Configuring I/O modules

You must enable at least one external port on an Ethernet switch module in I/O module bay 1 to communicate with the Ethernet controllers that are integrated in each blade server.

There are two ways to access an I/O module to configure it:

Using a Web browser and accessing the Web interface for the I/O module, using its IP address. You can obtain the IP address from the System Status page of the advanced management module Web interface.
Using a program such as Telnet and accessing the command-line interface (CLI) for the I/O module, using its IP address.

To configure an I/O module, complete the following steps:

Access the I/O module, using its IP address.
Configure the I/O module. See the documentation that comes with the I/O module for information about configuration.
Update the firmware for the I/O module, if necessary. See the documentation that comes with the I/O module for information about updating firmware.

Note: If a pass-thru module is installed in I/O module bay 1, you must configure the network switch that the pass-thru module is connected to. See the documentation that comes with the network switch for more information.

Note: For more information about I/O modules, see the I/O module documentation. To determine which I/O modules are compatible with the BladeCenter S chassis, see the IBM ServerProven Web site