IBM Flex System FC3171 User manual

IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru
Installation and User’s Guide

IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru
Installation and User’s Guide

Second Edition, May 2012
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features, specifications, and standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inventory checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Major components of the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2. Installing, removing, replacing, and enabling a switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switch preinstallation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network adapter requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System reliability guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handling static-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing a switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enabling the switch and its external ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3. Information panel LEDs and external Fibre Channel ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Information panel and internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Information LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LED states and colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fibre Channel external port status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ethernet port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LED activities and diagnostic flash patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4. Configuring the switch through an SSH interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessing the switch through a terminal emulator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessing the switch directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Switch Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Switch serial connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CLI command format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 5. Configuring the switch through the QuickTools Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Establishing a Web-interface session through a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6. Parts listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Running POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
POST errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Software service and support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
IBM Taiwan product service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Documentation format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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UL regulatory information
This device is for use only with listed IBM Flex System Enterprise chassis.

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Chapter 1. The IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
This Installation and User's Guide contains the following instructions and
information:
•Installing, removing, and replacing the IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN
Switch
•Enabling the switch and its external ports
•Using the information panel, LEDs, and external ports on the switch
•Configuring the switch through an SSH interface
•Configuring the switch through a Web browser interface
•Upgrading and expanding the functionality of the switch
•Performing basic troubleshooting tasks and solving problems with the switch
•Getting help, service, and technical assistance
Note:
•Throughout this document, including the references to screen contents, the IBM
Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch is generically referred to as the switch.
With respect to certain screen contents or titles, a switch might be referred to as a
switch module or switch, because the term switch module or switch appears on
those screens. A switch in transparent mode is referred to as a pass-thru module.
•Unless otherwise stated, references to the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
apply to all chassis that support the switch. At the time of publication, the
following devices are examples of applicable IBM Flex System chassis:
— IBM Flex System type 8721
— IBM Flex System type 8724
— IBM Flex System type 8725
•Unless otherwise stated, references to the compute node apply to all compute
nodes that support the switch and expansion card.
•The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
•The screens that are described or referred to in this document might differ from
the screens that are displayed by your system. Screen content varies according to
the type of IBM Flex System chassis and the firmware versions and optional
devices that are installed.
•Unless otherwise stated, references to the management module apply only to the
IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM), which is the only type of
management module that supports the switch.
The IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb Pass-thru supports a fully interoperable solution
for seamless integration of the Fibre Channel initiators to an existing fabric. The
pass-thru module uses industry-standard N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV)
technology to provide a cost-effective connectivity solution for the IBM Flex System
chassis.

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The pass-thru module is a Fibre Channel component that contains the following 20
ports:
•Fourteen internal transparent host (TH) ports to connect to the blade-server bays
in the IBM Flex System chassis
•Six external transparent fabric (TF) Fibre Channel user ports to connect to
external Fibre Channel switches
The IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch is a full-fabric Fibre Channel
component with expanded functionality. The SAN switch supports a higher speed
switch for IBM Flex System configurations and offers scalability in external-SAN
size and complexity, and enhanced system-management capabilities.
The full-fabric SAN switch has the following ports:
•Fourteen internal ports to connect to the blade-server bays in the IBM Flex
System chassis
•Six external Fibre Channel user ports to connect to external Fibre Channel
devices or switches
Note:
For additional information about the ports, see “Features, specifications, and
standards” on page 4 and Chapter 3, “Information panel LEDs and external Fibre
Channel ports” on page 19.
You can manage and configure the switch through multiple interfaces.
•An SSH connection to the embedded command-line interface (CLI). For
additional information, see Chapter 4, “Configuring the switch through an SSH
interface” on page 25.
•A Web browser (QuickTools) interface. For additional information, see Chapter
5, “Configuring the switch through the QuickTools Web interface” on page 31.
For additional information about the ports, see Chapter 3, “Information panel
LEDs and external Fibre Channel ports” on page 19.
For installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing, removing, replacing, and
enabling a switch” on page 13. For details about the status of the switch and its
external ports and network connections, see Chapter 3, “Information panel LEDs
and external Fibre Channel ports” on page 19. For additional information about
switches and other IBM Flex System chassis components, see the IBM Flex System
chassis documentation that comes with these devices.
To support each switch that you install in the IBM Flex System chassis, you must
also install a compatible network adapter in each compute node that you want to
communicate with the switch. In this environment, the network adapter operates as
a host bus adapter (HBA). For additional information, see “Network adapter
requirements” on page 14.
The following types of optional devices are compatible with the IBM Flex System
FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch:
•Fibre Channel network adapters
•8 Gb SFP+ Short Wave Optic Transceiver, also known as an SFP+ module or short
wave optical transceiver
You can obtain up-to-date information about the IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb
SAN Switch and other IBM products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

