Learn about the 4 Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter.
The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is a 64-bit address/data, short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fiber cabling, this adapter provides the capability for a network of high-speed local and remote located storage. The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate between adapter and an attaching device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and 4 Gbps data rate up to 150 meters are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.
The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter can be used to attach devices either directly, or by means of Fibre Channel Switches. If attaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector(s), use of an LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.
Adapter specifications
- Item
- Description
- Adapter FRU number
- 03N5005 (FC 1905)
- Wrap plug FRU number
- 11P3847 (FC 1905, 5758. 5761)
- I/O bus architecture
- PCI-X 2.0a, PCI 3.0, PCI-X Mode 2 - 266MHz, PCI-X Mode 1 - 133 MHz, PCI - 66 MHz
- Slot requirement
- One available 3.3 volt PCI or PCI-X slot
- FC compatibility
- 1, 2, 4 Gigabit
- Cables
- 50/125 micron Fibre
1.0625Gb/sec 2m-500m
2.125Gb/sec 2m – 300m
4.25Gb/sec 2m – 150m
6.25/125 micron fibre
1.0625 Gb/sec 2m – 300m
2.125 Gb/sec 2m – 150m
4.25 Gb/sec 2m – 70m
- Maximum number
- For system-specific adapter placement information, see PCI placement in the system unit or expansion unit
- Operating system or partition requirements
- AIX 5L™ Version 5.2 with the 5200-08 Technology Level
AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-04 Technology Level
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® version 4 U2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3
i5/OS® V5R3M0 with PTFs, V5R3M5 with PTFs, V5R4M0 base.
Note: If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature and that you determine if there are any existing PTF prerequisites. To do this, use the IBM® Prerequisite Web site at http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf