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IB M Ese rv e r B la d eCe n te r Fibre Chan nel Exp ansi o n Car d an d IB M Ese rv e r B la d eCe n te r JS 2 0 Fibre Chan nel Exp ansi o n Car d In sta ll a ti o n an d Us e r ’ s Gu i d e .
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IB M Ese rv e r B la d eCe n te r Fibre Chan nel Exp ansi o n Car d an d IB M Ese rv e r B la d eCe n te r JS 2 0 Fibre Chan nel Exp ansi o n Car d In sta ll a ti o n an d Us e r ’ s Gu i d e .
Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 31 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 55. Third Edition (January 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fibre Channel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and specifications .
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . .2 9 Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 Getting help and information from the W orld W ide We b . .
Safety Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produktu si pr ectete prír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installer er dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobr e Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här pr odukten.
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.
Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
Statement 21: CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.
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Chapter 1. Introduction This Installation and User ’ s Guide contains instructions for installing: v The IBM ® ER s e r v e r BladeCenter ™ Fibre Channel Expansion Car d in an HS20 or HS40 blade .
The expansion card comes with a thr ee-year limited warranty . For information about your warranty , see Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 31. Yo u can obtain up-to-date information about the expansion card and other IBM Es e rv er products at http://www .
4. In the Family field, select BladeCenter . Do not change the default values in the T ype , Model , and Operating system fields. 5. Click Continue . A list of the available BladeCenter documentation will be displayed under the heading Results by date .
– How to set up and start your blade server – How to install options in your blade server – How to configure your blade server – How to install an operating system on your blade server – How.
Note: This feature is not available on the IBM ER s e r v e r BladeCenter JS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Car d. v Support for Fibre Channel pr otocol small computer system interface (FCP-SCSI) and Fibre.
T able 1. Expansion card specifications (continued) T ype Specification Connectors (internal only) v Board-to-boar d Molex High Speed Mezzanine (HSM) type for serial interfaces v 200 pin board-to-boar d for peripheral component interconnect-X (PCI-X) interface Dimensions Approximately 9.
Major components of the expansion card The following illustration shows the components on the top of the expansion card. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly fr om your hardwar e.
The following illustration shows the components on the bottom of the expansion card. I/O expansion card connector (J3) I/O expansion card connector (J2) Figure 2.
Chapter 2. Installing the I/O expansion card This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing the I/O expansion card in your blade server . Note: The blade server shown in the illustrations in this section might be differ ent from your blade server .
Make sure that an I/O module that supports Fibr e Channel operation is installed in I/O-module bay 3, I/O-module bay 4, or both I/O-module bays 3 and 4 in the BladeCenter unit: v If your blade server .
device, place it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the blade server cover or on a metal surface. v T ake additional care when handling devices during cold weather . Heating reduces indoor humidity and incr eases static electricity .
IDE drive Tr a y Riser card Shor t screws IDE connector 4. If an IDE hard disk drive is installed in the IDE connector location wher e you are installing the I/O expansion car d, remove the drive, riser car d, and tray (save the screws that secur e the tray to the system board).
I/O expansion option connector (server) I/O expansion tra y IBM I/O expansion card I/O expansion card connector I/O expansion card connector I/O expansion option connector (server) Raised hook Shor t screws Shor t screws 6. Remove the I/O expansion card fr om the static-protective package.
9. If you have other options to install in this blade server , do so now; otherwise, close the blade server cover and install the blade server in the BladeCenter unit. See the Installation and User ’ s Guide for your blade server for instructions. 10.
Chapter 3. Updating the I/O expansion card BIOS or firmware code and NVRAM code and installing device drivers After you install the expansion card, be sur e that the latest BIOS or firmware code and the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) code are installed; then, install the device drivers.
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Chapter 4. Using IBM Fast!UTIL This chapter provides detailed configuration information for advanced users who want to customize the configuration of the IBM Ese rve r BladeCenter Fibre Channel Expansion Car d when it is installed in a BladeCenter HS20 or HS40 blade server .
Host Adapter Settings To access this option, select Host Adapter Settings . The default settings and the modifiable settings for the expansion card ar e listed in T able 2 and are described in this section. The expansion card is always point-to-point connected in the blade server with I/O module that supports Fibre Channel operation.
Fibre Channel tape support: This setting is reserved for Fibr e Channel tape support. The default setting is Enabled . Data rate: This setting determines the data rate for the expansion card. The available options are listed in T able 4. The default setting is 2 .
Interrupt level: The interrupt level is the interrupt that is used by the expansion card. The interrupt level can change when the operating system is installed. Adapter port name: This is the worldwide port name of the expansion card. Selectable Boot Settings To access this option, select Selectable Boot Settings .
Execution throttle: This setting specifies the maximum number of commands that can run on any one port. When a port reaches its execution throttle, Fast!UTIL does not run any new commands until the current command is completed. The valid options for this setting are 1 thr ough 256.
T able 7. Expansion card RIO options and operation modes Option Operation mode 0 No multiple responses 5 Multiple responses with minimal interrupts 6 Interrupt when interruption delay timer expir es o.
