Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter.
The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter is a 64-bit address/data, short form factor Peripheral Component Interconnect-X (PCI-X) adapter with an LC type external fiber connector that provides single or dual initiator capability over an optical fiber link or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fiber cabling, this adapter provides the capability for a network of high speed local and remote located storage. The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate (either 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps) of which the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate and up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable of running at either 1 Gps or 2 Gps data rates.
The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter can be used to attach devices either directly, or by means of fibre channel switches. If attaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector, use of an LC-SC 50 micron fiber converter cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 micron fiber converter cable (#2459) is required.
FC | CCIN | FRU |
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1957 | 1957 | 03N7068* or 03N6440** |
1977 | 197E | 03N7067* or 0H14096** |
5716 | 280B | 03N7069* or 03N6441** |
* Designed to comply
with RoHS requirement. ** Not designed to comply with the RoHS requirement. |
AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-03 Technology Level
Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3 U3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
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