PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL43; CCIN 577F)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL43 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a low-profile, x8, generation 3, PCIe adapter. This adapter has a little connector-type (LC) external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link. The adapter automatically negotiates the highest data rate between the adapter and an attaching device at a link speed of 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 4 Gbps. The adapter supports a maximum link speed of 16 Gbps at both ports. Distances between the adapter and an attaching device or switch can reach up to 380 m running at a 4 Gbps data rate, up to 150 m running at an 8 Gbps data rate, and up to 100 m running at a 16 Gbps data rate.
- This adapter has parts and construction compliant with the European Union Directive of Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
- The adapter is compliant with the PCIe base and Card Electromechanical
(CEM) 2.0 specifications with the following characteristics:
- Provides an x8 lane link interface at 14.025 Gbps, 8.5 Gbps, or 4.25 Gbps (automatic negotiation with system)
- Provides support for one Virtual Channel (VC0) and one Traffic Class (TC0)
- Provides configuration and I/O memory read and write, completion, and messaging capabilities
- Provides support for 64-bit addressing
- Provides error correction code (ECC) and error protection functions
- Provides link cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on all PCIe packets and message information
- Provides a large payload size of 2048 bytes for read and write functions
- Provides a large read request size of 4096 bytes
- The adapter is compatible with 4, 8, and 16 Gb Fibre Channel interface
with the following characteristics:
- Provides for automatic negotiation between 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16 Gb link attachments
- Provides support for the following Fibre Channel topologies: point-to-point (16Gb only) and fabric
- Provides support for Fibre Channel class 3
- Provides a maximum Fibre Channel throughput that is achieved by using full duplex hardware support
- The adapter provides an end-to-end data path parity and CRC protection, including internal data path random-access memory (RAM)
- Provides architectural support for multiple upper layer protocols
- Provides comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and virtual fabric (VF)
- Provides support for message signaled interrupts extended (MSI-X)
- Provides support for 255 VFs and 1024 MSi-X
- Provides an internal, high-speed static random-access memory (SRAM) memory
- Provides ECC protection of local memory that includes single-bit correction and double-bit protection
- Provides an embedded shortwave optical connection with diagnostics capability
- Provides support for an on-board context management by firmware:
- Up to 8192 FC port logins
- I/O multiplexing down to the Fibre Channel frame level
- Provides data buffers capable of supporting 64+ buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits per port for shortwave applications
- Provides link management and recovery that is handled by firmware
- Provides on-board diagnostic capability accessible by an optional connection
- Provides a performance up to 16 Gbps full duplex
The following figure shows the adapter.
Specifications
- Item
- Description
- Adapter FRU number
- 00E3496 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
- Wrap plug FRU number
- 12R9314
- I/O bus architecture
- PCIe3 x8
- Slot requirement
- One available PCIe x8 or x16 slot
- Voltage
- 3.3 V, 12 V
- Form factor
- Short, low-profile
- FC compatibility
- 4, 8, 16 Gb
- Cables
- Cables are the responsibility of the customer. Use multimode fiber
optic cables with shortwave lasers that adhere to the following specifications:
- OM4: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 4700 MHz x km bandwidth
- OM3: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 2000 MHz x km bandwidth
- OM2: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 500 MHz x km bandwidth
- OM1: Multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber, 200 MHz x km bandwidth
- The following table shows the supported distances for the different
cable types at the different link speeds.
Table 1. Supported distances for cables Header Cable type and distance Rate OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 4.25 Gbps 0.5 - 70 m (1.64 - 229.65 ft) 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 492.12 ft) 0.5 - 380 m (1.64 - 1246.71 ft) 0.5 - 400 m (1.64 - 1312.34 ft) 8.5 Gbps 0.5 - 21 m (1.64 - 68.89 ft) 0.5 - 50 m (1.64 - 164.04 ft) 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 492.12 ft) 0.5 - 190 m (1.64 - 623.36 ft) 14.025 Gbps 0.5 - 15 m (1.64 - 49.21 ft) 0.5 - 35 m (1.64 - 114.82 ft) 0.5 - 100 m (1.64 - 328.08 ft) 0.5 - 125 m (1.64 - 410.10 ft) - Maximum number
- For the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.
Operating system or partition requirements
If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether any prerequisites must be met for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM® Prerequisite website.
- Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red Hat.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.5, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red Hat.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 3, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 12, or later
- Linux Ubuntu 15.04, or later
- The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website.
- PowerKVM
- IBM PowerKVM 2.1.1, or later
Adapter LED states
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. Green indicates firmware operation, and yellow signifies port activity. Table 2 summarizes normal LED states. A 1 Hz pause occurs when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3 or 4). Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state.
| Green LED | Yellow LED | State |
|---|---|---|
| On | 2 fast flashes | 4 Gbps link rate: normal, link active |
| On | 3 fast flashes | 8 Gbps link rate: normal, link active |
| On | 4 fast flashes | 16 Gbps link rate: normal, link active |
Power-on-self-test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 3. These states can be used to identify abnormal states or problems.
| Green LED | Yellow LED | State |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | Wake-up failure of the adapter board |
| Off | On | POST failure of the adapter board |
| Off | Slow flash | Wake-up failure monitor |
| Off | Fast flash | Failure in post |
| Off | Flashing | Postprocessing in progress |
| On | Off | Failure while functioning |
| On | On | Failure while functioning |
| Slow flash | Off | Normal, link down |
| Slow flash | On | Not defined |
| Slow flash | Slow flash | Offline for download |
| Slow flash | Fast flash | Restricted offline mode, waiting for restart |
| Slow flash | Flashing | Restricted offline mode, test active |
| Fast flash | Off | Debug monitor in restricted mode |
| Fast flash | On | Not defined |
| Fast flash | Slow flash | Debug monitor in test fixture mode |
| Fast flash | Fast flash | Debug monitor in remote debug mode |
| Fast flash | Flashing | Not defined |