Chapter 5. Using the IBM F AStT MSJ utility This chapter provides an overview of the IBM F AStT MSJ (Management Suite Java ™ ) utility that can be used by advanced users to customize the configuration of the IBM Ese rv er BladeCenter JS20 Fibr e Channel Expansion Card when it is installed in a BladeCenter JS20 blade server .
Note: The diagnostic functions of the F AStT MSJ utility are available for all supported operating systems. The configuration functions of the F AStT MSJ utility are available only for Linux operating systems.
Update Flash utility Through the Utilities section of the F AStT MSJ utility , you can update I/O expansion card firmwar e and perform adapter-level configurations on a host-connected adapter .
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Chapter 6. T roubleshooting If you encounter a problem, use the following information to help you determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Additional troubleshooting and debugging pr ocedures ar e available in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and T roubleshooting Guide or Pr oblem Determination Guide for your blade server .
v Make sure that the corr ect device driver is installed. To download or get information about the latest supported device drivers, utilities, and documentation, go to http://www .ibm.com/pc/support/. Also see the Installation and User ’ s Guide for your blade server for additional information.
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 sour ces available from IBM to assist you.
need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the W orld W ide We b where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www .ibm.com/pc/support/ and follow the instructions.
Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General T erms Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information.
What this W arranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: v any software pr ograms, whether pre-loaded or shipped with the Machine, or installed subsequently; v failure r esulting.
If your problem can be r esolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker , memory , hard disk drive), IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install.
possible), (b) allow IBM, your reseller or an IBM supplier to pr ocess on your behalf any remaining Personal Data as IBM or your r eseller considers necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Sta.
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws.
CHILE Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the Civil Courts of Justice of Santiago.
URUGUA Y Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the City of Montevideo Court’s Jurisdiction.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in br each of a condition or warranty implied by the T rade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or r eplacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
HONG KONG S.A.R. OF CHINA AND MACAU S.A.R. OF CHINA Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquir ed the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this section: 1.
JAP AN Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this section: Any doubts concerning this Statement of Limited W arranty will be initially resolved between us in good faith and in accor dance with the principle of mutual trust. MALA YSIA Limitation of Liability: The word “ SPECIAL ” in item 3 of the fifth paragraph is deleted.
Manila, Philippines in accordance with the laws of the Philippines then in effect. The arbitration awar d shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law .
If you purchase a Machine in one of the W estern European countries, as defined above, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM r eseller appro.
Jurisdiction: The following exceptions are added to this section: 1) In Austria the choice of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited W arranty and relating thereto, inc.
termination or nullity will be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration and Conciliation of the International Arbitral Center of the Federal Economic Chamber in V ienna (V ienna Rules) by three arbitrators appointed in accor dance with these rules.
AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, IT AL Y , NETHERLANDS, NOR W A Y , POR TUGAL, SP AIN, SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1.
2. UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES IS IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY : 1) LOSS OF , OR DAMAGE TO, D ATA ; 2) INCIDENT AL OR INDIRECT DAM.
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section: The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited W arranty will not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty .
Circumstances may arise wher e, because of a Default, you are entitled to recover damages fr om IBM. This section sets out the extent of IBM’s liability and your sole remedy . 1. IBM will accept unlimited liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of IBM.
UNITED KINGDOM Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negli.
Part 3 - W arranty Information This Part 3 provides information r egarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the warranty period and type of warranty service IBM provides. W arranty Period The warranty period may vary by country or region and is specified in the table below .
available from IBM at any time on your r equest. Installation of T ier 1 CRUs is your responsibility . If IBM installs a T ier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
The IBM Machine W arranty W orld W ide We b site at http://www .ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ provides a worldwide overview of IBM’s Limited W arranty for Machines, a Glossary of IBM definitions, Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) and Support by Product (Machine) with links to Product Support pages.
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Appendix C. Notices This information was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area.
Edition notice © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights — Use, duplication, or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Some software may dif fer from its r etail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality . Product recycling and disposal This unit contains materials such as c.
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. A vis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
T aiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese V oluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 60 Installation and User ’s Guide for HS20/HS40 and JS20 .
Index A advanced adapter settings 20 allocation, input/output control block (IOCB) 20 B basic input/output system (BIOS) code update 15 blade server 11 , 17, 28 BladeCenter unit 1 C Class A electronic.
Fibre Channel devices, scanning 22 devices, troubleshooting 28 disk utility 22 documentation 3, 4 overview 2 specifications 5 support requir ements 10 tape support 18 firmware code, updating 15 frame .
U United States electronic emission Class A notice 58 United States FCC Class A notice 58 updating NVRAM code 15 utilities Fast!UTIL 17 F AStT MSJ 23, 25 Update Flash 25 W We b site BladeCenter docume.
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An important point after buying a device IBM JS20 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought IBM JS20 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data IBM JS20 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, IBM JS20 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get IBM JS20 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of IBM JS20, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime IBM JS20.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with IBM JS20. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device IBM JS20 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
