2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI and PCI-X Adapters (FC 6228, 6239)

The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI and PCI-X Adapters are 64-bit address/data, short form factor PCI and PCI-X adapters 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 and PCI-X Adapters 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.

PCI adapter (FC 6228)

The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for 64-bit PCI Bus 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 fibre channel conversion cable (#2456) is required.

PCI-X adapter (FC 6239)

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.

Adapter specifications

Item

Description

Wrap plug FRU number

11P3847

I/O bus architecture

PCI 32 and 64-bit data and 33/66 MHz clock frequency

PCI-X 64-bit data and 66/100/133 MHz clock frequency

Slot requirement

One available 3.3 volt PCI or PCI-X slot

FC compatibility

1, 2, 4 Gigabit

Cables

Multimode 50/125 micron fiber with LC connectors:

1.0625Gb/sec: 2m – 500m

2.125Gb/sec: 2m – 300m

Multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber with LC connectors:

1.0625Gb/sec: 2m – 300m

2.125Gb/sec: 2m – 150m

Maximum number

For system-specific adapter placement information, see the PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx or the PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx topic collections.

Operating system or partition requirements

AIX 5L™ Version 5.2 with the 5200-04 Technology Level

AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-03 Technology Level

Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3 U3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

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 .