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Power Systems
Managing PCIe adapters for Machine

Types 5148, 8247, 8284, 8286, 8408,
9080, 9119, and EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O
expansion drawer
IBM
Power Systems
Managing PCIe adapters for Machine

Types 5148, 8247, 8284, 8286, 8408,
9080, 9119, and EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O
expansion drawer
IBM
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page vii, “Notices”
on page 437, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide,
Z125–5823.
This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER8 processor and to all associated
models.
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2014, 2019.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Managing PCIe adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview of managing PCIe adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PCI Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter configurations. . . . . . . . . . 1
Handling static-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PCIe adapters for POWER systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Managing PCIe adapters for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system . . . . 4
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAS RAID cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or
8284-22A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Managing PCIe adapters for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A sytem . . . . . . . . . 9
SAS RAID cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. . . . . . . . . . 11
Managing PCIe adapters for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SAS RAID cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Managing PCIe adapters for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system . . . . . . . . 18
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system . . . 18
SAS RAID cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME . . . . 20
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer . . . . . . . . 22
Reference information for managing PCIe adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing the AIX device driver software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Verifying the AIX device driver software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adapter battery packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Displaying rechargeable battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the CCIN 574E SAS adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing a battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PCIe adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; CCIN 576C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809; CCIN 4765) . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter (FC 5260; CCIN 576F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator (FC 5269; CCIN 5269) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter (FC 5270; CCIN 2B3B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PCIe LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Adapter (FC 5271; CCIN 5717) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5273; CCIN 577D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter (FC 5274; CCIN 5768) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1-port Adapter (FC 5275; CCIN 5769) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5276; CCIN 5774) . . . . . . . . . . . 61
PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5277; CCIN 57D2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PCIe LP Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5278; CCIN 57B3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SFP+ Copper 2x1GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5279; CCIN 2B52) . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SR 2x1GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5280; CCIN 2B54). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE TX Adapter (FC 5281; CCIN 5767) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5283; CCIN 58E2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter (FC 5284; CCIN 5287) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
PCIe2 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5285; CCIN 58E2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC 5287; CCIN 5287). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5289; CCIN 57D4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
PCIe LP 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5290; CCIN 57D4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
PCIe 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter (FC 5708 CCIN 2B3B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5717; CCIN 5717) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
PCIe2 FH 4-Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5729; CCIN 5729) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5735; CCIN 577D) . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5744; CCIN 2B44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator (FC 5748; CCIN 5748) . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter (FC 5767; CCIN 5767) . . . . . . . . . 112
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5768; CCIN 5768) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5769; CCIN 5769) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5772; CCIN 576E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
4 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5774; CCIN 5774) . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter (FC 5785; CCIN 57D2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5805; CCIN 574E) . . . . . . . . . . 137
PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5899; CCIN 576F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
PCIe Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5901; CCIN 57B3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC 5913; CCIN 57B5) . . . . . . . . . . . 145
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EC27; CCIN EC27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
PCIe2 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EC28; CCIN EC27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR Adapter (FC EC29; CCIN EC29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2G; CCIN EC2G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2J; CCIN EC2G). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter (FC EC2M; CCIN 57BE) . . . . . . . . . . . 159
PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EC2N; CCIN 57BE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EC30; CCIN EC29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
PCIe3 low profile 2-port 56 Gb FDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 (FC EC32; CCIN 2CE7) . . . . . . . . 165
PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC33; CCIN 2CE7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC37; CCIN 57BC) . . . . . . . . 169
PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC38; CCIN 57BC) . . . . . . . . . 172
PCIe3 LP 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3A; CCIN 57BD) . . . . . . . . . . . 176
PCIe3 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3B; CCIN 57BD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (FC EC3L and EC3M; CCIN 2CEC) . . . . . . 183
PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC41). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
PCIe2 LP 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC45; CCIN 58F9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
PCIe2 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC46; CCIN 58F9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
PCIe3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC47; CCIN 2CE8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x16 (FC EC51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
PCIe3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC4B; CCIN 2CE9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
PCIe3 cable adapter (FC EJ05; CCIN 2B1C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapter (FC EJ07; CCIN 6B52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
PCIe3 cable adapter (FC EJ08; CCIN 2CE2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0J; CCIN 57B4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0L; CCIN 57CE) . . . . . . . . . . 223
PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EJ0M; CCIN 57B4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0N and FC EJ0S; CCIN 57D7) . . . . . . . . . . 229
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0P; CCIN 57D8) in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or
8286-42A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0T and FC EJ0V; CCIN 57D7) . . . . . . . . . . 234
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0U; CCIN 57D8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ10; CCIN 57B4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ11; CCIN 57B4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ12; CCIN 59AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ13; CCIN 59AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID + SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8 (FC EJ14; CCIN 57B1). . . . . . . . . 248
PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
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PCIe3 CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1A and EJ1B; CCIN 2CF0) . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29; CCIN 4765) . . . . . . . . . . 263
PCIe3 1.92 TB CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1K; CCIN 58CD) . . . . . . . . . . 266
PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P and EJ1N; CCIN 57B3) . . . . . . . . . 271
4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ32 and EJ33 for BSC; CCIN 4767) . . . . . . . . . . . 273
PCIe LP 4 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL09; CCIN 5774) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb (FC EL10; CCIN 57B3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EL27; CCIN EC27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL2N; CCIN 577D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter (FC EL2P; CCIN 5287) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR Adapter (FC EL2Z; CCIN EC29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
PCIe3 LP 2x10Gb FCoE 2x1GbE SFP+ Adapter (FC EL38; CCIN 2B93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EL39; CCIN EC2G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EL3B; CCIN 57B4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3C; CCIN 2CC1) . . . . . . 299
PCIe3 LP 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL3D; CCIN 2CE7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3U; CCIN 57D8). . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3V; CCIN 57D7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EL3W; CCIN 57DC) in the IBM Elastic Storage Server 308
PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL3X; CCIN 57BC) . . . . . . . . 310
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3Z; CCIN 2CC4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter (FC EL40; CCIN 57BE) . . . . . . . . . . . 315
PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL43; CCIN 577F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL50; CCIN 2CE7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL53; CCIN 57BC) . . . . . . . . . 328
PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EL54; CCIN 57BE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL55; CCIN 2CC4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
PCIe2 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EL56, CCIN 2B93) . . . . . . . . . . . 337
PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL57; CCIN 2CC1) . . . . . . . 339
PCIe 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL58; CCIN 577D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
PCIe3 RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8 (FC EL59 and EL65; CCIN 57B4) . . . . . . . . . . 344
PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5B; CCIN 577F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5Y and EL5Z; CCIN 578D) . . . . . . . . . . . 351
PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EL60; CCIN 57B4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0A; CCIN 577F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0B; CCIN 577F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D) . . . . . . . . . . . 365
PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D) . . . . . . . . . . . 368
PCIe3 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0H, CCIN 2B93). . . . . . . . . . . 371
PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0J, CCIN 2B93) . . . . . . . . . . 373
PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0K; CCIN 2CC1). . . . . . . 375
PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0L; CCIN 2CC1) . . . . . 378
PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0M; CCIN 2CC0) . . . . . . . . 381
PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0N; CCIN 2CC0) . . . . . . . 384
PCIe2 4-Port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0S; CCIN 2CC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
PCIe2 LP 4-Port (10Gb+1GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0T; CCIN 2CC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0U; CCIN 2CC3) . . . . . . . . . 393
PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0V; CCIN 2CC3) . . . . . . . . 397
PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0W; CCIN 2CC4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0X; CCIN 2CC4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0Y; CCIN EN0Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN12, CCIN EN0Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter (FC EN13 and FC EN14; CCIN 576C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN15; CCIN 2CE3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN16; CCIN 2CE3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN17; CCIN 2CE4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN18; CCIN 2CE4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
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PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN27; CCIN 57D4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN28; CCIN 57D4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN29; CCIN 57D4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb (FC ESA3; CCIN 57BB) . . . . . . . . . . . 429
LSI SAS 9206-16e 6 Gb/s/s Host Bus Adapter in the IBM Elastic Storage Server (FC ESA4) . . . . . . 432
PCIe adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
LSI SAS 9305-16e 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter in the IBM Elastic Storage Server (FC ESA5). . . . . . . 433
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Accessibility features for IBM Power Systems servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Privacy policy considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Class A Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Class B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Terms and conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
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Safety notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
v Attention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.
World Trade safety information
Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, safety information documentation is
included in the publications package (such as in printed documentation, on DVD, or as part of the
product) shipped with the product. The documentation contains the safety information in your national
language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication to install,
operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety information
documentation. You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not
clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications.
Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM
Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
German safety information
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der
Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet.
Laser safety information

IBM® servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs.
Laser compliance
IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.
DANGER: When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid
a shock hazard:
v If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord.
Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
– For AC power, disconnect all power cords from their AC power source.
– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), disconnect the customer’s DC power source to
the PDP.
v When connecting power to the product ensure all power cables are properly connected.
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– For racks with AC power, connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system
rating plate.
– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), connect the customer’s DC power source to
the PDP. Ensure that the proper polarity is used when attaching the DC power and DC power
return wiring.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Do not attempt to switch on power to the machine until all possible unsafe conditions are corrected.
v Assume that an electrical safety hazard is present. Perform all continuity, grounding, and power checks
specified during the subsystem installation procedures to ensure that the machine meets safety
requirements.
v Do not continue with the inspection if any unsafe conditions are present.
v Before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures: Disconnect the attached AC power cords, turn off the applicable circuit breakers located in
the rack power distribution panel (PDP), and disconnect any telecommunications systems, networks,
and modems.
DANGER:
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or
opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. For AC power, remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breakers located in the
PDP and remove the power from the Customer's DC power source.
4. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
5. Remove all cables from the devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. For AC power, attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), restore the power from the Customer's DC
power source and turn on the circuit breakers located in the PDP.
6. Turn on the devices.
Sharp edges, corners and joints may be present in and around the system. Use care when handling
equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and pinching. (D005)
(R001 part 1 of 2):
DANGER: Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices
in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom
of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of
rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack mounted devices and do not use them to
stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder).
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v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord.
– For AC powered racks, be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to
disconnect power during servicing.
– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breaker that controls the
power to the system unit(s), or disconnect the customer’s DC power source, when directed to
disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do
not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a
different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the
system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that
the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 2 of 2):
CAUTION:
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked
or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in
the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are
not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become
unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless specified
by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might
cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
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CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during
relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a
room or building.
v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack
cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you
received it. If this configuration is not known, you must observe the following precautions:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position (compliance ID RACK-001 or 22U (compliance ID RR001)
and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
– Ensure that there are little-to-no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet
below the 32U (compliance ID RACK-001 or 22U (compliance ID RR001) level, unless the
received configuration specifically allowed it.
v If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from
the suite.
v If the rack cabinet you are relocating was supplied with removable outriggers they must be
reinstalled before the cabinet is relocated.
v Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
v Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the
documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
v Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm (30 x 80 in.).
v Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
v Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
v Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement.
v Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
v When the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete the following steps:
– Lower the four leveling pads.
– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest
position to the highest position.
v If a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack
cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent.
Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.
(R002)
(L001)
DANGER: Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has this
label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
(L002)
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DANGER: Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. (L002)
(L003)
1 2
or
!
1
or
3 4
1 2
or
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1
2
3
4
or
DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or
multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power
cables. (L003)
(L007)
CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007)
(L008)
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CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts nearby. (L008)
All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class
1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. Although shining light into one end and looking into the other end of
a disconnected optical fiber to verify the continuity of optic fibers many not injure the eye, this
procedure is potentially dangerous. Therefore, verifying the continuity of optical fibers by shining
light into one end and looking at the other end is not recommended. To verify continuity of a fiber
optic cable, use an optical light source and power meter. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)
CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)
CAUTION:
The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery.
Do Not:
v ___ Throw or immerse into water
v ___ Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v ___ Repair or disassemble
Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local
regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information,
call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
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CAUTION:
Regarding IBM provided VENDOR LIFT TOOL:
v Operation of LIFT TOOL by authorized personnel only.
v LIFT TOOL intended for use to assist, lift, install, remove units (load) up into rack elevations. It is
not to be used loaded transporting over major ramps nor as a replacement for such designated tools
like pallet jacks, walkies, fork trucks and such related relocation practices. When this is not
practicable, specially trained persons or services must be used (for instance, riggers or movers).
v Read and completely understand the contents of LIFT TOOL operator's manual before using.
Failure to read, understand, obey safety rules, and follow instructions may result in property
damage and/or personal injury. If there are questions, contact the vendor's service and support.
Local paper manual must remain with machine in provided storage sleeve area. Latest revision
manual available on vendor's web site.
v Test verify stabilizer brake function before each use. Do not over-force moving or rolling the LIFT
TOOL with stabilizer brake engaged.
v Do not move LIFT TOOL while platform is raised, except for minor positioning.
v Do not exceed rated load capacity. See LOAD CAPACITY CHART regarding maximum loads at
center versus edge of extended platform.
v Only raise load if properly centered on platform. Do not place more than 200 lb (91 kg) on edge of
sliding platform shelf also considering the load's center of mass/gravity (CoG).
v Do not corner load the platform tilt riser accessory option. Secure platform riser tilt option to main
shelf in all four (4x) locations with provided hardware only, prior to use. Load objects are designed
to slide on/off smooth platforms without appreciable force, so take care not to push or lean. Keep
riser tilt option flat at all times except for final minor adjustment when needed.
v Do not stand under overhanging load.
v Do not use on uneven surface, incline or decline (major ramps).
v Do not stack loads.
v Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
v Do not support ladder against LIFT TOOL.
v Tipping hazard. Do not push or lean against load with raised platform.
v Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. No riders.
v Do not stand on any part of lift. Not a step.
v Do not climb on mast.
v Do not operate a damaged or malfunctioning LIFT TOOL machine.
v Crush and pinch point hazard below platform. Only lower load in areas clear of personnel and
obstructions. Keep hands and feet clear during operation.
v No Forks. Never lift or move bare LIFT TOOL MACHINE with pallet truck, jack or fork lift.
v Mast extends higher than platform. Be aware of ceiling height, cable trays, sprinklers, lights, and
other overhead objects.
v Do not leave LIFT TOOL machine unattended with an elevated load.
v Watch and keep hands, fingers, and clothing clear when equipment is in motion.
v Turn Winch with hand power only. If winch handle cannot be cranked easily with one hand, it is
probably over-loaded. Do not continue to turn winch past top or bottom of platform travel.
Excessive unwinding will detach handle and damage cable. Always hold handle when lowering,
unwinding. Always assure self that winch is holding load before releasing winch handle.
v A winch accident could cause serious injury. Not for moving humans. Make certain clicking sound
is heard as the equipment is being raised. Be sure winch is locked in position before releasing
handle. Read instruction page before operating this winch. Never allow winch to unwind freely.
Freewheeling will cause uneven cable wrapping around winch drum, damage cable, and may cause
serious injury. (C048)
Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)

GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS
(Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:
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The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:
v Network telecommunications facilities
v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies
The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed
wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).
The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal
shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.
The dc-powered system is intended to be installed in a common bonding network (CBN) as described in
GR-1089-CORE.
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Managing PCIe adapters
Find information about using and managing the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe)
adapters that are supported for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-21A, 8284-22A,
8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME, and EMX0 PCIe
Gen3 I/O expansion drawer. Also, find information about specifications and installation notes for specific
adapters.
Overview of managing PCIe adapters

Learn how to use and manage Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters
adapters. Find general information about Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe)
adapters, related publications, safety information, and handling static sensitive devices.
PCI Express
Learn about PCI Express (PCIe) adapters and slots.
PCI Express (PCIe) adapters use a different type of slot than Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
and Peripheral Component Interconnect-X (PCI-X) adapters. If you attempt to force an adapter into the
wrong type of slot, you might damage the adapter or the slot. A PCI adapter can be installed in a PCI-X
slot, and a PCI-X adapter can be installed in a PCI adapter slot. A PCIe adapter cannot be installed in a
PCI or PCI-X adapter slot, and a PCI or PCI-X adapter cannot be installed in a PCIe slot. The following
illustration shows an example of a PCI-X adapter (A) next to a PCIe 4x (B) adapter.
Figure 1. PCI-X adapter and PCIe 4x adapter
PCIe adapters and slots come in 4 different sizes: 1x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. Smaller size adapters do fit in larger
slots, but larger size adapters do not fit in smaller slots. Table 1 shows PCIe slot compatibility.
Table 1. PCIe slot compatibility
1x slot 4x slot 8x slot 16x slot
1x adapter Supported Supported Supported Supported
4x adapter Not supported Supported Supported Supported
8x adapter Not supported Not supported Supported Supported
16x adapter Not supported Not supported Not supported Supported
Important partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter

configurations
Learn about partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter configurations.
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Logical partitions can own physical I/O resources. Physical I/O resources are assigned to logical
partitions at the slot level. Assigning a slot to a logical partition enables the operating system that runs in
the logical partition to control the functionality of the I/O resource and power for that slot. When the
operating system powers a slot on or off, the physical I/O resource is powered on or off.
There are two I/O configurations involving adapter pairs:

v Mult-initiator and high availability
v Auxiliary Write Cache
Multi-initiator and high availability
The terms multi-initiator and high availability (HA) refer to connecting multiple adapters (typically two
adapters) to a common set of disk expansion drawers for increasing availability. This configuration is also
referred to as Dual Storage IOA configuration. This type of connection is commonly done in either of the
following configurations:
Note: Some systems have SAS RAID adapters integrated onto the system boards and use a Cache RAID -
Dual IOA Enablement Card (FC 5662) to enable storage adapter Write Cache and Dual Storage IOA (HA
RAID Mode). For these configurations, installation of the Cache RAID - Dual IOA Enablement Card
places the two integrated adapters into a HA RAID configuration. There are no separate SAS cables
required to connect the two integrated SAS RAID adapters to each other.
HA two-system configuration
An HA two-system configuration provides a high-availability environment for system storage by enabling

two systems or partitions to have access to the same set of disks and disk arrays. This feature is typically
used with the IBM PowerHA® SystemMirror®. The IBMPowerHA SystemMirror software provides a
commercial computing environment that ensures that mission-critical applications can recover quickly
from hardware and software failures. The support for this configuration is operating system dependent.
HA single system configuration
An HA single system configuration provides for redundant adapters from a single system to the same set
of disks and disk arrays. This feature is typically referred to as Multi-Path I/O (MPIO). MPIO support is
part of the operating system support and can be used to provide a redundant IBM SAS RAID controller
configuration with RAID protected disks.
Auxiliary write cache adapter
The auxiliary write cache (AWC) adapter provides a duplicate, nonvolatile copy of write cache data of the
RAID controller to which it is connected.
Protection of data is enhanced by having two battery-backed (nonvolatile) copies of write cache, each
stored on separate adapters. If a failure occurs to the write cache portion of the RAID controller, or the
RAID controller itself fails in such a way that the write cache data is not recoverable, the AWC adapter
provides a backup copy of the write cache data to prevent data loss during the recovery of the failed
RAID controller. The cache data is recovered to the new replacement RAID controller and then written
out to disk before resuming normal operations.
The AWC adapter is not a failover device that can keep the system operational by continuing disk
operations when the attached RAID controller fails. The system cannot use the auxiliary copy of the
cache for runtime operations even if only the cache on the RAID controller fails. The AWC adapter does
not support any other device attachment and performs no other tasks than communicating with the
attached RAID controller to receive backup write cache data. The purpose of the AWC adapter is to
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minimize the length of an unplanned outage, due to a failure of a RAID controller, by preventing loss of
critical data that might have otherwise required a system reload.
It is important to understand the difference between multi-initiator connections and AWC connections.
Connecting controllers in a multi-initiator environment refers to multiple RAID controllers connected to a
common set of disk enclosures and disks. The AWC controller is not connected to the disks, and it does
not perform device media accesses.
The RAID controller and the AWC adapter each require a PCI bus connection and are required to be in
the same partition. The two adapters are connected by an internal connection. For the planar RAID
enablement and planar auxiliary cache features, the dedicated connection is integrated into the system
planar.
Handling static-sensitive devices

Learn about precautions you must take to prevent damage to electronic components from static electricity
discharge.
Electronic boards, adapters, media drives, and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge.
These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent this damage. Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to these devices from static electricity discharge.
v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge
from damaging your hardware.
v When you are using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static
control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when you are using or
working on electrical equipment.
v If you do not have a wrist strap, before you remove the product from ESD packaging and installing or
replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
v Do not remove the device from the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the device in the
system.
v With the device still in its antistatic bag, touch it to the metal frame of the system.
v Grasp cards and boards by the edges. Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the
adapter.
v If you need to lay the device down while it is out of the antistatic bag, lay it on the antistatic bag.
Before you pick it up again, touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system at the same
time.
v Handle the devices carefully to prevent permanent damage.
PCIe adapters for POWER systems

Learn the PCIe adapters that can be used in your specific system.
Choose from the following options:

v “Managing PCIe adapters for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A
system” on page 4
v “Managing PCIe adapters for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system” on page 9
v “Managing PCIe adapters for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system” on page 14
v “Managing PCIe adapters for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system” on page 18
v “PCIe adapter information by feature type for the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer” on page 22
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Managing PCIe adapters for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L,
8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system
Learn about the PCIe adapters that can be used with the IBM Elastic Storage Server Management Server
(5148-21L), IBM Elastic Storage Server Data Server (5148-22L), IBM Power® System S812L (8247-21L), IBM
Power System S822L (8247-22L), IBM Power System S812 (8284-21A), and the IBM Power System S822
(8284-22A).
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L,

8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system
The following features are electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B features. See the Class B Notices
in the Hardware Notices section.
Table 2. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B features
Feature Description
5269 POWER® GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator
5271 4-port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter
5274 2-port Gb Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter
5275 10 Gb Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter
5277 4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe 1X LP Adapter
5281 1 Gb Ethernet UTP 2-port PCIe Adapter
5772 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter
EC2G and EL39 PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter
EC2J PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter
EC41 PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1
EL3Z PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter
EN0X PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter
The adapter information that is shown here is used during non-directed service activities. The
information can be used to:
v Identify an adapter
v Find specific technical information about an adapter
v Where applicable, show special installation or cabling instructions
v Show signal names for the output-pins of the adapter connectors
v Where applicable, show the settings for switches or jumpers
Adapters can be identified by their feature code (FC) or their custom-card identification number (CCIN).
Normally, the CCIN number is labeled on the adapter. The field replaceable unit (FRU) part number
(P/N) of your adapter might not match the FRU P/N listed in this information. If the part numbers do
not match, verify that the CCIN is the same. If the CCIN is same, the adapter has the same function and
can be used in the same way.
Adapters must be placed in specific PCI Express (PCIe) slots to function correctly or optimally.

SAS RAID cards
Find information about the SAS RAID cards that are installed in the system. Also, find information about
the SAS RAID controllers that are supported in the system.
Table 3 provides information about the SAS RAID cards that are supported for an 5148-21L, 5148-22L,
8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system.
Table 3. SAS RAID Controllers supported
Feature Code (FC) Description Function
FC EJ0T (CCIN one SAS RAID Controller card Provides just a bunch of disks (JBOD) or in SAS RAID
57D7) 0, 5, 6, and 10, functions for the attached disk drives in
the base function 8284-21A or 8284-22A or system.
FC EJ0V (CCIN Split Disk - two SAS RAID Controller FC EJ0V can be used to split the disk backplane into
57D7) cards two sets of six disks. Provides JBOD or in SAS RAID 0,
5, 6, and 10, functions for the attached disk drives in
the base function 8284-21A or 8284-22A system.
FC EL3T (CCIN one SAS RAID Controller card Provides just a bunch of disks (JBOD) or in SAS RAID
the base function 8247-21L or 8247-22L system.
FC EL3V (CCIN Split Disk - two SAS RAID Controller FC EL3V can be used to split the disk backplane into
the base function 8247-21L or 8247-22L system.
FC EJ0U (CCIN Dual high performance SAS RAID FC EJ0U is used with the high function disk backplane
57D8) Controller cards to support up to 8 small form-factor disk drives or
solid-state drives and up to 6 1.8 inch form-factor solid
state drives. Provides SAS RAID 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2,
and 10T2 functions depending on the Operating
System support for the attached disk drives in the
expanded function 8284-21A or 8284-22A system.
Provides two external SAS ports that can be used to
connect to one external FC 5887.
FC EL3U (CCIN Dual high performance SAS RAID FC EL3U is used with the high function disk backplane
57D8) Controller cards to support up to 18 small form-factor disk drives or
solid-state drives and up to 8 1.8 inch form-factor solid
state drives. Provides SAS RAID 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2,
and 10T2 functions depending on the Operating
System support for the attached disk drives in the
expanded function 8247-21L or 8247-22L system.
connect one external FC 5887.
FC EL3W (CCIN High performance SAS RAID FC EL3W is used only in the Elastic Storage Server
57DC) Controller card offering. It supports up to 8 small form-factor disk
drives or solid-state drives, up to 6 1.8 inch form-factor
solid state drives, and two external SAS ports. Provides
SAS RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10 functions for the attached
disk drives.
FC EJ0M (CCIN PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
57B4) Adapter external FC 5887.
FC 5278 PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
external FC 5887 in an 8284-21A or 8284-22A system.
FC EL10 PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
external FC 5887 in an 8247-21L or 8247-22L system.

For more information about the SAS RAID controllers, see the following topics:
v SAS RAID controllers for AIX®.
v SAS RAID controllers for IBM i.
v SAS RAID controllers for Linux.
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L,
8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A
Find information about the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters that are
supported for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system that contains the
POWER8® processor.
The table shows the available adapters by feature code (FC), description, customer card identification
number (CCIN), adapter FRU number, and provides a link to more details for each adapter.
Important:
v This document does not replace the latest sales and marketing publications and tools that document
supported features.
v If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new
feature and determine whether you must install any existing program temporary fix (PTF)
prerequisites. To do this, use the IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/
eServerPrereq.nsf).
Table 4. PCIe adapters supported in the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system
that is running the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
Feature code Description, FC, CCIN, and adapter FRU number
5260 PCIe2 LP 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5260; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number: 74Y4064
1
5269 POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator (FC 5269; CCIN 5269); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y3227
52701 10 Gb FCoE PCIe Dual-port Adapter (FC 5270; CCIN 2B3B); Adapter FRU number: 46K8088
5271 4-port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5271; CCIN 5717); Adapter FRU
number: 46Y3512
5273 PCIe2 8 Gb Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5273; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU number:
10N9824
52741 2-port Gb Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5274; CCIN 5768); Adapter FRU number:
10N6846
1
5275 10 Gb Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5275; CCIN 5275); Adapter FRU number:
46K7897
52761 4-Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5276; CCIN 5774); Adapter FRU
number: 10N7255
5277 4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe 1X LP Adapter (FC 5277; CCIN 57D2); adapter FRU number
46K6734
5278 PCIe Dual-x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5278; CCIN 57B3); Adapter FRU number: 44V4852
1
5280 PCIe2 LP 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5280; CCIN 2B54); Adapter FRU number
74Y1988
52811 1 Gb Ethernet UTP 2-port PCIe Adapter (FC 5281; CCIN 5767); Adapter FRU number:
46K6601
52831 PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5283; CCIN 58E2); Adapter FRU number:
74Y2987
5284 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC 5284; CCIN 5287); Adapter FRU number: 74Y3242
1
5290 PCIe LP 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5290; CCIN 57D4); Adapter FRU number 74Y4085

that is running the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system (continued)
1
5805 PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5805; CCIN 574E); Adapter FRU
number: 46K4735
58991 PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5899; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number: 74Y4064
1
EC27 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter (FC EC27; CCIN EC27); Adapter FRU number:
000E1493
EC291 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EC29; CCIN EC29); Adapter FRU number:
00E1600
EC2G1 PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2G; CCIN EC2G); Adapter FRU number:
00E8224
EC2M4 PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EC2M; CCIN 57BE); Adapter FRU
number: 00RX875, low-profile tailstock: 00RX872
EC321 PCIe3 low profile 2-port 56 Gb FDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 (FC EC32; CCIN 2CE7); Adapter
FRU number: 00RX852
EC374 PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC37; CCIN 57BC);
Adapter FRU number: 00RX859
EC3A1 PCIe3 LP 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3A; CCIN 57BD); Adapter FRU
number: 00FW105
EC3E1 PCIe3 2-port 100 Gb EDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC3E and EC3F; CCIN 2CEA); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT075
EC3L1 PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (FC EC3L and EC3M; CCIN 2CEC);
Adapter FRU number: 00WT078
EC3T1 PCIe3 LP 1-port 100 Gb EDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 (FC EC3T; CCIN 2CEB) Adapter FRU
number: 00WT013
EC411 PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC41); Adapter FRU number: 00E3980
EC45 PCIe2 LP 4-port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC45; CCIN 58F9); Adapter FRU number: 00E2932;
low-profile tailstock part number: 00E2934
EC511 PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x16 (FC EC51)
EC541 PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB); Adapter FRU number:
00MH991
EC561 PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC); Adapter FRU number:
00MH993
EJ051 PCIe3 cable adapter for the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer (FC EJ05; CCIN 2B1C);
Adapter FRU number: 000RR809
EJ0M PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EJ0M; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number:
000MH910
EJ0T and EJ0V3 PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0T and FC EJ0V; CCIN 57D7); Adapter FRU
number: 00MH906
EJ0U3 PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0U; CCIN 57D8); Adapter FRU number:
00MA025
EJ11 PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ11; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number: 000MH910
1
EJ13 PCIe3 LP FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ13; CCIN 59AB); Adapter FRU
number: 000NK006
EJ141 PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID PLUS SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8 (FC EJ14; CCIN 57B1);
Adapter FRU number 01DH742
EJ162 PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ16); Adapter FRU number:
00NK025

1
EJ18 PCIe3 LP CAPI FlashSystem Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ18); Adapter FRU number: 00NK025
1
EJ1B CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1A and EJ1B; CCIN 2CF0); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT173
EJ321 4767-001 Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ32 and EJ33; CCIN 4767)
1
EJ1K PCIe3 1.92 TB CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1K; CCIN 58CD)
EJ1N PCIe1 LP SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (EJ1N; CCIN 57B3); Adapter
FRU:44V4852
EJ1P1 PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P; CCIN 57B3); Adapter
FRU:44V4852
EL092 PCIe LP 4 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL09; CCIN 5774); adapter FRU number:
000E0807, 000E0904
EL102 PCIe LP 2-port SAS Adapter 3 Gb (FC EL10; CCIN 57B3); Adapter FRU number: 44V4852
2
EL27 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter (FC EL27; CCIN EC27); Adapter FRU number:
74Y1988
EL2N2 PCIe 8 Gb Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL2N; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU number:
10N9824
EL2P2 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EL2P; CCIN 5287); Adapter FRU number: 74Y3242
2
EL2Z PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EL2Z; CCIN EC29); Adapter FRU number:
00E1600
EL382 PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE, 1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EL38, CCIN 2B93); Adapter FRU
number: 000E9284
EL392 PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EL39; CCIN EC2G); Adapter FRU number:
00E8224
EL3B2 PCIe3 LP RAID SAS Adapter (FC EL3B; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number: 000MH910
2
EL3C PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3C; CCIN 2CC1);
Adapter FRU number: 00E8140
EL3D2 PCIe3 LP 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL3D; CCIN 2CE7); Adapter FRU number:
00RX852
EL3U2 PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EL3U; CCIN 57D8)
2
EL3V PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EL3V; CCIN 57D7)
EL3W PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EL3W; CCIN 57DC) in the IBM Elastic
Storage Server
EL3X2 PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL3X; CCIN 57BC);
Adapter FRU number: 0RX859; Low-profile tailstock: 00RX856
EL3Z2 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3Z; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714; Full-height tailstock part number: 00E2862; Low-profile tailstock part number:
00E2721
EL402 PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter (FC EL40; CCIN 57BE); Adapter FRU
number: 00RX875
EL4M1 PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number:
74Y4064
EL5Y1 PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5Y and EL5Z; CCIN 578D); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT111
EL602 PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ60; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number: 000MH910

EN0B PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0B; CCIN 577F); Adapter FRU number:
000E9283
EN0F PCIe2 8Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT111
EN0J1 PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0J, CCIN 2B93); Adapter FRU
number: 00E3498
EN0L1 PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0L; CCIN
2CC1)Adapter FRU number: 00E3502
EN0N1 PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0N; CCIN 2CC0);
Adapter FRU number: 00E8143; low-profile tailstock part number: 00E8163
EN0T PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0T; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter FRU
number: 00E2715; Low-profile tailstock (PN): 00E2720
EN0V PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0V; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter
FRU number: 00E2715; low-profile tailstock: 00E2720
EN0W PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0W; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714
EN0X PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0X; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714; low-profile tailstock part number: 00E2721
EN0Y1 PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0Y; CCIN EN0Y); Adapter FRU number:
74Y3923
EN121 PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN12; CCIN EN0Y); Adapter FRU number
00WT107
EN281 PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN28; CCIN 57D4); Adapter FRU number
000ND487
ESA41 LSI SAS 9206-16E 6 Gbps host bus adapter (FC ESA4) in the IBM Elastic Storage Server;
Adapter FRU number: 00MH942
1
Adapter supported only for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, and 8284-22A. Adapter not supported for
the 8284-21A.
2
Adapter supported only on the 8247-21L or 8247-22L.
3
Adapter supported only on the 8284-21A and 8284-22A.
4
The adapters FCs EC2M and EC37 are not supported in the 8284-22A system with processor card FCs ELPF and
EPXL.
Managing PCIe adapters for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A

system
Learn about the PCIe adapters that can be used with the IBM Power System S824L (8247-42L), IBM
Power System S814 (8286-41A), and the IBM Power System S824 (8286-42A).
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A

sytem
adapters for the IBM Power System S824L (8247-42L), IBM Power System S814 (8286-41A), and the IBM
Power System S824 (8286-42A). Find general information about Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
Express (PCIe) adapters, related publications, safety information, and handling static sensitive devices.

