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2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter installation and user's guide.
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2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter installation and user's guide.
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Note: before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in appendix b, “warranty,” on page 17 and appendix c, “notices,” on page 35. Second edition (september 2008) © copyright international business machines corporation 2008. Us government users restricted righ...
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Contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 option package...
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Korean class a warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 iv 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter.
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Safety before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit produc...
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an english-language caution or danger st...
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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. V connect all power cords to a ...
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Viii 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter.
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Chapter 1. Introduction this installation and user's guide contains instructions for installing a 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm ® bladecenter ® in an ibm bladecenter blade server. Notes: 1. The 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter is referred to throughout th...
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The expansion card has the following specifications. Table 1. Expansion-card specifications type specification host data transfer pci express nvram two programmable, 4 mb flash modules dimensions approximately 15.9 cm x 12.5 cm (6.26 in. X 4.92 in.) operating power approximately 6.5 watts communicat...
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This document provides instructions to install the blade server in the interconnect module. For the latest version of this document, go to http://www.Ibm.Com/ systems/support/ and search for “bladecenter interoperability guide”. The most recent versions of all bladecenter documents are available at ...
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Chapter 2. Installing an expansion card this chapter provides instructions for installing an expansion card in your blade server or expansion unit. The following documents provide related information: v the installation and user's guide for your blade server or expansion unit provides server-specifi...
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The following diagrams show the ethernet connectivity paths, port names, and mac address assignments for bladecenter chassis. Figure 1. Expansion card in bladecenter h unit 6 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter.
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Media access control (mac) addresses media access control (mac) addresses have been assigned and installed on the expansion card. Each port has two mac addresses: the first address is the ethernet address, and the second mac address is for the iscsi function. Port 1 of the first communication module...
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To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v when you work on a bladecenter unit that has an electrostatic discharge (esd) connector, use a wrist strap when you handle modules, optional devices, or blade servers. To work correctly, the wrist ...
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9. Replace the blade server cover or expansion-unit cover. See the documentation that came with your bladecenter unit for instructions. 10. Install the blade server into the bladecenter unit or expansion unit and turn on the blade server. 11. Install the expansion card device driver. See “installing...
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2. Note that this procedure is often similar or identical to the device-driver installation procedure for the blade server integrated ethernet communications controllers. To find the latest device driver, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.Ibm.Com/systems/support. 2. Under select prod...
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The latest firmware levels for the expansion card are listed in the change history file of the firmware update utility. If the tool has a later level of firmware than the firmware level that is installed on the card, use the update tools to install the latest level. Notes: 1. The windows and linux v...
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7. Pivot the expansion card out of the connector and remove the card. 8. Install the replacement expansion card. See “installing the expansion card” on page 8 for the installation procedure. Figure 4. Expansion card removal 12 2/4 port ethernet expansion card (cffh) for ibm bladecenter.
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Chapter 3. Solving problems if you are having a problem with the expansion card, use the following information to help you determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Additional troubleshooting and debugging procedures are available in the hardware maintenance manual and troubleshooti...
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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 sources available from ibm to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional informat...
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You can find service information for ibm systems and optional devices at http://www.Ibm.Com/systems/support/. Software service and support through ibm support line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with system x and xseries servers, bladec...
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Appendix b. Warranty ibm provides hardware warranty service for this product equivalent to that described in the ibm statement of limited warranty (“solw”), a copy of which is included, notwithstanding the section entitled, “what this warranty does not cover” of the solw. All references to “machine”...
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Unless ibm specifies otherwise, these warranties apply only in the country or region in which you purchased the machine. These warranties are your exclusive warranties and replace all other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or conditi...
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Follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that ibm specifies. Following problem determination, if ibm determines on-site service is required, a service technician will be scheduled for service at your location. You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from ibm, and installin...
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5. To allow ibm or its subcontractor or the reseller to install mandatory engineering changes, such as those required for safety; 6. When the type of warranty service requires that you deliver a failing machine to ibm, you agree to ship it suitably packaged, as ibm specifies, to a location ibm desig...
