QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter helps
deliver connectivity to LAN and SAN on a single adapter
IBM Asia Pacific
Hardware Announcement AG09-0293
May 26, 2009
 ENUSAG09-0293.PDF (76KB)
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Highlights of the QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM® BladeCenter® (42C1830)
include:
- Combo Form Factor (CFFh) PCI Express x8 2.0 adapter
- Two ports with XAUI interfaces for PCIe x8 to the HSSM
- Support for up to two CEE HSSMs in BC-H or BC-HT chassis
- Support for 10Gb Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE)
- Support for Fiber Channel over Converged Enhanced Ethernet (FCoCEE)
- Full hardware offload for FCoCEE protocol processing
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6
- Support for SAN boot over CEE, PXE boot, and iSCSI boot
- Support for Wake
on LAN®
- Support for BOFM for BIOS, UEFI, and FCode
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The QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter offers
robust 8Gb Fibre Channel storage connectivity and 10Gb networking over a single
Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) link.
Since this adapter combines the functions of a Network Interface Card and
a Host Bus Adapter on a single converged adapter, clients see potential benefits
in cost, power/cooling, and datacenter footprint by deploying less hardware.
This adapter is based on industry-standard PCIe architecture and offers
significant savings in cable and transceiver cost in BladeCenter deployment. This Converged
Network Adapter (CNA) utilizes advanced protocol processing such as priority-based
flow control, Enhanced Transmission Selection, and Data Center Bridging Capability
Exchange (DCBX).
These CNAs are backward compatible with many 4 Gb storage targets and work
with most existing LAN and SAN infrastructures, helping provide you with investment
protection when consolidating your datacenters.
This CNA carries a one-year limited warranty or, when installed in a BladeCenter,
will have the same warranty as your BladeCenter system's base warranty
and any IBM ServicePac® upgrade.
The QLogic 10Gb CNA (CFFh) form factor is supported in the BC-H and BC-HT
chassis with compatible high-speed modules.
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Supported BladeCenter with
an available CFFh PCI Express expansion slot
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June 26, 2009
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The QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter offers
an affordable and reliable SAN and LAN connection for small and medium businesses.
The adapter is easy to use, with demonstrated quality and robustness. The
QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter is
a 2-port daughter card (expansion card) utilizing a high-speed PCIe x8 system
connection. It utilizes the IEEE standard XAUI interface to connect to compatible
high-speed modules. This adapter offers 10Gbps per port maximum throughput
for high bandwidth. It accelerates the storage (SAN) and networking (LAN)
traffic, with full hardware protocol for successful, enhanced Fibre Channel
over Ethernet protocol processing.
Convergence helps lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) by potentially
reducing hardware, power, cooling, management, and maintenance costs. It helps
offer investment protection by providing seamless compatibility with most
existing FC storage, Ethernet networks, driver software, and management applications.
The CFFh form factor and 10Gb Ethernet HSSM or 10Gb CEE HSSM are all supported
in the BCH and BCH-T chassis.
Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the
right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
IBM is
not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.
IBM makes
no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.
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Part
Description number
QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter 42C1830
(CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter
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Product name
- QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter
Product positioning
Ideal for businesses looking at consolidations without sacrificing performance,
this adapter provides an opportunity to reduce adapters, switches, cabling,
and optics while reducing the overall storage footprint, hence improving cooling
and saving power. It offers:
- 10Gbps maximum throughput for high-bandwidth storage (SAN) and networking
(LAN) traffic and full hardware offload for FCoE protocol processing
- Reduced hardware, cabling, power, cooling, and management costs through
convergence of data and storage networking
- Preservation of familiar data and storage concepts, resulting in lower
training and administrative costs
- Communication via Ethernet, the most common networking technology in the
world
- Ability to work seamlessly with existing FC storage and compatibility
with existing FC and networking drivers that have been deployed in millions
of existing systems
Physical specifications
Height: 68.9 mm (2.71 in)
Width: 167.7 mm (6.60 in)
Depth: 18.4 mm (0.73 in)
Weight: 0.127 kg (0.28 lb)
All measurements are approximate.
