IBM 8203-1905 - 4 GB Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2 DDR Adapter - System > 7037, 7047, 9110, 9111, 9115, 9116, 9123, 9124, 9131, 9133, 8203, 8204 - FRU > 03N5005, 03N5014 - Feature > IBM 1905

(#1905) 4 Gb Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter

The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is a 64-bit address/data, short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fiber cabling, this adapter provides the capability for a network of high-speed local and remote located storage. The adapter will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate between adapter and an attaching device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and 4 Gbps data rate up to 150 meters are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances up to 10 kilometers are capable running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.

The 4 Gigabit Single-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter can be used to attach devices either directly, or by means of Fibre Channel Switches. If attaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector(s), use of an LC-SC 50 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2456) or a LC-SC 62.5 Micron Fiber Converter Cable (#2459) is required.

There are two maximum quantities for High Bandwidth adapters, one for performance, and one for connectivity. Adapter performance may be limited by bandwidth constraints in a network. To maximize High Bandwidth adapter performance in the server the performance maximum quantity should not be exceeded. In applications where the end-to-end network cannot sustain high performance and or connectivity is more important than overall bandwidth performance the performance maximum quantity can be exceeded up to the connectivity maximum quantity.

• Connectivity Maximum: (5)
• Performance Maximum: (4)

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additional supported server attachment information for IBM devices.

http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/product/products_pseries.html

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner for additional information relative to any third party attachment.

• Attributes provided: 1 Fibre Channel
• Attributes required: 1 empty PCI or PCI-X 1.0 / 2.0 slot
• For 9131-52A: (#1905)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 5 (Initial order maximum: 5)
  • OS level required: AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-08 Technology Level (APAR IY77270) plus APAR IY83649 and IY83172, or later Technology Level. AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-04 Technology Level (APAR IY77273) plus APAR IY83730 and IY83163, or later Technology Level. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 for POWER, or later.
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
  • CSU: Yes
  • Return parts MES: No

  Note: The minimum system firmware level required to operate in Single Data Rate (SDR) mode is SF235_185. The minimum system firmware level required to operate in Double Data Rate (DDR) mode is SF240_205.

Option Part Numbers

• 03N5005
• 03N5014

Option Model Support

• 7037-1905
• 7047-1905
• 9110-1905
• 9111-1905
• 9115-1905
• 9116-1905
• 9123-1905
• 9124-1905
• 9131-1905
• 9133-1905
• 8203-1905
• 8204-1905

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