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Chapter 2. Installing, removing, replacing, and enabling a
switch
This chapter provides instructions for installing, removing, replacing, and enabling
a switch in the IBM Flex System chassis.
Switch preinstallation checklist
The following items are switch preinstallation requirements and considerations.
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Make sure that you are using IBM Flex System components that are compatible
with the switches, IBM Flex System chassis, and compute nodes.
For a list of the types of supported IBM Flex System chassis, see Chapter 1, “The
IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch” on page 1. See
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of
supported compute nodes, network adapters, and optional compatible devices.
Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for
information about the types of compatible IBM Flex System chassis, compute
nodes, network adapters, and optional compatible devices for the switches, IBM
Flex System chassis, and compute nodes.
For details about installation, configuration, and use of compatible devices, see
the documentation that comes with these devices.
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Make sure that you are using the latest version of firmware code for the Chassis
Management Module and all other IBM Flex System components.
If necessary, install the latest version of firmware code for the Chassis
Management Module or other IBM Flex System components. To download the
most recent firmware updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/
for the latest information about upgrading the firmware code for IBM Flex
System components. The instructions are in the documentation that comes with
the updates.
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Make sure that compatible Fibre Channel adapters are installed in the compute
nodes or other blade devices that you want to communicate with the switches.
For additional information about the network adapter requirements for switches,
see “Network adapter requirements” on page 14.
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For details about switch bay requirements and bay locations, see the
documentation for your IBM Flex System chassis, the compute nodes, and the
applicable device.
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Configuration requirements for the switch and the IBM Flex System chassis may
vary. You can obtain up-to-date information about the switch and the IBM Flex
System chassis at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
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The compute nodes or IBM Flex System chassis that are described or shown in
this document might be different from your compute node or IBM Flex System
chassis. For additional information, see the documentation that comes with your
compute node or IBM Flex System chassis.
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If you encounter a problem with using the IBM Flex System components or
during the switch installation procedure, see “Troubleshooting checklist” on
page 38 for additional information.
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