IBM SAN768B-2, User Manual

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FC3633, FC3649 - Installing an Enhanced 8-Gb port blade (32 or 48
ports)
These features can be installed while the SAN768B-2 is operational.
Note: A minimum level of FOS 7.0.1 is required for these blades.
Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid
damaging the port blades or chassis:
v
Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade (see “ESD precautions”
on page xix).
v
Carefully remove the protective strip (if any) covering the blade connectors
before installing any blades.
v
Do not force the port blade installation. If the port blade does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly aligned inside the rail guides before continuing.
Installing a port blade with incorrect alignment damages both the chassis and
the replacement part.
v
Hold the port blade by the edges of the metal pan. Do not use the ejectors to
hold a port blade.
v Disassembling any part of a port blade voids the part warranty and regulatory
certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the port blade.
These instructions cover installing a new FC3633 or FC3649 in the SAN768B-2
chassis.
Time required
20 minutes or less per port blade.
Items required
v
ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap
v
Workstation computer
v Port blade
v
Phillips screwdriver
v
SFP+ transceivers (as needed)
v
Optical cables (as needed)
Procedures
Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation:
1. Verify that the port blade is the correct part, 98Y2255 for the 32-port blade, and
98Y2270 for the 48-port blade.
2. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through
twelve, from left to right, when facing the port side of the SAN768B-2s. Port
blades can be installed in any of the slots 1-4 and 9-12.
3. IBM recommends having the latest firmware version on the CP blade. A
minimum level of FOS 7.0.1 is required for these blades. The firmware version
should match on both the active and the backup CP blades. If the firmware is
not at the latest level, obtain new code from the code download website, and
install it prior to installing the port blade. See “Fabric OS firmware updates” on
page 50 for instructions.
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