Feature Description
5748 POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator
5767 2-port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter
5785 4 Port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter
EC2J PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter
EC42 PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter x1
EC47 PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter
EN0W PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter
SAS RAID cards

Table 6 provides information about the SAS RAID cards that are supported for an 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or
8286-42A system.
Table 6. SAS RAID Controllers supported
FC EJ0N (CCIN one SAS RAID Controller card Provides just a bunch of disks (JBOD) or in SAS RAID
the base function 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A
system.
FC EJ0S (CCIN Split Disk - two SAS RAID Controller FC EJ0S can be used to split the disk backplane into
the base function 8286-41A or 8286-42A system.

Table 6. SAS RAID Controllers supported (continued)
FC EJ0P (CCIN Dual high performance SAS RAID FC EJ0P is used with the expanded function disk
57D8) Controller cards backplane to support up to 18 small form-factor disk
drives or solid-state drives and up to 8 1.8 inch
form-factor solid state drives. Provides SAS RAID 0, 5,
6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2 functions depending on the
Operating System support for the attached disk drives
in the expanded function 8286-41A or 8286-42A system.
connect one external FC 5887.
Note: The SAS YO cable that is used to attach a FC
5887 disk drive enclosure to the rear SAS ports of
system models 8286-41A or 8286-42A must not exceed
the maximum supported length of 3 meters.
FC EJ0L (CCIN PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
57CE) quad-port 6 Gb Adapter external FC 5887.
FC EJ0J (CCIN PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
FC 5805 PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
SAS RAID adapter external FC 5887.
FC 5901 PCIe Dual x4 SAS adapter The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
external FC 5887.
FC ESA3 (CCIN PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
57BB) Adapter Tri-port 6Gb external FC 5887.
v SAS RAID controllers for AIX.
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A
Find technical information for specific adapters that are supported for the system. Adapters can be
identified by their feature code (FC) or their custom card identification number (CCIN).
Table 7. PCIe adapters supported in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system that is running the AIX, IBM i, or
Linux operating system
Feature code details Description
2893 and 2894 PCI Express 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; CCIN 576C); Adapter FRU
number: 44V5323
4807 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4807; CCIN 4765); Adapter FRU number: 45D7948
1
5285 PCIe2 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5285; CCIN 58E2); Adapter FRU number:
74Y2987
5287 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC 5287; CCIN 5287); Adapter FRU number: 74Y3457
5287 PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 PCIe 1X LPC Adapter (FC 5289; CCIN 57D4); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y4084
5708 PCIe 10 Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter (FC 5708; CCIN 2B3B)
number: 46Y3512
5729 PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb74Y3467 Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5729; CCIN 5729); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y3467

Linux operating system (continued)
5735 8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5735; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU
number: 10N9824
5744 PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5744; CCIN 2B44); Adapter FRU number:
74Y1987
number: 10N7756
5767 2-port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter (FC 5767; CCIN 5767); Adapter
FRU number: 46K6601
5768 2-port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5768; CCIN 5768); Adapter FRU
number: 10N6846
46K7897
5772 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5772; CCIN 576E); Adapter FRU number:
10N9034
5774 4 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5774; CCIN 5774); Adapter FRU
number: 10N7255
5785 4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter (FC 5785; CCIN 57D2); Adapter FRU number: 46K6734
number: 46K4735
5901 PCIe Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5901; CCIN 57B3); Adapter FRU number: 44V4852
5913 PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC 5913; CCIN 57B5); Adapter FRU
number: 00J0596
EC28 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter (FC EC28; CCIN EC27); Adapter FRU number:
000E1491
EC2J PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2J; CCIN EC2G); Adapter FRU number:
00E8224
EC2N PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EC2N; CCIN 57BE); Adapter FRU
number: 00RX875
EC30 PCIe2 FH 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EC30; CCIN EC29); Adapter FRU number:
00E1601
EC38 PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC38; CCIN 57BC); Adapter
FRU number: 00RX859
EC3B PCIe3 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3B; CCIN 57BD); Adapter FRU
number: 00FW105
EC3F PCIe3 2-port 100 Gb EDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC3E and EC3F; CCIN 2CEA); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT075
EC3M PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (EC3M; CCIN 2CEC); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT078
EC3U PCIe3 1-port 100 Gb EDR Infiniband Adapter x16 (FC EC3U; CCIN 2CEB) Adapter FRU
number: 00WT013
EC42 PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC42); Adapter FRU number: 00E3980
EC46 PCIe2 4-port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC46; CCIN 58F9); Adapter FRU number: 00E2932
1
EC47 PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC47; CCIN 2CE8); Adapter FRU number: 01AF012
1
EC4B PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC4B; CCIN 2CE9); Adapter FRU number: 00RR999

EC55 PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB); Adapter FRU
number: 00MH991
EC57 PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC); Adapter FRU
number: 00MH993
EJ08 PCIe3 cable adapter that is used to connect your system to the EMX0 PCIe3 expansion
drawer (FC EJ08; CCIN 2CE2); Adapter FRU number: 041T9901
EJ0J PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0J; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number:
000FX846
EJ0L PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0L; CCIN 57CE); Adapter
FRU number: 00FX840
EJ0N and EJ0S PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0N and FC EJ0S; CCIN 57D7); Adapter
FRU number: 00MH908
EJ0P PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0P; CCIN 57D8); Adapter FRU number:
00MA020
EJ0Z SAS ports and cabling for dual IOA backplane
v Two SAS ports and internal SAS cables
v Requires slot P1-C11
EJ10 PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ10; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number: 00RR793 for
8408-44E or 8408-E8E and 00MH959 for all other machine type models
EJ12 PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ12; CCIN 59AB); Adapter FRU
number: 000NK006
EJ17 PCIe3 CAPI FlashSystem Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ17); Adapter FRU number: 00NK025
EJ1P PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P and EJ1N; CCIN 57B3); Adapter
FRU:44V4852
EJ27 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27; CCIN 4765); Adapter FRU number: 45D7948
EL4L PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number:
74Y4064
EL501 PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL50; CCIN 2CE7); Adapter FRU number:
00RX852
EL531 PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL53; CCIN 57BC); Adapter
FRU number: 00RX859; Low-profile tailstock: 00RX856
EL541 PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EL54; CCIN 57BE); Adapter FRU
number: 00RX875
EL551 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL55; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714
EL561 PCIe2 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EL56, CCIN 2B93); Adapter FRU
number: 00E3498
EL571 PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL57; CCIN 2CC1);
EL581 8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL58; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU
number: 10N9824

1
EL59 PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EL59; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number:
000E9284
EL5B1 PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5B; CCIN 577F); Adapter FRU number:
00E3496
EN0A PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0A; CCIN 577F); Adapter FRU number:
00E3496
EN0G PCIe2 8Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT111
EN0H PCIe3 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0H; CCIN 2B93); Adapter FRU
number: 00E3498
EN0K PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0K; CCIN 2CC1);
EN0M PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0M; CCIN 2CC0);
EN0S1 PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0S; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter FRU
number: 00E2715; Part number (Full-height tailstock): 00E2863; Part number (Low-profile
tailstock): 00E2720
EN0U PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0U; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter
EN0W1 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0W; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714
EN12 PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN12; CCIN EN0Y); Adapter FRU
number 00WT107
EN13 and EN14 PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter (FC EN13 and FC EN14; CCIN 576C)
EN15 PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN15; CCIN 2CE3); Adapter FRU number: 00ND466;
full-height tailstock: 00ND462
EN17 PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN17, CCIN 2CE4); Adapter FRU number:
00ND463; full-height tailstock part number: 00ND465
EN27 PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN27; CCIN 57D4); Adapter FRU number:
000ND487
EN29 PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN29; CCIN 57D4); adapter FRU number
000ND487
ESA3 PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb (FC ESA3; CCIN 57BB); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y7131
1
Adapter only supported on the 8247-42L system.
Managing PCIe adapters for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system

Learn about the PCIe adapters that can be used with the IBM Power System E850 (8408-44E and
8408-E8E).
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system

adapters for the IBM Power System E850 (8408-44E and 8408-E8E). Find general information about
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters, related publications, safety
information, and handling static sensitive devices.

Feature Description
SAS RAID cards

Table 9 provides information about the SAS RAID cards that are supported for an 8408-E8E system.
Table 9. SAS RAID Controllers supported.
FC EPVN (CCIN Storage backplane with dual FC EPVP supports 8 SFF-3 SAS bays, 4 1.8-inch SSD
2CCA) integrated SAS RAID Controller bays, and a slimline DVD bay. The bays are controlled
cards with write cache by dual integrated SAS RAID controllers with
effectively 7.2 GB of write cache and do not use PCIe
slots. Dual controllers provide controller redundancy
for the SFF-3 SAS and SSD bays. Provides SAS RAID 0,
1, 10, 5, 6, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2 functions for the attached
disk drives in the 8408-E8E system.

Table 9. SAS RAID Controllers supported (continued).
FC EPVP (CCIN Storage backplane with dual FC EPVP supports 8 SFF-3 SAS bays, 4 1.8-inch SSD
2CD2) integrated SAS RAID Controller bays, and a slimline DVD bay. The bays are controlled
cards without write cache by dual integrated SAS RAID controllers and do not
use PCIe slots. The controllers do not have write cache,
but do provide controller redundancy for the SFF-3
SAS and SSD bays. Provides SAS RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6,
5T2, 6T2, and 10T2 functions for the attached disk
drives in the 8408-E8E system.
FC EPVQ (CCIN Split storage backplane with 2 FC EPVQ supports 8 SFF-3 SAS bays, 4 1.8-inch SSD
2CCD) integrated SAS RAID Controller bays, and a slimline DVD bay. The bays are controlled
cards without write cache by 2 integrated SAS RAID controllers and do not use
PCIe slots. The controllers do not have write cache.
Each controller runs 4 SFF-3 SAS bays and 2 1.8-inch
SSD bays. Provides JBOD or in SAS RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6,
and 10T2 functions for the attached disk drives in the
8408-E8E system.
external FC 5887.
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E

Table 10. PCIe adapters supported in the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system.
Feature code Description
74Y2987
number: 46Y3512
number: 74Y3467
number: 10N9824
74Y1987
number: 10N7756

Table 10. PCIe adapters supported in the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system (continued).
FRU number: 46K6601
number: 10N6846
46K7897
number: 10N7255
number: 00RX875
00E1601
FRU number: 00RX859
number: 00FW105
EC3F PCIe3 2-port 100 Gb EDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC3E and EC3F; CCIN 2CEA); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT075
EC3U PCIe3 1-port 100 Gb EDR Infiniband Adapter x16 (FC EC3U; CCIN 2CEB) Adapter FRU
number: 00WT013
EC3M PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (FC EC3L and EC3M; CCIN 2CEC);
Adapter FRU number: 00WT078
EJ08 PCIe3 cable adapter that is used to connect your system to the EMX0 PCIe3 expansion
drawer (FC EJ08; CCIN 2CE2); Adapter FRU number: 041T9901
000FX846
FRU number: 00FX840
EJ1P PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P; CCIN 57B3); Adapter
FRU:44V4852
EJ27 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29; CCIN 476A); Adapter
FRU number: 45D7948
EJ27, EJ28, and EJ29 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29; CCIN 476A); Adapter
FRU number: 45D7948
00E3496

Table 10. PCIe adapters supported in the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E system (continued).
EN0G PCIe2 8Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D); Adapter FRU
number: 00WT111
number: 00E3498
EN0S PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0S; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter FRU
tailstock): 00E2720
00E2714
number 00WT107
000ND487
Managing PCIe adapters for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or

9119-MME system
Learn about the PCIe adapters that can be used with the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME
system.
Overview of managing PCIe adapters for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or

9119-MME system
Feature Description
5772 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter

Table 11. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B features (continued)
Feature Description
EC2G PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter
EC41 PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1
EN0X PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter
SAS RAID cards

Table 12 provides information about the SAS RAID cards that are supported for an 9080-MHE,
9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system.
Table 12. SAS RAID controllers supported
FC 5805 PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
SAS RAID adapter external FC 5887.
external FC 5887.
FC ESA3 (CCIN PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS The SAS RAID controller can be used to connect to an
57BB) Adapter Tri-port 6Gb external FC 5887.

PCIe adapter information by feature type for the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE,
or 9119-MME
Table 13. PCIe adapters supported in the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system
2893 and 2894 PCI Express 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; CCIN 576C); Adapter
FRU number: 44V5323
5260 PCIe2 LP 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5260; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number: 74Y4064
number: 74Y3227
5270 10 Gb FCoE PCIe Dual-port Adapter (FC 5270; CCIN 2B3B); Adapter FRU number:
46K8088
number: 46Y3512
5273 PCIe2 8 Gb Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5273; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU
number: 10N9824
5274 2-port Gb Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5274; CCIN 5768); Adapter FRU
number: 10N6846
46K7897
5276 4-Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5276; CCIN 5774); Adapter
FRU number: 10N7255
5277 4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe 1X LP Adapter (FC 5277; CCIN 57D2); adapter FRU number
46K6734
5280 PCIe2 LP 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5280; CCIN 2B54); Adapter FRU
number 74Y1988
5281 1 Gb Ethernet UTP 2-port PCIe Adapter (FC 5281; CCIN 5767); Adapter FRU number:
46K6601
5283 PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5283; CCIN 58E2); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y2987
5284 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC 5284; CCIN 5287); Adapter FRU number:
74Y3242
5744 PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5744; CCIN 2B44); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y1987
5805 PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5805; CCIN 574E); Adapter
FRU number: 46K4735
EC27 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter (FC EC27; CCIN EC27); Adapter FRU
number: 000E1493
EC29 PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EC29; CCIN EC29); Adapter FRU
number: 00E1600
EC2G PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2G; CCIN EC2G); Adapter FRU
number: 00E8224
EC2M PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EC2M; CCIN 57BE); Adapter
FRU number: 00RX875, low-profile tailstock: 00RX872
EC37 PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC37; CCIN 57BC);
Adapter FRU number: 00RX859
EC3A PCIe3 LP 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3A; CCIN 57BD); Adapter
FRU number: 00FW105

Table 13. PCIe adapters supported in the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system (continued)
EC3E PCIe3 2-port 100 Gb EDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC3E and EC3F; CCIN 2CEA); Adapter
FRU number: 00WT075
EC3L PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (FC EC3L and EC3M; CCIN
2CEC); Adapter FRU number: 00WT078
EC3T PCIe3 LP 1-port 100 Gb EDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 (FC EC3T; CCIN 2CEB) Adapter
FRU number: 00WT013
EC41 PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC41); Adapter FRU number: 00E3980
EC45 PCIe2 LP 4-port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC45; CCIN 58F9); Adapter FRU number:
00E2932; low-profile tailstock part number: 00E2934
EC54 PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB); Adapter FRU
number: 00MH991
EC56 PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC); Adapter FRU
number: 00MH993
EJ07 PCIe3 cable adapter for the PCIe3 expansion drawer (FC EJ07; CCIN 6B52); Adapter
FRU number: 00TK704
EJ0M PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EJ0M; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU
number: 000MH910
EJ11 PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ11; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number:
000MH910
Adapter FRU number 01DH742mm
EJ18 PCIe3 LP CAPI FlashSystem Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ18); Adapter FRU number:
00NK025
EJ1P PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P; CCIN 57B3); Adapter
FRU:44V4852
EL4M PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F); Adapter FRU number:
74Y4064
EN0B PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0B; CCIN 577F); Adapter FRU
number: 000E9283
EN0F PCIe2 8Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D); Adapter
FRU number: 00WT111
EN0J PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0J, CCIN 2B93);
EN0L PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0L; CCIN
2CC1)Adapter FRU number: 00E3502
EN0N PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0N; CCIN
2CC0); Adapter FRU number: 00E8143; low-profile tailstock part number: 00E8163
EN0T PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0T; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter
FRU number: 00E2715; Low-profile tailstock (PN): 00E2720
EN0V PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0V; CCIN 2CC3);
Adapter FRU number: 00E2715; low-profile tailstock: 00E2720
EN0X PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0X; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU
number: 00E2714; low-profile tailstock part number: 00E2721

Table 13. PCIe adapters supported in the 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME system (continued)
EN0Y PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0Y; CCIN EN0Y); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y3923
number 00WT107
EN16 PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN16; CCIN 2CE3)
EN18 PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN18, CCIN 2CE4); Adapter FRU
number: 00ND463
EN28 PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN28; CCIN 57D4); Adapter FRU number
000ND487
000ND487
PCIe adapter information by feature type for the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O
expansion drawer
Table 14. Supported PCIe adapters in the EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer attached to a system that is
running the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system.
2893 and 2894 PCI Express 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; CCIN 576C); Adapter FRU
number: 44V5323
5279 PCIe2 LP 2x10 GbE SFP+ Copper 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5279; CCIN 2B52); Adapter
FRU number 74Y1986
74Y2987
number: 46Y3512
number: 74Y3467
number: 10N9824
74Y1987
number: 10N7756
FRU number: 46K6601
number: 10N6846
46K7897
5772 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5772; CCIN 576E); Adapter FRU number:
10N9034

running the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system (continued).
number: 10N7255
number: 46K4735
5913 PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC 5913; CCIN 57B5); Adapter FRU
number: 00J0596
EC28 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter (FC EC28; CCIN EC27); Adapter FRU number:
000E1491
EC2J PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2J; CCIN EC2G); Adapter FRU number:
00E8224
number: 00RX875
00E1601
FRU number: 00RX859
number: 00FW105
000FX846
FRU number: 00FX840
EJ27, EJ28, and EJ29 PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29; CCIN 476A); Adapter
FRU number: 45D7948
EL53 PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL53; CCIN 57BC); Adapter
FRU number: 00RX859; Low-profile tailstock: 00RX856
EL54 PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EL54; CCIN 57BE); Adapter FRU
number: 00RX875
EL55 PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL55; CCIN 2CC4); Adapter FRU number:
00E2714
EL56 PCIe2 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EL56, CCIN 2B93); Adapter FRU
number: 00E3498
EL57 PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL57; CCIN 2CC1);
EL58 8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL58; CCIN 577D); Adapter FRU
number: 10N9824

running the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system (continued).
EL59 PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EL59; CCIN 57B4); Adapter FRU number:
000E9284
EL5B PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5B; CCIN 577F); Adapter FRU number:
00E3496
00E3496
number: 00E3498
EN0S PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0S; CCIN 2CC3); Adapter FRU
tailstock): 00E2720
00E2714
number 00WT107
EN13 and EN14 PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter (FC EN13 and FC EN14; CCIN 576C)
000ND487
000ND487
ESA3 PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb (FC ESA3; CCIN 57BB); Adapter FRU
number: 74Y7131
Reference information for managing PCIe adapters

Learn how to install operating system device driver software, verify device driver software, and how to
manage adapter battery packs.
Installing the AIX device driver software

Learn to install the AIX device driver software for a PCI adapter.
If you are installing the AIX operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the
operating system. When you install AIX, the adapter device driver is automatically installed and the
following procedure does not apply to your situation.
If you are installing only the device driver for a PCI adapter, perform these steps:
1. Log in to the system unit as root user.

2. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example, the CD) into the media device.
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a
Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst.
4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device / directory
for software option.
5. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a
list.
6. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install
option.
7. Press F4 to select List.
8. Type / to display the Find window.
9. Type the device package name, and press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver
software.
10. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software, and press Enter. The INSTALL
ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window is displayed. The entry fields are automatically
updated.
11. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window is displayed.
12. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window is displayed.
v The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is
in progress.
v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the installation summary.
v After a successful installation, SUCCESS displayed in the Result column of the installation summary
at the bottom of the page.
13. Remove the installation media from the drive.
14. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
You can verify if the device driver has installed for the PCI adapter. For instructions, see .
Verifying the AIX device driver software

Learn to verify if whether the AIX device driver is installed for a PCI adapter.
To verify that the AIX device driver for an adapter is installed, do the following steps:
1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type lslpp -l devices.xxxxxxxxxx where xxxxxxxxxx is the device package
name.
3. Press Enter.
If the adapter device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that is displayed on the
window.
File set Level State Description

Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.3.8.0 COMMITTED Adapter name software
devices.xxxxxxxxxx
Verify that the file sets are installed at the AIX version level you are running. Level 5.3.8.0 is an example.
If no data is displayed on your screen, the adapter device driver was not installed correctly. Try
reinstalling the driver.

Adapter battery packs
Find information about the cache battery packs that are located on the PCI adapters.
Displaying rechargeable battery information

Learn about the procedure to display information about the rechargeable battery in the RAID controller
for your operating system.
The following list provides the procedures to display rechargeable battery information in the SAS RAID
adapters for the system or logical partition that is running on the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating systems:
v For information about displaying the rechargeable battery information for the system running on the
AIX operating system, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
IBM i operating system, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
Linux operating system, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the CCIN 574E SAS adapters

Learn about the rechargeable battery maintenance tasks that include displaying rechargeable battery
information, forcing a rechargeable battery error, and replacing the rechargeable cache battery pack.
Attention: Use these procedures only if directed from an isolation procedure or a maintenance analysis
procedure (MAP).
The following list provides references to information about maintaining the rechargeable battery on the
SAS adapters for systems or logical partition that run on the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating systems:
v For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the AIX operating
system, see Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the CCIN 574E SAS adapters.
v For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the IBM i operating
system, see Rechargeable battery maintenance.
v For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the Linux
operating system, see Rechargeable battery maintenance.
Replacing a battery pack

Follow these guidelines before you replace the battery pack.
Note: When replacing the cache battery pack, the battery must be disconnected for at least 60 seconds
before you connect the new battery. This duration is the minimum amount of time that is needed for the
card to recognize that the battery has been replaced.
Note: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with
the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United
States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the
IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
Attention: To prevent data loss, if the cache battery pack is not already in the error state, follow the
steps described in Forcing a rechargeable battery error before proceeding. If the cache data present LED is
flashing, do not replace the cache battery pack or data will be lost. See the feature descriptions and the
figures in the following sections to determine if your adapter has a cache data present LED and the
location of the LED.

Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this
device in its antistatic protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of
electrostatic discharge, read the following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
v While the device is still in its antistatic package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit
for at least 2 seconds. (This duration drains static electricity from the package and from your body.)
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it
down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its static-protective package. (If your device
is a controller, place it component-side up.) Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a
metal table.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces indoor humidity
and increases static electricity.
Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack:
Use this procedure to replace the concurrent maintainable battery pack on adapter type CCIN 574E.
Attention: Before continuing with this procedure, determine that it is safe to replace the cache battery
pack. See “Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the CCIN 574E SAS adapters” on page 26. It is safe to
replace the cache battery pack when Yes is displayed next to Battery pack can be safely replaced. If
the cache data present LED is flashing, do not replace the cache battery pack or data will be lost. See the
feature comparison tables for PCIe and PCI-X cards and the following figures to determine whether your
adapter has a cache data present LED and its location.
To replace a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. Using the following illustration to locate the battery components, verify that the cache data present
LED (C) is not flashing. If it is flashing, do not continue; return to Forcing a rechargeable battery
error.

(B) Cache battery pack
(C) Cache data present LED
(D) Cache battery tab
(E) Cache battery tab
Figure 2. Replacing the 574E cache battery
2. Squeeze tab (D) against tab (E) to disengage the battery retaining tab, pull out the cache battery pack
(B), and remove it from the controller.
Important: Use caution when squeezing tabs because the plastic parts can be fragile.
Note: Ensure that the cache battery pack is disconnected for at least 60 seconds before you connect
the new battery. This duration is the minimum amount of time that is needed for the card to
recognize that the battery has been replaced.
3. Install the new cache battery pack by reversing this procedure. Ensure that the replacement cache
battery back is fully seated.
4. Restart the write cache of the adapter by completing the following steps:
a. Return to the Work with Resources containing Cache Battery Packs display and select the Start
IOA cache. Press Enter.
b. Ensure that you get the message Cache was started.
PCIe adapters
adapters.
Related information:
IBM Prerequisite website
Installing, removing, or replacing PCIe adapters
PCIe adapter placement

PCIe adapter information by feature type
PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem (FC 2893 and FC 2894; CCIN 576C)
Learn about the features of the PCIe 2-Line WAN with Modem.
This adapter is a 2-line per port WAN with Modem PCIe adapter. Port 0 is the modem port and supports
V.92 56K Async PPP, V.92 data modem, V.44 data compression, V.34 FAX modem and FAX functions, such
as ECM and 2D/1D conversion. Port 0 does not provide Sync modem capabilities (SDLC and Sync PPP).
Port 1 is the RVX port and supports multiple communications protocols, including synchronous
operations.
2893 is the non-CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered in all countries and regions except
Australia and New Zealand.
2894 is the CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered only in Australia and New Zealand.
The FRU part number for the adapters is 44V5323.

Adapter type
Short, x4, PCIe
If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new
feature and that you determine whether any prerequisites must be met for this feature and attaching
devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/
eServerPrereq.nsf).
For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities
(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and
select the system you are working on.
Operating system or partition requirements
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The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems, depending on the system
you are using:
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.6, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from SUSE.
v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.1, or later
For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/

lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and
Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html).

PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809; CCIN 4765)
Learn about the specifications for the PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor.
The PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor adapters (feature codes (FC) 4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809) provide
the secure-key cryptographic accelerator and the Cryptographic Coprocessor functions in a single PCIe
card. The coprocessor functions are targeted to banking and finance applications. The financial personal
identification number (PIN) processing and Euro pay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV) credit card functions are
provided. EMV is a standard for the integrated-chip based credit cards. The secure-key accelerator
functions are targeted to improving the performance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions. The (FC
4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809 provide the security and performance required to support emerging digital
signature applications. The host application access to the cryptographic services of the (FC 4807, FC 4808,
and FC 4809 are by the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) application programming interfaces
(APIs) and by the Public-Key Cryptographic Standards (PKCS11). The (FC 4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809
provide secure storage of cryptographic keys in a tamper-resistant hardware security module, which is
designed to meet FIPS PUB 140-2 on security requirements.
The FC 4807, FC 4808, and FC 4809 are the same adapter but the different FCs indicate if a blind-swap
cassette is used and the type of the cassette.
v FC 4807 is not a blind-swap cassette
v FC 4808 is a generation-3 blind-swap cassette
v FC 4809 is a generation-4 blind-swap cassette
IBM PCIe Cryptographic adapter highlights:

v PCIe 4x standard height - half length
v Integrated Dual PPC processors
v ASIC (Accelerator engines)
v Supports the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) application programming interfaces (APIs)
and the Public-Key Cryptographic Standards (PKCS11) on the single firmware load.
v 3072, 4096 bit RSA CRT HW (including routing)
v SHA 256 required HW or firmware within secure module (including routing)
v Secure Key AES 128, 192, 256 bit keys
v Fast path – symmetric and asymmetric (secure and clear key)
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you are using:
v AIX

– AIX 7.1, or later
– AIX Version 6.1, or later
v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.2 or later

Specifications and requirements

FRU number:
45D7948
RoHS compliant with server exemption
Placement information
To view information about the PCI adapter placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic
collection for your system.
I/O bus architecture
PCI Express v1.1a
Storage
Shipping and storage temperature below -35°C ± 60°C (-31°F ± 140°F) or above 1°C ± 60°C
(33.8°F ± 140°F) limits.
Operation (ambient in system)
This component collects and controls all the sensors to prevent the physical penetration and any
abnormal environmental condition within its wide operational range of 10°C ± 35°C (50°F ±
95°F).
Tamper protection range
Outside of the tamper protection range limits of -38°C ±3°C (-41.8°F to -31°F) to +90°C ± 2°C
(190.4°F to 197.6°F), the card will be permanently disable.
Handling requirements
Each PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor includes a certified device key. This electronic key, which is
stored in the adapter's battery-powered and protected memory, digitally signs status messages to
confirm that the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is genuine and that no tampering has occurred.
If any of the secure module's tamper sensors are triggered by tampering or by accident, the PCIe
Cryptographic Coprocessor erases all data in the protected memory, including the certified device
key. Incorrect removal of the batteries triggers the tamper sensors and destroys the certified
device keys. The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor cannot operate without the certified device
keys. To protect the keys, follow the guidelines given in the documentation provided with the
coprocessor.
Attention: The batteries keep the coprocessor powered on even when it is not installed in a
system. When handling, installing, or removing the adapter, do not let the adapter circuits come
in contact with any conductive surface or tools. Doing so can render the adapter permanently
inoperable.
Do not remove the batteries of the adapter. Data in the protected memory is lost when battery
power is removed. For information about replacing the batteries, see the Installation Manual at
the IBM Cryptocard website at http://www-03.ibm.com/security/cryptocards/.

Attention: While installing the coprocessor, observe the following precautions:
v The coprocessor is always powered by the batteries, even when it is not installed in the system.
v The battery power is necessary to keep the coprocessor operational.
v The loss of battery power or a voltage drop triggers a tamper event and permanently renders
the coprocessor inoperable.
v Any short on the battery power distribution circuits causes a voltage drop and a tamper event.
v Do not lay the coprocessor on or cause the coprocessor to come in contact with any conductive
surface.
v Do not strike the coprocessor circuits with metal or conductive tools.
v Use static-protective measures at all times when handling the coprocessor.
PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter (FC 5260; CCIN 576F)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) 5260 adapters.
Overview
FC 5260 and FC 5899 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC 5260 is a low-profile
adapter and the FC 5899 is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 LP 4-port 1GbE Adapter is a short, low-profile, generation-2 PCIe adapter. This adapter
provides four 1-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 1000 megabits per second (Mbps) (or 1
gigabit per second (Gbps)), 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The adapter connects to a network that uses
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters (328.08 feet). The adapter supports
AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab
1000Base-T standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.
Each of the Ethernet ports can be connected by using:

v CAT5e (or later) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment
v CAT5 or CAT3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment
The cables are attached to the copper RJ45 connectors. Each port is independent of one another and
supports full-duplex or half-duplex. The half-duplex mode does not support a speed of 1000 Mbps.
The adapter provides the following features:

v Supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly reducing processor
utilization
v Supports dual port operation in almost any PCIe slot, except x1
v Supports auto-negotiation, full-duplex only
v Supports integrated media-access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
v Supports Fast EtherChannel (FEC) with the existing software
v Supports gigabit EtherChannel (GEC) with the existing software
v Supports IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation control protocol)
v Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
v Supports IEEE 802.3 z, ab, u, x flow control support

v Supports IEEE 802.1p
v Supports IEEE 802.3ab for TX
v Supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP),
Internet Protocol (IP) for IPv4 and IPv6
v Supports TCP segmentation or large send offload
v Supports EEPROM-SPI and single EEPROM
v Supports interrupt levels INTA and MSI
v Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, MIC
v Network Controller (MAC) Intel 82571EB
v Compliant with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
74Y4064 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Wrap plug
10N7405
Note: Wrap plugs are not included with the card and cannot be purchased from IBM.
PCIe2.0 x4
Slot requirement
One PCIe x4 (low-profile) slot.
Cables
4-pair, CAT5e, UTP cables are connected to copper RJ45 connectors.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
short, low-profile
Maximum number
For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter
placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/
p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on.
Connector information
v Two RJ-45 ports
v Two LED adapter status indicators per port, for link activity and speed
Attributes provided
v PCIe x4, generation-1 or generation-2
v 4-Port machine access code (MAC)
v High performance IPV4/IPV6 checksum offload
v Supports large send and large receive
v Multiple queues
v VIOS
The following figure shows the adapter.

Figure 3. Adapter
Adapter LED states
The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter. The LEDs are
visible through the mounting bracket. Figure 3 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 15 describes the
different LED states and what those states indicate.
Table 15. Adapter LEDs and descriptions
LED Light Description
Speed Yellow 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
Green 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps
Activity/link Green flashing Active link or data activity
Off No link
The absence of a link can indicate a defective cable,

defective connector, or a configuration mismatch.
you are using:
v AIX
– AIX 7.1, Technology Level 3, Service Pack 2, or later
– AIX Version 5.3, Technology Level 12, or later
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.

– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.4, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 12, or later
– Ubuntu Server 14.04.3, or later
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
– The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and
Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/
home.html).
v IBM i
v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later.
v PowerKVM
– IBM PowerKVM 2.1.1, or later
PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator (FC 5269; CCIN 5269)

Learn about the features, requirements, installation notes, and troubleshooting tips for the PCIe LP
POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter.
Overview
The PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter is a versatile 2D graphics accelerator and
enhances the system unit video. This adapter supports both analog and digital monitors. The adapter
requires a PCI Express slot. A short converter cable is included which adapts the 28-pin port on the
adapter to dual DVI-I (analog/digital video) connectors. The adapter has no hardware switches to set.
Mode selection is made through the software. Figure 4 on page 36 shows the adapter connector and
converter cable.

Figure 4. PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter and converter cable
1 DVI connector (28 pin), analog, or digital

2 Converter cable with dual DVI-I (analog/digital video) connectors
If your monitor has a DVI connector, connect it directly to the main DVI connector (labeled 1/3) of your
converter cable.
If attaching a device that requires a 15 pin D-Shell receptacle for a VGA connection (eg. when the graphic
adapter output is routed directly to a 7316-TF3 display or indirectly through a KVM switch), order a
VGA to DVI Connection Converter, feature number 4276 and connect it to the main DVI connector
(labeled 1/3) of your converter cable.
If you’re connecting only one monitor, use the main connector (labeled 1/3) of your converter cable.
In the system or logical partition running AIX, the video that is displayed on the secondary monitor is
the same as the video displayed the primary monitor, and at the same resolution and refresh rate.
The following table shows the feature code, custom card identification number, and field-replaceable unit
part number for the adapter.

Table 16. Adapter feature code, CCIN, and FRU part number
custom card identification number field-replaceable unit (FRU) part
feature code (FC) (CCIN) number
5269 5269 74Y3227*
*
Designed to comply with RoHS requirement
This adapter provides the following features:

v 8-bit indexed or 24-bit true color.
v 32-MB SDRAM frame buffer.
v x1 PCIe bus interface.
v One DVI-I analog or digital connector.
v One monitor connected, analog, up to 2048 x 1536 resolution.
v One monitor connected, digital, up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.
v A second monitor supported at up to 1600 x 1200 analog or 1280 x 1024 digital.
– For systems or logical partitions running Linux, a second monitor is supported at resolutions up to
1600 x 1200 analog or 1280 x 1024 digital.
– For systems or logical partitions running AIX, when running with two monitors, both monitors must
have an analog connection with the same resolution, up to 1600 x 1200. The image on the primary
monitor is also displayed on the secondary monitor.
v Display power management: Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS)
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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, or later
home.html).

Preparing for installation
If you are installing the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating
system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 39 for instructions. If you are installing only the device
driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter. See “Installing the
device driver software” for instructions.
Gathering tools and documentation
To install the adapter, make sure that you have access to the following items:
v The adapter
v The operating system documentation
v The system service guide for removing and replacing features
v The PCI adapter placement documentation
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v The media containing the device driver software
Installing the device driver software
Find information about installing device driver software.
To install device driver software, do the following steps:

If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for completing a
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst
list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pci.xxxxxxx.
10. Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver software.
11. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software.
12. Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window displays. The entry fields
are automatically updated.
13. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window displays.
14. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window displays.
v The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration
command is in progress.
v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the installation
summary.
v After a successful installation, SUCCESS displays in the Result column of the installation summary

Installing the adapter
This section explains how to install the adapter. If you are installing your operating system at this time,
install your adapter before you install the operating system. If the operating system is already installed
and you need to install the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you
install the adapter. See “Installing the device driver software” on page 38 for instructions.
Attention: Before you install an adapter, review the precautions in Handling static sensitive devices. Do
not remove the adapter from its anti-static package until you are ready to place it in the system unit.
To install the adapter, follow these steps:

1. Determine the PCIe slot in which to place the adapter.
The PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter has an x1 PCIe connector and can be
placed in a PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot. See PCI adapter placement for information about the PCIe
slots on your system unit.
2. Shut down the system unit and install the adapter using the instructions in the system unit
documentation PCI adapters topic.
3. Connect the converter cable to the adapter and the monitor cable.
If necessary, you can use a DVI-A dongle (feature code 4276) for connecting a VGA 15-pin connector
on a monitor cable to the DVI connector on the adapter. For example, a DVI-A dongle is needed to
connect to a 7316-TF3 console or a KVM switch.
4. Start the system unit and the monitor.
5. When prompted, configure the adapter by following the online configuration instructions.
6. When Select Display (console) appears, press the number key on your keyboard for the monitor that
is to be the default.
Troubleshooting
If you have video problems after the initial installation, follow these procedures to troubleshoot the
problem:
v Check the cables.
v Check the device driver software installation.
v Check the console.
v Check the adapter installation.
Checking the cables

1. Ensure the monitor cables are connected to the correct adapter.
2. If you have more than one video adapter, be sure that each adapter is connected to a monitor.
3. Verify that the connections are secure.
4. If no log-in prompt appears, restart the system unit.
Checking the device driver software installation
Verify that the device driver for the PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter is installed by
typing the following command and then pressing Enter:
lslpp -l all | grep GXT145
If the GXT145 device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that appears if you
are running AIX Version 5.2:

devices.pci.2b102725.X11 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED AIXwindows GXT145 Graphics
devices.pci.2b102725.diag 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED GXT145 Graphics Adapter
devices.pci.2b102725.rte 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED GXT145 Graphics Adapter
If the POWER GXT145 device driver did not fully install, reinstall the driver. See “Installing the device
driver software” on page 38.
Checking the console

1. If you continue to experience problems, you can redirect the monitor to the new adapter using the
chdisp command.
2. If you continue to experience problems after you have checked your cables and tried the chdisp
command, run diagnostics.
Checking the adapter installation
Verify that the system unit recognizes the PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter.
At the AIX command-line type lsdev -Cs pci. If the PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator
adapter is correctly installed, the following is an example of the data that appears:
cor0 Available 0K-00 GXT145 Graphics Adapter
If the message indicates that the adapter is DEFINED instead of AVAILABLE, shut down the system unit
and check the PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter to ensure that it is installed
correctly. If you continue to experience problems after following the steps in this section, contact service
and support for assistance.
PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter (FC 5270; CCIN 2B3B)

Learn about the features, operating system requirements, and installation notes for the feature code (FC)
5270 adapter.
Overview
This PCI Express adapter has two feature codes associated:

v FC 5270: PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter, is the low-profile adapter.
v FC 5708: 10Gb FCoE PCIe Dual Port Adapter, is the full-height adapter.
The PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter is a high-performance, converged network adapter (CNA). The
adapter supports data networking and storage networking traffic on a single I/O adapter by using
Enhanced Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Both FCoE and network interface controller
(NIC) functions are available for both ports simultaneously. Using FCoE requires Convergence Enhanced
Ethernet (CEE) switches.
The following figure shows the adapter LEDs and connectors.

Figure 5. PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter
The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter.
Table 17. Adapter LEDs
Green SAN LED Green LAN LED Activity
Off Off Power off
Slow flashing (unison) Slow flashing (unison) Power-on, no link
On On Link established, no activity
On Flashing Link established,
Transmission/Receive (TX/RX) LAN
only activity
Flashing On Link established, TX/RX SAN only
activity
Flashing Flashing Link established, TX/RX LAN and
SAN activity
Slow flashing (alternating) Slow flashing (alternating) Beaconing
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
46K8088 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.)
Wrap plug FRU number
12R9314 (for Fibre LC connector)
Note: The wrap plug is not included with the card, but can be purchased from IBM.

PCI Express x8 generation-1 and x4 generation-2
PCI Express (PCIe) Base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 2.0
Maximum number
For the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your
system.
Connectors
LC multimode fiber optic
SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) with SR optics
Voltage
3.3 V and 12-V
Form factor
Short, low-profile with standard-size bracket
Cables
Cables are the responsibility of the customer. Use multimode fiber optic cables with short-wave
lasers that adhere to the following specifications:
v OM1
– Multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber
– 200 MHz x km bandwidth
– Maximum cable distance 1 is 33 m (108 ft)
v OM2
– Multimode 50/125 micron fiber
– Maximum cable distance is 82 m (269 ft)
v OM3
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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM i

– Support of this feature with IBM i requires VIOS 2.2 or later
– IBM i 7.1, or later
v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.0.12-FP24 SP02, or later
Replacing FCoE adapters by using hot swap
When hot swapping FCoE adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices might
have additional devices that must be removed. See specific storage device documentation for information
about how to remove these additional devices. The adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN).
When using the Fibre Channel function, check the zoning and LUN assignments to ensure that the Fibre
Channel function is operating as expected.
PCIe LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Adapter (FC 5271; CCIN 5717)
Learn about features, requirements, and specifications for the feature code (FC) 5271 adapter.
There are two adapters with the same CCIN. The feature code (FC) 5271 and FC 5717 are both the same
adapter. FC 5271 is a low-profile adapter and the FC 5717 is a full-height adapter. The names of these two
adapters are:
v FC 5271: PCIe LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Adapter
v FC 5717: 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter
The PCIe LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), low-profile, four
ported, Gigabit Ethernet adapter that can be configured to run either port at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps data
rate. This adapter interfaces to the system through a PCIe bus and connects to a network using a 4-pair
CAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters. The adapter conforms to
the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The 5717 also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000
Mbps speed.

v Supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly reducing central
processing unit (CPU) utilization
v Allows quad-port operation in x4, x8, x16 slots, and each port operates without interfering with the
other
v Each port operates without interfering with the other
v Auto-negotiation, full-duplex (half-duplex available for 10/100)
v Integrated media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
v Supports Fast EtherChannel (FEC) and Gigabit EtherChannel (GEC) when used with capable switch
v Supports IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation control protocol when used with capable switch
v IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, IEEE 802.3 (z, ab, u, x) flow control support, IEEE 802.1p
v TCP checksum offload -- transmission control protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP) for IPv4
v TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO) / Large Send Offload (LSO)
v Bus width x4 lane; operable in x4, x8, or x16 slots
v Bus speed (x4, encoded rate) 10 Gbps unidirectional and 20 Gbps bidirectional

v EEPROM SPI and single EEPROM support
v Interrupt levels INTA and MSI (requires system and software support for MSI)
v IEEE 802.3ab
v Four RJ-45 connectors
v LEDs on each port identifying speed and link activity
Adapter specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7405 (1 Gb UTP wrap plug)
v PCIe V1.0a compliant
v Bus width x4 lane PCIe, operable in x4, x8, x16 slots
v Bus speed (x4, encoded rate) 10 Gbps unidirectional; 20 Gbps bidirectional
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
system.
Form Factor
PCIe short form
v Four RJ-45 ports
Cables
Customers supply their own cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling
standards, or later.
Adapter LED states
The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the adapter's operation status. The LEDs are visible
through the adapter mounting bracket. 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe adapter shows the location of
the LEDs. Table 18 on page 45 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate.
The following figure shows the adapter:

Figure 6. FC 5271 adapter

Activity/link Green Active link
Off No link

Blinking Data activity
Speed Off 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Orange 1000 Mbps
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This adapter is supported for the following versions of the operating systems:
v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you
install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature
and that you determine if there are any existing prerequisites. To do this, use the IBM Prerequisite
website IBM Prerequisites.
system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 47 for instructions.
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you
install the adapter. See “Installing the device driver software” for instructions.
If you already have one of these adapters installed and working with your AIX operating system and you
are preparing to install additional adapters, the device driver is already installed and you do not need to
reinstall the device drive.
Verifying the hardware requirements
The adapter requires the following hardware:

v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v Cat 5e (or higher) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment
v Cat 5 or Cat 3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment
Restriction: The cable can be no longer than 100 meters (including patch cables) from the adapter to the
local switch.
Verifying the software requirements
You can use the adapter on operating systems shown in “Operating system or partition requirements” on
page 45.
To install the adapter, make sure you have access to the following items:
v The adapter
v The system unit documentation for removing and replacing features
v The PCI adapter placement documentation.
v The AIX device driver CD, which includes the device driver.
This section explains how to install device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX 5L™
operating system on the AIX device driver CD.


list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14106803 .
summary.
Verifying the AIX software installation
To verify that the device driver for the adapter is installed, do the following steps:
2. Type lslpp -l devices.pciex.14106803.rte and press Enter.
If the device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that appears.
Table 19. Device driver information
Fileset Level State Description
Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.x.0.0 COMMITTED 4-Port 10/100/1000
devices.pciex.14106803.rte Base-TX PCI Express
Software
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14106803.rte filesets are installed. If no data displays in the window,
reinstall the driver.
This section explains how to install the adapter. If you are installing the operating system at this time,
install the adapter before you install the operating system. If the operating system is already installed and
you need to install the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install
the adapter.


The adapter has an x4 PCIe connector and can be placed in a x4, x8 or x16 slot. See the PCI adapter
placement for information about the PCIe slots on your system unit.
2. Install the adapter using the instructions in the system unit service guide.
PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5273; CCIN 577D)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FCs) 5273 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance adapter based on the Emulex
LPe12002 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). The FCs 5273 is a full-height adapter. Each port provides single
initiator capability over a fiber link. The ports have LC type connectors that use shortwave laser optics.
The adapter connects to Fibre Channel switches and direct attached storage devices, operating at link
speeds of 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The adapter automatically negotiates with the switch to the highest speed that
the switch is capable of. LEDs on each port provide information about the status and link speed of the
port.
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) capability is supported through Virtual I/O Server (VIOS).

Figure 7. PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter
Item Description
FRU number
10N9824 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
12R9314
Note: The wrap plug is included with the card, and can also be purchased from IBM.
x8 PCIe bus interface
Slot requirement
For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot
priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eab/
p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
Cables are the responsibility of the customer.
Use multimode fiber optic cables with shortwave lasers that adhere to the following
specifications:
v OM3: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 2000 MHz x km bandwidth
v OM1: Multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber, 200 MHz x km bandwidth

Because core sizes are different, OM1 cables can only be connected to other OM1 cables. For best
results, OM2 cables should not be connected to OM3 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is
connected to an OM3 cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the
cables. The following table shows the supported distances for the different fiber optic cable types
at different link speeds.
Table 20. Supported distances for multimode fiber optic cables
Header Cable Type and Distance
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
2.125 Gbps 0.5 meters to 150 meters 0.5 meters to 300 meters 0.5 meters to 500 meters
(1.64 feet to 492.12 feet) (1.64 feet to 984.25 feet) (1.64 feet to 1640.41 feet)
Maximum number
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. Green
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 21 summarizes the link rate
conditions. There is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4).
Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
Table 21. Normal LED states
Green LED Yellow LED State
Slow flash Off Normal, link inactive or not started
On 2 fast flashes 2 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
Power-on self test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 22. These states can be used to
identify abnormal states or problems. Follow the action to be taken for each condition.
Table 22. POST conditions and results
Green LED Yellow LED State Action to be taken
Off Off Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Off On POST failure (dead board) Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
Off Slow flash Wake-up failure monitor Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
Off Fast flash POST failure Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
Off Flashing POST processing in progress None
On Off Failure while functioning Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system

Table 22. POST conditions and results (continued)
On On Failure while functioning Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
Slow flash Slow flash Offline for download None
Slow flash Fast flash Restricted offline mode, None
waiting for restart
Slow flash Flashing Restricted offline mode, test None
active
Fast flash Off Debug monitor in restricted None
mode
Fast flash On Not defined None
Fast flash Slow flash Debug monitor in test fixture None
mode
Fast flash Fast flash Debug monitor in remote None
debug mode
Fast flash Flashing Not defined None
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Replacing Fibre Channel adapters by using hot swap
When hot swapping Fibre Channel adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices
might have extra devices (for example, the disk array router (dar) device that is associated with the fiber

array storage technology (FAStT) or DS4800) that need to be removed. See the specific storage device
documentation for information about how to remove these additional devices.
The new adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Check the zoning and logical unit
number (LUN) assignments to ensure that the new adapter functions as expected.
PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter (FC 5274; CCIN 5768)

The PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter provides two 1 Gbps (1000 Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet LAN
connections. The adapter interfaces to the system through a PCIe bus. It is PCIe x4 capable and conforms
to the PCIe 1.0a standard. The adapter connects to a network using a standard shortwave multimode
optical cable that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard. The adapter supports distances of 260 m (853.01
feet) for 62.5 micron Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550 m (1804.46 feet) for 50.0 micron MMF. AIX
Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter.

utilization
Item Description
FRU number
10N6846*

*
v PCI Express V1.0a compliant
v Bus width x4 lane PCI Express, operable in x4, x8, x16 slots
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
Adapter size
PCIe short form
Two fiber optic ports, LC connector
LED status indicators for link activity and speed
12R9314 (SFP+ SR wrap plug)
Note: These wrap plugs are not included with the card. 12R9314 (FC ECW0) is the only wrap
plug that can be purchased from IBM.
Cabling
Optional LC-SC converter cables are available:
v LC-SC 62.5 micron converter cable, part number 12R9322, FC 2459.
v LC-SC 50 micron use converter cable, part number 12R9321, FC 2456.
Adapter LED states
through the adapter's mounting bracket. Figure 8 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 23 on page 54
describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter.
Figure 8. PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter
1 LEDs
2 Multimode Fiber LC receptacles

LED Description
Off No link (The absence of a link could indicate a bad cable, bad connector, or
a configuration mismatch.)
Green Good link, no activity
Flashing Green Good link, data activity
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Verify you hardware requirements

v A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment
The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables.
Table 24. Adapter cable information
Cable type Physical connector type Maximum range
62.5 m MMF LC 260 meters (853.01 feet)
50 m MMF LC 550 meters (1804.46 feet)
Verify your software requirements
The adapter is supported on operating systems shown in Operating system or partition requirements.
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact service and support
if you need assistance.
Gather tools and documentation
v The adapter
v The AIX base operating system CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX device driver CD
This section explains how to install device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX 5L
operating system on the AIX base operating system CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX
device driver CD

list.

option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14103f03.
summary.
Verify the AIX software installation
2. Type lslpp -l devices.pciex.14103f03.rte and press Enter.
If the device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that is displayed.

Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.x.0.0 COMMITTED PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX
devices.pciex.14103f03.rte Adapter
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14103f03.rte filesets are installed. If no data displays, try reinstalling the
driver.
you must install the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install the
adapter.

The adapter has an x4 PCIe connector and can be placed in a x4, x8, or x16 slot. See the PCI adapter
2. Install the adapter by using the instructions in the system unit service guide.

Connecting to an Ethernet network
Refer to your local procedures for information about connecting the adapter to your Ethernet network.
Notes:
v Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter at one time.
v If your switch has an SC receptacle, you need an LC-SC converter cable.
v You must configure an IP network interface to enable the adapter to detect the link and illuminate the
link LED.
To connect the adapter to a multimode fiber network, do the following steps:

1. Insert the male fiber LC connector of the fiber cable into the adapter LC connector.
2. Insert the male fiber LC connector of the other end of the cable into the network switch.
PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1-port Adapter (FC 5275; CCIN 5769)

Learn about the features, operating system requirements, and installation procedures for the feature code
(FC) 5275 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1-port Adapter is a low-profile, high performance fiber network interface
controller (NIC). The product conforms to the IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification for Ethernet
transmission.
The following figure shows the adapter LED and network connector. Figure 9 on page 58 shows the
adapter.

Figure 9. PCIe LP 10GbE SR 1-port Adapter
The LED on the adapter provides information about the operation status of the adapter.
Table 25. Adapter LED and descriptions
Activity/Link Green Good link, no activity
Flashing Orange Transmit activity
Off No link*
Adapter card status Red Not initialized**
Off Initialized
*
The absence of a link could be the result of a defective cable, a defective connector, or a configuration mismatch.
**
The adapter has not been initialized by the operating system. During such time, the following conditions are true:
v If no cable is connected, the Green LED is ON.
v If cable is connected and the LINK is sensed, the Green LED is OFF.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
46K7897 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)

PCIe-V1.1 x8
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
Form factor
Short
Cables
Customers supply the cables. Optional LC-SC 62.5 micron converter cable, part number 12R9322,
FC 2459, is available. For 50 micron LC-SC connections, use converter cable part number 12R9321,
FC 2456.
Attributes
The adapter provide the following features:
v PCIe 1.1 x8
v MSI-X, MSI and support of traditional pin interrupts
v 10GBASE-SR short-reach optics (850 nm)
v IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE)
v IEEE 802.1p priority and 802.1Q VLAN tagging
v IEEE 802.3x flow control
v Link aggregation, 802.3ad 802.3 compliance
v IEEE 802.3ad load-balancing and failover
v Ethernet II and 802.3 encapsulated frames
v Multiple MAC addresses per interface
v Jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB
v TCP checksum offload for IPv4 and IPv6
v TCP segmentation offfload (TSO) for IPv4 and IPv6
v User datagram protocol (UDP) checksum offload for IPv4 and IPv6
v Receive side scaling and packet steering
v Line rate packet filtering and attack protection
v IETF RDDP and RDMAC iWARP compliance (Linux only)
v RDMA-enabled NIC (RNIC) specifically optimized for cluster computing (Linux only)
v Full iSCSI initiator and target mode stack (Linux only)
v iSCSI Header & Data Digest (CRC) generation & checking (Linux only)
v PDU recovery (Linux only)
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devices.ethernet.ct3
devices.ethernet.ct3.rte //HBA
devices.ethernet.ct3.cdli //ENT
If you are installing your operating system at this time, install your adapter before you install the
operating system. If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver
software before you install the adapter.
If you are running the total diagnostics package you need a wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector
used for the adapter. To connect to a network, you need a shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode
fiber network attachment.
The following tables indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables:
Table 26. Cable information
Minimum modal
bandwidth at 850 nm
Fiber cable type Connector type (MHz x km) Operating range in meters
62.5 µm MMF LC 160 2 to 26 (6.56 ft to 85.30 ft)
200 2 to 33 (6.56 ft to 108.26 ft)
50 µm MMF LC 400 2 to 66 (6.56 ft to 216.53 ft)
500 2 to 82 (6.56 ft to 269.02 ft)
2000 2 to 300 (6.56 ft to 984.25 ft)
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. See “Operating system or
partition requirements” on page 59.
To install device driver software, follow the steps in “Installing the AIX device driver software” on page
24.
For general instructions on how to install a PCI adapter, see the Installing PCI adapters topic. Return here
to verify the adapter installation.
Verifying the adapter installation

To verify that your system recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps:
2. At the command line, type: lsdev -Cs pci
3. Press Enter.
A list of PCI devices is displayed. If the adapter is installed correctly, the status of available for each port
indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use. If a message indicates that any of the ports are
defined instead of available, shut down your server and verify that the adapter was installed correctly.
This section explains how to connect the adapter to the multimode fiber network. Refer to your local
procedures for information about connecting the adapter to your Ethernet network.
Note: Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter at one time.

Notes:
v The adapter requires an 850 nm multimode fiber optic cable. See Table 26 on page 60.
v It is necessary to configure an IP network interface to enable the adapter to detect a link and to
illuminate the link LED.
4 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5276; CCIN 5774)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) 5776 adapter.
Overview
The FC 5276 (4 Gigabit PCIe Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter) is the low-profile adapter same as the FC
5774, which is the regular height adapter. The names of the two adapters are:
v FC 5276: 4 Gigabit PCIe Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter
v FC 5774: 4 Gigabit PCIe Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter
The 4 Gigabit PCIe Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter is a 64 bit, low-profile, short form factor x4, PCIe
adapter with an LC-type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical
fiber link or loop. The adapter automatically negotiates the highest data rate between the adapter and an
attaching device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances
between the adapter and an attaching device or switch can reach up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps
data rate, up to 300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and up to 150 meters running at 4 Gbps data
rate. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, the adapter can
reach distances of up to 10 kilometers running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.

