Additional information – HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual
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Flex-10 connection changes that do not require power off
With Virtual Connect v2.10 and higher, it is not necessary to power off a server blade with Flex-10
connections in the following instances:
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Changing a connection's network:
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From a single network to another single network
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From a single network to multiple networks
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From multiple networks to a single network
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Modifying the networks or VLAN IDs in a connection with multiple networks
With Virtual Connect v2.30 and higher, it is not necessary to power off a server blade with Flex-10
connections in the following instances:
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Changing a connection's network:
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From "unassigned" to a single network
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From a single network to "unassigned"
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From "unassigned" to multiple networks
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From multiple networks to "unassigned"
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Changing the requested bandwidth
FCoE connection changes that require power off
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Adding an FCoE connection to an assigned server profile
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Removing an FCoE connection from an assigned server profile
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Assigning a profile containing FCoE connections to a server
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Changing FCoE boot parameters
Restart after OA credential recovery
The state, "profile recovered," is applied to servers that are powered on when VC Manager restarts after an
OA credential recovery. When VC Manager detects a restart after a credential recovery, it rewrites the
profile parameters for any server that is powered on, connects the server to the appropriate Ethernet networks
and FC fabrics, and then puts the server and profile in the "profile recovered" state. The server and profile
remain in the "profile recovered" state until the server is powered down or removed from the enclosure. This
feature eliminates the power cycle requirement for a server to recover.
Additional information
The following links provide information on Virtual Connect:
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HP Virtual Connect Technology website
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Download a free copy of HP Virtual Connect for Dummies
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Access QuickSpecs for VC modules
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The QuickSpecs for each module contain information on required cabling and available cables
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Access support information for Virtual Connect
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HP Virtual Connect support website
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Download drivers and software