IBM iSCSI Host Bus Adapter, Manual

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Mouse, keyboard, and display that can be attached through a KVM switch
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USB diskette drive. Some System x or xSeries models do not have an integrated diskette drive and
require a diskette drive for firmware updates
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The documentation that is included with your System x or xSeries server (hardcopy or compact disc)
iSCSI blade server prerequisites
Learn the minimum requirements for a blade server installation.
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
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Diskless blade server.
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BladeCenter for housing blade servers.
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iSCSI expansion card or cards (also referred to as iSCSI HBA). Use one of these for each blade server
you plan to attach.
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Management module installed in the BladeCenter to function as service processor hardware.
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I/O module in the appropriate BladeCenter I/O bay to support the network connection for the xSeries
or blade system iSCSI expansion card. This I/O module can be an integrated gigabit switch which can
take the place of an external switch in the iSCSI network or a pass-through module which would
require an external switch.
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Mouse, keyboard, and display, which can be attached using a KVM switch.
v The documentation that is included with your BladeCenter, blade server and options – hardcopy, CD,
or both.
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System i and System p: iSCSI Host Bus Adapter for IBM BladeCenter, System x, or xSeries