6457-8203 - Dual-port 12X Channel Attach-Long Run

The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#6457) Dual-port 12X Channel Attach- Long Run

This Adapter is the interface for attachment of the I/O Drawer to a 12X Channel loop. The adapter includes two 12X channel connectors to support attachment of the drawer into the loop. This adapter includes the repeater function and can support longer cable loops allowing drawers to be located in adjacent racks. 12X Cables up to 8 Meters in length can be attached to this adapter. The required 12X Cables are ordered under a separate feature number.

Attributes provided: 12X Channel Interface Connection

Attributes required: none

For 8203-E4A: The IBM Power6 8203-E4A (#6457)

Minimum required: 0

Maximum allowed: 8 (Initial order maximum: 8)

OS level required:

AIX 5.3 TL9 or later

IBM i V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later

IBM i 6.1 or later

Linux - For information about support on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux see URL http://www.ibm.com/systems/p/hardware/ factsfeatures.html

Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

CSU: Yes

Return parts MES: No