Configuring the Ethernet controller
Use this information for instructions on configuring the Ethernet controller.
The Emulex BE3 Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides
an interface for connecting to a 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps network and provides
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and
reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support
auto-negotiation, the controller detects the data-transfer rate (100BASE-T,
1000BASE-T, or 10GBASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the
network and automatically operate at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet software
This section provides information about activating the Features on Demand
Ethernet software key to enable you can use the functions of the software.
You can activate the Features on Demand (FoD) software upgrade key for Fibre
Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI storage protocols that is integrated in the
integrated management module. For more information and instructions for
activating the Features on Demand Ethernet software key, see the IBM Features on
Demand User’s Guide. To download the document, go to http://www.ibm.com/
systems/x/fod/, log in, and click Help.
Enabling Features on Demand RAID software
This section provides information about activating the Features on Demand RAID
software key to enable you can use the functions of the software.
Integrated into the integrated management module is a Features on Demand RAID
software upgrade key that you can activate to get support for RAID levels 5 and
50 or 6 and 60 (depending on the Features on Demand key). For more information
and instructions for activating the Feature On Demand RAID software key, see the
IBM Features on Demand User’s Guide. To download the document, go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/, log in, and click Help.
Configuring RAID arrays
This information provides instructions for configuring RAID arrays.
Through the Setup utility, you can access utilities to configure RAID arrays. The
specific procedure for configuring arrays depends on the RAID controller that you
are using. For details, see the documentation for your RAID controller. To access
the utility for your RAID controller, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 10 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-on button becomes active.
2. When prompted, <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access
the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a
limited Setup utility menu is available.
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