The adapter can be used to attach devices either directly, or with Fibre Channel switches. If you are
attaching a device or switch with an SC type fiber connector, you must use an LC-SC 50 micron fiber
converter cable (FC 2456) or an LC-SC 62.5 micron fiber converter cable (FC 2459).
The adapter has the following features:

v Compliant with the PCIe Base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 1.0a specifications:
– x1 and x4 lane link interface at 2.5 Gbit/s (auto-negotiated with system)
– Supports VC0 (1 Virtual Channel) and TC0 (1 Traffic Class)
– Configuration and IO Memory read/write, completion, message
– Support for 64-bit addressing
– ECC error protection
– Link CRC on all PCIe packets and message information
– Large payload size: 2048 bytes for read and write
– Large read request size: 4096 bytes
v Compatible with 1, 2, and 4 Gb Fibre Channel interface:
– Auto-negotiate between 1 Gb, 2 Gb or 4 Gb link attachments
– Support for all Fibre Channel topologies: point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and fabric
– Support for Fibre Channel class 2 and 3
– Maximum Fibre Channel throughput achieved by using full duplex hardware support
v End-to-end data path parity and CRC protection, including internal data path RAMs
v Architectural support for multiple upper layer protocols
v Internal high-speed SRAM memory
v ECC protection of local memory, includes single-bit correction and double-bit protection
v Embedded shortwave optical connection with diagnostics capability
v Onboard Context Management by firmware (per port):
– Up to 510 FC Port Logins
– Up to 2047 concurrent Exchanges
– I/O multiplexing down to the FC Frame level
v Data buffers capable of supporting 64+ buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits per port for shortwave applications
v Link management and recovery handled by firmware
v Onboard diagnostic capability accessible by optional connection
v Parts and construction compliant with the European Union Directive of Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
v Performance up to 4.25 Gbps full duplex

Figure 10. 5276 adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7255*
*
12R9314
PCIe Base and CEM 1.0a
Slot requirement
One available PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot
Voltage
3.3V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
FC compatibility
1, 2, 4 gigabit
Cables
50/125 micron fiber (500 MHz*km bandwidth cable)
v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 500 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m
62.5/125 micron fiber (200 MHz*km bandwidth cable)
v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 70 m

Maximum number
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Adapter LED states
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 27 summarizes normal LED states.
There is a 1 Hz pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (1, 2 or 3). Observe the
LED sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state.
On 1 fast flash 1 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
Power-On Self Test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 28. These states can be used to

waiting for restart
active
mode
mode
debug mode
Device ID jumper
The default setting for the two device ID jumpers labeled P0_JX and P1_JX is to set the jumpers on pins 1
and 2 as shown in Figure 11 on page 66. Do not change the jumper settings for a standard installation.

Figure 11. Device ID jumper
Replacing hot swap HBAs
Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) connected to a fiber array storage technology (FAStT) or
DS4000® storage subsystem have a child device that is called a disk array router (dar). You must
unconfigure the disk array router before you can hot swap an HBA that is connected to a FAStT or
DS4000 storage subsystem. For instructions, see Replacing hot swap HBAs in the IBM System Storage®
DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9, Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux on
Power Systems™ Servers, order number GC26-7848.
PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5277; CCIN 57D2)

(FC) 5277 adapters.
Overview
The FC 5277 (PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter) is the low-profile version of the FC 5785 (4 Port
Async EIA-232 PCIe adapter), which is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter provides connections for four asynchronous EIA-232 devices
using a 4-port DB-9F DTE fan-out cable. Ports are programmable to support EIA-232 protocols at a line
speed of 128 Kbps.

The following figures show the adapter and cable.
Figure 12. Adapter
Figure 13. Cable
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
Adapter: 46K6734*
Cable: 46K6735*
*
Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.

PCIe-V1.0a 1x
Busmaster
No
Maximum number
Adapter size
PCIe 1x, short form-factor
Connectors
Adapter: 68-pin SCSI
Cable: 68-pin SCSI to DB 9-pin shell
Wrap plug
42R5143
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The adapter is supported on the following operating systems:

v AIX:
The AIX device package name is devices.pci.1410a803.rte.
v Linux:
Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Service Pack 3, or later
v IBM i
– IBM i 7.2 TR4, or later
v PowerKVM

24.
For general instructions on how to install a PCI adapter, see the For instructions on installing PCIe
adapters, see Installing, removing, or replacing PCIe adapters(http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hak/pciadapters.htm) and select the system you are working on. topic.
Return here to verify the adapter installation.
To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps:
3. Press Enter.
PCIe LP Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5278; CCIN 57B3)

Overview
The FC 5278 (PCIe LP Dual - x4 SAS adapter) is the low-profile adapter, same as the FC 5901 (CCIN
57B3), which is the full-height adapter.
The PCIe LP Dual - x4 SAS adapter is a low-profile, short form factor adapter for high-performance and
high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS disk, tape, and
DVD by using a pair of mini SAS 4x connectors which allow the eight physical links to be used in
various narrow and wide-port configurations. The adapter does not have write cache.
The adapter is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter that provides RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10 capability. Some
RAID level support is operating system dependent. The adapter provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and
RAID 10 for the AIX and Linux operating systems. IBM i operating system provides mirroring and data
spreading capability. IBM i operating system does not support the RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations for

this adapter. The adapter does not have write cache. (The write performance of RAID 5 and RAID 6 can
be poor on adapters that do not provide write cache. Consider using an adapter which provides write
cache when using RAID 5 or RAID 6.)
The adapter can address up to 48 SAS disk drives, although the actual number of drives in a system is
subject to the physical placement limitations of the system. Externally attached devices are designed to
run at a data rate of 1.5 Gbps for serial ATA (SATA) devices, and 3 Gbps for SAS devices. This card
supports RAID and non-RAID DASD, tape, and optical devices. This adapter supports the multi-initiator
and high availability configurations in AIX and Linux. IBM i does not support feature 5278 in
multi-initiator and high availability configurations.
Important: See the SAS RAID controllers for AIX, SAS RAID controllers for IBM i, or SAS RAID
controllers for Linux topics for more information and important considerations for multi-initiator and
high availability or dual storage IOA configurations
The FC 5278 supports SAS SFF disk drives located in a PCIe 12X I/O Drawer or SAS disk drives located
in an EXP 12S Disk Drawer or SAS disk drives located in a supported POWER system unit (split disk
backplane).
Figure 14. PCIe Dual - x4 SAS adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
44V4852 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe
Slot requirement
One available PCIe x8 slot

Cables
SAS device attachment requires specific cables that are provided with the subsystem or device
features that are being attached. Special cabling is required for multi-initiator and high
availability configurations. For more information, see Serial attached SCSI cable planning.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes
v Two external mini SAS 4x connectors provide attachment of SAS and Serial Advanced
Technology Attachment (SATA) device enclosures
v SAS Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP), Serial ATA Tunneling Protocol (STP), and Serial Management
Protocol (SMP)
v RAID 0, 5, 6, 10
The write performance of RAID 5 and RAID 6 can be poor on adapters that do not provide
write cache. Consider using an adapter that provides write cache when using RAID 5 or RAID
6.
v Concurrent firmware update
v Removable media device supported (Removable media is not supported in multi-initiator and
high availability configurations)
v Removable media device supported
v 440 - 500 Mhz PowerPC® (PPC)
v Support for multi-initiator and high availability configurations
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This adapter requires the following drivers:
v AIX: devices.pci.1410bd02 device driver package
v Linux:
– iprutils version 2.4.1 and ipr driver version 2.0.11.6 (or later) for RHEL4 kernels
– iprutils version 2.4.1 and ipr driver version 2.2.0.2 (or later) for SLES10 kernels
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PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SFP+ Copper 2x1GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5279; CCIN 2B52)
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SFP+ Copper 2x1GbE adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation-2, low-profile,
four-ported, Ethernet unified wire adapter with a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter is optimized
for cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The four-port adapter
provides two 10 Gb Ethernet ports and two 1 Gb Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb small form-factor
pluggable (SFP+) copper transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in the
network. Each SFP+ port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits
per second), and uses SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length. Each of the RJ45 ports
provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and are connected with unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) Ethernet cables. The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter are ideal for critical
network applications that require redundancy and high availability. Figure 15 on page 73 shows the FC
5745 adapter.
Note: The SFP+ twinaxialial copper cables have connectors that are not the same as the AS/400 5250
connector, the CX4 connector, or the 10 GBASE-T connector.

Figure 15. PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SFP+ Copper 2x1GbE UTP Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
FC 5279: 74Y1986 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
74Y7010 (Twinax wrap plug)
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
See “Cables” on page 74 for details
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number

Cables
This adapter feature requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet
cables. See Figure 16 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with
industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM
requirements.
Note: These cables are EMC Class A compliant.
See Table 29 for details about the feature codes.
Figure 16. Top and bottom view of the cable
Table 29. Feature code, CCIN, and part number for varying lengths of the cable
Cable length Feature code CCIN Part number
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating system, depending on the system
you are using:
v Linux:

PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SR 2x1GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5280; CCIN 2B54)
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SR 2x1GbE UTP Adapter is a PCI Express generation-2, low-profile, four-port
Ethernet unified wire adapter with a PCI Express 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter is optimized for
cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The four port adapter
provides two 10 Gb Ethernet ports and two 1 Gb Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb small form-factor
pluggable (SFP+) single root (SR) transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other servers or
switches in the network. Each SFP+ (SR) port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of
10 Gbps (gigabits per second), and uses the SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length.
Each of the RJ45 ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps. The link aggregation and
failover features of the adapter are ideal for critical network applications that require redundancy and
high availability. Figure 17 shows the FC 5745 adapter.
Figure 17. PCIe2 LP 2x10GbE SR 2x1GbE UTP Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
home.html).
v PowerKVM
PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE TX Adapter (FC 5281; CCIN 5767)

The PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE TX Adapter is a low-profile, full duplex, dual port, gigabit Ethernet adapter.
This adapter can be configured to run each port at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps data rates. The adapter connects
to a network that uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters (328.08 feet).
The adapter supports AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability. The adapter
conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames when running at
the 1000 Mbps speed.

utilization
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
Adapter size
PCIe short form
v Two RJ-45 ports
Cabling
Customers supply the cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling

Adapter LED states
visible through the mounting bracket. 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter shows
the location of the LEDs. Table 30 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The
following figure shows the adapter.
Figure 18. 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter

Off No link

Flashing Data activity
Speed Off 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Orange 1000 Mbps
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you are using:

v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
home.html).
v IBM i

v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package.
v Cat 5e (or higher) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment.
v Cat 5 or Cat 3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment.
local switch.
page 78.
To install the adapter, ensure that you have access to the following items:
v The adapter

v The AIX device driver CD, which includes the device driver

list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14104003.
summary.
If the device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that is shown.

Table 31. Adapter device driver fileset, level, and state
Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.x.0.0 COMMITTED PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE TX
devices.pciex.14104003.rte Adapter
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14104003.rte filesets are installed. If no data is shown in the window,
adapter.

PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5283; CCIN 58E2)

Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X IB QDR Adapter is a generation-2 4X InfiniBand QDR adapter that provides high
speed connectivity with other servers or InfiniBand switches.
Each port has a maximum of 40 Gb allotted to it.
The FC 5283 is a low-profile adapter and requires an available generation-2 low-profile slot.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe x8

Slot requirement
Requires an available low-profile slot
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v AIX:
– AIX 6.1, Technology Level 9, or later
v Linux:
Hat.
v PowerKVM
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter (FC 5284; CCIN 5287)

Overview
The FC 5284 and FC 5287 are both the same adapter. FC 5284 is a low-profile adapter and the FC 5287 is
a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter is a short, low-profile, high-performance, generation-2 PCIe
adapter. This adapter provides two 10-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 10 gigabits per
second (Gbps). Each of the Ethernet ports can be connected by using a little connector (LC) duplex-type
connector over a multi-mode fiber (MMF) 850 nm fiber cable up to 300 meters (984.25 feet) in length. The
adapter conforms to the IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification for Ethernet transmission.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
MMF 850 nm fiber cable are connected to LC duplex-type connectors.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes provided
v PCIe x8 Generation 2
v MSI-X and support of legacy pin interrupts
v 10GBASE-SR short-reach optics
v Ether II and 802.3 encapsulated frames
v Jumbo frames up to 9.6 Kbytes
v TCP checksum offload for IPv4
v TCP segmentation Offload (TSO) for IPv4
v UDP checksum offload for IPv4
Figure 19 on page 84 shows the adapter.

Figure 19. PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter
Adapter LED states
through the adapter's mounting bracket. Figure 19 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 32 describes the
Off No link

you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.

home.html).
v IBM i
v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.0.11 with Fix Pack 24 and Service Pack 1, or later.
PCIe2 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter (FC 5285; CCIN 58E2)

Overview
The PCIe2 2-port 4X IB QDR Adapters are generation-2 4X InfiniBand QDR adapters that provides high
speed connectivity with other servers or InfiniBand switches.
Each port has a maximum of 40 Gb allotted to it.
FC 5285 has a high-profile tailstock and requires a full-height generation-2 slot.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe x8
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short

Maximum number
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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC 5287; CCIN 5287)

Overview
The FC 5284 and FC 5287 are both the same adapter. FC 5284 is a low-profile adapter and the FC 5287 is
a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE SR adapter is a short, regular-height, high-performance, generation-2 PCIe
adapter. This adapter provides two 10-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 10 Gigibits per
second (Gbps). Each of the Ethernet ports can be connected by using a little connector (LC) duplex-type
connector over a multi-mode fiber (MMF) 850 nm fiber cable up to 300 meters (984.25 feet) in length. The
adapter conforms to the IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification for Ethernet transmission.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2, x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8, generation-2 slot.
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes provided

Figure 20. PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE SR adapter
Adapter LED states
Green (Activity) On (constantly) Link up
Off Link down

Amber (Link) Blink Acitivty on the Ethernet Link
Off No activity on the Ethernet Link
This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems:

v AIX
– AIX Version 7.1 and Service Pack 3, or later.
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level, and Service Pack 3, or later.
– AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later.
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.0.11 with Fix Pack 24 and Service Pack 1, or later.
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5289; CCIN 57D4)

Overview
The PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter is a 2-port EIA-232 asynchronous serial communications PCI
Express (PCIe) adapter that can be installed in the PCIe slots. The adapter is full-height and is based on
the PCIe 1.1 host bus interface. The parallel port function is not implemented on this adapter.
Each of the two Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) channels contain 128 byte
receiver-transmitter, first-in first-out (FIFO), full modem-control signaling, and standard host interrupts. If
either of the two UART interrupts is active, the host can be interrupted through a single PCI interrupt.
The two-port adapter provides RJ45 Ethernet ports, which are connected by DB-9 connectors.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe 1.1
Slot requirement
For the slot priorities, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.
Cables
Cat 5 unshielded twisted-pair cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
v AIX:
– AIX 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level, or later

– AIX 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, or later
– AIX 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level, and Service Pack 5, or later
v Linux:
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1, or later
PCIe LP 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5290; CCIN 57D4)

Overview
FC 5289 and 5290 are both the same adapter. FC 5289 is a full-height adapter, and the FC 5290 is a
low-profile adapter.
The FC 5289 and FC 5290 are 2-port EIA-232 asynchronous serial communications PCI Express (PCIe)
adapters that can be installed in the PCIe slots. The adapters are based on the PCIe 1.1 host bus interface.
The parallel port function is not implemented on these adapters.
Each of the two universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) channels contain 128 byte
either of the two UART interrupts are active, the host can be interrupted through a single PCI interrupt.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe 1.1
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V

Form factor
Short
Maximum number
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you are using:
v AIX:
v Linux:
home.html).
v IBM i:
PCIe 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter (FC 5708 CCIN 2B3B)

5708 adapter.
Overview

v FC 5270: PCIe LP 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter, is the low-profile adapter.
v FC 5708: PCIe 10-Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter, is the full-height adapter.

The PCIe 10 Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter is a high-performance, converged network adapter (CNA). The
adapter supports data networking and storage networking traffic on a single I/O adapter by using
Enhanced Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Both FCoE and network interface controller
(NIC) functions are available for both ports simultaneously. Using FCoE requires Convergence Enhanced
Ethernet (CEE) switches.
The following figure shows the adapter LEDs and connectors.
Figure 21. PCIe 10 Gb FCoE 2-port Adapter
The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter.
Table 34. Adapter LEDs
Green SAN LED Green LAN LED Activity
Off Off Power off
Slow flashing (unison) Slow flashing (unison) Power-on, no link
On On Link established, no activity
On Flashing Link established,
Transmission/Receive (TX/RX) LAN
only activity
Flashing On Link established, TX/RX SAN only
activity
Flashing Flashing Link established, TX/RX LAN and
SAN activity
Slow flashing (alternating) Slow flashing (alternating) Beaconing

Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
PCI Express x8 generation-1 and x4 generation-2
Maximum number
system.
Connectors
SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) with SR optics
Voltage
3.3 V and 12-V
Form factor
Cables
Cables are the responsibility of the customer. Use multimode fiber optic cables with short-wave
v OM1
– Multimode 62.5/125 micron fiber
– Maximum cable distance 1 is 33 m (108 ft)
v OM2
v OM3
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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.

Hat.
v IBM i
– Support of this feature with IBM i requires VIOS 2.2 or later
v VIOS
Replacing FCoE adapters by using hot swap
When hot swapping FCoE adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices might
have additional devices that must be removed. See specific storage device documentation for information
about how to remove these additional devices. The adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN).
When using the Fibre Channel function, check the zoning and LUN assignments to ensure that the Fibre
Channel function is operating as expected.
4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5717; CCIN 5717)
The 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), full duplex, four ported,
Gigabit Ethernet adapter that can be configured to run either port at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps data rate. This
adapter interfaces to the system through a PCIe bus and connects to a network using a 4-pair CAT-5
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters. The adapter conforms to the IEEE
802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The 5717 also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps
speed.

v Supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly reducing central
processing unit (CPU) utilization
v Allows quad-port operation in x4, x8, x16 slots, and each port operates without interfering with the
other
v Each port operates without interfering with the other
v Auto-negotiation, full-duplex (half-duplex available for 10/100)
v Integrated media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
v Supports Fast EtherChannel (FEC) and Gigabit EtherChannel (GEC) when used with capable switch
v Supports IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation control protocol when used with capable switch
v IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, IEEE 802.3 (z, ab, u, x) flow control support, IEEE 802.1p
v TCP checksum offload -- transmission control protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP) for IPv4
v TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO) / Large Send Offload (LSO)
v Bus width x4 lane; operable in x4, x8, or x16 slots

v Bus speed (x4, encoded rate) 10 Gbps unidirectional and 20 Gbps bidirectional
v EEPROM SPI and single EEPROM support
v Interrupt levels INTA and MSI (requires system and software support for MSI)
v IEEE 802.3ab
v Four RJ-45 connectors
v LEDs on each port identifying speed and link activity
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
v PCIe V1.0a compliant
v Bus width x4 lane PCIe, operable in x4, x8, x16 slots
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
system.
Adapter size
PCIe short form
v Four RJ-45 ports
Cabling
Customers supply their own cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling
Adapter LED states
through the adapter's mounting bracket. 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe Adapter shows the location of
the LEDs. Table 35 on page 96 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate.

Figure 22. 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe Adapter

Off No link

Blinking Data activity
Speed Off 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Orange 1000 Mbps
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v AIX
v Linux

If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you
install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
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are preparing to install additional adapters, the device driver is already installed and you do not need to

v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v Cat 5e (or higher) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment
v Cat 5 or Cat 3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment
local switch.
page 96.
v The adapter
v The PCI adapter placement documentation.
operating system on the AIX device driver CD, which includes the device driver..


list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14106803 .
summary.
If the device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that appears.

devices.pciex.14106803.rte Base-TX PCI Express
Software
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14106803.rte filesets are installed. If no data displays in the window,
you need to install the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install
the adapter.

The adapter has an x4 PCIe connector and can be placed in a x4, x8 or x16 slot. See the PCI adapter
2. Install the adapter using the instructions in the system unit service guide.
PCIe2 FH 4-Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5729; CCIN 5729)

Overview
The PCIe2 FH 4-Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5729) is a high-performance adapter based on the
Emulex LPe12004 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). FC 5729 is a generation-2 adapter and is supported on
systems that support the generation-2 adapters. The adapter provides four Fibre Channel ports. Each
Fibre Channel port provides single initiator capability over a fibre link. The ports have LC type
connectors and use shortwave laser optics. The adapter connects to Fibre Channel switches and operates
at link speeds of 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The adapter automatically negotiates with the switch to the highest
speed of which the switch is capable. LEDs on each port provide information about the status and link
speed of the port.
The following figure shows the FC 5729 adapter.

Figure 23. FC 5729 adapter
Item Description
FRU number
12R9314
PCI Express (PCIe) Base 2.0 and x8 PCIe bus interface
Slot requirement
One available PCIe x8 or x16 slot
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Full-height, full-length adapter with standard-size bracket
FC compatibility
2, 4, and 8 gigabit FC devices
Cables
Cables are the responsibility of the customer. Use multimode fibre optic cables with short-wave
v OM3: Multimode 50/125 micron fibre, 2000 MHz x km bandwidth

v OM1: Multimode 62.5/125 micron fibre, 200 MHz x km bandwidth
Because core sizes are different, only OM1 cables can be connected to other OM1 cables. For best
results, do not connect OM2 cables to OM3 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is connected to an
OM3 cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable applies to the entire length of the cables.
The following table shows the supported distances for the three different cable types at the three
different link speeds.
Table 36. Supported cable distances by link speed
Cable type 2.125 Gbps 4.25 Gbps 8.5 Gbps
OM3 0.5 m - 500 m 0.5 m - 380 m 0.5 m - 150 m
OM2 0.5 m - 300 m 0.5 m -150 m 0.5 m - 50 m
OM1 0.5 m - 150 m 0.5 m - 70 m 0.5 m - 21 m
Maximum number
For system-specific adapter placement information, see the PCI adapter placement topic.
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The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems:

v AIX
– AIX 7.1
– AIX 6.1
Adapter LED
conditions. There is a one second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or
4). Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
Slow flashing Off Normal, link inactive or not started
Off Off Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.

Off On POST failure (dead board) Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Slow flashing Wake-up failure monitor Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Fast flashes POST failure Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On Off Failure while functioning Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On On Failure while functioning Perform the AIX or IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Slow flashes Slow flashing Offline for download None
Slow flashes Fast flashes Restricted offline mode, None
waiting for restart
Slow flashes Flashing Restricted offline mode, test None
active
Replacing Fibre Channel adapters using hot swap
might have additional devices (for example, the dar device associated with the FAStT or DS4800) that
need to be removed. Refer to specific storage device documentation for information about how to remove
these additional devices.
The adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Check the zoning and LUN assignments to
ensure that the new adapter functions as expected.
8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5735; CCIN 577D)
Overview
The 8 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance adapter based on the
Emulex LPe12002 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Each port provides single initiator capability over a
fibre link. The ports have LC type connectors and utilize shortwave laser optics. The adapter connects to
fibre channel switches and operates at link speeds of 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The adapter automatically
negotiates with the switch to the highest speed of which the switch is capable. LEDs on each port
provide information on the status and link speed of the port.

Item Description
FRU number
12R9314
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile with standard size bracket
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables

cables.
OM3 0.5 m - 500 m 0.5 m - 380 m 0.5 m - 150 m
OM2 0.5 m - 300 m 0.5 m -150 m 0.5 m - 50 m
OM1 0.5 m - 150 m 0.5 m - 70 m 0.5 m - 21 m
Maximum number
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the adapter mounting bracket. Green indicates
firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 40 summarizes the link rate conditions. There
is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4). Observe the LED
sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
Off Off Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off On POST failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Slow blink Wake-up failure monitor Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Fast blink POST failure Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On Off Failure while functioning Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On On Failure while functioning Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.

Slow blink Slow blink Offline for download None
Slow blink Fast blink Restricted offline mode, None
waiting for restart
Slow blink Flashing Restricted offline mode, test None
active
When hot swapping fibre channel adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices
The new adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Check the zoning and LUN assignments
to ensure that the new adapter will function as expected.
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v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 for POWER, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later (with update package)
– Ubuntu 16.04.1 or later
v IBM i
PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter (FC 5744; CCIN 2B44)

Overview
The FC 5280 and FC 5744 are both the same adapter. FC 5744 is a full-height adapter, and the FC 5280 is
a low-profile adapter. The names of these two adapters are:
v FC 5744: PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter
v FC 5280: PCIe2 LP 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter
The PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP adapter is a PCI Express generation-2, four-port Ethernet unified
wire adapter with a PCI Express 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter is optimized for cloud computing,
virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The four port adapter provides two 10 Gb
Ethernet ports and two 1 Gb Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) single
root (SR) transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each
SFP+ (SR) port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second),
and uses the SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length. Each of the RJ45 ports provides
Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps. The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter
are ideal for critical network applications that require redundancy and high availability. Figure 25 shows
the FC 5745 adapter.
Figure 25. PCIe2 2x10 GbE SR 2x1 GbE UTP Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
system.
This adapter is supported for the following versions of the operating system:
v Linux:
POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator (FC 5748; CCIN 5748)
Learn about the features, requirements, installation notes, and troubleshooting tips for the POWER
GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter.
Overview

v FC 5748: POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator, is the full-height adapter.
v FC 5269: POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator, is the low-profile adapter.
The POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that
accelerates and enhances the system unit video. The adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode
selection is made through the software. Figure 26 on page 108 shows the adapter and its connectors.

Figure 26. POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter
1 Primary DVI connector (28 pin), analog, or digital

2 Secondary DVI connector (28 pin), analog, or digital
Connect the primary monitor to connector 1. If you are using an optional, secondary monitor, connect the
secondary monitor to connector 2. In the system or logical partition running Linux, the video that is
displayed on the secondary monitor is the same as the video displayed the primary monitor, and at the
same resolution and refresh rate.
The following table shows the feature code, custom card identification number (CCIN), and
field-replaceable unit (FRU) part number for the adapter.
Table 42. CCIN and FRU number for FC 5748
Custom card identification number Field-replaceable unit (FRU) part
Feature code (FC) (CCIN) number
5748 5748 10N7756*
*

v 8-bit indexed or 24-bit true color.
v 32-MB SDRAM frame buffer.
v x1 PCIe bus interface.
v Two DVI-I analog or digital connectors.
v One monitor connected, analog, up to 2048 x 1536 resolution.
v One monitor connected, digital, up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.

v A second monitor supported on secondary connector at up to 1600 x 1200 analog or 1280 x 1024
digital. A second monitor supported on secondary connector at up to 1600 x 1200 analog or 1280 x 1024
digital.
– For systems or logical partitions running Linux, a second monitor is supported on the secondary
connector at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 analog or 1280 x 1024 digital.
– For systems or logical partitions running AIX, when running with two monitors, both monitors must
have an analog connection with the same resolution, up to 1600 x 1200. The image on the primary
monitor is also displayed on the secondary monitor.
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v AIX
– AIX Version 7.1
– AIX Version 6.1
– AIX Version 5.3
v Linux
system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 110 for instructions. If you are installing only the device
driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter. See “Installing the
device driver software” on page 110 for instructions.
v The adapter

Find information about installing device driver software.

list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pci.xxxxxxx.
summary.

The POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter has an x1 PCIe connector and can be
placed in a PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot. See PCI adapter placement for information about the PCIe
slots on your system unit.

2. Shut down the system unit and install the adapter using the instructions in the system unit
documentation PCI adapters topic.
3. Connect the monitor cable to the adapter.
If necessary, you can use a DVI-A dongle (feature code 4276) for connecting a VGA 15-pin connector
on a monitor cable to the DVI connector on the adapter. For example, a DVI-A dongle is needed to
connect to a 7316-TF3 console or a KVM switch.
Troubleshooting
problem:
v Check the cables.
v Check the console.
Checking the cables

Verify that the device driver for the POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter is
installed by typing the following command and then pressing Enter:
lslpp -l all | grep GXT145
If the GXT145 device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that appears if you
are running AIX Version 5.2:
devices.pci.2b102725.X11 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED AIXwindows GXT145 Graphics
devices.pci.2b102725.diag 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED GXT145 Graphics Adapter
devices.pci.2b102725.rte 5.2.0.105 COMMITTED GXT145 Graphics Adapter
If the POWER GXT145 device driver did not fully install, reinstall the driver. See “Installing the device
driver software” on page 110.
Checking the console

1. If you continue to experience problems, you can redirect the monitor to the new adapter using the
chdisp command.
2. If you continue to experience problems after you have checked your cables and tried the chdisp
command, run diagnostics.
Verify that the system unit recognizes the POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter.

At the AIX command-line type lsdev -Cs pci. If the POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator
adapter is correctly installed, the following is an example of the data that appears:
cor0 Available 0K-00 GXT145 Graphics Adapter
and check the POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator adapter to ensure that it is installed
correctly. If you continue to experience problems after following the steps in this section, contact service
and support for assistance.
2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter (FC 5767; CCIN 5767)
The 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter is a full duplex, dual port, gigabit
Ethernet adapter. This adapter can be configured to run each port at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps data rates. The
adapter connects to a network that uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100
meters (328.08 feet). The adapter supports AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability.
The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames
when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.

utilization

Item Description
FRU number
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
Adapter size
PCIe short form
v Two RJ-45 ports
Cabling
Customers supply the cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling
Adapter LED states
visible through the mounting bracket. 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter shows
the location of the LEDs. Table 43 on page 114 describes the different LED states and what those states
indicate. The following figure shows the adapter.
Figure 27. 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter

Off No link

Speed Off 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Orange 1000 Mbps
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later.
– Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later.
v IBM i

v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package.
v Cat 5e (or higher) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment.
v Cat 5 or Cat 3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment.
local switch.
page 114.
To install the adapter, ensure that you have access to the following items:
v The adapter
operating system on the AIX device driver CD, which includes the device driver..

list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14104003.

summary.
If the device driver is installed, the following table is an example of the data that is shown.

devices.pciex.14104003.rte Base-TX Ethernet PCI
Express Adapter
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14104003.rte filesets are installed. If no data is shown in the window,
adapter.

2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5768; CCIN 5768)
Learn about features, requirements, and specifications for the 5768 adapter.
The 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter provides two 1 Gbps (1000 Base-SX) full-duplex
Ethernet LAN connections. The adapter connects to a network using a standard shortwave multimode
optical cable that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard. The adapter supports distances of 260 m for 62.5
micron Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550 m for 50.0 micron MMF. AIX Network Installation Management
(NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter.

utilization
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314 (LC Fiber Optic)
Busmaster
Yes
Form factor
Short
Two fiber optic ports, LC connector
LED status indicators for link activity and speed
Cables
Optional LC-SC converter cables are available:
v LC-SC 62.5 micron converter cable, part number 12R9322, FC 2459.
v LC-SC 50 micron use converter cable, part number 12R9321, FC 2456.
Maximum number

Adapter LED states
different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter.
Figure 28. 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter
1 LEDs
2 Multimode Fiber LC receptacles
LED Description
Off No link (The absence of a link could indicate a bad cable, bad connector, or
a configuration mismatch.)
Green Good link, no activity
Flashing Green Good link, data activity
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux

– Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later.
v IBM i
system. See Installing the adapter for instructions.
Verify you hardware requirements

v A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment
The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables.
Table 45. Adapter cable information
Cable type Physical connector type Maximum range
62.5 m MMF LC 260 meters
50 m MMF LC 550 meters
Verify your software requirements
The adapter is supported on operating systems shown in Operating system or partition requirements.
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact service and support
if you need assistance.
Gather tools and documentation
v The adapter


list.
option.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14103f03.
summary.
Verify the AIX software installation
2. Type lslpp -l devices.pciex.14103f03.rte and press Enter.
If the device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that is displayed.

Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.x.0.0 COMMITTED 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX
devices.pciex.14103f03.rte PCI Express Adapter
software
3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14103f03.rte filesets are installed. If no data displays, try reinstalling the
driver.

adapter.

Refer to your local procedures for information about connecting the adapter to your Ethernet network.
Notes:
v Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter at one time.
v You must configure an IP network interface to enable the adapter to detect the link and illuminate the
link LED.

10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5769; CCIN 5769)

(FC) 5769 adapter.
Overview
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCIe Adapter is a low-profile, high performance fiber network interface
controller (NIC). The product conforms to the IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification for Ethernet
transmission.
The following figure shows the adapter LED and network connector. The following figure shows the
adapter.

Figure 29. 10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCIe Adapter
The LED on the adapter provides information about the operation status of the adapter.
Table 46. Adapter LED
Flashing Orange Transmit activity
Off No link*
Adapter card status Red Not initialized**
Off Initialized
*
**
The adapter has not been initialized by the operating system. During such time, the following conditions are true:
v If no cable is connected, the Green LED is ON.
v If cable is connected and the LINK is sensed, the Green LED is OFF.
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
PCIe-V1.1 x8
Busmaster
Yes

Maximum number
system.
Adapter size
PCIe x8, short form
Cables
Customers supply the cables. Optional LC-SC 62.5 micron converter cable, part number 12R9322,
FC 2459, is available. For 50 micron LC-SC connections, use converter cable part number 12R9321,
FC 2456.
Attributes
The adapter provide the following features:
v PCIe 1.1 x8
v MSI-X, MSI and support of traditional pin interrupts
v 10GBASE-SR short-reach optics (850 nm)
v Ethernet II and 802.3 encapsulated frames
v Jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB
v TCP checksum offload for IPv4 and IPv6
v TCP segmentation offfload (TSO) for IPv4 and IPv6
v User datagram protocol (UDP) checksum offload for IPv4 and IPv6
v IETF RDDP and RDMAC iWARP compliance (Linux only)
v APIs: RNIC-PI, kDAPL and Open Fabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) 1.4 (Linux only)
v Full iSCSI software and hardware initiator support (Linux only)
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-03 Technology Level, or later
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5 Update 3, or later
AIX host bus adapter (HBA) and Ethernet drivers are contained in the following filesets:
devices.ethernet.ct3

devices.ethernet.ct3.rte //HBA
devices.ethernet.ct3.cdli //ENT
If you are running the total diagnostics package you need a wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector
used for the adapter. To connect to a network, you need a shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode
fiber network attachment.
Table 47. Cable information
Minimum modal
bandwidth at 850 nm
Fiber cable type Connector type (MHz x km) Operating range in meters
62.5 µm MMF LC 160 2 to 26
200 2 to 33
50 µm MMF LC 400 2 to 66
500 2 to 82
2000 2 to 300
24.
For general instructions on how to install a PCI adapter, see the Installing PCI adapters topic. Return here
to verify the adapter installation.
To verify that your system recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps:
3. Press Enter.


Notes:
v The adapter requires an 850 nm multimode fiber optic cable. See Table 47 on page 124.
10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5772; CCIN 576E)

5772 adapter.
Overview
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter is a low-profile, fiber network interface controller (NIC).
This adapter is based on the dual port 82598EB 10 GbE controller. The product conforms to the IEEE
802.3 standard and supports standards for system manageability and power management. Additionally, it
conforms to the 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR specification for Ethernet transmissions over 1310 nm single-mode
fiber optic cable for distances up to 10 kilometers.
The following figure shows the adapter LEDs and network connector.
Figure 30. 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter
1 Activity/Link LED

2 Multimode fiber LC receptacle
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N9034 ( Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.)
PCI-Express V1.1 and v2.0 (gen 1 only)
Busmaster
Yes
Maximum number
Form factor
Short
Cables
Customers supply the cables.
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later
v IBM i
This section helps you prepare to install your adapter. Preparing to install the adapter involves the
following tasks:
v Verifying your hardware requirements

v Verifying your software requirements
v Gathering tools and documentation
operating system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 129 for instructions.
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before you
Verifying your hardware requirements

v If you are running the total diagnostics package you will need a wrap plug for the single mode fiber
connector used on the LR adapter.
v To connect to a network you will need a 1310 nm single mode fiber network attachment for the LR
adapter.
Table 48. 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter cable information
Fiber cable type Connector type Operating range in meters
9 µm SMF LC 10 Km
Verifying your software requirements
v The adapter
v The system unit documentation
v The PCI adapter placement information for the system unit
v Wrap plugs
v The operating system CD, which includes the device driver, or the device driver CD-ROM
This section explains how to install device driver software for the adapter. The device driver is provided
for the AIX operating system.
Be sure you have read “Preparing for installation” on page 126 to determine which of the following tasks
to do:
v If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 1 of this section.
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to “Installing the adapter” on page 129. When you
install AIX, your adapter device driver is automatically installed.

2. Insert the media that contains the device driver software (for example, a CD-ROM) into the
appropriate media device.
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path: smitty devinst
4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software screen highlights the INPUT device/directory for
software option.
5. Select or type your input device:
v Press F4 to display the input device list.
v Select the name of the device (for example, CD-ROM) that you are using and press Enter.
or
v In the entry field, type the name of the input device you are using and press Enter.
v The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install option.
6. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.
7. Type the following to display the Find window: /
8. Type the device package name: devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte.
11. Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window is shown. The entry fields
12. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window is shown.
13. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window is shown.
v The term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is
in progress.
v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation
Summary.
v After a successful installation, SUCCESS is displayed in the Result column of the Installation
Summary at the bottom of the page.
16. Go to the adapter installation procedure, “Installing the adapter” on page 129.
Verify AIX software installation
2. At the command line, type lslpp -l devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte.
3. Press Enter.
If the adapter device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that is displayed on the
window:

Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.3.8.0 COMMITTED 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express
devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte Adapter Software
Verify that the file sets are installed at the AIX version level you are running. Level 5.3.8.0 is an example.
If the correct information is displayed, continue to the next section, Installing the adapter. If no data is
displayed on your screen, the adapter device driver did not install correctly. Try reinstalling the driver.

For instructions on installing PCIe adapters, see Installing, removing, or replacing PCIe
adapters(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hak/pciadapters.htm) and select
the system you are working on.
3. Press Enter.
A list of PCI devices are displayed. If the adapter is installed correctly, an Available status for each port
indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use. If the message on your screen indicates that any
of the ports are DEFINED instead of AVAILABLE, shut down your server and verify that the adapter was
installed correctly.

Notes:
v The adapter requires a 1310 nm single-mode fiber optic cable. See Table 48 on page 127.
Adapter LEDs
visible through the mounting bracket and, when lit, indicate the following conditions:
Blinking Transmit activity
Off No link*
*

4 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5774; CCIN 5774)
Overview
The 4 Gb PCI Express Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a 64 bit, short form factor x4, PCIe adapter
with an LC-type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link
or loop. The adapter automatically negotiates the highest data rate between the adapter and an attaching
device at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances between the
adapter and an attaching device or switch can reach up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate, up to
300 meters running at 2 Gbps data rate, and up to 150 meters running at 4 Gbps data rate. When used
with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, the adapter can reach distances of
up to 10 kilometers running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.

Substances (RoHS)

Figure 31 shows the adapter.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7255*
*
12R9314 (for Fiber LC connector)
PCIe Base and CEM 1.0a
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
FC compatibility
1, 2, 4 gigabit
Cables
v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 500 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m

v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 70 m
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later
v IBM i
Adapter LED states
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 50 summarizes normal LED states.
There is a 1 Hz pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (1, 2 or 3). Observe the
LED sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state.

waiting for restart
active
mode
mode
debug mode
Device ID jumper

Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) connected to a fiber array storage technology (FAStT) or DS4000
storage subsystem have a child device that is called a disk array router (dar). You must unconfigure the
disk array router before you can hot swap an HBA that is connected to a FAStT or DS4000 storage
subsystem. For instructions, see Replacing hot swap HBAs in the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage
Manager Version 9, Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux on Power Systems
Servers, order number GC26-7848.
4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter (FC 5785; CCIN 57D2)

(FC) 5785 adapters.
Overview
The FC 5785 is a full-height adapter similar to FC 5277 (PCIe LP 4-port Async EIA-232 adapter), which is
the low-profile adapter.
The 4-port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter provides connections for four asynchronous EIA-232 devices
using a 4-port DB-9F DTE fan-out cable. Ports are programmable to support EIA-232 protocols at a line
speed of 128 Kbps.

The following figures show the adapter and cable.
Figure 33. Adapter
Figure 34. Cable
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
Adapter: 46K6734*
Cable: 46K6735*
*
Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.

PCIe-V1.0a 1x
Busmaster
No
Maximum number
system.
Adapter size
PCIe 1x, short form factor
Connectors
Adapter: 68-pin SCSI
Cable: 68-pin SCSI to DB 9-pin shell
Wrap plug
42R5143
eServerPrereq.nsf).
The adapter is supported on the following operating systems:

v AIX:
– AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-07 Technology Level, or later
The AIX device package name is devices.pci.1410a803.rte.
v Linux:
v IBM i
24.

For instructions on installing PCIe adapters, see Installing, removing, or replacing PCIe
adapters(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hak/pciadapters.htm) and select
the system you are working on.. Return here to verify the adapter installation.
3. Press Enter.
PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5805; CCIN 574E)
Overview
The PCI Express (PCIe) 380 MB Cache Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter supports the attachment of
Serial attached SCSI (SAS) disk and SAS solid-state drives by using a pair of mini SAS 4x connectors. The
5805 has a 380 MB write cache and a concurrently replaceable cache battery pack. The adapter must
always be installed in pairs and is always to be used in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID
configuration using two adapters in dual-controller mode. Two 5805 adapters provide mirrored
write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity footprints between the adapters. If the 5805 pairing is broken,
then write cache is disabled.
The 5805 supports SAS small form factor (SFF) disk drives located in a PCIe 12X I/O Drawer or SAS disk
drives located in an EXP 12S Disk Drawer. It can also be connected to the internal disk drives in the
system unit using the appropriate split disk backplane feature and cabling.
The adapter is a 3.3 V, PCI-e x8 bootable SAS adapter that supports RAID levels 0, 5, 6, and 10.
With adequate cabling and configuration, multiple wide ports are used to provide redundant paths to
each dual port SAS drive or solid-state drive. The adapter manages SAS path redundancy and path
switching in case a SAS failure occur.
The 5805 contains a LED ((C) in Figure 35 on page 138) that flashes if the cache data is present. The
cache-data present LED flashes when there is possible data in the cache on the adapter. If the cache data
present LED is flashing, do not replace the cache battery pack. If replaced when the LED is flashing, the
cache data is lost. See Figure 35 on page 138 to locate the cache-data present LED on this adapter.

Attention: Do not attempt to replace the cache battery pack if the cache-data present LED on the card is
flashing. The cache-data present LED indicates that there is possible data in the cache on the adapter. To
prevent data loss, first make sure that the system has been shut down correctly. If the cache-data present
LED is flashing, refer to one of the following topics before removing the cache battery pack.
v For Linux operating systems, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
v For AIX operating systems, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
v For IBM i operating systems, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
Note: When configuring a raid array using the IBM toolkit and the FC5903 adapter for a system running
Linux, the list of supported Direct Attach Storage Devices (DASD) is visible in the HMC only if you
select the LVM configure option in the IBM toolkit.
Figure 35. PCIe Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Battery FRU number
44V7597 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.)
PCIe x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 slot per adapter.
Adapters are installed in pairs.
Adapter pairs do not require to be in the same enclosure. For higher availability, place adapters
in separate enclosures. See the PCI adapter placement for placement rules.

Cables
When you attach 5886 EXP 12S Disk Drawer, at least one of the following SAS (X) cables must be
used: 3661, 3662 or 3663.
features being attached. Special cabling is required for multi-initiator and high availability
configurations. See Serial attached SCSI cable planning.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Attributes
v 48 SAS disk dives supported when the adapter is configured with four 5886 EXP 12S Disk
Drawers
v 42 SAS disk drives supported when the adapter is configured with a 19-inch PCIe 12X I/O
Drawer and two 5886 EXP 12S Disk Drawers (18 SFF disk drives plus up to 24 SAS disk
drives)
v SAS speed: 3 Gbps
v SAS Serial-SCSI Protocol (SSP) and Serial Management Protocol (SMP) are supported
v 380 MB of non-volatile fast write cache can increase disk subsystem performance
v Dual controller supports mirrored-write cache data and mirrored-RAID parity footprints
v Concurrent firmware update supported
v Eight physical links from two mini SAS 4x connectors are provided
v Concurrent replaceable cache battery pack
v Removable media devices are not supported
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX:
v Linux:
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM i

PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC 5899; CCIN 576F)

Overview
FC 5260 and FC 5899 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC 5260 is a low-profile
adapter and the FC 5899 is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter is a full-height, generation-2 PCIe adapter. This adapter provides four
1-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 1000 megabits per second (Mbps) (or 1 gigabit per
second (Gbps)), 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The adapter connects to a network that uses unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters (328.08 feet). The adapter supports AIX Network
Installation Management (NIM) boot capability. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.


utilization

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Wrap plug
10N7405
PCIe2.0, x4
Slot requirement
One PCIe x4 slot.
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
v Two RJ-45 ports
Attributes provided
v PCIe x4, generation-1 or generation-2
v Large Send and Large Receive Support
v Multiple Queues
v VIOS

Figure 36. Adapter
Adapter LED states
Link/Speed Yellow 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
Activity Green flashing Active link or data activity
Off No link


v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2, or later.

– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 2, or later (with update package).
v IBM i
v VIOS
PCIe Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5901; CCIN 57B3)

Overview
The PCI Express (PCIe) Dual - 4x SAS adapter is a low-profile short form factor adapter for
high-performance and high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of
SAS disk, tape, and DVD by using a pair of mini SAS 4x connectors which allow the eight physical links
to be used in various narrow and wide-port configurations. The adapter does not have write cache.
spreading capability. FC 5901 does not support the RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations. The adapter does
not have write cache. (The write performance of RAID 5 and RAID 6 can be poor on adapters that do not
provide write cache. Consider using an adapter which provides write cache when using RAID 5 or RAID
6.)
and high availability configurations in AIX and Linux. IBM i does not support feature 5901 in
The 5901 supports SAS SFF disk drives located in a PCIe 12X I/O Drawer or SAS disk drives located in
an EXP 12S Disk Drawer or SAS disk drives located in a supported POWER system unit (split disk
backplane).

Figure 37. PCIe Dual - x4 SAS adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes
Protocol (SMP)
v RAID 0, 5, 6, 10
6.

v 440 - 500 Mhz PowerPC (PPC)
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later.
v IBM i

v Linux:
PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC 5913; CCIN 57B5)
Overview
The PCI Express (PCIe) generation-2, 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Tri-port 6 Gb Adapter is a large cache
PCIe2 SAS adapter that provides high-performance capabilities and supports the attachment of
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disks and SAS solid-state drives through mini SAS HD (high density)
connectors. The feature code (FC) 5913 has a 1.8 GB write-cache. The adapter must be installed in pairs
and must be used in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration with two adapters in
dual-controller mode (Dual Storage IOA configuration). Two FC 5913 adapters provide additional

performance and adapter redundancy with mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity
footprints between the adapters. If the FC 5913 pairing is broken, then the write cache is disabled.
Integrated flash memory with capacitors provides protection of the write cache in case of power failure,
without the need for batteries as were used with previous large cache adapters.
To provide the highest bandwidth between two paired feature 5913 adapters for the mirroring of cache
data and parity update footprints, a SAS Adapter-to-Adapter (AA) cable is required by default on the
third adapter port until maximum device quantity attachment is required. When all three connectors are
attaching SAS drives, the communication between the adapter pair is performed through the SAS fabric
via the I/O drawer and cabling.
The FC 5913 is a single wide, full-height, short adapter.
Every FC 5913 requires another 6 Gbps SAS RAID adapter (FC 5913) on this server, or on another server,
which pairs with the SAS RAID adapter and enables the onboard caches to function. See Figure 38 on
page 147 that shows the FC 5913 adapter.
Systems running the AIX or Linux operating systems support either having both 5913 features in the
same system or partition, or in two separate systems or partitions. Systems running the IBM i operating
system do not support the pairing of adapters on different servers or different partitions, so both the 5913
features must be installed on the same system and partition.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00J0596 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
For higher availability, place adapters in separate enclosures where supported.
Cables
Specific X , YO, AA, or AT SAS cables with HD connectors are used to attach to the expansion
drawers.
configurations.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
Attributes provided
v Provides three mini-SAS high-density (HD) connectors for attaching the SAS drives in the FC
5887 EXP24S drawers. A maximum of three EXP24S can be attached to the same FC 5913 pair.

v Supports a maximum of 72 hard disk drives or a maximum 24 SSDs (depending on the type of
enclosures attached), or a combination of both with specific placement rules for each enclosure.
v The AA cable is required on the top mini-SAS HD port of the adapter pair. Use a pair of FC
3689, 0.6 m AT SAS cables to connect the FC 5913 adapter pair to the SAS connectors. An FC
5887 EXP24S can be attached to the other port on the FC 5913 pair.
v An AA SAS cable with HD connectors attached to the FC 5913 pair provides a higher
performance path for mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity footprints between
the adapters and is required unless all three ports are being used to attach EXP24S drawers.
Note: Solid-state drives (SSDs) are not allowed on the top port (T2).
v Support of the SAS Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP) and Serial Management Protocol (SMP).
v Provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 with hot-spare capability. System level
mirroring through the operating system is also supported. JBOD functionality (512 byte) is not
supported except for the initial formatting to 528 bytes of new devices, as required.
v A single pair of FC 5913 adapters is not supported to attach to both halves of an FC 5887
EXP24S drawer that is configured in mode 2.
Figure 38. 5913 Adapter
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux

Hat.
v IBM i
v VIOS
Other important requirements for adapter installation

v If you are attaching a new or existing FC 5887 to an FC 5913 adapter, verify that the latest System
Enclosure Services (SES) code is applied to the FC 5887 before attaching to the FC 5913 adapter, see the
IBM Prerequisites website.
v If you are migrating existing SAS disk enclosures and devices from existing previous SAS adapters, an
automatic sector conversion takes place for use with the new FC 5913 adapters. For information about
the migrating procedures, see Upgrading the adapter in the POWER7® IBM Knowledge Center.
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EC27; CCIN EC27)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC27 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter is a low-profile, PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual port,
10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter delivers
high-bandwidth and low-latency 10 GbE connectivity. The adapter is optimized for high-transaction
databases, cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The adapter
improves network performance by increasing available bandwidth to the central processing unit (CPU)
and providing enhanced performance. The two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver
ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each SFP+ port provides
Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), and uses the SFP+
copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length. The link aggregation and failover features of the
adapter are ideal for critical network applications that require redundancy and high availability.
Specifications
Item Description

Adapter FRU number
000E1493 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Limitations
This adapter cannot be used to boot an LPAR via AIX NIM or Linux Network Install. Systems
that require installation from a network source must be configured with another Ethernet adapter
that supports boot capability.
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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
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v Supported on Firmware level 7.6, or later

Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
PCIe2 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EC28; CCIN EC27)
Overview
The PCIe2 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter is a regular-height, PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual port,
10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter delivers
improves network performance by increasing available bandwidth to the central processing unit (CPU)
and providing enhanced performance. The two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver

ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each SFP+ port provides
Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), and uses the SFP+
copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length. The link aggregation and failover features of the
adapter are ideal for critical network applications that require redundancy and high availability.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
See “Cables” for details
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
system.
Limitations
v AIX:
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level and Service Pack 3, or later
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level and Service Pack 3, or later
v Linux:
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.3 for POWER, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from Red Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 2, or later, with current maintenance updates available
from SuSE.
v Firmware level 7.6, or later.
Cables
FC EC28 requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet cables. See
Figure 40 on page 152 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with
requirements.

Table 54. Feature code and part number for varying lengths of the cable
Cable length 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft)
Feature code EN01 EN02 EN03
CCIN EF01 EF02 EF03
Part number 46K6182 46K6183 46K6184
PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR Adapter (FC EC29; CCIN EC29)

Overview
The PCIe2 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter is a PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), low-profile, dual port, 10
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the InfiniBand
trade association (IBTA) standard for remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet
(RoCE). The adapter supports short range (SR) optical connectivity. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth
and low-latency 10 GbE connectivity. The adapter is optimized for high-transaction databases, cloud
computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The adapter improves network
performance by increasing available bandwidth to the processor and providing enhanced performance.
The adapter minimizes processor usage by efficiently using memory access.
The adapter has a preinstalled optical transceiver. Little connector (LC) type connectors connect the
adapter to standard 10-Gb SR optical cabling and provide up to 300 m (984.25 ft) cable length. The two
transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each port
provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). The link
aggregation and failover features of the adapter are ideal for critical network applications that require
redundancy and high availability.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Supports standard 10-Gb SR optical cabling and up to 300 m (984.25 ft) cable length.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Limitations
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v AIX
v Linux
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PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2G; CCIN EC2G)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC2G
adapters.
Overview
The FC EC2G PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F adapter is a low-profile adapter equivalent to the FC
EC2J, which is a regular-height adapter.
The adapter is a PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual-port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0
host bus interface. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth and low-latency 10 GbE connectivity. The
adapter is optimized for high-transaction databases, cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other
data center applications. The adapter improves network performance by instantiating protected virtual
network interface controller (vNIC) interfaces for each running guest operating system or application,
which gives it a direct pipeline to the Ethernet network. This architecture provides the most efficient way
to maximize network and processor efficiency. The adapter supports Solarflare OpenOnload
(http://support.solarflare.com/oem/ibmpower) for environments that require high performance and low
latency. You can download the Solarflare NET drivers that support this adapter, from the Solarflare
Support Site (http://support.solarflare.com/oem/ibmpower ).
The two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other
servers or switches in the network. Each SFP+ port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data
rate of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), and uses the SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in
length.

Figure 41. FC EC2G adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
For details, see “Cables” on page 156.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.4, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
Note: OpenOnload and performance optimized drivers are available for download directly from the
Solarflare Support Site (http://support.solarflare.com/oem/ibmpower ).

Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EC2J; CCIN EC2G)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC2J
adapters.
Overview
The FC EC2J PCIe 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F adapter is a regular-height adapter.

length.
Figure 43. FC EC2J adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V

Form factor
Short
Maximum number
system.
This adapter is supported for the following version of the operating system:
Hat.
Cables
FC EC2J requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active Ethernet cables. For a
view of the cable top and cable bottom, see Figure 44. These cables are compliant with industry standard
specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM requirements.
For details about the cable feature codes, see Table 56.
Table 56. FC and part number for varying lengths of the cable
Cable length 1 m (3.28 ft) 3 m (9.84 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft)
FC EN01 EN02 EN03
CCIN EF01 EF02 EF03
Part number 46K6182 46K6183 46K6184

PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter (FC EC2M; CCIN 57BE)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC2M
adapter.
Overview
The FC EC2N and EC2M are the same adapter. FC EC2N is a full-height adapter and FC EC2M is a
low-profile adapter. The names of these two adapters are:
v FC EC2N: PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter
v FC EC2M: PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter
This PCIe Gen3 adapter provides two 10 Gb SR optical fiber ports. The adapter is a converged network
adapter supporting both NIC and IBTA RoCE standard. RoCE is Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support significantly greater bandwidth with low
latency and minimize CPU overhead by more efficiently using memory access. This offloads the CPU
from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and scalability.
The adapter has two preinstalled optical transceivers. Little connector (LC) type connectors connect the
redundancy and high availability. Figure 45 on page 160 shows the FC EC2M adapter.

v The adapter is a PCIe3 NIC network convergence adapter.
v The adapter supports RoCE and NIC functions but not concurrently on same adapter.
v The adapter supports the following standards for the different ports and functions:
– AIX NIM and Linux Network Install are supported
– IBTA RoCE v2 support
– IEEE 802.3ae in the 10 GbE ports
– 802.3ab in the 1 GbE ports
– Ether II and IEEE 802.3 for encapsulated frames
– 802.1p for setting up priority levels in tagged VLAN frames
– 802.1Q for VLAN tagging
– 802.3x for flow control
– 802.3ad for load-balancing and failover
– IEEE 802.3ad and 802.3 for link aggregation
v The adapter provides message signal interrupts (MSI), MSI-X, and support of legacy pin interrupts.
v The adapter supports jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB.
v The adapter supports gigabit EtherChannel (GEC) with the existing software.
v The adapter supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram
protocol (UDP), TCP segmentation Offload (TSO) for IPv4 and IPv6.

Figure 45. FC EC2M adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00RX875 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Low-profile tailstock: 00RX872
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
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v AIX
– AIX 6.1 with the 6100-09 Technology Level and Service Pack 5 and APAR IV68443, or later
– AIX 7.1 with the 7100-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 5 and APAR IV68444
– AIX 7.1 with the 7100-02 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later
v Linux
– Linux Ubuntu 15.04, or later
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– IBM i supported only with VIOS on 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME
– IBM i Version 7.1, Technology Refresh 9, or later supported only with VIOS. Only virtual ethernet
NIC.
NIC.
v VIOS
– VIOS 2.2.3.51, or later
– Supports NIC capability only
PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EC2N; CCIN 57BE)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC2N
adapter.
Overview
The FC EC2N and EC2M are the same adapter. FC EC2N is a full-height adapter and FC EC2M is a
v FC EC2N: PCIe3 2-Port 10GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter
v FC EC2M: PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter
This PCIe Gen3 adapter provides two 10 Gb SR optical fiber ports. The adapter is a converged network
adapter supporting both NIC and IBTA RoCE standard. RoCE is Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support significantly greater bandwidth with low
latency and minimize CPU overhead by more efficiently using memory access. This offloads the CPU
from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and scalability.

redundancy and high availability. Figure 46 on page 163 shows the FC EC2N adapter.


Figure 46. FC EC2N adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Full-height tailstock part number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
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v AIX

v Linux
home.html).
v VIOS
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter (FC EC30; CCIN EC29)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC30
adapters.
Overview
The FC EC29 and FC EC30 are the same adapter. FC EC29 is a low-profile adapter, and FC EC30 is a
full-height adapter. The names of these two adapters are:
v FC EC29: PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter
v FC EC30: PCIe2 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter
The adapter is a PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual port, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0
host bus interface. The adapter supports the InfiniBand trade association (IBTA) standard for remote
direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet (RoCE). The adapter supports short range (SR)
optical connectivity. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth and low-latency 10 GbE connectivity. The
data center applications. The adapter improves network performance by increasing available bandwidth
to the processor and providing enhanced performance. The adapter minimizes processor usage by
efficiently using memory access.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00E1599
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
system.
Limitations
v AIX:
v Linux:
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.3 for POWER, or later, with current maintenance updates
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 2, or later, with current maintenance updates available
from SuSE.
v Firmware level 7.6, or later.
PCIe3 low profile 2-port 56 Gb FDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 (FC EC32; CCIN 2CE7)
Overview
The PCIe3 low profile 2-port 56 Gb FDR InfiniBand Adapter x16 provides high speed connectivity with
other servers or InfiniBand switches. Each port maximum of 56Gb assumes no other system and/or
switch bottlenecks are present. The x16 adapter allows full bandwidth in a PCIe Gen3 slot.

The two 56 Gb ports have QSFP+ connections which support industry standard FDR cables, either FDR
DAC cables or FDR optical. One adapter can support either or both types of cable. The user can choose
to cable up just one port if they desire.
The FC EC32 and EC33 are the same adapter. FC EC32 is a low-profile adapter, and FC EC33 is a
v FC EC32: PCIe3 LP 2-port 56Gb FDR IB Adapter x16
v FC EC33: PCIe3 2-port 56Gb FDR IB Adapter x16
Figure 47. FC EC32 adapter
Note: The LEDs that are shown in Figure 47 indicate the following states:
v A lit solid amber LED (left LED) indicates a good physical link.
v A flashing amber LED (left LED) indicates a problem with the physical link.
v If neither the amber LED (left LED) or the green LED (right LED) is lit, then the physical link has not
been established.
v The amber LED (left LED) turns off when the logical link is established.
v A lit solid green LED (right LED) indicates a valid logical (data activity) link without data transfer.
v A flashing green LED (right LED) indicates a valid logical link with data transfer.
v If only the amber LED (left LED) is lit and the green LED (right LED) is off, then the logical link has
not been established.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Low-profile tailstock part number: 00ND499

PCIe x16
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux:
PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EC33; CCIN 2CE7)

Overview
The PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 provides high speed connectivity with other servers or IB
switches. Each port maximum of 56 Gb assumes no other system and/or switch bottlenecks are present.
The x16 adapter allows full bandwidth in a PCIe Gen3 slot.
The two 56Gb ports have QSFP+ connections which support industry standard FDR cables, either FDR
The FC EC33 and EC32 are the same adapter. FC EC33 is a full-height adapter, and FC EC32 is a
v FC EC33: PCIe3 2-port 56Gb FDR IB Adapter x16
v FC EC32: PCIe3 LP 2-port 56Gb FDR IB Adapter x16

been established.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Full-height tailstock
PCIe x16
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V

Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux:
PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC37; CCIN
57BC)
Overview
The FC EC38 and EC37 are the same adapter. FC EC38 is a full-height adapter and FC EC37 is a
v FC EC38: PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter
v FC EC37: PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter
The PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter is a PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3), full-height, dual port,
10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter provides two 10 Gb
SFP+ ports for copper twinax cabling. These cables also include copper transceivers. The adapter is a
converged network adapter supporting both NIC and IBTA RoCE standard. RoCE is Remote Direct
Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support significantly
greater bandwidth with low latency and minimize CPU overhead by more efficiently using memory
access. This offloads the CPU from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and scalability.
Active Copper twinax cables up to 5 meter in length are supported such as provided by feature codes
EN01, EN02 or EN03. A copper transceiver is included with these cables. See “Cables” on page 171 for
details. Each 10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per
second). Figure 49 on page 170 shows the FC EC37 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8

Slot requirement
Cables
See “Cables” for details.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184

eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
home.html).
v IBM i
NIC.
NIC.
v VIOS
PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EC38; CCIN 57BC)
Overview
The FC EC38 and EC37 are the same adapter. FC EC38 is a full-height adapter and FC EC37 is a
v FC EC38: PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter
v FC EC37: PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter
The PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter is a PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3),
full-height, dual port, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter

provides two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for copper twinax cabling. These cables also include copper transceivers.
The adapter is a converged network adapter supporting both NIC and IBTA RoCE standard. RoCE is
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support
significantly greater bandwidth with low latency and minimize CPU overhead by more efficiently using
memory access. This offloads the CPU from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and
scalability.
second). Figure 51 on page 174 shows the FC EC38 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Full-height
Maximum number
Cables
cables. See Figure 52 on page 175 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are
compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all
applicable IBM requirements.

