Pcie2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter - IBM Power System Series Manual

PCIe2 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel adapter (FC EL5Y, FC EL5Z, FC EN0F, and FC EN0G; CCIN 578D)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature codes (FC) EL5Y, FC EL5Z,
FC EN0F, and FC EN0G adapters.
Overview
FC EL5Y and FC EN0F is a low-profile adapter and FC EL5Z and FC EN0G is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2 (Gen2), high-
performance, x8 short form factor pluggable plus (SFP+) Host Bus. This adapter enables multiple logical
(virtual) connections to share the same physical port. Each logical connection has its own resources and
the ability to be managed independently. Each port provides single initiator capability over a fiber link or
provides multiple initiator capability with N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV). The ports are connected by
using LC type connectors. These connectors use shortwave laser optics. The adapter operates at link
speeds of 2, 4, and 8 gigabits per second (Gbps) and automatically negotiates to the highest speed
possible. LEDs on each port provide information about the connection status and link speed of the port.
The adapter connects to a Fibre Channel switch.
Figure 62. PCIe2 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel adapter (FC EL5Z and FC EN0G)
Specifications
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178 Power Systems: Managing PCIe adapters