PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; 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 supports multiple communications protocols, including synchronous operations.

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 number for the adapters is 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 any prerequisites must be met for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM® Prerequisite website.

For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities and select the system you are working on.

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.

The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems, depending on the system you are using:
  • Linux
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.6, or later
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE.
  • IBM i
    • IBM i Version 7.1, or later
    • IBM i Version 6.1, or later

For support details, see the Linux Alert website.

The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website.




Last updated: Thu, June 27, 2019