1977-8203 - IBM Power6 E4A 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter

The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#1977) 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter

The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X 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 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate (either 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps) of which the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate and up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM supported Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable running at either 1 Gps or 2 Gps data rates. The 2 Gigabit 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 onnector(s), use of an LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#2459) is required.

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additional supported server attachment information for IBM devices.

http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/product/ products_pseries.html

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner for additional information relative to any third party attachment.

Attributes provided: 1 Fibre Channel/FC-AL interface

Attributes required: 1 empty PCI or PCI-X slot

For 8203-E4A: The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#1977)

Minimum required: 0

Maximum allowed: 58 (Initial order maximum: 0)

OS level required: AIX 5.3 with the 5300-07 Technology Level or later. AIX 6.1 or later. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 for POWER Systems, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER, version 4.5, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER, version 5.1, or later.

Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

CSU: Yes

Return parts MES: Does not apply

Note: Maximum of two allowed in CEC under AIX or Linux.

System maximum of 58 under AIX or Linux.

Not supported by IBM i.