.
