IBM iSCSI Host Bus Adapter, Manual

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Saving PDF files
To save a PDF on your workstation for viewing or printing:
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Right-click the PDF in your browser (right-click the link above).
2. Click the option that saves the PDF locally.
3. Navigate to the directory in which you want to save the PDF.
4. Click Save .
Downloading Adobe Reader
You need Adobe Reader installed on your system to view or print these PDFs. You can download a free
copy from the Adobe Web site (www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html) .
iSCSI prerequisites
Learn the minimum hardware requirements for setting up your iSCSI network.
Ensure that you have the required hosting system hardware:
v iSCSI Host Bus Adapter: CCIN 573B for copper cabling, CCIN 573C for fiber optic cabling.
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Network adapter
Tip: The network adapter does not need to be dedicated to the iSCSI HBA and might already be
installed.
Ensure that you have the required hardware for an iSCSI network:
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Gigabit Ethernet switch (if not using BladeCenter I/O module switch).
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Ethernet cables (category 5e or better) or fiber optic cables.
– One from each System x, xSeries, or blade system iSCSI HBA to network.
– One from each hosting system iSCSI HBA to network.
– One from each service processor hardware Ethernet port to network.
– One from hosting system network adapter to network.
– Any additional cables you might need to connect the Ethernet ports on the System x or xSeries
server or BladeCenter to network, if desired.
Ensure that you have additional equipment and supplies you might need:
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Additional computer with a network interface capable of running web browser software (used to
update and configure service processor hardware on System x, xSeries, or blade system) .
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Writable media diskettes or compact discs.
iSCSI IBM System x or xSeries prerequisites
Learn the minimum requirements for installing an iSCSI in an System x or xSeries server.
Ensure that you have the following before starting your installation:
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Diskless System x or xSeries server.
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iSCSI Host Bus Adapter for System x or xSeries server.
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Service processor hardware. Refer to the System i integration with BladeCenter and System x Web page
to determine which of the following type of service processor hardware are required:
– One of three versions of Remote Supervisor Adapter II (RSA II,) depending on System x or xSeries
type and model: RSA II, RSA II – EXA, RSA II SlimLine
– Baseboard Management Controller for System x or xSeries models that do not require the RSA II
iSCSI Host Bus Adapter for IBM BladeCenter, System x, or xSeries
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