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At http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/, you can create a personalized
support page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this
personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly e-mail notifications about new
technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various
administrative services.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them
from the IBM Web site. To check for updates, complete the following steps:
1. Go to www.ibm.com.
2. Click Support & downloads.
3. Click Fixes, updates, and drivers, and then follow the instructions.
Note:
•Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
•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.
•See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list
of supported 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.
•This document might contain references or links to other companies' Web sites,
also known as non-IBM Web sites. As of the date of this document, the addresses
of non-IBM Web sites are correct. However, these addresses might be updated
after this document has been published. Certain conditions apply to the use of
non-IBM Web sites. For additional information, see Appendix B, “Notices” on
page 43.
•Do not mix SAN switches and pass-thru modules in the same IBM Flex System
chassis.
•You can find detailed hardware and software information, including
documentation, about IBM products at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/index.jsp.
•You can find detailed hardware and software information, including
documentation, about IBM Flex System devices at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp

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Enter information about the switch in Table 1. You can find this information on the
labels on the switch. For an illustration of the locations of these labels, see “Major
components of the switch” on page 11. You will need this information when you
register the switch with IBM. You can register the switch at
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. The product name and serial number
are required for registration. Depending on the type of product, additional
information might be required for registration.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/clientreference/.
Features, specifications, and standards
This section summarizes the features, specifications, and standards that apply to the
switch. The switch has the following features:
•Firmware installation
Use the QuickTools Web interface or CLI to install and activate new firmware.
•Support for Non-Disruptive Code Load Activation (NDCLA)
•Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
The switch supports RSCN as described in FC-FLA. RSCN enables an agent to
register for change events in the fabric and attached devices.
•Interoperability
The switch supports standards-based FC-SW2 interoperability. Fibre Channel
switches that connect to the switch external ports must support NPIV.
•Transparent mode
The pass-thru module is a 20-port Fibre Channel NPIV switch with 6 external
ports and 14 internal ports. The pass-thru module concentrates multiple
compute nodes into the external ports. The external ports connect to external
Fibre Channel switches that support NPIV. The internal ports connect directly to
compute nodes through the enclosure backplanes.
Table 1. Product information
Product Name IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch
Model Number
Serial Number
Worldwide Name
Note: The worldwide name
(WWN) is on the same label as
the media access control (MAC)
address.
Media access control
(MAC) address 1
Other MAC Addresses

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The pass-thru module presents one or more compute nodes per port to the fabric.
The pass-thru module expands the fabric, but, unlike a full fabric switch, it does
not count against the fabric domain.
Note: A node port is also known as an N_port.
•Error detection
The switch supports the following error-detection methods:
— Cyclic redundancy check (CRC)
— 8-byte and 10-byte conversion
—Parity
— Long frame and short frame
— D_ID mismatch
— S_ID mismatch
•Frame bundling
The switch supports the following frame bundling methods:
— No frame bundling. Frames are intermixed from different sources at will.
— Soft lockdown. The switch waits for the sequence to be completed or a gap
in the frame traffic to occur before it services requests from a different port.
•Configurable Fabric Address Notification (FAN)
A FAN, as described in FC-FLA, is sent out by the fabric after an initialization
event (usually a loop initialization port) to each attached NL_Port. The purpose
of the FAN is to inform the attached NL_Ports of the fabric node name, port
name, and fabric address.
•Support for Call Home function
•Support for Domain Name Service (DNS)
•Support for Internet protocol (IP) Version 4
•Support for Internet protocol (IP) Version 6
•Support for Internet protocol security (IPsec)
•Support for separate trap community strings for each trap address
•Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
•Support for vital product data (VPD)
Table 2 contains a summary of the specifications, standards, and protocols that
apply to the switch.

