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The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v To configure network adapters, complete the following steps:
v To convert the NIC/iSCSI/FCoE for Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded
v To download the latest version of drivers for iSCSI and FCoE from the website,
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System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and Service Guide
Table 12. Supported dual-port network adapters on the network connector
Dual-port network adapter
Mellanox ConnectX-3 dual-port
QDR/FDR10 mezz card
Qlogic dual-port 10GbE SFP+
Embedded VFA
Emulex dual-port 10GbE SFP+
Embedded VFA III
Dual-port FDR embedded adapter
Broadcom dual port 10GbE SFP+
embedded adapter for System x
Table note:
1. You can purchase System x3550 M4 Thermal Solution Kit (option part number 00Y7117)
to acquire two additional fans for your server.
1. From the Setup utility main menu (see "Using the Setup utility" on page
102), select System Settings > Network.
2. From the Network Device List, select one network adapter.
Note: You might need to enter each item (displaying MAC address) to see
detailed information.
3. Press Enter to configure the network adapter settings.
VFA III, complete the following steps:
1. From the Setup utility main menu (see "Using the Setup utility" on page
102), select System Settings > Network and press Enter.
2. From the Network Device List, select Emulex network adapter.
Note: You might need to enter each item (displaying MAC address) to see
detailed information.
3. Press Enter to configure Emulex network adapter, select Personality and
press Enter to change the settings.
– NIC
– iSCSI (enabled after FoD installed)
– FCoE (enabled after FoD installed)
complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
2. Click Product support > System x > Product family > Lenovo System x3550
M4 > 7914.
3. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then
click Search to display the available drivers.
4. Download the latest version of drivers.
– Emulex iSCSI Device Driver for Windows 2008
Option
part
FRU part
number
number
Remark
90Y6338
90Y4956
90Y6454
90Y5099
Six fans installed
required
90Y6456
90Y5100
00D4143
90Y6606
44T1360
00AL195
Six fans installed
required
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