#5749 4Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel 2-Port
The 4 Gigabit Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is a 64-bit address/data, short form factor 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 adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate between adapter and an attaching device at 1
Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data
rate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and 4 Gbps data rate up to 150 meters are supported between the
adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave
optics, distances up to 10 kilometers are capable running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.
This 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(s), use of an LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 Micron
Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.
Minimum operating system levels:
AIX direct support not available
LINUX direct support not available
IBM i (formerly i5/OS) 6.1 or later. This is a smart IOA (can run with or without a supporting IOP). .
Customers can mix tape and disk on the same Fibre Channel adapter, but there may be significant performance
considerations with concurrent tape and disk operations.
Additional IBM i considerations
IBM i supports IBM DS8000 attachment, multipath, and an IBM i load source disk. A supported tape device may be used
for alternale IPL
Maximum allowed:
8203-E4A, 9407-M15, 9408-M25: 3 (Initial order maximum: 3)
8204-E8A, 9409-M50: 3 (Initial order maximum: 3)
9406-MMA: 15 (Initial order maximum: 15 in the system enclosures, 200 system wide)
9117-MMA: 16 (Initial order maximum: 16 in the system enclosures, 200 system wide)
9119-FHA: 512 (Initial order maximum: 512)
Attributes:
One PCI-X slot
Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
CSU: Yes
Return parts MES: No
Customers can mix tape and disk on the same Fibre Channel adapter, but there may be significant performance
considerations with concurrent tape and disk operations in high I/Os per second rates. Consult with your IBM
representative.
Additional IBM i considerations
IBM i supports IBM DS8000 attachment, multipath, and an IBM i load source disk. A supported tape device may be used
for alternale IPL
The tape libraries supported by IBM i 6.1 on this adapter include:
3592 with 3592 J1A / 3592 E05 drives
3584 (TS3500) with LTO 2 or LTO 3 drives
3583 with 3592 J1A / 3592 E05 drives
3494 with 3592 J1A / 3592 E05
3573 (TS3100 and TS3200) with LTO 3 or LTO 4 drives after October 2008 with appropriate PTFs
IBM i plans to support addititional tapes such as the IBM 3576 (TS3310), 3577 (TS3400), and 3580
(TS2340/TS2240). during 4Q 2008.
Informational APAR II14355 will contain prerequisite PTF level information as support becomes available.
You may also refer to the following Web sites for the latest support information:
IBM System Storage and TotalStorage products at: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/product/index.html
IBM Prerequisites at: http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf//
5749 576B4Gbps PCI-X Fibre Channel 2-Por7
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