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Overview - QLogic Dual-port 10Gb CNA and 10Gb Optical Transceiver for IBM System x

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Abstract

This overview lists the features, specifications and warranty information for the QLogic Dual-port 10Gb CNA and 10Gb Optical Transceiver for IBM System x

Content

Planned availability date: 26 Jun 2009

Overview

(PN 42C1800) The QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x is a PCI Express 2.0 x8 10Gb Converged Network Adapter with two SFP+ cages. The adapter can support either SFP+ Multimode Fiber SR optical modules or SFP+ Active Copper cables. This adapter supports 10Gbps per port maximum bidirectional throughput for high-bandwidth storage (SAN) and networking (LAN) traffic, with full hardware offload for Fibre Channel (FC) over Ethernet protocol processing. Convergence of SAN and LAN traffic on a single adapter and wire helps lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing the reduced hardware, power, cooling, management, and maintenance costs. It offers investment protection by providing seamless compatibility with existing FC Storage, Ethernet networks, driver software, and management applications. The PCI Express low profile form factor adapter can be used in either a standard PCI-E slot or a low profile PCI-E slot. This adapter is supported for all IBM System x modular rack servers, including the latest PCI Express 2.0 Generation 2 servers.

Highlights of the QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x (42C1800) include:

  • PCI Express x8 2.0 Generation 2 compliance
  • Two SFP+ cages for either SFP+ Fiber SR or SFP+ Active Copper
  • Standard PCI Express half length card with low profile form factor
  • Support for both standard PCI-E slot and low profile PCI-E slot
  • Support for 10Gb Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE)
  • Support for Fibre Channel over Converged Enhanced Ethernet (FCoCEE)
  • Full hardware offload for FC protocol processing
  • Support for IPv4 and IPv6
  • Support for SAN boot over CEE, PXE boot, and iSCSI boot

(PN 49Y4218) The QLogic 10Gb SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver is a Fiber SR multimode optical module for optical fiber connection support for the 42C1800 adapter option. This option is required for operating the 42C1800 adapter option with SFP+ Fiber SR multimode connection.The SFP+ Active Copper module comes from the CEE switch supplier supporting attachment to this product.

Highlights of the QLogic 10Gb SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver (PN 49Y4218) include:

  • Laser Class 1 compliance
  • Support for the SFP+ cages on the 42C1800 adapter
  • Standard SFP+ form factor for multimode Fiber SR

QLogic 10 Gb CNAs and SFP+ SR Optical Transceivers for IBM System x are designed for the following:

  • Compliance - PCI Express Base Specification rev. 2.2, PCI-Express Card
  • Electromechanical Specification rev. 2.2, PCI Bus Power Management Interface
  • Specification revision. 1.1
  • Bus interface: PCI Express x8
  • Memory: 2 MB SRAM (on chip memory), 4 MB flash (SPI)

Key prerequisites

Supported System x server with an available PCI Express expansion slot; 3- and 5-volt PCI power required for operation. Refer to IBM ServerProven for a complete list of individual systems and operating systems interoperability. Refer to the IBM Interoperability Matrices of DS3000, DS4000, and DS5000 for storage interoperability guidance.

At a glance

This new Converged Network Adapter (CNA) can cost-effectively address your consolidation needs by seamlessly transitioning to a technology that is on par with today's Fibre Channel and provides enhanced benefits for 10Gb Ethernet. It offers:

  • A single interface: Reduces cabling by half.
  • Enhanced 10Gb Ethernet: Provides robust FC and network data transfer over a single 10Gb cable.
  • A comprehensive hardware solution: Provides a complete solution by coupling a strong switch presence with advance adapter architecture.
  • A strong FC pedigree: Leverages years of expertise to deliver a su- perior leading-edge solution.
  • Performance: 10Gb Fibre Channel and Ethernet high reliability transport provides high utilization of network infrastructure.

Marketing and replacement part number information


Description Marketing part number Replacement part number
QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x 42C1800 42C1802
Supported small form factor pluggable transcievers (SFP)
QLogic 10Gb SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver 49Y4218 42C1816
Supported active DAC cables
IBM Twinax Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - 1m 45W2398 45W2444
IBM Twinax Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - 3m 45W2408 45W2526
IBM Twinax Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - 5m 45W3039 45W3044
Cable, 1 m Act 10 Gigabit Ethernet 46K6182 46K6182
Cable, 3 m Act 10 Gigabit Ethernet 46K6183 46K6183
Cable, 5 m Act 10 Gigabit Ethernet 46K6184 46K6184

Note: Option 42C1800 - QLogic 10 Gigabit Dual-Port CNA for IBM System x does not currently support any Passive DAC cables

Warranty

Warranty: One year limited warranty on both options. Service type CRU Tier 1.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

System x Hardware Options:Operating system independent / None

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Modified date:
24 January 2019

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