IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual page 125

Tip: The Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter that is standard with most models is a custom
version of the Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM System x, part number
49Y4250. However, the features and functions of the two adapters are identical.
Figure 3-26 Top view of slot 6 and 7 showing that slot 7 is slightly longer than slot 6
The Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter in the x3850 X5 has been customized with a special type
extended edge connector
of connector called an
green to indicate that it is nonstandard and cannot be installed in a standard x8 PCIe slot.
At the time of writing, only the x3850 X5 and the x3690 X5 have slots that are compatible with
the custom-built Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter that is shown in Figure 3-27.
Figure 3-27 The Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter has a blue circuit board and a longer connector
The Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter is a customer-replaceable unit (CRU). To replace the
adapter (for example, under warranty), order the CRU number, as shown in Table 3-32 on
page 106. The table also shows the regular Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter (VFA) for
IBM System x option, which differs only in the connector type (standard x8) and color of the
circuit board (green).
. The card itself is colored blue instead of
Chapter 3. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5
At 106
pins, slot 7
is slightly
longer than
a standard
x8 PCIe
slot
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