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Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) for IBM BladeCente
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iSCSI SAN storage solution
In addition, this card can be used to connect to external iSCSI-based entry-level SAN, as shown in Figure
4.
Figure 4. IBM BladeCenter connected to an external IBM System Storage DS3300 storage solution
The components used in this configuration are listed in Table 4.
Table 4. Components used when connecting the Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) to external iSCSI disk
storage
Diagram
reference
Part number /
Machine type
Description Quantity
Varies IBM BladeCenter HS22 or other supported server 1 to 14
44W4475 Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) 1 per
server
Varies IBM BladeCenter E, BladeCenter H, or BladeCenter S* 1
Varies Any Ethernet-compatible switch module 1 or 2
1726-31X or
1726-32X
IBM System Storage DS3300 (Single or Dual Controller) 1
1727 Optional IBM System Storage EXP3000 (Single or Dual ESM) 1 to 3
39R6536 DS3000 Partition Expansion License 1
*Note: The expansion card can be installed in servers in the BladeCenter S (8886). However, by doing so
you will lose the ability to connect to the BladeCenter S Disk Storage Modules (DSMs). The Ethernet
expansion card will go in the place of the SAS expansion card needed to connected to the DSMs. Instead,
use the 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh), part number 44W4479.
This configuration will also require cabling between the chassis and the storage server and between the
storage server and expansion units. (The cable part numbers are not listed in Table 4.)