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Both you and ibm consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and ibm’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this statement of limited warranty, witho...
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Machine that is subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “machine” includes machine code and licensed internal code (“lic”). Governing law: the following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the machine” in the first sentence: laws in the province of ontario. Peru lim...
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Arbitration: the following is added under this heading: disputes arising out of or in connection with this statement of limited warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in singapore in accordance with the arbitration rules of singapore international arbitration center (“s...
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If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed. All proceedings shall be conducted, includi...
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Special (including nominal and exemplary damages), moral, incidental, or indirect damages for any economic consequential damages; or arbitration: the following is added under this heading: disputes arising out of or in connection with this statement of limited warranty shall be finally settled by ar...
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Ibm, provided the machine has been announced and made available by ibm in the country in which you wish to obtain service. If you purchase a machine in a middle east or african country, you may obtain warranty service for that machine from the ibm entity within the country of purchase, if that ibm e...
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To submit all disputes relating to this statement of limited warranty to the jurisdiction of the high court in johannesburg; 6) in turkey all disputes arising out of or in connection with this statement of limited warranty shall be resolved by the istanbul central (sultanahmet) courts and execution ...
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Maximum amount equal to the charges you paid for the machine. For purposes of this item, the term “machine” includes machine code and licensed internal code (“lic”). The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily injuries (including death) and damages to real property and tangible person...
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Reduction as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such machine and get your money refunded. The second paragraph does not apply. What ibm will do to correct problems: the following is added to this section: during t...
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Items for which ibm is not liable save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is ibm, its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following, even if ibm or they were informed of the possibility of such losses: 1. Loss of, or damage to, data; 2. Special...
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Sterling 75,000, or 2) 125% of the total purchase price payable or the charges for the machine directly relating to the default. These limits also apply to ibm’s suppliers and resellers. They state the maximum for which ibm and such suppliers and resellers are collectively responsible. Items for whi...
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Designated service center. A courier will pick up your machine and deliver it to the designated service center. Following its repair or exchange, ibm will arrange the return delivery of the machine to your location. You are responsible for its installation and verification. 4. Customer carry-in or m...
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Holidays. If after 1:00 p.M. It is determined that on-site service is required, a service technician will be scheduled to arrive the morning of the following business day. 3. Same day (sd), 24x7 after we receive your call, following problem determination, if ibm determines on-site service is require...
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Appendix c. Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently availab...
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Adobe and postscript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of adobe systems incorporated in the united states and/or other countries. Cell broadband engine is a trademark of sony computer entertainment, inc., in the united states, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom...
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Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality. Product recycling and disposal this unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. Ibm encourages owners of information techn...
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L’union européenne. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le produit sur lequel elle est apposée ne doit pas être jeté mais être récupéré en fin de vie. In accordance with the european weee directive, electrical and electronic equipment (eee) is to be collected separately and to ...
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Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this directive. Les batteries ou emballages pour batteries sont étiquetés conformément aux directives européennes 2006/66/ec, norme relative aux batterie...
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Communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet fcc emission limits. I...
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Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 e-mail: tjahn@de.Ibm.Com taiwanese class a warning statement chinese class a warning statement japanese voluntary control council for interference (vcci) statement korean class a warning statement appendix c. Notices 41.
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Index a assistance, getting 15 b battery return program 38 c class a electronic emission notice 39 country unique terms 21 courier or depot service 32 cru list 11 customer carry-in service 32 customer replaceable unit (cru) service 31 d depot or courier service 32 device driver installation 9 device...
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S same business day service level 33 same day service level 33 service courier or depot 32 cru and on-site 32 customer carry-in or mail-in 32 customer replaceable unit (cru) 31 machine exchange 32 on-site 31 service level next business day 32 same business day 33 same day 33 software service and sup...
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Part number: 44r5250 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 44r5250