1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
home.html).
v IBM i

NIC.
NIC.
v VIOS
PCIe3 LP 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3A; CCIN 57BD)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC3A adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter is a low-profile, PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3), dual
port, 40-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter acts as a network
interface controller (NIC) and uses the IBTA RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) protocols to provide
efficient Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) services. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth and
low-latency 40 GbE connectivity, reducing the load on the processor and efficiently using the memory
access. This action off-loads the processor from networking tasks which improves the performance and
scalability of the processor.
The adapter is optimized for enterprise data centers, high-performance computing, transaction databases,
cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other embedded environments. The adapter improves
network performance by increasing available bandwidth to the processor and by providing enhanced
performance. The adapter provides dedicated adapter resources and protection for virtual machines (VM).
The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter are ideal for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability.
The two 40 Gb quad (4-channel) small form-factor pluggable (QSFP+) transceiver ports are used for
connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each QSFP+ port provides Ethernet
connectivity with a nominal data rate of 40 gigabits per second (Gbps).
The adapter does not include transceivers. Use copper cables with QSFP+ 40G BASE-SR transceivers for
short distances. See “Cables” on page 178 for more information about the cables.

v Data center bridging support (IEEE standard version CEE)
v T11.3 FC-BB-5 FCoE
v TCP/IP stateless offload in hardware
v Traffic steering across multiple cores
v Intelligent interrupt coalescence
v Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

v RoHS-R6 compliant
v RDMA over Ethernet using uDAPL
The adapter provides Ethernet NIC support with the following features:
v 64-bit kernel environments
v multi-processor safe
v AIX Common Data Link Interface (CDLI) compliant
v Concurrent operation of NIC and RoCE device drivers while sharing the same physical port
v Standard frames (1518 bytes + 4 bytes for VLAN tag)
v Jumbo frames (9018 bytes + 4 bytes for VLAN tag)
v IPV4 or IPV6 transmit/receive TCP checksum offload
v IPV4 transmit TCP segmentation offload (commonly known as large send)
v IPV4 receive TCP segmentation aggregation (commonly known as large receive)
v Enhanced Error Handling (EEH) from PCI bus errors
Figure 53. FC EC3A adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00FW105 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
See “Cables” on page 178 for details.

Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Cables
This adapter feature requires the use of compatible QSFP+, 40 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet
cables for cabling over short distances. See Figure 54 for different views of the QSFP+ copper cable. For
distances over 5 meters, use two optical QSFP+ SR transceivers (FC EB27) that attach to optical cables FC
EB2J or FC EB2K. See Table 59 for details about the feature codes.
Do not mix copper and optical cables on the same adapter.
These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4,
and all applicable IBM requirements.
Copper cables
1 m (3.28 ft) EB2B 49Y7934
3 m (9.84 ft) EB2H 49Y7935
5 m (16.4 ft) ECBN 00D5809
Optical cables
10 m (32.8 ft) EB2J 41V2458
30 m (98.4 ft) EB2K 45D6369
QSFP+ 40G BASE-SR transceiver EB27 49Y7928

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you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).
v Supported on Firmware level 8.1
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (FC EC3B; CCIN 57BD)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC3B adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 2-Port 40 GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter is a regular-height, PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3), dual
port, 40-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter acts as a network
interface controller (NIC) and uses the IBTA RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) protocols to provide
efficient Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) services. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth and
low-latency 40 GbE connectivity, reducing the load on the processor and efficiently using the memory
access. This action off-loads the processor from networking tasks which improves the performance and
scalability of the processor.
The adapter is optimized for enterprise data centers, high-performance computing, transaction databases,
cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other embedded environments. The adapter improves

network performance by increasing available bandwidth to the processor and by providing enhanced
performance. The adapter provides dedicated adapter resources and protection for virtual machines (VM).
The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter are ideal for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability.
The two 40 Gb quad (4-channel) small form-factor pluggable (QSFP+) transceiver ports are used for
connectivity with other servers or switches in the network. Each QSFP+ port provides Ethernet
connectivity with a nominal data rate of 40 gigabits per second (Gbps).
The adapter does not include transceivers. Use copper cables with QSFP+ 40G BASE-SR transceivers for
short distances. See “Cables” on page 181 for more information about the cables.

v Data center bridging support (IEEE standard version CEE)
v T11.3 FC-BB-5 FCoE
v TCP/IP stateless offload in hardware
v Traffic steering across multiple cores
v Intelligent interrupt coalescence
v Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
v RoHS-R6 compliant
v RDMA over Ethernet using uDAPL
The adapter provides Ethernet NIC support with the following features:
v 64-bit kernel environments
v multi-processor safe
v AIX Common Data Link Interface (CDLI) compliant
v Concurrent operation of NIC and RoCE device drivers while sharing the same physical port
v Standard frames (1518 bytes + 4 bytes for VLAN tag)
v Jumbo frames (9018 bytes + 4 bytes for VLAN tag)
v IPV4 or IPV6 transmit/receive TCP checksum offload
v IPV4 transmit TCP segmentation offload (commonly known as large send)
v IPV4 receive TCP segmentation aggregation (commonly known as large receive)
v Enhanced Error Handling (EEH) from PCI bus errors

Figure 55. FC EC3B adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00FW105 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Cables
This adapter feature requires the use of compatible QSFP+, 40 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet
cables for cabling over short distances. See Figure 56 on page 182 for different views of the QSFP+ copper
cable. For distances over 5 meters, use two optical QSFP+ SR transceivers (FC EB27) that attach to optical
cables FC EB2J or FC EB2K. See Table 60 on page 182 for details about the feature codes.
Do not mix copper and optical cables on the same adapter.
These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4,
and all applicable IBM requirements.

Copper cables
1 m (3.28 ft) EB2B 49Y7934
3 m (9.84 ft) EB2H 49Y7935
5 m (16.4 ft) ECBN 00D5809
Optical cables
10 m (32.8 ft) EB2J 41V2458
30 m (98.4 ft) EB2K 45D6369
QSFP+ 40G BASE-SR transceiver EB27 49Y7928
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.

home.html).
PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter (FC EC3L and EC3M; CCIN
2CEC)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC3L and
EC3M adapter.
Overview
FC EC3L and EC3M are both the same adapter with different tail stock brackets. FC EC3L is a low-profile
adapter and FC EC3M is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3),
x16 adapter. The adapter provides two 100 Gb QSFP28 ports. The PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE)
QSFP28 Adapter supports both NIC (Network Interface Controller) and IBTA RoCE standards. RoCE is
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support
significantly greater bandwidth with low latency. It also minimizes CPU overhead by more efficiently
using memory access. This offloads the CPU from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and
scalability.
Note: Each port maximum of 100 Gb assumes that no other system and or switch bottlenecks are present.
The adapter allows full bandwidth for a single port in a PCIe3 slot and up to 128 Gb/s minus overheads
for both ports.

Figure 57. PCIe3 2-port 100 GbE (NIC and RoCE) QSFP28 Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00WT078 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.)
PCIe3 x16
Slot requirement
Supported Systems
POWER8® processor-based server
Cables
For 100G, IBM® offers either Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables up to 2 M or Active Optical
Cables (AOC) up to 100 M. QSFP28 based transceivers are included on each end of these cables.
For more information about adapter cabling, see the “Cable and Transceiver Matrix.”
Note: For 40G, IBM® offers DAC cables up to 5 M. QSFP+ base transceivers are included on each
end of these cables. See FC EB2B, EB2H, and ECBN for a 1 M, 3 M, and 5 M copper cables.
Transceivers
IBM® qualifies and supports QSFP28 optical transceiver (FC EB59) to install into the adapter.
Customers can also use their own optical cabling and QSP28 optical transceiver for the other end.
This is a 100Gbase-SR4 based active optical transceiver capable up to 100 M through the OM4
cable or 70 M through OM3 cable. Either one or both of the adapter's two QSP28 ports can be
populated. When two ports are filled, both can have copper cables or optical cables. Additionally,
one of the cables can be copper and the other can be optical. IBM® also offers QSFP+ optical
transceiver (FC EB27) to install into the adapter and allowing the customer to use their own
optical cabling and QSP28 optical transceiver for the other end.
Cable and Transceiver Matrix

EB59 100Gbase-SR4 Optical Transceiver MTP/MPO cable
(purchased separately)
v FC EB2J - 10 M
v FC EB2K - 30 M
EB5J QSFP28 Passive Copper 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - .5 M
EB5K QSFP28 Passive Copper 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 1 M
EB5L QSFP28 Passive Copper 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 1.5 M
EB5M QSFP28 Passive Copper 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 2 M
EB5R QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 3 M
EB5S QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 5 M
EB5T QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 10 M
EB5U QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 15 M
EB5V QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 20 M
EB5W QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 30 M
EB5X QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 50 M
EB5Y QSFP28 AOC 100 Gb Ethernet Cable - 100 M
EB2B 1 M Passive QSFP+ to QSFP+
EB2H 3 M Passive QSFP+ to QSFP+
ECBN 5 M Passive QSFP+ to QSFP+
EB27 QSFP+ 40G BASE-SR transceiver
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EC3L)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EC3M)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
The adapter is based on the Mellanox ConnectX-4 adapter, which uses the ConnectX-4 EN
Network Controller
Ethernet only supported in Ethernet or RoCE mode
PCIe3 compliant (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
NIC and RoCE are concurrently supported
RoCE supported on linux and AIX (7.2, and later)
NIC supported on all OSes
TCP/UDP/IP stateless offload
LSO, LRO, and checksum offload
NIM boot support
Backward compatible with 40 Gb Ethernet when using compatible cables and transceivers

Improves performance and scalability by offloading the CPU from I/O networking tasks
Minimizes CPU overhead by more efficiently using memory access
you are using:
v AIX:
– AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-01 Technology Level, or later (NIC and RoCE)
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-04 Technology Level and Service Pack 3 and APAR IV88680, or later
(NIC only)
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-09 Technology Level and Service Pack 8 and APAR IV88679, or later
(NIC only)
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 8, or later (planned availability
January 27, 2017) (NIC only)
– AIX Version 7.2 with the 7200-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 3, or later (planned availability
January 27,2017) (NIC only)
v Linux:
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little-endian, or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian, or later
Important: Mellanox Open Fabric Enterprise Distribution (OFED) driver version 3.4-1.0.0.x, or later
is required on all Linux Operating Systems.
v VIOS:
PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC41)

Learn about the features, requirements, installation notes, and troubleshooting tips for the PCIe2 LP 3D
Graphics Adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that accelerates and enhances the
system unit video. The adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode selection is made through the
software. Figure 58 on page 187 shows the adapter and its connectors.

Figure 58. PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter
EC41 NA 00E3980*
Cable part number: 00E3060

*

v Placed in a single PCIe slot.
v The adapter is regular-height and of half-length.
v Supports the single lane (x1) PCIe 2.1 bus interface.
v Provides 512 MB DDR3 graphics memory.
v Supports DVI or VGA outputs.
v Supports two 30 inches (76.2 cm) high-resolution displays.
v Provides a DMS-59 connector that can attach to any DMS-59 breakout cable.
v One analog monitor connected that supports a maximum resolution of up to 1920 x 1200.
v One digital monitor connected that supports a maximum resolution of up to 2560 x 1600.

eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7.1, little endian, or later, with current maintenance updates
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE.
v PowerKVM
– M PowerKVM 3.1, or later
system. See “Installing the adapter” for instructions. If you are installing only the device driver for this
adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter.
v The adapter
install the adapter.


The PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter has an x1 PCIe connector and can be placed in a PCIe x1, x4, x8, or
x16 slot. See PCI adapter placement for information about the PCIe slots on your system unit.
2. Shut down the system unit and install the adapter by using the instructions in the Installing PCI
adapters topic for your system.
If necessary, you can use a DVI-59 dongle for connecting a VGA 15-pin connector on a monitor cable
to the DVI connector on the adapter. For example, a DVI-59 dongle is needed to connect to a display
(FC 3632), a rack-mounted 7316-TF4 console, or a KVM switch.
Troubleshooting
problem:
v Check the cables.
Checking the cables

Verify that the device driver for the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is installed.
Verify that the system unit recognizes the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
At the Linux command-line enter lspci -vmm -k -d 1002:68f2. If the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is
correctly installed, the following is an example of the data that appears:
Device: 0009:01:00.0
Class: VGA compatible controller
Vendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
Device: Cedar GL [FirePro 2270]
SVendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
SDevice: Device 0126
PhySlot: U78CB.001.WZS000T-P1-C2
Driver: radeon
If the adapter does not show up, verify your LPAR configuration. If the adapter does show up but you
are experiencing issues related to this adapter, such as visual glitches, incorrect colors, no image
displayed, slow or incorrect rendering, and other problems with the display, you can run the standalone
diagnostics for the adapter available in the IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux.
and check the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter to ensure that it is installed correctly. If you continue to
experience problems after following the steps in this section, contact service and support for assistance.

IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux
To troubleshoot problems for the 3D Graphics adapter, you can use the IBM Installation Toolkit for
PowerLinux, a stand-alone diagnostic toolkit for systems that have the 3D Graphics adapter installed.
To diagnose problems with the 3D graphics adapter installed in a system, and work with the IBM
Installation Toolkit, complete the following steps:
1. Download the DVD ISO image from IBM Installation Toolkit website (http://www-304.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/installtools/home.html).
2. Create a DVD for the downloaded ISO image.
3. Insert the DVD in the system DVD drive and boot the system.
Note: You can also use the NIM to boot the system.
4. Once the DVD has booted, select the 3D graphics diagnostics application.
5. Choose the option 2 - Wizard mode graphical (using X). The Graphical desktop is displayed.
6. Right-click on the desktop area, and click IBM > PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to diagnose the problem with the 3D Graphics adapter and resolve
the problem.
PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter x1 (FC EC42)

Learn about the features, requirements, installation notes, and troubleshooting tips for the PCIe2 3D
Graphics Adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that accelerates and enhances the system
unit video. The adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode selection is made through the software.
Figure 59 on page 191 shows the adapter and its connectors.

Figure 59. PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter
EC42 NA 00E3980*
Cable part number: 00E3060

*

v Placed in a single PCIe slot.
v The adapter is regular-height and of half-length.
v Supports the single lane (x1) PCIe 2.1 bus interface.
v Provides 512 MB DDR3 graphics memory.
v Supports DVI or VGA outputs.
v Supports two 30 inches (76.2 cm) high-resolution displays.
v Provides a DMS-59 connector that can attach to any DMS-59 breakout cable. With the DMS-59 dongle,
one or two DVI cables can be connected to the adapter. Alternatively, the DVI connector can have a
DVI to VGA converter connected to it to connect a VGA monitor to the adapter.
v One analog monitor that supports a maximum resolution of up to 1920 x 1200.
v One digital monitor that supports a maximum resolution of up to 2560 x 1600.

eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE.
v PowerKVM
– M PowerKVM 3.1, or later
system. See “Installing the adapter” for instructions. If you are installing only the device driver for this
adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter.
v The adapter
install the adapter.


The PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter has an x1 PCIe connector and can be placed in a PCIe x1, x4, x8, or
x16 slot. See PCI adapter placement for information about the PCIe slots on your system unit.
2. Shut down the system unit and install the adapter by using the instructions in the Installing PCI
adapters topic for your system.
If necessary, you can use a DVI-59 dongle for connecting a VGA 15-pin connector on a monitor cable
to the DVI connector on the adapter. For example, a DVI-59 dongle is needed to connect to a display
(FC 3632), a rack-mounted 7316-TF4 console, or a KVM switch.
Troubleshooting
problem:
v Check the cables.
Checking the cables

Verify that the device driver for the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is installed.
Verify that the system unit recognizes the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
At the Linux command-line enter lspci -vmm -k -d 1002:68f2. If the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is
correctly installed, the following is an example of the data that appears:
Device: 0009:01:00.0
Class: VGA compatible controller
Vendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
Device: Cedar GL [FirePro 2270]
SVendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
SDevice: Device 0126
PhySlot: U78CB.001.WZS000T-P1-C2
Driver: radeon
If the adapter does not show up, verify your LPAR configuration. If the adapter does show up but you
are experiencing issues related to this adapter, such as visual glitches, incorrect colors, no image
displayed, slow or incorrect rendering, and other problems with the display, you can run the standalone
diagnostics for the adapter available in the IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux.
and check the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter to ensure that it is installed correctly. If you continue to
experience problems after following the steps in this section, contact service and support for assistance.

IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux
To troubleshoot problems for the 3D Graphics adapter, you can use the IBM Installation Toolkit for
PowerLinux, a stand-alone diagnostic toolkit for systems that have the 3D Graphics adapter installed.
To diagnose problems with the 3D graphics adapter installed in a system, and work with the IBM
Installation Toolkit, complete the following steps:
1. Download the DVD ISO image from IBM Installation Toolkit website (http://www-304.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/installtools/home.html).
2. Create a DVD for the downloaded ISO image.
3. Insert the DVD in the system DVD drive and boot the system.
Note: You can also use the NIM to boot the system.
4. Once the DVD has booted, select the 3D graphics diagnostics application.
5. Choose the option 2 - Wizard mode graphical (using X). The Graphical desktop is displayed.
6. Right-click on the desktop area, and click IBM > PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to diagnose the problem with the 3D Graphics adapter and resolve
the problem.
PCIe2 LP 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC45; CCIN 58F9)

Learn about the specifications for the feature code (FC) EC45 adapter.
The PCIe2 LP 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC45) is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, low-profile,
high-performance expansion adapter that provides the following features and support:
v The adapter is compliant with PCIe base specification revision 2.
v The adapter is a single-lane (1x) PCI Express with a throughput of 5 Gbps.
v The adapter is a single-slot, half-length short form factor, PCIe2 card.
v The adapter is FCC Class A compliant.
v The adapter provides four downstream, external, high-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 ports with
Type A connectors.
v The USB ports are also compatible with USB specifications, revision 1.1 and 2.0 devices.
v The adapter supports the simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices.
Restriction: When multiple keyboards are attached to the USB ports on the system or on the USB
adapter, only one keyboard can be used while the partition is booting-up.
v The adapter provides 2k electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) at 256
bytes.
v The provides supports integrated dual-speed USB transceivers.

IPHCDFC2728-0
Figure 60. PCIe2 LP 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
00E2932(Designed to comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirement.)
Low-profile tailstock part number: 00E2934
Bus architecture
PCIe 2.2 compliant
Busmaster
Yes
Card type
Short form factor, half-length
Maximum number and adapter slots
Connector
Standard USB single pin-type series A receptacle
Wrap plug
None
Cables
Use USB cable (FC 4256) per port
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX

v IBM i
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).
v PowerKVM
PCIe2 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC46; CCIN 58F9)

Learn about the specifications for the feature code (FC) EC46 adapter.
The PCIe2 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC46) is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, regular-height,
high-performance expansion adapter that provides the following features and support:
v The adapter is compliant with PCIe base specification revision 2.
v The adapter is a single-lane (1x) PCI Express with a throughput of 5 Gbps.
v The adapter is a single-slot, half-length short form factor, PCIe2 card.
v The adapter is FCC Class A compliant.
v The adapter provides four downstream, external, high-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 ports with
Type A connectors.
v The USB ports are also compatible with USB specifications, revision 1.1 and 2.0 devices.
v The adapter supports the simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices.
Restriction: When multiple keyboards are attached to the USB ports on the system or on the USB
adapter, only one keyboard can be used while the partition is booting-up.
v The adapter provides 2k electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) at 256
bytes.
v The provides supports integrated dual-speed USB transceivers.

IPHCDFC2728-0
Figure 61. PCIe2 4-Port USB 3.0 Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
FRU number
00E2932 (Designed to comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirement.)
Bus architecture
PCIe 2.2 compliant
Busmaster
Yes
Card type
Short form factor, half-length
Maximum number and adapter slots
Connector
Standard USB single pin-type series A receptacle
Wrap plug
None
Cables
Use USB cable (FC 4256) per port
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX

v IBM i
v Linux
Hat.

PCIe3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC47; CCIN 2CE8)

Overview
The PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter is a double-wide, full-height, PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3)
graphics processing unit, compute intensive accelerator adapter. The adapter offers 12 GB of on-board
memory and is optimized for compute-intensive applications. The PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter uses
power from the PCIe connector and auxiliary power source from the system it is placed in. For a graphic
of the adapter, see Figure 62 on page 199.
Important: Graphics processing units (GPUs) and Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface (CAPI)
adapters cannot be replaced with the power turned on.

P8HCDEC47-0
Figure 62. PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
01AF012 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Regular-height, full-length form factor
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux

– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little endian, or later, with CUDA 7.5, or later
– Linux Ubuntu 14.04.2, or later, with CUDA 7.5, or later
– Nvidia driver support can be downloaded directly from Nvidia Driver Downloads
(http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us)
PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x16 (FC EC51)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature code (FC) EC51.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x16 is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2.1 (Gen2.1) x16 adapter. The
adapter can only be used in a x16 PCIe (Gen2) slot in the system. The adapter accelerates and enhances
the system unit video. It has no hardware switches to set and the mode selection is made through the
software.
Important: FC EC51 is explicitly not enabled Petit boot since it is not kexec safe. The adapter will crash
the kernel when trying to boot a host OS.

Figure 63. PCIe2 LP 3D Graphics Adapter x16 (FC EC51)
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00WT180 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe 2.1
Slot requirement
Cables
Please note that display port cables are not included with this adapter. For a list of supported
cables, see below.
Note: IBM does not support video cable lengths that exceed 3 meters.
v Display port to display port cable
v Display port to VGA cable
v Display port to DVI cable
v Display port to HDMI cable
Supported Systems
POWER8® processor-based system
v 8375-22A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, and 8379-22L
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, with full-height tailstock

Maximum number
Attributes provided
Not hot-pluggable
Passive cooling
Provides 512 MB DDR3 graphics memory
Supports display PORT outputs
Supports two 30 inches (76.2 cm) high-resolution displays
Provides two display port connectors that can attach to any display port cable
Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and Display Power Management Signaling
(DPMS)
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3, big-endian, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, service pack 2, or later
PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature code (FC) EC54 and EC55
adapters.
Overview
FC EC54 and EC55 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EC54 is a low-profile
adapter and FC EC55 is a full-height adapter. See FC EC56 and EC57 for an adapter with more capacity.
The PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3) x4 adapter. The
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe (Gen3) slot in the system and uses Non-Volatile Memory
Express (NVMe). NVMe is a high performance software interface that can read/write flash memory.
Compared to a SAS or SATA SSD, the NVMe Flash adapter provides more read/write input/output
operations per second (IOPS) and larger throughput (GB/sec). The NVMe Flash Adapter is read intensive
and is not designed for high write intensive workloads. At about 8,760 to 17,000 TB of writes to the

adapter, it will be at its maximum projected write capability. The nature of the workload has a great
impact on the maximum write capacity. If a high percentage of more sequentially oriented writes is used
instead of random writes, the maximum write capacity will be closer to the larger value in the range. In
the case of a high percentage of random writes, the maximum will be closer to the smaller value in the
range. Writes past the adapter's maximum write capacity will continue to work for some period of time,
but much more slowly. A Predictive Failure Analysis message will indicate that it is time to replace the
adapter if enabled by the system administrator. After the warranty period, if the maximum write
capability is achieved, the adapter's replacement is not covered under IBM maintenance. This adapter has
protection against single Flash channel failures. To prevent the entire adapter from failing, software RAID
should be used. For high value applications where the content in the adapter must be protected,
additional NVMe Flash adapters with OS mirroring or software Redundant Array of Independent Disks
(RAID) are recommended. This adapter is not supported in the PCIe Gen3 I/O drawer. For a graphic of
the full-height adapter, see Figure 64.
Important: Before removing a NVMe Flash adapter, ensure that all data on the adapter or the array that
contains the adapter is backed up. Restore the data after the adapter is replaced.
Figure 64. PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (Full-height)
Important: The micro USB connector visible through the adapter tailstock has no function and cannot be
used. Do not insert a cable of any kind into this port.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00MH991 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x4
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 or x16 slot per adapter

Supported Systems
v 8246-41A, 8246-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8247-42L, 8247-21L, and 8247-22L
v 9119-MHE and 9119-MME
v 8335-GCA
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EC54)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EC56)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
1.6 TB of low latency flash memory
Non-Volatile Write Buffer
Hot Plug Capable
NVMe Flash adapter maximum write capability
Determine whether the NVMe Flash adapter maximum write capability is depleted by completing the
following steps:
1. Type the following command at the Linux command line and press Enter: nvme smart-log
/dev/nvmeX, where nvmeX is the resource name of the NVMe Flash adapter.
2. If the critical_warning field is 1 (bit 0 is set) and the percentage_used field is 90% or greater, replace
the NVMe Flash adapter.
Note: The replacement of depleted NVMe Flash adapters is covered during the system warranty period.
After the warranty period has expired, the cost that is incurred for the replacement of depleted NVMe
Flash adapters is not covered under maintenance contracts, and is the responsibility of the customer.
Service tools for Linux on Power servers
To obtain the utility to update firmware, format storage, and complete other service tasks, complete the
following steps:
1. Go to Service and productivity tools and follow the instructions to download service tools.
2. Install the NVMe management command line interface (CLI).
v For Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), type yum install nvme-cli.
v For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), type zypper install nvme-cli.
3. For more information about using the NVMe CLI, see the README file.
Unsupported Feature: Subsystem-Reset
The PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter does not support the Subsystem-Reset feature even though it
appears as an available capability. This error is due to a card firmware limitation. Selecting the
Subsystem-Reset can lead to command timeouts and must be avoided.

eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian (Power VM), or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 or later
– Ubuntu Server 16.04, or later
home.html).
PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC54 and EC55; CCIN 58CB)
adapters.
Overview
adapter and FC EC55 is a full-height adapter. See FC EC56 and EC57 for an adapter with more capacity.
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe (Gen3) slot in the system and uses Non-Volatile Memory

the full-height adapter, see Figure 64 on page 203.
Important: Before removing a NVMe Flash adapter, ensure that all data on the adapter or the array that
contains the adapter is backed up. Restore the data after the adapter is replaced.
Figure 65. PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (Full-height)
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x4
Slot requirement
Supported Systems
v 8246-41A, 8246-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8247-42L, 8247-21L, and 8247-22L
v 8335-GCA
Voltage
12 V
Form factor

Maximum number
Attributes provided
Hot Plug Capable
following steps:
/dev/nvmeX, where nvmeX is the resource name of the NVMe Flash adapter.
following steps:
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian (Power VM), or later

home.html).
PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC)
adapters.
Overview
adapter and FC EC57 is a full-height adapter. See FC EC54 and EC55 for an adapter with less capacity.
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe Gen3 slot in the system and uses Non-Volatile Memory
Important: Before removing a NVMe Flash adapter, ensure that all data on the adapter or on the array
that contains the adapter is backed up. Restore the data after the adapter is replaced.

Figure 66. PCIe3 3.2 TB Full-height NVMe Flash Adapter (Full-height)
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x4
Slot requirement
Supported Systems
v 8246-41A, 8246-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8247-42L, 8247-21L, and 8247-22L
v 8335-GCA
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes provided

Hot Plug Capable
following steps:
/dev/nvmeX, where nvmeX is the resource name of the NVMe Flash adapter
following steps:
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian (PowerVM), or later
home.html).

PCIe3 3.2 TB NVMe Flash Adapter (FC EC56 and EC57; CCIN 58CC)
adapters.
Overview
adapter and FC EC57 is a full-height adapter. See FC EC54 and EC55 for an adapter with less capacity.
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe Gen3 slot in the system and uses Non-Volatile Memory
Important: Before removing a NVMe Flash adapter, ensure that all data on the adapter or on the array
that contains the adapter is backed up. Restore the data after the adapter is replaced.

Figure 67. PCIe3 3.2 TB Full-height NVMe Flash Adapter (Full-height)
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x4
Slot requirement
Supported Systems
v 8246-41A, 8246-42A, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8247-42L, 8247-21L, and 8247-22L
v 8335-GCA
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes provided

Hot Plug Capable
following steps:
/dev/nvmeX, where nvmeX is the resource name of the NVMe Flash adapter
following steps:
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian (PowerVM), or later
home.html).

PCIe3 x16 GPU Adapter (FC EC4B; CCIN 2CE9)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EC4B adapter.
Overview
The PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter is a double-wide, full-height, PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3)
graphics processing unit, compute intensive accelerator adapter. The adapter offers 12 GB of on-board
memory and is optimized for compute-intensive applications. I uses power from the PCIe connector and
auxiliary power source from the system it is placed in. For the graphic of the adapter, see Figure 68.
P8HCDEC47-0
Figure 68. PCIe gen3 x16 GPU Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00RR999 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)

PCIe3 x16
Slot requirement
Cables
Auxiliary power cable part number 00RR588 connects from the 8-pin cable connector on the PCIe
gen3 x16 GPU Adapter to the power distribution board connector on the system backplane.
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Regular-height, full-length form factor
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
– Linux Ubuntu 14.04.2, or later, with CUDA 7.5, or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little endian, or later, with CUDA 7.5, or later
– Nvidia driver support can be downloaded directly from Nvidia Driver Downloads
(http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us)
PCIe3 cable adapter (FC EJ05; CCIN 2B1C)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ05 adapter.
Overview
FC EJ05 is a double-wide, low-profile PCIe3 cable adapter. The adapter provides two optical ports for the
attachment of two active optical cables (AOC). One adapter supports the attachment of one PCIe3 6-slot
fanout module in a EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer.

