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v I/O bays 1 and 2 support any standard Ethernet switch or pass-thru modules
v The I/O bays 3 and 4 support Ethernet switch modules, Fibre Channel switch
v The compute nodes or Flex System chassis that are described or shown in this
v When the switch is installed in a Flex System chassis, the internal ports operate
Installation guidelines
Before you install the switch in the Flex System chassis, read the following
information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v, "Handling static-sensitive
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component on the
v You do not have to turn off the Flex System chassis to install or replace any of
v When you install a switch in the Flex System chassis, you must also install a
v When you are finished working on the blade server or Flex System chassis,
v For a list of supported optional devices for the Flex System chassis and other
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure that
the following requirements are met:
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1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: User's Guide
that connects to the two integrated Ethernet controllers in each of the compute
nodes. When you install an adapter card in the first bay on the compute node,
the I/O bays support any switch with the same type of network interface that is
used in the corresponding compute node adapter bay.
modules, Infiniband, and pass-thru modules (optical and copper) if the serial
pass-thru modules are not being used. If you install an additional I/O module in
bay 3 or 4, a corresponding adapter card is required to be installed in each
compute node to access the I/O bay.
document might be different from your compute nodes or Flex System chassis.
For additional information, see the documentation that comes with your
compute node or Flex System chassis.
at 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The external ports can operate at 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps,
depending on the SFP module type.
devices" on page 7, and the safety statements in the Flex System chassis
documentation. This information provides a safe working environment.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
to remove it from or install it in the blade server or Flex System chassis, open or
close a latch, and so on.
switch, blade server, or Flex System chassis indicates that the component can be
hot-swapped, which means that if the Flex System chassis and operating system
support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the
Flex System chassis is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
the hot-swap modules on the front or rear of the Flex System chassis.
compatible I/O expansion card in the blade server to support the switch.
reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires.
Lenovo products, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/
compat/us/.
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