Operating environment
Temperature:
- 0 to 55 degrees C (32 to 113 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
operating
- -43 to 73 degrees C (-40 to 163 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000
ft) storage
Relative humidity: 5% to 93% (non-condensing)
This adapter supports or complies with the following standards:
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specification 2.2
- Hardware-enabled to meet the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 9241, Part 3
Equipment approvals and safety
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A
- IEC-60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336
- Korea KN22, Class A; KN24
Energy Star compliance
Is this product Energy Star Compliant? No
Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement
of any product or service.
Hardware requirements
The 8 Gb PCIE Host Bus Adapter is supported on the following IBM platforms.
Note: Refer to IBM ServerProven® for a complete list of individual
systems and operating systems interoperability. Refer to the IBM Interoperability
Matrices of DS300, DS4000™, and DS5000 for storage interoperability guidance.
System name Machine type
IBM BladeCenter Chassis H 8852
IBM BladeCenter Chassis HT 8740, 8750
Software requirements
- Microsoft®
- Windows® Server
2003 R2 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web x86 Edition
- Windows Server
2003 R2 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web x64 Edition
- Windows Server
2008 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web x86 Edition
- Windows Server
2008 Standard, Datacenter, Enterprise, Web x64 Edition
- Linux®
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 AS, ES for x86
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 AS, ES for AMD64/EM64T
- SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 for x86 (SLES 10)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T (SLES 10)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 11 for x86 (SLES 11)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T (SLES 11)
Compatibility
Hardware environments: PCIe-compliant systems
For the latest compatibility information, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.
Limitations
None
Planning information
Additional cable orders required: No
Packaging
One box
Shipment group HBA
- CNA Adapter
- Support CD
- Safety Flyer
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware,
software, and application software.
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
Features and options only
Field installable Yes
Customer setup Yes
Warranty period* 1 year
Service type (CCE/CCR/CRU) CRU(*) Tier 1
Maintenance agreement No
Optional upgrade No
Licensed programs No
CRU Service:
IBM provides
a replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement
instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time
on your request. A CRU is designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory)
or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU. Installation of a Tier 1 CRU is your responsibility.
If IBM installs
a Tier 1 CRU, at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge,
under the type of warranty service specified below, On-site Service.
Based upon availability, a CRU will be shipped for next business day delivery.
IBM specifies
in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must
be returned to IBM.
When return is required,
- Return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU,
and
- You may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within
15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
The following has been designated as a Tier 1 CRU:
QLogic 2-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) 42C1832
for IBM BladeCenter
Licensed Machine Code:
IBM Machine
Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under
the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code,
to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and
only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can
obtain the agreement by contacting your IBM representative or visiting
- http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/machine_warranties/ machine_code.html
IBM may
release changes to the Machine Code. IBM plans to make the Machine Code changes
available for download from the IBM System x® technical support Web site:
- http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/
If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved
through your application of downloadable Machine Code, you are responsible
for downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies.
If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Machine Code
changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Note: Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms
and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the feature
or option.
All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine
type in which the feature is installed.
* To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller
or call IBM.
Help and service information - Features and options
During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be
obtained by accessing IBM's online services (requires internet access account,
not included) or calling the IBM Support Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending
on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service,
return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer,
you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related
to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical
support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Accessing IBM online services
Visit
- http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/ compat/us/
Placing the call to IBM
Contact your HelpWare® number, your place of purchase,
or your local sales office.
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Country/Region Announced
AP IOT
ASEAN* Yes
India/South Asia** Yes
Australia Yes
People's Republic of China Yes
Hong Kong S.A.R of the PRC Yes
Macao S.A.R of the PRC Yes
Taiwan Yes
Korea Yes
New Zealand Yes
Japan IOT
Japan Yes
* Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
** Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal,
and Afghanistan
Trademarks
DS4000 is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, BladeCenter, Wake on LAN, ServicePac, ServerProven, System x and HelpWare are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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