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Converting 40GbE NIC ports into multiple 10GbE ports for 10GbE connectivity

The 40GbE Network Interface Cards (NICs) can be converted to support four 10GbE ports. If you are connecting a hardware platform that supports one of these NICs to a cluster that supports 10GbE cluster interconnect and customer data connections, the NIC must be converted to provide the necessary 10GbE connections.

Before you begin

You must be using a supported breakout cable.

About this task

For a complete list of platforms that support NICs, see the Lenovo Press.

Lenovo Press

Note
On the Dual Port 40Gb SFP+ adapter, only port A can be converted to support the four 10GbE connections. Once port A is converted, port e is not available for use.
  1. Enter maintenance mode.
  2. Convert the NIC from 40GbE support to 10GbE support.nicadmin convert –m [40G | 10G] [port-name]
  3. After using the convert command, halt the node.
  4. Install or change the cable.
  5. Connect to either the BMC or Service Processor using the IP address or by pressing Crtl-G if you are connected via USB cable.
  6. Log in using admin and your password.
  7. Type the system power cycle.