HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 101)

Server management 101
Even though the system might not prompt for a server reboot, a server reboot is required after the server is
upgraded successfully with the latest firmware and drivers for HP Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunctional
BL-c Adapters, NC532i adapters, or NC532m adapters. The reboot enables the newly upgraded drivers
and boot code to run, which then enables Virtual Connect to configure the "Dynamic Changes to FlexNICs"
feature.
The Allocated Bandwidth column displays "not allocated" until the profile is assigned to a device bay that
contains a server. At that time, bandwidth is allocated to each connection and the result is reported in this
column. See "Bandwidth assignment (on page 107 )."
The Mapping column describes how each connection of a profile is assigned to physical devices in a server,
and to which interconnect bay that device is connected. The four FlexNICs on port 1 of a server LOM that
supports Flex-10 are numbered LOM:1-a, LOM:1-b, LOM:1-c, and LOM:1-d. If a LOM does not support
Flex-10, then it is simply referenced by its port number (for example, LOM:1 or LOM:2).
Port assignment
A server profile is simply a list of connections and other parameters until that profile is applied to a physical
server. The same profile can be mapped to server hardware differently depending on the presence or
absence of different mezzanine cards, and if Ethernet devices in the server are capable of supporting
Flex-10.
In versions of firmware prior to VC 2.00 (versions that do not support Flex-10), server profile connections are
assigned to a half-height server in the following order:
1. Assign a connection to LOM port 1.
2. Assign a connection to LOM port 2.
3. Assign a connection to MEZ1 port 1 (if present).
4. Assign a connection to MEZ1 port 2 (if present).
5. Assign a connection to MEZ2 port 1 (if present).