Learn about features, requirements, and specifications
for the 5768 adapter.
The 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express
Adapter provides two 1 Gbps (1000 Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet
LAN connections. The adapter connects to a network using a standard
shortwave multimode optical cable that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z
standard. The adapter supports distances of 260 m for 62.5 micron
Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550 m for 50.0 micron MMF. AIX® Network
Installation Management (NIM) boot capability is supported with this
adapter.
The adapter provides the following features:
- Supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance
while significantly reducing CPU utilization
- Supports dual port operation in almost any PCIe slot, except x1
- Supports auto-negotiation, full-duplex only
- Supports integrated media-access control (MAC) and physical layer
(PHY)
- Supports Fast EtherChannel (FEC) with the existing software
- Supports gigabit EtherChannel (GEC) with the existing software
- Supports IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation control protocol)
- Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
- Supports IEEE 802.3 z, ab, u, x flow control support
- Supports IEEE 802.1p
- Supports IEEE 802.3ab for TX
- Supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP),
user datagram protocol (UDP), Internet protocol (IP) for IPv4 and
IPv6
- Supports TCP segmentation or large send offload
- Supports EEPROM-SPI and single EEPROM
- Supports interrupt levels INTA and MSI
- Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, MIC
- Network Controller (MAC) Intel 82571EB
- Compliant with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction
of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
Adapter specifications
- Item
- Description
- FRU number
- 10N6846*
- *Designed to comply with RoHS requirement
- I/O bus architecture
- PCI Express V1.0a compliant
- Bus width x4 lane PCI Express, operable in x4, x8, x16 slots
- Bus speed (x4, encoded rate) 10 Gbps unidirectional; 20 Gbps bidirectional
- Busmaster
- Yes
- Maximum number
- For system-specific adapter placement, see the PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx or PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx.
- Adapter size
- PCIe short form
- Connector information
- Two fiber optic ports, LC connector
- LED status indicators for link activity and speed
- Wrap plug
- LC fiber optic, part number 12R9314
- Cabling
- Optional LC-SC converter cables are available:
- LC-SC 62.5 micron converter cable , part number 12R9322, FC 2459.
- LC-SC 50 micron use converter cable, part number 12R9321, FC 2456.
Adapter LED states
The LEDs on the adapter
provide information about the adapter's operation status. The LEDs
are visible through the adapter's mounting bracket. Figure 1 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 1 describes the different LED states and what
those states indicate.
Figure 1. 2-Port Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter
- 1
- LEDs
- 2
- Multimode Fiber LC receptacles
Table 1. Adapter LEDs and descriptions| LED |
Description |
|---|
| Off |
No link (The absence of a link could indicate
a bad cable, bad connector, or a configuration mismatch.) |
| Green |
Good link, no activity |
| Flashing Green |
Good link, data activity |
Operating system or partition requirements
The adapter is supported under
the following operating systems:
- AIX 5L™ Version 5.3 with the 5300-06 Technology
Level or later
- AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-10 Technology
Level or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4, update 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, SP1
If
you are using another release of AIX, ensure
that the adapter is supported on that release before you install the
adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
If
you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software
required to support the new feature and that you determine if there
are any existing prerequisites. To do this, use
the IBM® Prerequisite Web site
at http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf 
.
Preparing for installation
If
you are installing the operating system at this time, install the
adapter before you install the operating system. See Installing the
adapter for instructions.
If you are installing only the device
driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before
you install the adapter. See Installing the device driver software for
instructions.
If you already have one of these adapters installed
and working with your AIX operating system and you are
preparing to install additional adapters, the device driver is already
installed and you do not need to reinstall the device drive.
Verify
you hardware requirements
The adapter requires the
following hardware:
- A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running
the total diagnostics package
- Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment
The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths
from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch, including patch cables.
Table 2. Adapter cable information| Cable type |
Physical connector type |
Maximum range |
|---|
| 62.5 m MMF |
LC |
260 meters |
| 50 m MMF |
LC |
550 meters |
Verify your software requirements
The
adapter is supported on operating systems shown in Operating system or partition requirements.
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you
install it. Contact service and support if you need assistance.
Gather
tools and documentation
To install the adapter,
make sure you have access to the following items:
- The adapter
- The operating system documentation
- The system unit documentation for removing and replacing features
- The PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx or PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx
- A flat-blade screwdriver
- The AIX base operating system CD,
which includes the device driver, or the AIX device
driver CD
Installing the device driver software
This
section explains how to install device driver software. The device
driver is provided for the AIX 5L operating
system on the AIX base operating system CD,
or the AIX device driver CD.
To install device
driver software, do the following steps:
- Log in to the system unit as root user.
- Insert the media containing the device driver software
(for example, the CD) into the media device.
If your system does
not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing
a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.
- Type the following System Management Interface Tool
(SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst
- Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software
window highlights the INPUT device / directory for software option.
- Type the name of the input device that you are using,
or press F4 to select the input device from a list.
- Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software
window highlights the SOFTWARE to install option.
- Press F4 to select List.
- Type / to display the Find
window.
- Type the device package name devices.pciex.14103f03.
- Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this
device driver software.
- Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver
software.
- Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE
window displays. The entry fields are automatically updated.
- Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU
SURE window displays.
- Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND
STATUS window displays.
- The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation
and configuration command is in progress.
- When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and
locate the installation summary.
- After a successful installation, SUCCESS displays in the Result
column of the installation summary at the bottom of the page.
- Remove the installation media from the drive.
- Press F10 to exit SMIT.
Verify the AIX software installation
To
verify that the device driver for the adapter is installed, do the
following steps:
- If necessary, log in as root user.
- Type lslpp -l devices.pciex.14103f03.rte and
press Enter.
If the device driver is installed, the following is
an example of the data that is displayed.
| Fileset |
Level |
State |
Description |
|---|
| Path: /usr/lib/objrepos devices.pciex.14103f03.rte |
5.x.0.0 |
COMMITTED |
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter
software |
- Confirm that the devices.pciex.14103f03.rte file sets are installed.
If no data displays, try reinstalling the driver.
Installing the adapter
This
section explains how to install the adapter. If you are installing
the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you
install the operating system. If the operating system is already installed
and you need to install the device driver for this adapter, install
the device driver software before you install the adapter.
To
install the adapter, follow these steps:
- Determine the PCIe slot in which to place the adapter.
The
adapter has an x4 PCIe connector and can be placed in a x4, x8 or
x16 slot. See the PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx or PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx for
information about the PCIe slots on your system unit.
- Install the adapter using the instructions in the system unit
service guide.
Connecting to an Ethernet network
Refer
to your local procedures for information about connecting the adapter
to your Ethernet network.
Notes: - Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter at one
time.
- If your switch has an SC receptacle, you need an LC-SC converter
cable.
- You must configure an IP network interface to enable the adapter
to detect the link and illuminate the link LED.
To connect the adapter to a multimode fiber network,
do the following steps:
- Insert the male fiber LC connector of the fiber cable into the
adapter LC connector.
- Insert the male fiber LC connector of the other end of the cable
into the network switch.
Verifying the adapter installation
To
verify that the system unit recognizes the adapter, type lsdev
-Cs pci at the command line and press Enter.
A list of PCI devices displays.
If the adapter is installed correctly, the status of available for
each port indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use.
If a message indicates that any of the ports are defined instead of
available, shut down the server and verify that the adapter was installed
correctly.
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