Specifications

ICMB Card

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Establishing communication between servers using the ICMB card is a two-step process.

First, install the ICMB card in each server. Then, make sure that the software required for

thecardisinplace.SoftwarefortheICMBcardincludesfirmwareonthecardand

software already included in the ISC software. ISC software is included in the server

software kit accompanying the baseboard.

Figure 3-7 shows an ICMB card. A filler panel is attached to the ICMB card with two

screws. The panel, noted by “B”, is identical to any filler panel for a PCI add-in board.

You attach the filler panel to the rear of a chassis in the same way that you would attach

a PCI add-in board.

Figure 3-7 ICMB Card

Installing an ICMB Card

To install an ICMB card, follow these steps:

1. Remove the ICMB card and internal cable from their protective wrapper.

2. Designate a PCI slot for the ICMB card. The card does not plug into the connector on

thebaseboard,butthecarddoesusetheopeningattherearofthechassis.

3. Secure the filler panel to the chassis. On most systems, you use one screw. The screw

is noted by “A” in Figure 3-8.