Overview - Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x

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The Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x is a member of IBM's comprehensive networking portfolio of 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and delivers industry-leading performance and scalability. Protocol offload enables faster application completion and better server utilization. Furthermore, the ability to use fiber optics or twin-ax copper allows you to deploy the fabric of your choice.

Features and functions:

Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x (81Y9990)

• Dual-channel, 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet link speed
• 10GBASE-SR short wave lasers with LC type connector
• Stateless offloads, including TCP/UPD/IP checksum offload
• Receive side scaling
• Large/Giant Send Offload, Large Receive Offload
• PCIe Gen 2 and small from-factor design (MD-2)
• RDMA offloaded transport over Ethernet
• Virtual embedded switching (VEB, VEPA, VEPA+)
• Enhanced QoS

The Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x (81Y9990) provides an ideal solution for all servers needing high- performance, low-latency data transfer in LAN connectivity for mission- critical applications. This network adapter provides support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking with optical or copper connectivity.

The adapter features:

• Maximizes I/O consolidation with high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Leverages existing IT investments
• Offers low-latency Ethernet for faster application completion and better server unitlization
• Is built on a standards-based design to enable open architectures
• Uses proven, most-deployed low-latency technology
• Is backed by industry-renowned IBM serviceability, education, support and training

A selected System x server with an available PCI Express expansion slot.

• Warranty is One year
• Service type (IOR/IOE/CCE/CCR) CRU

Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dualport 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x (81Y9990)

• Approximate height: 167 mm (6.60 inch)
• Approximate width: 69 mm (2.71 inch)
• Approximate depth: 17.3 mm (0.6875 inch)
• Approximate weight: 208 g (0.46 lb)

Shipping dimensions :

• Approximate height: 189 mm (7.51 inch)
• Approximate width: 90 mm (3.54 inch)
• Approximate depth: 38 mm (1.50 inch)
• Approximate weight: 450 g (0.99 lb)

Approvals and Safety

• EN55022
• EN55024
• EN60950-1
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• IEC 60950-1
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• UL 60950-1
• CSA C22.2 60950-1-07
• VCCI
• NZ AS3548 / C-tick
• RRL for MIC (KCC)
• BSMI (EMC)
• IECS-003:2004 Issue 4

Operating Environment

Temperature and Altitude:

• Operating :
  • 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 F) at an altitude of 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft)
  • 10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at an altitude of 914 to 2133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft)
• Relative Humidity :
  • 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Maximum Altitude :
  • 2,133 m ( 7,000 ft)

The adapter must be installed in a selected System x server systemCenter.

The Mellanox Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter supports the following major operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows 2008 R2
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

For latest compatibility information, visit

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

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