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C H A P T E R
Converged Network Adapter Overview
This chapter provides a basic overview of Oracle's Sun Storage 10 GbE FCoE PCIe Converged
Network Adapter, which uses Cavium, formerly QLogic, technology. This chapter also
describes the various operating systems, storage, and infrastructure configurations that support
the Converged Network Adapter, and lists the adapter's environmental requirements.
This chapter contains the following topics:
"Kit Contents" on page 9
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"Converged Network Adapter Features and Specifications" on page 9
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"Operating System and Technology Requirements" on page 11
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"System Interoperability" on page 12
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"Environmental Requirements" on page 17
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Kit Contents
Sun Storage 10 GbE FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapter
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Accessing Documentation document
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Converged Network Adapter Features and Specifications
Oracle's Sun Storage 10 GbE FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapter is a standard low-
profile, dual-port Converged Network Adapter that is available in two models:
SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-SR, 7105381 - This model ships with two small form-factor
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pluggable plus (SFP+) short-range (SR) optical modules and supports a maximum cabling
distance of 300 meters over multi-mode fiber.
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Chapter 1 • Converged Network Adapter Overview
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