Figure 69. PCIe3 cable adapter FC EJ05
v The green LED indicates link status. If the green LED is on, at least one PCIe link is in the trained
state.
v The amber LED indicates FRU identify. If the amber LED is on, it will blink at 2 Hz, and indicates that
the adapter is in the identify function state.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
000RR809 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement).
PCIe3 x16.
Slot requirement
Voltage
12 V.
Form factor
Low profile, double-wide adapter.
Maximum number

PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapter (FC EJ07; CCIN 6B52)

Overview
The PCIe3 Optical Cable Adapter is a double-wide, low-profile, PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3) adapter. The
adapter provides two optical ports for the attachment of two active optical cables (AOC). One adapter
supports the attachment of one PCIe3 6-slot fanout module in a EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer.
Amber Green
LEDs LEDs
P8HCDEJ07-1
Figure 70. PCIe gen3 x16 GPU adapter
state.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
000TK704 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement).
PCIe3 x16.

Slot requirement
Voltage
12 V.
Form factor
Regular-height, full-length form factor.
Maximum number
PCIe3 cable adapter (FC EJ08; CCIN 2CE2)

Overview
FC EJ08 is a full-height, half-length PCIe3 cable adapter. The adapter provides two optical ports for the
attachment of two active optical cables (AOC). One adapter supports the attachment of one PCIe3 6-slot
fanout module in a EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer.

Figure 71. PCIe3 cable adapter FC EJ08
state.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
041T9901 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement).
PCIe3 x16.
Slot requirement
Voltage
12 V.
Form factor
Full-height, half-length.
Maximum number

PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0J; CCIN 57B4)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ0J adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), generation 3, RAID SAS adapter
that has a low-profile, short-form factor, but packaged for full height installation. The adapter is used in
SAS disk and SAS tape by using four mini SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical
links to be used in various narrow and wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported
in a single adapter configuration and cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter
does not have write cache. Figure 72 on page 221 shows the PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter.
The adapter is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter that provides RAID 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2
capability, and system level mirroring via the operating system. The adapter provides both single and
dual RAID controller configurations. Dual controller configurations (dual storage IOA) must run RAID.
JBOD (512 byte) functionality is supported only in a single controller configuration based on the
operating system. Best performance is achieved when multiple RAID sets are configured and optimized
under a pair of adapters in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration (dual storage IOA)
which allows for an Active-Active mode of operation.
The adapter support a maximum of 98 attached disk devices that depends on the drive enclosure
attached. A maximum of 48 devices can be solid-state devices (SSDs). Externally attached devices are
designed to run at a maximum data rate of 6 Gbps for SAS disk devices and 3 Gbps for SAS tape
devices. This adapter supports RAID and non-RAID DASD, and SAS tape devices. Specific device
attachment support rules apply. This adapter supports the multi-initiator and high availability (dual
storage IOA) configurations in AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions.. This adapter enables configuring the
SAS drives as dedicated hot-spares with equal or higher capacity.
Figure 72 on page 221 shows the adapter. The connector plug (A) is installed in an empty port and
prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or
removed.

Figure 72. PCIe3 RAID SAS adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
000FX846 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Connector plug part number
00FW784 (The connector plug is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port
whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.)
PCIe 3.0 but compatible to PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 1.0 slots.
Slot requirement
One available PCIe x8 slot per adapter.
Cables
Specific X, YO, AA, or AT SAS cable features with new narrow HD connectors are used to attach
to the other adapter or disk expansion drawers.
availability configurations. Specific AE1 or YE1 SAS cable features are required for SAS Tape
attachment. See Serial attached SCSI cable planning.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile but packaged for full-height installations.

Maximum number
system.
Attributes
v Four external mini SAS HD 4x connectors provide attachment of SAS device enclosures
v SAS Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP) and Serial Management Protocol (SMP)
v RAID 0, 5, 6, or 10 with hot-spare capability. System level mirroring through the operating
system is also supported. JBOD functionality (512 byte) is supported in a single controller
configuration only.
v Removable media device (SAS Tape) are supported in a single controller configuration only
and cannot be combined with disk devices attached to the same adapter. Removable media is
not supported in multi-initiator and high availability (dual storage IOA) configurations
v Support for multi-initiator and high availability or single controller configurations
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v AIX
v Linux
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home.html).
v IBM i
v Supported on Firmware level 7.8, or later.

v AIX: devices.pciex.14104a03.device driver package

v If you are attaching a new or existing FC 5887 to an FC EJ0J adapter, verify that the latest System
Enclosure Services (SES) code is applied to the FC 5887 before attaching to the FC EJ0J adapter, see the
v If you are migrating existing SAS disk enclosures and devices from existing previous PCIe SAS
adapters to PCIe2 or PCIe3 SAS adapters, an automatic sector conversion takes place for use with the
new adapters. For information about the migrating procedures, see Upgrading the adapter in the
POWER7 IBM Knowledge Center.

PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0L; CCIN 57CE)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ0L adapters.
Overview
The PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter is a large cache
PCIe3 SAS adapter that provides high-performance capabilities and supports the attachment of
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disks and SAS solid-state drives (SSDs) through four mini SAS high-density
(HD) connectors. The feature code (FC) EJ0L has up to a 12 GB write-cache via compression. The adapter
is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter that supports RAID levels 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2 as well as
system level mirroring via the operating system. The adapter must be installed in pairs and must be used
in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration with two adapters in dual-controller mode (dual
storage IOA configuration). Two FC EJ0L adapters provide additional performance and adapter
redundancy with mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity footprints between the adapters. If
the FC EJ0L pairing is broken, then the write cache is disabled. Integrated flash memory with capacitors
provides protection of the write cache in case of power failure, without the need for batteries as were
used with some previous large cache adapters.
Figure 73 on page 224 shows the PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb adapter. The connector
plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the
adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.

Figure 73. PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS 6 Gb Adapter
To provide the highest bandwidth between two paired feature EJ0L adapters for the mirroring of cache
data and parity update footprints, two SAS Adapter-to-Adapter (AA) cables are required by default on
the third and fourth adapter ports (T2, T3) until maximum device quantity attachment is required. When
all connectors are attaching SAS drives, the communication between the adapter pair is performed
through the SAS fabric via the I/O drawers and cabling.
The FC EJ0L is a single wide, full-height, short adapter. Figure 73 shows the FC EJ0L adapter. Every FC
EJ0L requires another FC EJ0L on this server, or on another server, which pairs with the SAS RAID
adapter and enables cache functionality and the other multi-initiator high availability (dual storage IOA)
functions. Best performance is achieved when multiple RAID sets are configured and optimized under a
pair of adapters in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration (dual storage IOA) which allows
for an Active-Active mode of operation.
Systems running the AIX or Linux operating systems support either having both EJ0L features in the
same system or partition, or in two separate systems or partitions. Systems running the IBM i operating
system do not support the pairing of adapters on different servers or different partitions, so both the EJ0L
features must be installed on the same system and partition. The dual controllers support the Easy Tier®
function that enables the controllers to automatically move hot data to attached SSDs and cold data to
attached HDDs in the AIX or Linux systems.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00FX840 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe 3.0 but downward compatible to 2.0 and 1.0
Slot requirement
Cables
Specific X , YO, AA, or AT SAS cable features with new narrow HD connectors are used to attach
to the other adapter or expansion drawers.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on..
Attributes provided
v Double looping of the I/O enclosure system connection is suggested to enhance performance
when more than four adapters are installed in either FC 5803 or FC 5873.
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v AIX
v Linux
Hat.

Hat.
home.html).
v IBM i

v AIX: devices.pci.14104A0 device driver package

v If you are attaching a new or existing FC 5887 to an FC EJ0L adapter, verify that the latest System
Enclosure Services (SES) code is applied to the FC 5887 before attaching to the FC EJ0L adapter, see the
PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EJ0M; CCIN 57B4)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ0M adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), generation 3, RAID SAS
adapter that has a low-profile and short-form factor. The adapter is used in high-performance and
high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS hard disk drives
(HDDs) and solid-state devices (SSDs) by using four mini SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that
allow the physical links to be used in various narrow and wide-port configurations. The adapter does not
have write cache. Figure 74 on page 227 shows the PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter.
The adapter is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter that provides RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10 capability, and
system level mirroring via the operating system. The adapter provides both single and dual RAID
controller configurations. Dual controller configurations (dual storage IOA) must run RAID. JBOD (512
byte) functionality is supported only in a single controller configuration based on the operating system.
Best performance is achieved when multiple RAID sets are configured and optimized under a pair of
adapters in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration (dual storage IOA) which allows for an
Active-Active mode of operation.
The adapter supports a maximum of 96 attached disk devices that depends on the drive enclosure

designed to run at a maximum data rate of 6 Gbps for SAS disk devices. This adapter supports RAID
and non-RAID DASD. Specific device attachment support rules apply. This adapter supports the
multi-initiator and high availability (dual storage IOA) configurations in AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions.
This adapter enables configuring the SAS drives as dedicated hot-spares with equal or higher capacity.
Figure 74 shows the adapter. The connector plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage
to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.
Figure 74. PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Slot requirement
Cables
availability configurations. See Serial attached SCSI cable planning.

Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes
configuration only.
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v AIX
v Linux
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home.html).
v IBM i


v If you are attaching a new or existing FC 5887 to an FC EJ0M adapter, verify that the latest System
Enclosure Services (SES) code is applied to the FC 5887 before attaching to the FC EJ0M adapter, see
the IBM Prerequisites website.

PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0N and FC EJ0S; CCIN 57D7)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal
adapter 6 Gb (CCIN 57D7) that is integrated with the base function storage backplane (FC EJ0N) in the
8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. Adding of another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0S)
enables the base function storage backplane (FC EJ0N) to be configured as a split storage backplane in
the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A.
Overview
The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is an internal PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3),
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Random Array of Independent Disks (RAID) adapter that is integrated in the
8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is a composite feature of
the base function storage backplane (FC EJ0N). The adapter contains the SAS RAID controller and SAS
Expander ports. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is preinstalled in the dedicated internal
PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C14 in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. The internal adapter has a data read or
write speed of 6 Gbps.
Adapter caching
The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb does not have a non-volatile write cache. However, Linux
customers can take advantage of a volatile adapter write cache of up to 1 Gb (compressed) for improved
performance. This support is available with the 2.4.10 version of iprutils available from the IBM Linux
Power Tools Repository (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/yum.html) and
with the latest adapter firmware available from the Fix Central website (http://www.ibm.com/support/
fixcentral/)
Single adapter configuration
This configuration of the storage backplane in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A with one PCIe3 x8
SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb supports 12 numbers of 6.35 cm (2.5 inches), small form-factor (SFF)
hard disk drives (HDDs), or solid-state drives (SSDs). FC EJ0N also supports a slim DVD bay. The PCIe3
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of disks (JBOD) or as a
RAID. The supported RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. Two mini-SAS HD cables connect the PCIe3 x8 SAS
RAID internal adapter 6 Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. This configuration with one
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb does not split the disks in the storage backplane.
Two adapters configuration
To enable the split storage backplane, another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0S) must
be installed in the other dedicated internal PCIe3 x8 slot P1-C15. The same backplane as in FC EJ0N is
used in the split storage backplane configuration. The two mini-SAS HD cables connect each of the PCIe3
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The 12 drives are
then split into 2 sets of 6 drives (HDDs or SSDs), each controlled by one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal

adapter 6 Gb. The split storage backplane configuration supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of
disks (JBOD) or as a RAID. The supported RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. The preinstalled PCIe3 x8 SAS
RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in slot P1-C14 controls drives, D7-D12, and D27 (slim DVD bay) on the direct
access storage device (DASD) backplane. A PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in the other
dedicated internal slot P1-C15, controls drives D1-D6 on the DASD backplane. The split storage
backplane does not support the mixing of HDDs and SSDs in the same RAID. For more information
regarding SAS RAID configurations with the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb, see SAS RAID
configurations for system models 8286-41A or 8286-42A with feature code EJ0S(http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ecr/p8ecr_82x_84x_sasraidconfig2.htm).
Systems running the AIX or Linux operating system support both adapters RAID controllers that are
owned by the same or different partitions. The controllers provide RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID
10 configurations for systems that are running the AIX or Linux operating system. AIX or Linux also
provide mirroring (logical volume manager (LVM)) capabilities.
Systems running the IBM i operating system do not support the two adapters if they are owned by the
same partition.
P2
P1
P8EBJ601-0
Figure 75. PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Internal PCIe3 slot with x16 connector and x8 bus signaling per adapter.
Base function configuration: adapter is pre-installed in slot P1-C14.

Split storage backplane configuration: second adapter is installed in slot P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables supplied with the adapter.
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Pre-installed in slot P1-C14
Maximum number
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
v Bare Metal Systems (Indicated by FC EC16)
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7.2, little-endian, or later
v IBM PowerKVM 3.1 Systems (Indicated by FC EC40)
– Virtualized resources to Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Server
v Other environments
v
Hat.
v IBM i

PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EJ0P; CCIN 57D8) in the
8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID
internal adapter 6 Gb (CCIN 57D8) that is integrated with the expanded function disk drive backplane
(feature code (FC) EJ0P) in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A.
Overview
The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is an internal PCI Express generation-3 (PCIe3),
serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Random Array of Independent Disks (RAID) adapter integrated in the
8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is a composite
feature of the expanded function disk drive backplane (FC EJ0P). The adapter contains the SAS RAID
controller and SAS Expander ports.
A pair of the internal adapters is pre-installed in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slots P1-C14 and P1-C15
in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A. The expanded function storage feature (FC EJ0P) provides the
following features:
v An expanded function disk drive backplane (CCIN 2B0F) that provides slots for 18 numbers of 6.35 cm
(2.5 inches) SFF disks and 8 numbers of 1.8 inches SSDs. This backplane also supports a slim DVD
media bay.
v A pair of the PCIe3 cache SAS RAID internal adapters (CCIN 57D8) that are installed in the slots
P1-C14 and P1-C15.
v A pair of backup power supply cards (also called capacitor card) and card cage that is installed in the
slots P1-C14-C1 and P1-C15-C1.
v Two mini-SAS HD cables that attach to the expanded function disk drive backplane.
Note: FC EJ0Z provides a mini-SAS HD cable with two external SAS ports that is installed in the system
rear bulkhead in the slot P1-C11. The SAS YO cable that is used to attach a FC 5887 disk drive enclosure
to the rear SAS ports of system models 8286-41A or 8286-42A must not exceed the maximum supported
length of 3 meters.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your system that has the base function disk drive backplane FC EJ0N to
an expanded function system by ordering the expanded function disk drive backplane feature (FC EJ0P).
The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb has a data read-write speed of 6 Gbps and a real
write cache of 2 GB. With a 4:1 cache compression, this adapter provides an increased cache of 8 GB and
increases the storage system performance. The write cache contents are protected against power loss with
flash memory and super capacitors and removes the need for cache battery.
The two mini-SAS HD cables in FC EJ0Z connect each of the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6
Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The internal adapters supports both the drives (SFF
and SSDs) to be used in a RAID configuration. The supported RAID configurations include: RAID 0, 5, 6,
10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2. The second PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in slot P1-C15
controls the slim DVD bay. The expanded function disk drive backplane does not support the split disk
feature configuration.
Each of the internal adapters provide a mini-SAS HD connector that attach to the mini-SAS HD cable
(YO) and provided with two external SAS ports on the other end. In the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A,
the external SAS ports are installed in slot P1-C11. The external SAS port is used to attach the FC 5887
drive enclosure. Only one 5887 drive enclosure is supported by the internal adapter pair.
Note: The SAS YO cable that is used to attach a FC 5887 disk drive enclosure to the rear SAS ports of
system models 8286-41A or 8286-42A must not exceed the maximum supported length of 3 meters.

Systems running the AIX or Linux operating system support both adapters RAID controllers owned by
the same or different partitions. AIX or Linux also provide mirroring (logical volume manager (LVM))
capabilities. The dual controllers support the Easy Tier function that enables the controllers to
automatically move hot data to attached SSDs and cold data to attached HDDs in the AIX or Linux
systems.
Systems running the IBM i do not support the two adapters if they are owned by different partitions.
Figure 76 shows the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb.
P1
P8EBJ600-0
Figure 76. PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00MA020
Adapter CCIN number
57D8
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Internal PCIe3 slot with x16 connector and x8 bus signalling per adapter.
Expanded function configuration: Two adapters are installed in slot P1-C14 and P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables is supplied with the adapter. Additional SAS cable (YO) with mini-SAS
connectors and external SAS ports can be attached to the internal adapters provided by FC EJ0Z.
Note: The SAS YO cable that is used to attach a FC 5887 disk drive enclosure to the rear SAS
ports of system models 8286-41A or 8286-42A with must not exceed the maximum supported
length of 3 meters.

Voltage
12 V
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
v IBM i
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0T and FC EJ0V; CCIN 57D7)
adapter 6Gb (CCIN 57D7) that is integrated with the storage backplane (feature code (FC) EJ0T) in the
8284-21A or 8284-22A. Adding of another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0V) enables
the storage backplane to be configured as a split storage backplane in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A.
Overview
The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is an internal PCI Express generation-3 (PCIe3),
8284-21A or 8284-22A. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is part of a composite feature of the
storage backplane FC EJ0T. The adapter contains the SAS RAID controller. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb is preinstalled in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C14 in the 8284-21A
or 8284-22A. The internal adapter has a data read or write speed of 6 Gbps. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb does not have a write cache.
This configuration of the storage backplane in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A with one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb supports 12 numbers of 2.5 inches, small form-factor (SFF) hard disk drives (HDDs),
or solid-state drives (SSDs). FC EJ0T also supports a slim DVD bay. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal
adapter 6Gb supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of disks (JBOD) or as a RAID. The supported
RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. Two mini-SAS HD cables connect the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter
6Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. This configuration with one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb does not split the disks in the storage backplane.

To enable the split storage backplane, another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0V) must
be installed in the other dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C15. The same backplane as in FC EJ0T is
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The 12 drives are then
split into two sets of six drives (HDDs or SSDs), each controlled by one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal
adapter 6Gb. The split storage backplane configuration supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of
disks (JBOD) or as a RAID. The supported RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb in slot P1-C14 controls the slim DVD bay. The split storage backplane does not
support the mixing of HDDs and SSDs in the same RAID set.
Figure 77 shows the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb.
P2
P1
P8EBJ501-0
Figure 77. PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter CCIN number
57D7
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Base configuration: Adapter is preinstalled in slot P1-C14.
Split storage backplane configuration: Second adapter is installed in slot P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables that are supplied with the adapter.
Voltage
12 V
you are using:

v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM i
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EJ0U; CCIN 57D8)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the high-function PCIe3 x8 cache
SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (CCIN 57D8) that is integrated with the composite storage backplane
(feature code (FC) EJ0U) in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A.
Overview
The expanded function PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is an internal PCI Express
generation-3 (PCIe3), serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Random Array of Independent Disks (RAID) adapter
integrated in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A. The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is part of a
composite feature of the high-function storage backplane (FC EJ0U). The adapter contains the SAS RAID
A pair of these high-function internal adapters is pre-installed in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slots
P1-C14 and P1-C15 in the 8284-21A or 8284-22A. The high-function composite storage feature (FC EJ0U)
provides the following features:
v A high-function storage backplane (CCIN 2B5A) that provides slots for 8 numbers of 2.5 inches small
form-factor (SFF) hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SDDs)and 6 of 1.8 inches SSDs. This
backplane also supports a slim DVD media bay.
v A pair of the high-function PCIe3 cache SAS RAID internal adapters (CCIN 57D8) that are installed in
the slots P1-C14 and P1-C15.
v A pair of backup power supply cards and card cage that are installed in the slots P1-C14-C1 and
P1-C15-C1.
v Two mini-SAS HD cables that attach to the high-function storage backplane.
v A mini-SAS HD cable with two external SAS ports that is installed in the system rear bulkhead in the
slot P1-C8.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your system that has the storage backplane FC EJ0T to a high-function
system by ordering the composite high-function storage backplane feature (FC EJ0U).

The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb has a data read-write speed of 6 Gbps and a real
write cache of 2 GB. With a 4:1 cache compression, this high-function adapter provides an increased cache
of 8 GB and increases the storage system performance. The write cache contents are protected against
power loss with flash memory and super capacitors and removes the need for cache battery.
The two mini-SAS HD cables connect each of the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb to the
two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The high-function internal adapters supports both the drives
(SFF and SSDs) to be used in a Dual Storage IOA RAID configuration. The supported RAID
configurations include: RAID 0, 5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2. The second PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb in slot P1-C15 also controls the slim DVD bay. The high-function storage backplane
does not support the split storage backplane configuration.
Each of the internal adapters provide a rear mini-SAS HD connector that attach to the mini-SAS HD cable
and provided with two external SAS ports on the other end. In the 8284-21A or 8284-22A, the external
SAS ports are installed in slot P1-C8. The external SAS port is used to attach the FC 5887 drive enclosure.
Only one 5887 drive enclosure is supported by the high-function internal adapter pair.
Systems running the AIX or Linux operating system support both adapters RAID controllers owned by
the same or different partitions. AIX or Linux also provide mirroring (logical volume manager (LVM))
automatically move hot data to attached SSDs and cold data to attached HDDs in the AIX or Linux
systems.
Systems running the IBM i operating system do not support the two adapters being owned by different
partitions, nor the Easy Tier function.
Figure 78 shows the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb.
Figure 78. PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter CCIN number
57D8
Adapter FRU number
00MA025 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Internal PCIe3 slot with x16 connector and x8 bus signalling per adapter.
High-function configuration: Two adapters are installed in slot P1-C14 and P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables supplied with the adapter. Additional SAS cable with mini-SAS HD
connectors and external SAS ports can be attached to the high-function internal adapters.
Voltage
12 V
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SUSE
– Ubuntu Server 14.04.3
– Ubuntu Server 16.04
v IBM i
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ10; CCIN 57B4)


Overview
The PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), generation 3, RAID SAS adapter that has a
low-profile, short-form factor, but packaged for full height installation. The adapter is used in
SAS DVD or SAS tape by using four mini SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical
links to be used in various narrow and wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported
in a single adapter configuration and cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter
does not have write cache. Figure 79 shows the PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter.
A maximum of four DVD or tape drives can be attached per adapter by using four AE1 cables (FC
ECBY). A maximum of eight DVD or tape drives can be attached by using four YE1 cables (ECBZ).
Externally attached devices are designed to run at a maximum data rate of 6 Gbps for SAS tape devices.
Figure 79. PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter
Specifications
Item Description

Adapter FRU number
00RR793 for 8408-44E or 8408-E8E and 00MH959 for all other machine type models (Designed to
comply with RoHS requirement)
Note: FRU number 00MH959 cannot be migrated to an 8408-E8E system.

Slot requirement
Cables
Specific AE1 or YE1 SAS cable features with new narrow HD connectors are used to attach the
adapter to SAS devices.
features that are being attached.See Serial attached SCSI cable planning.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes
v Four external mini SAS HD 4x connectors provide attachment of SAS devices
v Removable media device (DVD and SAS tape) are supported in a single controller
configuration only and cannot be combined with disk devices attached to the same adapter.
Removable media is not supported in multi-initiator and high availability (dual storage IOA)
configurations
v Support single controller configurations only
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
v IBM i


PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EJ11; CCIN 57B4)

Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), generation 3, RAID SAS adapter is a
low-profile, short-form factor adapter. The adapter is used in high-performance and high-density, serial
attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS DVD or SAS tape by using four mini
SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical links to be used in various narrow and
wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported in a single adapter configuration and
cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter does not have write cache. Figure 80 on
page 242 shows the PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter.
removed.

Figure 80. PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes

configurations
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).
v IBM i

PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ12; CCIN 59AB)

Overview
FC EJ12 and EJ13 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EJ12 is a full-height adapter
and FC EJ13 is a low-profile adapter. See “CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1A and EJ1B;
CCIN 2CF0)” on page 261 for compression accelerator adapters with greater compression acceleration and
CPU load reduction.
The PCIe3 FPGA Compression Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3), x8 adapter. The
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe Gen3 slot in the system. The PCIe3 FPGA Compression
Accelerator Adapter implements the well-defined, open standard DEFLATE compressed data format. This
data format is widely accepted through zlib, gzip, Java and other applications. Within the gzip and zip
file formats, the adapter is the standard for compressed data exchange. The adapter's high compression
bandwidth reduces the latency for a single compression job significantly. Its aggregate throughput allows
the adapter to keep pace with common I/O traffic and offers reduced data for storage and network
traffic. Additionally, the adapter has no impact on most I/O traffic and in some cases will have a positive
effect. The adapter also enables good standard compression in cases where software overhead prevents it.
The following are examples of typical applications that can benefit from compression acceleration:
v Store or transmit large amounts of data that average over 100 MB/s
v Expensive storage with high storage bandwidth, where the accelerator’s compression ratio, compared
to fast software compression, yields significant savings
v Applications that need a high average throughput of data compressed
v Handling high peak throughput of data when software compression is limited
v When low latency for individual compression streams is required and it is more difficult to run in
parallel on many CPUs
v When the standard DEFLATE compression format is required for interchange as used in gzip, zlib, zip,
or JAR (Software compression methods such as LZ4 or LZS with lower compression ratios and high
bandwidth on CPUs are not an option in that case)
v Compression or a mix of compression and decompression is the main bottleneck.
Note: Decompression alone can sometimes still be done in software with many cores in parallel. The
adapter supports full speed decompression for all compliant compressed input regardless of whether it
was compressed by hardware or software.
Figure 81. PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
000NK006 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)

PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 or x16 slot
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Full-height (FC EJ12) and short, low-profile (FC EJ13)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
High throughput compression that saves storage and I/O bandwidth with little or no overhead
CPU offload and PCIe interface with negligible software load frees up CPU cores for higher value
computation or licensed software
Lower power consumption by offloading the CPU intensive compression to an FPGA
Widely used zlib and gzip standard format for data interchange
Up to 1.8 GB/s compression and decompression throughput
3-25x speed up achievable
Compression ratio near software zlib and gzip
Multiple uses including genomics, data center, cloud, and backup solutions
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, and later include the GenWQE Linux drive
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1, or later
Important: See Generic Work Queue Engine (GenWQE) introduction for instructions about installing
the driver.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, or later
– For additional information regarding firmware level and additional software installations, see Fix
Central.
– To use the PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter, the following software packages must be
downloaded at the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html):
- genwqe-zlib: Hardware accelerated zlib
- genwqe-tools: Tools to analyze adapter functionality plus hardware accelerated genwqe_gzip and
genwqe_gunzip

– For details on how the adapter can be used to accelerate your application, please refer to the
Generic Work Queue Engine (GenWQE) Application Programming Guide published on IBM
developerWorks (http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/).
PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ13; CCIN 59AB)

Overview
FC EJ12 and EJ13 are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EJ12 is a full-height adapter
and FC EJ13 is a low-profile adapter. See “CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1A and EJ1B;
CCIN 2CF0)” on page 261 for compression accelerator adapters with greater compression acceleration and
CPU load reduction.
The PCIe3 FPGA Compression Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3), x8 adapter. The
adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe Gen3 slot in the system. The PCIe3 FPGA Compression
data format is widely accepted through zlib, gzip, Java and other applications. Within the gzip and zip
v Expensive storage with high storage bandwidth, where the accelerator’s compression ratio, compared
to fast software compression, yields significant savings
v Compression or a mix of compression and decompression is the main bottleneck.
Note: Decompression alone can sometimes still be done in software with many cores in parallel. The
adapter supports full speed decompression for all compliant compressed input regardless of whether it
was compressed by hardware or software.

Figure 82. PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 or x16 slot (Low-profile)
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Full-height (FC EJ12) and short, low-profile (FC EJ13)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
CPU offload and PCIe interface with negligible software load frees up CPU cores for higher value
computation or licensed software
Up to 1.8 GB/s compression and decompression throughput

you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, and later include the GenWQE Linux drive
Important: See Generic Work Queue Engine (GenWQE) introduction (https://www.ibm.com/

support/knowledgecenter/linuxonibm/liabt/liabtkickoff.htm) on how to install the driver.
Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
– To use the PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter, the following software packages must be
genwqe_gunzip
– For details on how the adapter can be used to accelerate your application, please refer to the
Generic Work Queue Engine (GenWQE) Application Programming Guide published on IBM
developerWorks (http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/).
PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID + SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8 (FC EJ14; CCIN 57B1)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ14 adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 4-port 12 GB Cache RAID + SAS Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, x8, single-wide,
full-height, short form-factor adapter that provides high-performance capabilities and supports the
attachment of SAS hard disk drive (HDD) and SAS solid-state drive (SDD). A pair of FC EJ14 adapters
are required to provide additional performance, mirrored write cache data and adapter redundancy. If the
FC EJ14 pairing is broken, then the write cache is disabled. Integrated flash memory with super
capacitors provides protection of the write cache without batteries in case of power failure. FC EJ14
effectively provides up to 12 GB of write cache that uses compression of 4 GB of physical cache.
The adapter provides four Mini-SAS HD (high density) narrow connectors for the attachment of SAS
drives in the 5887 disk drive enclosure (IBM EXP24S SFF Gen2-bay Drawer) as shown in Figure 83 on
page 250. Specific SAS cables with HD narrow connectors are used to attach to the 5887 disk drive
enclosure. To provide the highest bandwidth, two AA SAS cables with HD narrow connectors are used to

attach the two paired FC EJ14 adapters on the third and fourth adapter ports (T2, T3) to communicate
status and cache content information. Both AA SAS cables are required unless 3 or 4 ports are being used
to attach the SAS drives. When all connectors are attaching SAS drives, the communication between the
adapter pair is performed through the SAS fabric by way of the disk enclosures and cabling. A maximum
of 96 SAS devices are supported using four 5887 disk drive enclosure. The SAS devices can be all HDDs
or can have up to 48 SSD + 48 HDDs (HDDs must be on the 3rd and 4th ports). They can have a
maximum of 72 SSDs with no HDDs and must have an AA cable on the top port. If there are over 48
SSDs, then no HDDs can be attached.
The adapter provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 5T2, RAID 6T2, RAID 10T2, and OS
mirroring (LVM) for the AIX, Linux, and VIOS operating systems. Under the IBM i operating system, the
adapter provides RAID 5, RAID 6, OS mirroring, and data spreading. RAID 10 is supported by IBM i
Version 7.2 or later.
Figure 83 on page 250 shows the PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID + SAS quad-port 6 Gb adapter. The connector
plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the
adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.