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Table 2. Switch specifications, standards, and protocols
Fibre Channel standards:
• C-PH version 4.3
•FC-PH-2
•FC-PH-3
• FC-AL version 4.5
• FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0
•FC-FLA
•FC-GS-3
•FC-FG
•FC-PLDA
•FC-Tape
•FC-VI
•FC-SW-2
• Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837
• Fibre Alliance MIB version 4.0
Fibre Channel protocols:
• Fibre Channel service classes: Class 2 and class 3
• Operation modes: Fibre Channel class 2 and class 3, connectionless
• External port type:
— Full-fabric mode: Generic loop port (GL_port)
— Transparent mode: Transparent fabric port (TF_Port)
• Internal port type:
— Full fabric mode: Fabric port (F_port)
— Transparent mode: Transparent host port/NPIV mode (TH_port)
— Support for up to 255 host NPIV logins
• Port characteristics:
— External ports are automatically detected and self configuring
— Port LEDs illuminate at startup
— Number of Fibre Channel ports: 6 external ports and 14 internal ports
— Scalability: Up to 239 switches (maximum) depending on your configuration
— Buffer credits: 16 buffer credits per port
— Maximum frame size: 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)
— Standards-based FC FC-SW2 Interoperability
— Support for up to a 255-to-1 port-mapping ratio
— Media type: Small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) module
— System processor: PowerPC®
— Fabric point-to-point bandwidth: 2, 4, or 8 Gbps at full duplex
— Non-blocking architecture to prevent latency
— Fabric Latency: Less than 4 ms
— 2 Gb port speed 2.125 Gbps: 200 MBps full duplex
— 4 Gb port speed 4.250 Gbps: 400 MBps full duplex
— 8 Gb port speed 8.500 Gbps: 800 MBps full duplex
— Aggregate switch fabric bandwidth (2, 4, 8 Gb): 80, 160, 320 GBps
— Maximum frame size: 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)

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Switch maintainability:
• Diagnosis: Power-on self-test (POST) is performed on all functional components except
the SFP or SFP+ module. Port operational tests include internal, external, and online
tests.
• User interface: Light-emitting diode (LED) indicators
Fabric management:
• Management methods:
— Command line interface through SSH (default) or Telnet
— QuickTools Web interface
• Switch simple network management protocol (SNMP) version 3 agent: Enables a net-
work management workstation to receive configuration values, traffic information, and
Fibre Channel failure data through SNMP and the Ethernet interface
• Ethernet connection: RJ-45 connector; 10/100 Base-T cable
• Serial connection: RS-232, USB Type B connector, null-modem FF USB-to-DB9 cable
Dimensions:
• Width: 401.6 mm (15.81 in.)
• Height: 30.0 mm (1.18 in.)
• Depth: 316.7 mm (12.47 in.)
• Weight: 3.0 kg (6.60 lb)
Environmental:
See the documentation that came with your IBM chassis for information about the environ-
mental conditions and specifications that are supported by the system.
Switch regulatory certifications:
• Electrical:
— Power source loading: 3.75 amps maximum at 12 V dc
— Heat output: 35 watts maximum
— Operating voltage: 12 V dc
— Circuit protection: Internally fused
• Emissions standards:
— FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class A (USA)
— VCCI Class A ITE, April 2003 (Japan)
— ICES-003 issue 3 (Canada)
— A4EN55022 level A (EC)
— Voltage fluctuations: EN 61000-3-3
— Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2
— Immunity: EN55024: 1998
— C-Tick - AS/NZS CISPR 22 (Australia/New Zealand)
— CE Mark - EN55022:1998 + A2:2003 and EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
— MIC Notice No. 2001-115 and No. 2001-116 (Korea)
— GOST 29216-91 (Russia)
— CISPR 22 Class A
— BSMI CNS 13438 (Taiwan)
— Communique No. 2004/9 and No. 2004/22 (Turkey)
— EMC.CVG, 28 October 2002 (Saudi Arabia)
— GB 9524:1998 (China)
Table 2. Switch specifications, standards, and protocols (Continued)

