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IBM High IOPS Adapter

Hardware Installation Guide

for ioMemory VSL 3.1.1

Summary of Contents for High IOPS Adapter

Page 1: ...IBM High IOPS Adapter Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...lation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3 1 1 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 5 Software Compatibility 5 IBM High IOPS Adapters 5 Hardware Requirements 7 In the Box 10 Installing the IBM High IOPS Adapter 11 Half Height Bracket Installation 13 Power Cables for Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters 14 IBM Support 17 ...

Page 3: ...High IOPS Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3 1 1 Copyright Notice Copyright International Business Machines 2012 All rights reserved Copyright 2006 2012 Fusion io Inc All rights reserved Fusion io is a trademark of Fusion io Inc Part Number D0003073 001_1 June 14th 2012 Published ...

Page 4: ...hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when ...

Page 5: ...apters Software Compatibility Compatible Software Driver The ioMemory VSL is more than just a hardware driver it is the secret sauce that gives IBM High IOPS Adapters their amazing performance Each release of the ioMemory VSL software is compatible with certain IBM High IOPS Adapters For a list of devices that are compatible with the version of the ioMemory VSL that you are installing consult the ...

Page 6: ...ulti Level Cell MLC 2 Assumes uniform distribution of writes across both memory modules Legacy Devices IBM High IOPS Adapter Options Feature Code Option Part Number Description PCIe Slot Required 0096 46M0877 IBM 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe Adapter Gen1 x4 0097 46M0878 IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapter Gen1 x8 or Gen2 x4 1649 46M0898 IBM 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe Adapter ...

Page 7: ...el Cell MLC 2 Assumes uniform distribution of writes across both memory modules Hardware Requirements PCIe Slots and Power Requirements The minimum slot requirements for your IBM High IOPS Adapter depends on the type of product Legacy IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters require at least A PCI Express PCIe Gen1 x4 slot with at least 4 lanes that are electrically active Clearance for a half height half lengt...

Page 8: ...IOPS Duo Adapters Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters require more power than the minimum 25W provided by PCIe Gen2 slots to properly function and therefore receive additional power via the included power cable must Without additional power function will be limited with Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters For more information on providing additional power via a power cable see Po...

Page 9: ... IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters have a shutdown temperature of 85 C Second Generation IBM High IOPS Adapters have a shutdown temperature of 100 C If the device is shut down due to insufficient cooling reboot the system to re enable the device NOTE If your system logs indicate write performance throttling due to high temperatures consult your server s documentation for details on increasing airflow wit...

Page 10: ...d upgrade considerations consult the for the version you wish ioMemory VSL Release Notes to install In the Box Your IBM High IOPS Adapter comes with these items IBM High IOPS Adapter USB Key Quick Start Instructions IBM High IOPS Adapter half height bracket used on low profile systems the IBM High IOPS Duo Adapter does not use a half height bracket On the USB Key are the following items Environmen...

Page 11: ... future reference NOTE The serial number label s will have a number and a barcode NOTE Once the ioMemory VSL is installed the device s serial number s will be visible in the fio status ioMemory VSL utility Optional Half height Bracket If your product includes a half height bracket included with single IBM High IOPS Adapter products and you are installing the device in a low profile system replace ...

Page 12: ...red consult your computer s documentation Replace the computer s access panel Plug in the computer s power cable and turn on the computer Your operating system may detect the IBM High IOPS Adapter and ask if you want it to install a hardware driver for the device In that case click Cancel NOTE We recommend saving the product box in case you need to store or return your device The ioMemory device p...

Page 13: ... are properly grounded before starting any hardware installation procedure Locate the half height bracket in your IBM High IOPS Adapter package Attention Use care in removing the retaining screws Do not twist or pull on the bracket until both screws are out as this can cause damage to the components To prevent damage to the IBM High IOPS Adapter use only a Philips 1 tip screwdriver Remove the two ...

Page 14: ...Insert the bracket screw holes in the same manner as the full height bracket was inserted Refer to the example below that matches your device configuration Attach the half height bracket using a Philips 1 tip screwdriver to tighten the two screws Attention Do not over tighten This can cause damage to the device Return to Step 3 of the installation section to complete the install ...

Page 15: ... High IOPS Duo Adapters Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters require more than the 25W to function If your device came with a power cable you should use it to enable proper function Installing the Cable To use the external power cable plug one end of the supplied cable into the product s power connection circled below ...

Page 16: ...ing aux power connectors available in most IBM servers However some IBM servers utilize a different aux power connector typically white in color which is physically a 2x4 but will not accept the 2x4 cable supplied For these applications the 2x3 pin cable is to be used Care should be taken to insure that the 2x3 cable mates properly with the 2x4 aux power connector Due to the square and D shaped ho...

Page 17: ...uide for ioMemory VSL 3 1 1 ______ _ _ 17 IBM Support IBM High IOPS Adapter software and documentation are available on the web at the following address http www ibm com support entry portal docdisplay lndocid MIGR 5083174 IBM part number 81Y1036 ...

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