Mezzanine adapters, Brocade 804 hba, What you need for installation – Dell Brocade Adapters User Manual
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Mezzanine adapters
Mezzanine adapters are smaller modules than stand-up models that mount on server blades that
install in blade system enclosures. Instead of connecting fiber optic cables between stand-up
adapters ports in traditional servers and switches, mezzanine adapters connect to switch or I/O
modules installed in the blade system enclosure through the enclosure midplane.
Use information in this section as a guideline for install these adapters in compatible blade servers
from supported manufacturers.
Brocade 804 HBA
To install the 804 mezzanine card adapter into the server blade, refer to the installation
instructions shipped with the adapter.
Also refer to the setup and installation guide and user guide for the blade system enclosure for the
following information:
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Instructions for removing and installing the server blade in the enclosure.
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Details about the association between the mezzanine bay and interconnect bays in the blade
system enclosure. The location where you install the mezzanine adapter determines where you
install the interconnect modules.
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Instructions for accessing the server blade through a console or workstation to install adapter
drivers and software.
For details on other devices that install in the blade system enclosure, refer to the Installation and
User Guide that came with the device.
For details on compatibility with blade servers, switch modules, I/O modules, and other devices
that install in the blade system enclosure, refer to
“Server blades and blade system enclosures
What you need for installation
Have the following available before installing the adapter:
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Mezzanine card shipping carton, which includes the mezzanine card and necessary
documentation.
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Fully operational blade server.
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Access to the blade server through local or remote console connection for installing adapter
drivers and software.
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Blade server installation and user guide.
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Blade system enclosure installation and user guides.
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Interconnect and switch module installation guides for the blade system enclosure.
NOTE
“Verifying adapter installation”
on page 108 provides a list of general items to verify during and after
installing hardware and software to avoid possible problems. You can use the list to verify proper
installation and make corrections as necessary.