POWER7 information

PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 (EN13), 2894 (EN14); CCIN 576C)

Learn about the features of the PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem.

This adapter is a 2-line per port WAN with Modem PCIe adapter. Port 0 is the modem port and supports V.92 56K Async PPP, V.92 data modem, V.44 data compression, V.34 FAX modem and FAX functions, such as ECM and 2D/1D conversion. Port 0 does not provide Sync modem capabilities (SDLC and Sync PPP). Port 1 is the RVX port and provides Bisync functionality.

2893 is the non-CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered in all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand.

2894 is the CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered only in Australia and New Zealand.

The FRU part numbers for the adapter are:

  • FC 2893 and 2894: 44V5323
Adapter type
Short, x4, PCIe

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 there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM® Prerequisite website .

For details about slot priorities and placement rules, 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 there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website .

The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems:
  • Linux
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER®, or later
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later
  • IBM i
    • IBM i 7.1, or later
    • IBM i 6.1, or later


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Last updated: Wed, January 17, 2018