Overview - Emulex 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel Single-port and Dual-port HBAs for IBM System x

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At a glance

The Emulex 16 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBAs) provide an ideal solution for all System x servers requiring high-speed data transfer in disk connectivity for data-backup, mission-critical applications. The HBAs provide support for SAS and SATA HDDs, SSDs, and tape drive configurations.

Features:

• End-to-end SAN solutions using 16 Gb PCIe HBA technology for System x servers
• High-performance, highly available SANs
• Easy setup and integration into existing SAN configurations

Overview

The Emulex 16 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBAs) for IBM System x are part of a family of high-performance FC HBA solutions. These HBAs deliver exceptional performance, enabling small and medium businesses to experience unsurpassed robustness and reliability for a wide spectrum of servers, storage, and SANs.

These adapters are based on a design that requires minimum user effort while delivering maximum user satisfaction. The wide adoption of installation or configuration wizards eliminates the complexity and intricacies of Fibre Channel SANs. Emphasis on ease of use at every step ensures a successful, enhanced experience. Default settings and auto-detect configuration (similar to those used with Microsoft Windows) provide more user guidance for dashboard functionality to get better results.

Both HBA solutions include easy-to-use software installation wizards that step you through the complete HBA installation for Windows with just a few mouse clicks.

In addition, each HBA includes a software utility for Windows and Linux SAN management for these adapters that is tailored specifically for small and medium business users. You can easily monitor and perform any necessary maintenance, including updating firmware.

These adapters broaden the IBM FC HBA portfolio for System x servers. These additions to the portfolio are offered in both single and dual-port PCI Express HBAs.

Features include:

• 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 16 Gbps (auto-negotiation)
• Persistent binding
• LUN masking
• 2,048 concurrent logins
• Up to 500,000 IOPS per port at 16 Gbps

With rigorous testing by IBM through the ServerProven program, you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your System x server storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably using these 16 Gb HBA adapters.

Key prerequisites

The 16 Gb FC HBA adapters can be used on supported System x servers with an available PCI Express expansion slot.

To reference all supported configurations, visit

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic/interoperability.wss to reference all supported configurations.

Warranty

The adapters come with a one year, customer replaceable unit (CRU), limited warranty.

Packaging

Contents:

• 16 Gb FC single-port HBA adapter or 16 Gb FC dual-port HBA adapter
• Low profile bracket
• Quick install guide
• Documentation CD
• Important Notices Flyer

The 16 Gb FC HBA is shipped as a single package. Other items are in zipped bags.

Packaging Dimensions/Weight

• Single box (HxDxW): 140 mm (5.51 in) x 48 mm (1.89 in) x 217 mm (8.54 in)
• Package weight: 450 g (0.99 lb)

Note: All measurements are approximate.

Physical specifications

Dimensions

• Approximate height: 68.912 mm (2.71 in)
• Approximate width: 167.64 mm (6.60 in)
• Approximate depth: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)
• Approximate weight: 0.113 kg (0.25 lb)

Operating environment

• Operating temperature: - 0 to 55 degrees C (32 to 131 F)
• Storage temperature: - 40 to 70 degrees C (-40 to 158 degrees F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)

Agency approvals

• EN55022
• EN55024
• EN60950 / CE
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• IEC 950 CB Scheme
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• UL 1950
• CSA C22.2 950-95
• VCCI
• NZ AS3548 / C-tick
• RRL for MIC (KCC)
• BSMI
• UL 94-/V

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Hardware requirements:

These Host Bus Adapters must be installed in a selected System x server.

Software requirements:

The Emulex Dual Port VFAII Adapter supports the following major operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 2003
• Microsoft Windows 2008
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
• VMware 4
• VMware 5.0

Compatibility:

For latest compatibility information, visit

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

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations:

Not applicable.