
Chapter 7. IBM i V6.1 installation 247
For more information on supported devices on a BladeCenter JS23/JS43 server,
refer to the following site:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/blades/ibmi.html
This site contains links to a specifications and a readme file that has excellent
detail for implementing this type of configuration. There is also information
relating to the different BladeCenter chassis configurations and requirements.
7.1.3 BladeCenter hardware preparation
For a smooth installation process of IBM i 6.1, all installed hardware components
should be at the latest firmware levels.
The following components should be checked and updated if necessary:
IBM JS23/JS43 Express server firmware (located on the service processor,
and updated through the VIOS)
Advanced Management Module (AMM) firmware
Fibre Channel I/O module firmware
Ethernet I/O module firmware
SAS Connectivity Module firmware
Expansion card firmware (examples: QLogic ethernet and 4 GB Fibre
For firmware updates for the IBM BladeCenter JS23 or IBM BladeCenter JS43
Express, BladeCenter S, and BladeCenter H chassis and integrated
components, refer to:
http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en/
When you reach that window, follow these steps:
1. Click the down arrow in the Product family box and select the corresponding
product: BladeCenter. Then click the blue arrow.
8241 Qlogic 4 GB Fibre Channel
Expansion card (CIOv)
Option for SAN connection in Bay 3
or 4 of an H or S chassis
8242 Qlogic 8 GB Fibre Channel
Expansion card (CIOv)
Option for SAN connection in Bay 3
or 4 of an H or S chassis
8271 Qlogic 8 GB Fibre Channel
Expansion card (CFFh)
Feature Description Notes
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