IBM 8231-E2B Manual page 170

data center applications. The adapter improves network performance by instantiating protected virtual
network interface controller (vNIC) interfaces for each running guest operating system or application,
which gives it a direct pipeline to the Ethernet network. This architecture provides the most efficient way
to maximize network and processor efficiency. The adapter supports Solarflare OpenOnload
(http://support.solarflare.com/oem/ibmpower) for environments that require high performance and low
latency. You can download the Solarflare NET drivers that support this adapter, from the Solarflare
Support Site (http://support.solarflare.com/oem/ibmpower ).
The two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other
servers or switches in the network. Each SFP+ port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data
rate of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), and uses the SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in
length.
For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for
your system.
Figure 52 shows the adapter.
Figure 52. FC EC2G adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00E8224 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
I/O bus architecture
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
For the slot priorities, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.
Cables
For details, see "Cables" on page 159.
Voltage
3.3 V
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Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express