SAS Connectivity Module and SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter Increasing blade connectivity and performance

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1 IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG , dated September 18, 2007 SAS Connectivity Module and SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter Increasing blade connectivity and performance Key prerequisites...2 AP distribution...2 Description...2 Product number... 3 Prices...7 IBM Global Financing... 7 At a glance SAS Connectivity Module for BladeCenter The SAS Connectivity Module provides the following basic functionality: Support for both BladeCenter E and BladeCenter T Chassis Support for BladeCenter H and BladeCenter HT chassis Standard blade module form factor with fourteen internal 1X SAS ports and four external 4X SAS ports SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card The SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card provides the following basic functionality: Two 1X SAS ports for connecting blade servers to SAS Connectivity Modules CFFv space-efficient form factor; CFFv expansion cards when combined with a CFFh expansion card allow blade server I/O connectivity to both standard and high-speed I/O module bays in BladeCenter Overview BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module and SAS (CCFv) Expansion Card for BladeCenter The BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module enables connectivity to the BladeCenter Disk Boot System SAS fabric and to 3 Gb SAS fabric connectivity, and includes the following key features: Standard I/O module form factor with fourteen internal 1X SAS ports and four 4X external SAS ports 1 Uses the Vitesse SAS Expander 7157 ASIC and Vitesse API software interface Connectivity module via CLI, Web Browser, and IBM Storage Configuration Manager SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for BladeCenter The SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card enables an SAS connection from the blade server to the SAS connectivity module and external SAS storage fabric. IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 PCI-X bus adapter blade server I/O connectivity to both standard and high-speed I/O module bays in BladeCenter Competitive advantages BladeCenter leads the industry in delivering integrated storage solutions to the blade server environment. Integrated storage solution eases deployment, simplifies the datacenter, reduces cabling, and lowers costs. Each BladeCenter server provides redundant connections to the storage system. Customers can configure their blade servers with dual port host bus adapters and be assured that they will always have a connection to their storage devices via the high availability midplane. No other blade server vendor delivers this capability, which now includes the addition of the SAS expansion card. Through integration, BladeCenter eliminates the cables from the server to the I/O module. This not only reduces the opportunity for mis-configuration, it helps to lower the expense for cables and to reduce potential points of failure, while helping increase storage availability. 1 Refer to the ServerProven Web site for a list of supported devices. Key prerequisites BladeCenter chassis Product number: For details, refer to the Product number section in this announcement. Planned availability date October 12, 2007 AP distribution Country/Region Announced ASEAN* India/South Asia** Australia People's Republic of China Hong Kong S.A.R of the PRC Macao S.A.R of the PRC Taiwan Korea Japan New Zealand * Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam **Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan Description The IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module enables the connection to the IBM BladeCenter Disk Boot System and to 3 Gb SAS fabric connectivity, and includes the following key features: Standard I/O module form factor with fourteen internal 1X SAS ports and four 4X external SAS ports 1 IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 Uses the Vitesse SAS Expander 7157 ASIC and Vitesse API software interface Connectivity module via CLI, Web Browser, and IBM Storage Configuration Manager The SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card enables an SAS connection from the blade server to the SAS connectivity module and external SAS storage fabric. PCI-X bus adapter blade server IO connectivity to both standard and high-speed IO module bays in BladeCenter Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Product number Description Part number IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module 39Y9195 IBM BladeCenter SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) 39Y m 15A/200V C19 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) line cord 41Y9233 Trademarks BladeCenter and ServerProven are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Product names SAS Connectivity Module for IBM BladeCenter (39Y9195) SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter (39Y9190) At a glance Product specific IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Module and SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter The IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Modules enable connectivity to the IBM BladeCenter Disk Boot System SAS fabric and to 3 Gb SAS fabric connectivity, and includes the following key features: Standard I/O module form factor with fourteen internal 1X SAS ports and four 4X external SAS ports 1 Uses the Vitesse SAS Expander 7157 ASIC and Vitesse API software interface Connectivity module via CLI, Web Browser, and IBM Storage Configuration Manager SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for BladeCenter IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 The SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card enables an SAS connection from the blade server to the SAS connectivity module and external SAS storage fabric. PCI-X bus adapter blade server I/O connectivity to both standard and high-speed I/O module bays in BladeCenter Technical information Performance specifications: The IBM BladeCenter SAS Connectivity Modules enable connectivity to the IBM BladeCenter Disk Boot System SAS fabric and to 3 Gb SAS fabric connectivity, and includes the following key features: Standard I/O module form factor with fourteen internal 1X SAS ports and four 4X external SAS ports 1 Uses the Vitesse SAS Expander 7157 ASIC and Vitesse API software interface Connectivity module via CLI, Web Browser, and IBM Storage Configuration Manager The SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card enables an SAS connection from the blade server to the SAS connectivity module and external SAS storage fabric. PCI-X bus adapter blade server I/O connectivity to both standard and high-speed I/O module bays in BladeCenter Physical specifications SAS Connectivity Module: Approximate height: mm (7.25 in) Approximate width: mm (5.25 in) Approximate depth: 25.4 mm (1.0_ in) SAS (CFFV) Expansion Card: Approximate height: 84 mm (3.31 in) Approximate width: 53 mm (2.09 in) Approximate depth: 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Approximate weight:.113kg (0.25 lb) Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Relative humidity: 8% to 80%, non-condensing Agency approvals IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 UL , 1st Edition CSA C22.2 No , 1st Edition C-Tick CISPR 22 Class A VCCI Class 2 FCC Class A CE-Mark EN 55022/ ENERGY STAR-compliant: No Hardware requirements IBM systems: The IBM SAS connectivity module (P/N 39Y9195) is supported on the following IBM platforms. System name Machine type BladeCenter E 8677 BladeCenter H 8852 BladeCenter HT 8740/8750 BladeCenter T 8720/8730 Software requirements: None, use the BladeCenter operating system. Compatibility: Use with BladeCenter blade server systems Note: Some configurations may not be compatible. Limitations: None Planning information Additional cable orders required: No Approximate installation time: 10 minutes Cable description IBM 1m SAS Cable IBM 3m SAS Cable Cable part number 39Y Y6531 Packaging: One box SAS Connectivity Module Single box: Height: 103 mm (4.06 in) Depth: 340 mm (13.38 in) Width: 103 mm (4.06 in) SAS (CFFv) Expansion Card Shipment group SAS connectivity module (39Y9195) Quick install guide IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 Support CD Safety flyer Shipment group SAS expansion card (39Y9190) Quick install guide Support CD Safety flyer Security, auditability, and control Security and auditability features of this product are: This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software. Terms and conditions Field-installable Customer setup Warranty period(2) Service type Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs 1 year CRU(3) No No No (2) To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. (3) Customer replacement unit Note: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the license agreements that are shipped with the feature or option. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. IBM machine code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement or by contacting your IBM representative or visiting /machine_warranties/machine_code.html Features using LMC 39Y9195, 39Y9190 IBM may release changes to the Machine Code. IBM plans to make the Machine Code changes available for download from the IBM BladeCenter technical support Web site /systems/support/supportsite.wss If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable machine code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated machine code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable machine code changes; however, you may be charged for that service. International Warranty Service (IWS): IWS is available during the warranty period to customers who travel or relocate to countries where their computer is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service. Eligible IBM computers are identified by IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 their four-digit machine type. You can obtain IWS through the method of service, such as CRU, depot, carry-in or on-site, provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts may not be available in all countries. Service centers in certain countries may not able to service all models of a particular machine type. In addition, some countries may have fees and restrictions that apply at the time of service. To determine the eligibility of your computer and to view a list of countries where service is available, visit t/site.wss/warranty/warranty.vm Note: Due to the earth's magnetic field, CRT monitors are manufactured to work in northern, southern, and equatorial regions of the earth and may not produce a satisfactory image when moved between them. Any required adjustment (if possible) is not covered under IWS and may be subject to a chargeable action. The magnetic field does not affect flat-panel LCD monitors. Help and service information Features and options During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing IBM's on-line services (requires internet access account, not included), or calling the IBM Support Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. Accessing IBM on-line services Prices For all local charges, contact your IBM Representative. Note: Not all products are available in all countries. IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Trademarks BladeCenter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page at: IBM Asia Pacific Announcement AG IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7