Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter
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iSCSI SAN storage solution
In addition, the Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFv) can be used to connect to an external iSCSI-based
entry-level SAN, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. IBM BladeCenter connected to an external IBM System Storage DS3300 storage solution
Table 4 lists the components that are used in this configuration.
Table 4. Components for connecting the Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFv) to external iSCSI disk storage
Diagram
reference
Part number /
machine type
Description
Quantity
Varies
Supported IBM BladeCenter server
1 to 14
39Y9310
Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFv)
1 per
server
Varies
IBM BladeCenter E, BladeCenter H, or BladeCenter S*
1
Varies
Any Ethernet-compatible switch module
1 or 2
1726-31X or
1726-32X
IBM System Storage DS3300 (Single or Dual Controller)
1
1727
Optional: IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single or Dual ESM)
1 to 3
39R6536
DS3000 Partition Expansion License
1
* The expansion card can be installed in servers in the BladeCenter S (8886). However, by doing so, you
lose the ability to connect to the BladeCenter S DSMs. The Ethernet expansion card goes in the place of
the SAS expansion card that is needed to connect to the DSMs. Instead, use the 2/4 Port Ethernet
Expansion Card (CFFh), part number 44W4479.
This configuration also requires 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.)
