Learn about the 4 Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter.
The 4 Gigabit Dual-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 or dual 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 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. Between the adapter and an attaching device or switch, the distances supported are up to: 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate, 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and 150 meters running at 4 Gbps data rate. 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 Gb Dual-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.
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
AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-04 Technology Level
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® version 4 U2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3