Gigabit Ethernet-Cx4 Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5732; Ccin 5732) - IBM 8231-E2B Manual

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10 Gigabit Ethernet-CX4 PCI Express Adapter (FC 5732; CCIN 5732)

Learn about the features, operating system requirements, and installation procedures for the feature code
(FC) 5732 adapter.
Overview
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet-CX4 PCI Express (PCIe) Adapter is a low-profile, high performance CX4 copper
network interface controller (NIC). The product conforms to the IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-CX specification
for Ethernet transmission. 10GBase-CX4 uses the XAUI (10 Gigabit attachment unit interface) specified in
802.3ae, and the 4X connector that is used for InfiniBand technology. The adapter is used to connect
servers or switches over short distances of up to 15 meters.
The following figure shows the adapter.
Figure 42. 10 Gigabit Ethernet-CX4 PCI Express (PCIe) Adapter
The LED on the adapter provides information about the operation status of the adapter.
Table 37. Adapter LED
LED
Activity/Link
120
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Light
Green
Flashing
Off
Description
Good link, no activity
Transmit activity
*
No link