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Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains instructions for setting up, installing, removing,
configuring, and troubleshooting the switch. This document also contains general
information about the switch and information about upgrading and expanding the
capabilities of the switch. Follow the instructions in this Installation and User’s Guide
after you read the IBM Important Notices document that comes with the switch.
Note: The most recent versions of this Installation and User’s Guide and all other IBM
Flex System documentation are on the IBM Flex Manager management node and at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp.
Before you install your system, read the following documents that come with your
IBM Flex System product.
•IBM Important Notices
Read this document before you install the switch in the IBM Flex System chassis.
This document contains the legally required notices that must ship in printed
format.
•IBM Warranty Information
Read this document before you install the switch in the IBM Flex System chassis.
This document contains product warranty information in print format.
The following documentation contains important, useful information to help you
with the setup, installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting processes
for these devices. This documentation is preloaded on the IBM Flex System
Manager management node and is also available at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp:
•IBM Flex System network device User's Guides
Each type of network adapter has a customized Installation and User’s Guide that
contains detailed information about the expansion card, which is compatible
with the 8 Gb switches. These switches contain connectors for the compute nodes
in which the network adapter is installed.
•IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Installation and Service Guide
Each type of IBM Flex System chassis has a customized Installation and Service
Guide.
•IBM Flex System compute node Installation and Service Guides
Each type of compute node has a customized Installation and Service Guide.
•IBM Notices for Network Devices CD
This CD ships with networking products (adapters, switches, and pass-thru
modules). It contains license documentation and the following documents:
— IBM Safety Information
This multilingual document contains translated versions of the caution and
danger statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each
caution and danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use
to locate the corresponding statement in your language.
— IBM Environmental Notices and User’s Guide
— IBM Flex System Basic Troubleshooting Information for Network Devices
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch Command Line Interface User’s Guide
This document explains how to manage the SAN switch using the CLI.

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•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb Pass-thru Command Line Interface User’s Guide
This document explains how to manage the pass-thru module using the CLI.
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch QuickTools User’s Guide
This document explains how to manage the SAN switch using the QuickTools
application.
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb Pass-thru QuickTools User’s Guide
This document explains how to manage the pass-thru module using the
QuickTools application.
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru CIM Agent Reference Guide
This document describes how the Common Interface Model (CIM) Agent
functions as an implementation of the Storage Management Initiative
(SMI)-Specification 1.1
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru Event Message Guide
This document lists the event messages for the IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb
SAN Switch
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru Simple Network
Management Protocol Reference Guide
This document describes the support for Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) and how to use SNMP to manage and monitor the IBM Flex System
FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch.
The updated IBM Flex System documentation is available on the IBM Flex System
Manager management node and from the IBM Flex System Information Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp.

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Inventory checklist
Make sure that the shipping carton contains the following items:
•IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch or
IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb Pass-thru
•IBM Warranty Information
•IBM Important Notices document
•License documentation
•IBM Notices for Network Devices CD,which contains the multilingual IBM Safety
Information, IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide, IBM Flex System Basic
Troubleshooting Information for Network Devices, and some license documentation.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized reseller for
replacement.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual
Safety Information document, which is provided on the IBM Notices for Network
Device CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
•Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
•Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you
avoid inconvenient or problem situations.
•Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in
which damage could occur.
•Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure or situation.
•Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.