Figure 83. PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID + SAS 6 Gb Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
01DH742 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed)
PCIe 3.0 (compatible with 2.0 and 1.0)
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 slot per adapter
Adapters are installed in pairs
For higher availability, place adapters in separate enclosures where supported
Cables
Specific X, YO, or AT SAS cable features with new narrow HD connectors are used to attach to
the 5887 disk drive enclosure.
Supported Systems
Power 8 processor-based server
Voltage
3.3 V

Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
system
Attributes provided
Full high PCIe3 four port x8 adapter with up to 12 GB write cache
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– Bare Metal Systems (Not supported)
– PowerKVM 3.1 Systems or PowerKVM 2.1 (Not Supported)
– Other environments
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, big-endian, or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little-endian, or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 or later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, Service Pack 1, or later
- Ubuntu Server 16.04, or later
- For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
- The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and
home.html).
v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.2, Technology Refresh 4, or later
v VIOS

PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ16)
Overview
FC EJ16, EJ17, and EJ18 are electronically identical, but have different tailstock brackets.
The PCIe3 LP CAPI Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ16) is a short, low-profile, PCI express (PCIe) generation 3
(Gen3) x8 adapter. This adapter acts as a co-processor for the POWER8 processor, and is designed to
offload CPU access to external Fibre Channel flash storage.

v The adapter requires a direct-attach, point-to-point 8Gb Fibre Channel link to external storage.
v The adapter includes a programmable CAPI Fibre Channel offload Accelerator Functional Unit (AFU).
v The adapter requires one or more 4096-byte sector logical unit numbers (LUNs) to be provisioned. The
adapter and its accompanying software libraries will not function with 512-byte sector LUNs.
v The adapter requires both 3.3 V and 12 V power to be available in the PCIe slot.
v The adapter must be plugged into a direct host-bus PCIe slot to function.
v A maximum of one adapter per processor is supported in the system.
Figure 84. PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter
Software requirements
The software requirements for the FC EJ16 adapter follow:

v The adapter requires that additional software packages for the IBM Data Engine for NoSQL are
installed for CAPI Flash exploitation.
v Software packages and adapter microcode must be installed as a matched pair.

v Software packages are available for download on the Fix Central website (http://www.ibm.com/
support/fixcentral/) under EJ16 feature code.
v Functionality of the adapter is dependent on operating system and software library versions.
v Installation of mismatched adapter microcode and operating system or software libraries might result
in warning messages in the Linux syslog during boot, such as Back Level AFU.
v Linux kernel 3.x supports virtual LUN use cases. Linux kernel 4.2, or later is required to fully exploit
CAPI Flash functionality such as fine-grained multipathing, multiple LUN support, and persistent
storage.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x16
Slot requirement
One PCIe x16 low-profile slot
Voltage
3.3 V and 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux
– Linux Ubuntu 14.10, RHEL 7.2, or later.
Note: To run the following commands, you must have Linux Kernel 4.2.x, or later.
Create a host in IBM FlashSystem storage
Use this command to create a host in IBM FlashSystem storage by using Flash World Wide Port Names
(WWPN).
Note: To run this command, you must have Linux Kernel 4.2.x, or later. For support details, see the
Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To create a host in IBM FlashSystem® storage, complete the following steps:
a. Log into the Linux system console as the root user.
b. To list all adapters to determine the ACPI Flash World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for each
present accelerator's ports, enter the following command:
lspci |grep 'IBM Device 04cf'
An output similar to the following example is displayed:
0000:01:00.0 Processing accelerators: IBM Device 04cf [rev 01]
0002:01:00.0 Processing accelerators: IBM Device 04cf [rev 01]

c. From the output list, select an adapter using the identifiers in the left column. To read the World
Wide Port Names (WWPN) for the first adapter listed, enter the following command:
lspci -s 0000.01:00.0 -vv |grep -e V6
lspci -s 0000:01:00.0 -vv |grep -e V5 -e V6
[V5] Vendor specific: 5005076069800230
[V6] Vendor specific: 5005076069800231
d. Find the WWPNs in the output.
Note: In the example above, the WWPNs of the adapter are: 5005076069800230 and
5005076069800231.
e. Use the WWPNs to create a new host or hosts in the IBM FlashSystem GUI or command-line
interface.
Control access to the Accelerator
Use this command to enable an account to control access to the accelerator.
Note: To run the commands in this section, you must have Linux Kernel 4.2.x, or later. For support
details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/info/
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To control access to the accelerator, complete the following step:
Note: By default, installation of the IBM Data Engine for NoSQL software libraries creates a cxl user
and adds Udev rules to restrict read and write access to the accelerator's volumes to members of the
cxl system.
a. To enable an account to read and write to the accelerator, add the account to the cxl by entering
the following command:
sudo usermod -a -G cxl userid
View the status of the Accelerator
Use this command to view the status of each accelerator adapter's logical unit numbers (LUN). The
libraries of the IBM DataEngine for NoSQL software include scripts that display the status of the volumes
mapped to the accelerator.
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To view the status of each accelerator adapter's LUN, enter the following command:
sudo /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfstatus
Notes:
v Volumes may be in either legacy or superpipe mode. The default mode is legacy.
v Volumes must be in superpipe mode for exploitation by the CAPI Flash block or arkdb APIs.
Table 63. Coherent Accelerator Interface (CXL) Flash device
Device SCSI Block Mode LUN WWID
sg9: 33:0:0:0 sdc legacy 60050768218b0818200000000400006e
sg10: 33:1:0:0 sdd superpipe 60050768218b0818200000000600006f
sg11: 34:0:0:0 sde superpipe 60050768218b08182000000007000070

Table 63. Coherent Accelerator Interface (CXL) Flash device (continued)
sg12: 34:1:0:0 sdf superpipe 60050768218b0818200000000300006d
Table 63 on page 254 shows two accelerators, each with two ports, and a single volume mapped to
each port's WWPN. One volume is in legacy mode, and three volumes are in superpipe mode. The
WWID for each volume in the IBM FlashSystem are displayed for convenience of administration. This
matches the WWID shown in the IBM FlashSystem GUI or CLI (ibm@power8:~$ sudo
/opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfstatus)
Set the mode for a volume
Use this command to set the mode for a volume.
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To set the mode for a volume, enter the following command:
sudo /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfsetlunmode <LUN> <Mode>
v
Notes:

–
ibm@power8:~$ /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfsetlunmode
60050768218b0818200000000400006e 1
INFO: Adding LUN 60050768218b0818200000000400006e to Super IO table. SUCCESS
– LUN modes might be 0 for legacy mode, or 1 for superpipe mode.
– After a LUN is set to superpipe mode, all paths to that volume will also be set to superpipe
mode.
– As shown in Table 63 on page 254, each volume might be in either legacy or superpipe mode.
PCIe3 CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ17)

Overview
The PCIe3 LP CAPI Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ17) is a short, full-height, PCI express (PCIe) generation 3


Figure 85. PCIe3 CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter

v Installation of mismatched adapter microcode and operating system or software libraries results in a
log in the AIX system error log. The log will indicate that the firmware needs to be updated.
v AIX 7.2 supports virtual LUN use cases. AIX 7.2, or later is required to fully exploit CAPI Flash
functionality such as fine-grained multipathing, multiple LUN support, and persistent storage.
Specifications
Item Description

Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x16
Slot requirement
One CAPI-capable PCIe x16 full height slot.
Voltage
3.3 V and 12 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
you are using:
v AIX
(WWPN).
Note: To run this command, you must have AIX 7.2, or later.
1. To create a host in IBM FlashSystem storage, complete the following steps:
a. Log in to the AIX system console as the root user.
b. To list all CAPI flash adapters to determine the CAPI Flash World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for
each present accelerator's ports, enter the following command:
lsdev -C|grep cflash
cflash0 Available 00-4800000 CAPI Flash Adapter (1410f0041410f004)
c. From the output list, select an adapter that uses the name (that is, cflash0) in the left column. To
read the World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for the first adapter that is listed, enter the following
command:
lscfg -vl cflash0 | grep "Network Address"
Network Address .................. 5005076069800230
Network Address .................. 5005076069800231
5005076069800231.
interface.
f. After you create LUNS on the IBM FlashSystem storage, run cfgmgr on AIX. To view the LUNS,
enter the following command:

lsdev -Cc disk |grep CAPI
hdisk1 Available 00-48000000 MPIO CAPI Flash Disk
PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ18)

Overview
The PCIe3 LP CAPI Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ16) is a short, low-profile, PCI express (PCIe) generation 3


Figure 86. PCIe3 LP CAPI Fibre Channel Flash Accelerator Adapter

v Installation of mismatched adapter microcode and operating system or software libraries results in a
log in the AIX system error log. The log will indicate that the firmware needs to be updated.
v AIX 7.2 supports virtual LUN use cases. AIX 7.2, or later is required to fully exploit CAPI Flash
functionality such as fine-grained multipathing, multiple LUN support, and persistent storage.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x16
Slot requirement
One CAPI-capable PCIe x16 low-profile slot.
Voltage
3.3 V and 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number

you are using:
v AIX
– AIX 7.2, or later.
(WWPN).
Note: To run this command, you must have AIX 7.2, or later.
1. To create a host in IBM FlashSystem storage, complete the following steps:
a. Log in to the AIX system console as the root user.
b. To list all CAPI flash adapters to determine the CAPI Flash World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for
each present accelerator's ports, enter the following command:
lsdev -C|grep cflash
An output similar to the following example is diplayed:
c. From the output list, select an adapter that uses the name (that is, cflash0) in the left column. To
read the World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for the first adapter that is listed, enter the following
command:
lscfg -vl cflash0 | grep "Network Address"
Network Address .................. 5005076069800230
Network Address .................. 5005076069800231
5005076069800231.
interface.
f. After you create LUNS on the IBM FlashSystem storage, run cfgmgr on AIX. To view the LUNS,
enter the following command:
lsdev -Cc disk |grep CAPI

CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1A and EJ1B; CCIN 2CF0)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature code (FC) EJ1A and EJ1B
adapters.
Overview
FC EJ1A and EJ1B are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EJ1A is a full-height
adapter and FC EJ1B is a low-profile adapter. See “PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC
EJ12; CCIN 59AB)” on page 243 and “PCIe3 FPGA Compression Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ13; CCIN
59AB)” on page 246 for additional compression accelerator adapters.
The PCIe3 CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3) x8
adapter. The adapter can be used in either a x8 or x16 PCIe3 slot in the system. The CAPI Compression
data format is widely accepted through zlib, gzip, Java, and other applications. Within the gzip and zip
To achieve the best performance gain, strive for data block sizes larger than 64 KB, or combine smaller
blocks before sending them to hardware. The accelerated zlib library has a selectable buffering feature
built-in as well. For a graphic of the full-height adapter, see Figure 87 on page 262
adapters cannot be replaced with the power on.
v Compression or a mix of compression and decompression is the main bottleneck (Decompression alone
can sometimes still be done in software with many cores in parallel)
Note: The adapter supports full speed decompression for all compliant compressed input regardless of
whether it was compressed by hardware or software.

Figure 87. CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter (Full-height)
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 or x16 CAPI enabled slot per adapter
Supported Systems
v 8247-21L, 8247-22L, and 8247-42L
v 8335-GCA and 8335-GTA
v 8348-21C
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EJ1A)
Short, low-profile (FC EJ1B)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
CPU offload and CAPI interface with negligible software load frees up CPU cores for higher
value computation or licensed software

Up to 2 GB/s compression and decompression throughput
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 LE, or later
Central.
- See the specific firmware level for 8335-GCA and GTA at Fix Central (8335-GCA and GTA).
- See the specific firmware level for 8348-21C at Fix Central (8348-21C).
– To use the CAPI Compression Accelerator Adapter, the following software packages must be
genwqe_gunzip
– For details on how the adapter can be used to accelerate your application, please refer to the CAPI
Compression Accelerator Adapter user’s guide published on IBM developerWorks
(http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/).
PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29; CCIN 4765)
Learn about the specifications for the PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor.
The PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor adapters (feature codes (FC) EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29) provide
the secure-key cryptographic accelerator and the Cryptographic Coprocessor functions in a single PCIe
card. The coprocessor functions are targeted to banking and finance applications. The financial personal
identification number (PIN) processing and Euro pay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV) credit card functions are
provided. EMV is a standard for the integrated-chip based credit cards. The secure-key accelerator
functions are targeted to improving the performance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transactions. The FC
EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29 provide the security and performance required to support emerging digital
signature applications. The host application access to the cryptographic services of the FC EJ27, FC EJ28,

and FC EJ29 are by the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) application programming interfaces
(APIs) and by the Public-Key Cryptographic Standards (PKCS11). The FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29
provide secure storage of cryptographic keys in a tamper-resistant hardware security module, which is
designed to meet FIPS PUB 140-2 on security requirements.
The FC EJ27, FC EJ28, and FC EJ29 are the same adapter but the different FCs indicate if a blind-swap
cassette is used and the type of the cassette.
v FC EJ27 is not a blind-swap cassette
v FC EJ28 is a generation-3 blind-swap cassette
v FC EJ29 is a generation-4 blind-swap cassette
IBM PCIe Cryptographic adapter highlights:

v PCIe 4x standard height - half length
v Integrated Dual PPC processors
v ASIC (Accelerator engines)
v Supports the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) application programming interfaces (APIs)
and the Public-Key Cryptographic Standards (PKCS11) on the single firmware load.
v 3072, 4096 bit RSA CRT HW (including routing)
v SHA 256 required HW or firmware within secure module (including routing)
v Secure Key AES 128, 192, 256 bit keys
v Fast path – symmetric and asymmetric (secure and clear key)
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX
v IBM i

Specifications and requirements

FRU number:
45D7948

RoHS compliant with server exemption
Placement information
To view information about the PCI adapter placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic
collection for your system.
PCI Express v1.1a
Storage
Shipping and storage temperature below -35°C ± 60°C (-31°F ± 140°F) or above 1°C ± 60°C
(33.8°F ± 140°F) limits.
Operation (ambient in system)
This component collects and controls all the sensors to prevent the physical penetration and any
abnormal environmental condition within its wide operational range of 10°C ± 35°C (50°F ±
95°F).
Tamper protection range
Outside of the tamper protection range limits of -38°C ±3°C (-41.8°F to -31°F) to +90°C ± 2°C
(190.4°F to 197.6°F), the card will be permanently disable.
Handling requirements
Each PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor includes a certified device key. This electronic key, which is
stored in the adapter's battery-powered and protected memory, digitally signs status messages to
confirm that the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor is genuine and that no tampering has occurred.
If any of the secure module's tamper sensors are triggered by tampering or by accident, the PCIe
Cryptographic Coprocessor erases all data in the protected memory, including the certified device
key. Incorrect removal of the batteries triggers the tamper sensors and destroys the certified
device keys. The PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor cannot operate without the certified device
keys. To protect the keys, follow the guidelines given in the documentation provided with the
coprocessor.
Attention: The batteries keep the coprocessor powered on even when it is not installed in a
system. When handling, installing, or removing the adapter, do not let the adapter circuits come
in contact with any conductive surface or tools. Doing so can render the adapter permanently
inoperable.
Do not remove the batteries of the adapter. Data in the protected memory is lost when battery
power is removed. For information about replacing the batteries, see the Installation Manual at
the IBM Cryptocard website at http://www-03.ibm.com/security/cryptocards/.
Attention: While installing the coprocessor, observe the following precautions:

v The coprocessor is always powered by the batteries, even when it is not installed in the system.
v The battery power is necessary to keep the coprocessor operational.
v The loss of battery power or a voltage drop triggers a tamper event and permanently renders
the coprocessor inoperable.
v Any short on the battery power distribution circuits causes a voltage drop and a tamper event.
v Do not lay the coprocessor on or cause the coprocessor to come in contact with any conductive
surface.
v Do not strike the coprocessor circuits with metal or conductive tools.
v Use static-protective measures at all times when handling the coprocessor.

PCIe3 1.92 TB CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter (FC EJ1K; CCIN 58CD)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ1K adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter with 1.92 TB Flash Storage is a PCI Express (PCIe)
generation 3 (Gen3) x8 adapter. The adapter must be placed in a POWER8® CAPI-capable PCIe3 x16 slot
in the system. The PCIe3 CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter acts as a co-processor for the POWER8®
processor, and is designed to offload CPU access to built-in NVMe-attached flash storage. If the
maximum write capability is achieved, the adapter's replacement or any NVMe M.2 module's
replacement is not covered under IBM warranty or maintenance. In order for the adapter to function
properly, all of the administration prerequisites must be satisfied and critical activities completed.
Additional information about the adapter:

v The adapter contains a CAPI accelerator and is connected to two NVMe drives.
v Each NVMe drive is presented as a separate volume to the operating system.
v Each volume is 960 GB totaling 1920 GB (1.92 TB) of flash per adapter.
v The adapter requires volumes to be formatted as 4096-byte sector drives.
v The adapter and its accompanying software libraries will not function with 512-byte sector drives.
v The adapter must be plugged into a direct host-bus PCIe CAPI-capable slot to function.
v Functionality of the adapter depends on operating system and software versions.
v Each of the two NVMe drives on the adapter has a separate drive life or durability meter.
v Linux kernel 4.4 or later is required to enable the adapter.
v Enabled applications must extend or leverage the IBM CAPI Flash libraries. For more information,
programming guides, or sample code, see https://github.com/open-power/capiflash/
(https://github.com/open-power/capiflash)

Figure 88. CAPI NVMe Flash Accelerator Adapter with 1.92 TB Flash Storage
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One CAPI-capable PCIe3 x16 slot
Supported Systems
v 8335-GCA
v 8335-GTB
v 8247-21L and 8247-22L
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes provided
Delivers high IOP and low CPU access to flash memory
Designed for read intensive workloads with light write activity
Two 960 GB M.2 NVMe modules with a write capacity of approximately 1,370 TB

Administering the adapter
Administration of the CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapters uses common software utilities with the
CAPI Fibre Channel Accelerator (FC EJ16).
In order for the adapter to function properly, the following prerequisites must be met:
v The system firmware and operating system are installed and the virtualization configuration is
complete.
v The IBM Data Engine for NoSQL User Libraries and AFU microcode are installed in the system default
location /opt/ibm/capikv.
v One or more CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapters are plugged into CAPI-capable slots.
v The CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapter microcode is updated.
Checking Drive Write Durability or “Drive Endurance"
Each adapter contains two volumes of 960 GB. Each volume is a separate drive, with its own dedicated
controller logic and write endurance. Each drive is warranted to a specific number of write cycles during
its lifetime. Administrators must check the drive endurance meters built-in to each drive periodically.
Important: If any single drive on the CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapter write endurance indicator
reaches 100%, the CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapter has exceeded its warranted life, and should be
replaced.
To read the endurance indicator built-in to each drive on the adapter:

1. Find the drive’s SCSI sgX identifier from cxlfstatus:
username@hostname:~$ sudo /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfstatus
[sudo] password for ubuntu:
CXL Flash Device Status
Output similar to the following example is displayed:
Found 0601 0000:01:00.0 U78C9.001.RST0013-P1-C7

sg2: 1:0:0:0 sdb legacy 60025380025382463300116000000000
sg3: 1:1:0:0 sdc legacy 60025380025382463300116000000000
Found 0601 0002:01:00.0 U78C9.001.RST0013-P1-C6

sg4: 2:0:0:0 sdd legacy 60025380025382462300037000000000
sg5: 2:1:0:0 sde legacy 60025380025382462300036000000000
2. To read the drive’s endurance indicator, use the sg utilities sg_logs:

uusername@hostname:/opt/ibm/capikv/afu$ sudo sg_logs -a /dev/sg2
[sudo] password for ubuntu:
IBM SAMSUNG MZ1LV960 301Q
Output similar to the following example is displayed:
Supported log pages [0x0]:

0x00 Supported log pages
0x0d Temperature

Supported log pages [0x0]:
0x11 Solid state media
0x2f Informational exceptions (SMART)
0x19 General statistics and performance
v Temperature page [0xd]:

Current temperature = 38 °C
Reference temperature = 84 °C
v Solid state media page [0x11]:
Percentage used endurance indicator: 12%
Important: The replacement of depleted NVMe Flash adapters is covered during the system warranty
period. After the warranty period has expired, the cost that is incurred for the replacement of depleted
CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapters is not covered under maintenance contracts, and is the
responsibility of the customer.
Control access to the CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator
Use this command to enable an account to control access to the accelerator.
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To control access to the CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator, complete the following step:
Note: By default, installation of the IBM Data Engine for NoSQL software libraries creates a cxl user
and adds Udev rules to restrict read and write access to the accelerator's volumes to members of the
cxl system.
a. To enable an account to read and write to the accelerator, add the account to the cxl by entering
the following command:
sudo usermod -a -G cxl userid
View the status of the CAPI NVMe flash accelerator
Use this command to view the status of each CAPI NVMe Flash accelerator adapter's logical unit
numbers (LUN). The libraries of the IBM DataEngine for NoSQL software include scripts that display the
status of the volumes mapped to the accelerator.
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To view the status of each accelerator adapter's LUN, enter the following command:
sudo /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfstatus
Notes:
v Volumes may be in either legacy or superpipe mode. The default mode is legacy.
v Volumes must be in superpipe mode for exploitation by the CAPI Flash block or arkdb APIs.
Table 64. Coherent Accelerator Interface (CXL) Flash device
sg9: 33:0:0:0 sdc legacy 60050768218b0818200000000400006e

Table 64. Coherent Accelerator Interface (CXL) Flash device (continued)
sg10: 33:1:0:0 sdd superpipe 60050768218b0818200000000600006f
sg11: 34:0:0:0 sde superpipe 60050768218b08182000000007000070
sg12: 34:1:0:0 sdf superpipe 60050768218b0818200000000300006d
Table 64 on page 269 shows two accelerators, each with two ports, and a single volume mapped to
each port's WWPN. One volume is in legacy mode, and three volumes are in superpipe mode. The
WWID for each volume in the IBM FlashSystem are displayed for convenience of administration. This
matches the WWID shown in the IBM FlashSystem GUI or CLI (ibm@power8:~$ sudo
/opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfstatus)
Set the mode for a volume
Use this command to set the mode for a volume.
LinuxAlerts.html).
1. To set the mode for a volume, enter the following command:
sudo /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfsetlunmode <LUN> <Mode>
v An output similar to the following example is displayed:
ibm@power8:~$ /opt/ibm/capikv/bin/cxlfsetlunmode
60050768218b0818200000000400006e 1
INFO: Adding LUN 60050768218b0818200000000400006e to Super IO table. SUCCESS
– LUN modes might be 0 for legacy mode, or 1 for superpipe mode.
– After a LUN is set to superpipe mode, all paths to that volume will also be set to superpipe
mode.
– As shown in Table 64 on page 269, each volume might be in either legacy or superpipe mode.
you are using:
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.3, or later
– The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central.

PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter (FC EJ1P and EJ1N; CCIN 57B3)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ1P and
EJ1N adapters.
Overview
FC EJ1P and EJ1N are both the same adapter with different tail stock brackets. FC EJ1N is a low-profile
adapter and FC EJ1P is a full-height adapter. FC EJ1P and EJ1N are functionally identical to FC 5901 and
5278, but designates to IBM configurator tools that the usages are tape and DVD, not disk.
The PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 1 (Gen1), x8
adapter. The adapter is for high-performance, high-density, and serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It
supports the attachment of SAS tape and DVD by using a pair of mini-SAS 4x connectors. The mini-SAS
4x connectors allow the adapter's eight physical links to be used in various narrow and wide-port
configurations. The adapter can also be used for external tape drives, which are not supported on the
newer and faster four-port 6 Gb PCIe3 adapters. The adapter does not have write cache.
The PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter is a 64 bit, 3.3 V, bootable SAS adapter.
Externally attached devices are designed to run at a data rate of 1.5 Gbps for serial ATA (SATA) devices,
and 3 Gbps for SAS devices.
Figure 89. PCIe1 SAS Tape/DVD Dual-port 3 Gb x8 Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe1 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EJ1P)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EJ1N)
Maximum number
Attributes
v Two external mini-SAS 4x connectors provide attachment of SAS and Serial Advanced
Protocol (SMP)
v 440-500 Mhz PowerPC (PPC)
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1, little-endian, or later.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Server 12, or later.
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Server 11, Service Pack 3, or later.
v IBM i

v Linux:

4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ32 and EJ33 for BSC; CCIN 4767)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ32
Overview
The 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 1 (Gen1) x4 adapter. The
secure-key adapter provides both cryptographic coprocessor and cryptographic accelerator functions in a
single PCIe card. The 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor is suited to applications that require
high-speed, security-sensitive, RSA acceleration, cryptographic operations for data encryption and digital
signing. Additionally, the adapter is useful in secure management, use of cryptographic keys, or custom
cryptographic applications. It provides secure storage of cryptographic keys in a tamper-responding
hardware security module that is certified to meet FIPS 140-2 level 4 security requirements (certificate
#3164). The adapter runs in dedicated mode only.
FC EJ32 and EJ33 are identical cards and have the same CCIN of 4767. The different feature codes
indicate whether a blind swap cassette is used and the type of cassette. FC EJ32 is not a blind-swap
cassette, while FC EJ33 indicates a generation 3 blind-swap cassette.

Figure 90. 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Not applicable
PCIe1 x4
Slot requirement
Supported Systems
v 8247-21L, 8247-22L, and 8248-22A
v 8247-42L
v 9119-MME and 9119-MHE in the I/O drawer only
v 9080-MME and 9080-MHE
Cables
No cables are required
Voltage
3.3 V

Form factor
Half-length, with full-height tail stock
Dual card (Mother-daughter)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
Supported cryptographic mode: Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA)
PPC 476 Processors run in lockstep and the outputs of each core are compared cycle by cycle
Error Checking and Correction (ECC) protection on DDR3 memory
Cryptographic key generation and random number generation
Over 300 cryptographic algorithms and modes
Byte wide parity protection on all internal registers and data paths wider than two bits
RSA/ECC engines are protected by a duplicate engine which predicts the CRC of the result
SHA, MD5, AES and DES engines are protected by running the same operation on two
independent engines and the outputs are compared cycle by cycle.
Performance
Table 65. 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor Operation
Operation Operations per second
AES-CBC 128 bit (1KB) > 7K
PK-CRT 1024 > 5K
PK-CRT 2048 > 3.5K
Key Gen RSA CRT 1024 bit > 30
Key Gen RSA CRT 2048 bit >7
Key Gen RSA CRT 4096 bit > 0.6
Key Gen ECC-BP 192 > 750
you are using:
v AIX
– AIX Version 7.2D, or later
– AIX Version 7.1X, or later
v Linux:
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 SP2, or later
v IBM i

Linux driver and firmware information
The 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor's Linux drivers and firmware are not provided by the Linux
distribution. To install and or update the Linux drivers and firmware, the user must download the Power
Systems Linux drivers and firmware package. Refer to the IBM Power Systems information on the
4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor and follow the Linux drivers and firmware instructions at: Power
Systems Information for the 4767-002 Cryptographic Coprocessor(https://www-03.ibm.com/security/
cryptocards/pciecc2/overview.shtml).
PCIe LP 4 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL09; CCIN 5774)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL09 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe LP 4 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel adapter is a 64 bit, short form factor x4, PCIe adapter with an
LC-type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link or loop.
The adapter automatically negotiates the highest data rate between the adapter and an attaching device
at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances between the adapter and
an attaching device or switch can reach up to 500 meters running at 1 Gbps data rate, up to 300 meters
running at 2 Gbps data rate, and up to 150 meters running at 4 Gbps data rate. When used with IBM
Fibre Channel storage switches supporting longwave optics, the adapter can reach distances of up to 10
kilometers running at either 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 4 Gbps data rates.


Substances (RoHS)
Figure 91. EL09 adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
000E0807, 000E0904*
*
12R9314
PCIe Base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 1.0a

Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
FC compatibility
1, 2, 4 Gigabit
Cables
v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 500 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m
v 1.0625 Gbps 0.5 – 300 m
v 2.125 Gbps 0.5 – 150 m
v 4.25 Gbps 0.5 – 70 m
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
Adapter LED states
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 66 on page 279 summarizes normal
LED states. There is a 1 Hz pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (1, 2 or 3).
Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state.

waiting for restart
active
mode
mode
debug mode
Device ID jumper

Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) connected to a fiber array storage technology (FAStT) or DS4000
storage subsystem have a child device that is called a disk array router (dar). You must unconfigure the
disk array router before you can hot swap an HBA that is connected to a FAStT or DS4000 storage
subsystem. For instructions, see Replacing hot swap HBAs in the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage
Manager Version 9, Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux on Power Systems
Servers, order number GC26-7848.
PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb (FC EL10; CCIN 57B3)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL10 PCI
Express (PCIe) adapter.
Overview
The PCIe LP 2-x4-port SAS Adapter 3Gb is a low-profile, short form factor adapter for high-performance
and high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS disk, tape,
and DVD by using a pair of mini SAS x4 connectors which allow the eight physical links to be used in
various narrow and wide-port configurations.

spreading capability. IBM i operating system does not support the RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations for
this adapter. The adapter does not have write cache. (The write performance of RAID 5 and RAID 6 can
be poor on adapters that do not provide write cache. Consider using an adapter which provides write
cache when using RAID 5 or RAID 6.)
and high availability configurations in AIX and Linux. IBM i does not support feature EL10 in
The EL10 supports SAS SFF disk drives located in a PCIe 12X I/O Drawer, or SAS disk drives located in
an EXP 12S Disk Drawer, or SAS disk drives located in a supported POWER system unit (split disk
backplane).
Figure 93. PCIe LP Dual - x4 SAS adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe
Slot requirement

Cables
availability configurations. For more information, see Serial attached SCSI cable planning.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes
Protocol (SMP)
v RAID 0, 5, 6, 10
6.
v 440 - 500 Mhz PowerPC (PPC)
eServerPrereq.nsf).
This adapter is supported for the following versions of the Linux operating system, depending on the
system you are using:
Hat.
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.6, or later
v SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates available
from SUSE.


v iprutils version 2.4.1 and ipr driver version 2.0.11.6 (or later) for RHEL4 kernels
v iprutils version 2.4.1 and ipr driver version 2.2.0.2 (or later) for RHEL5 kernels
v iprutils version 2.4.1 and ipr driver version 2.2.0.2 (or later) for SLES10 kernels

PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10GbE RoCE SFP+ Adapter (FC EL27; CCIN EC27)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL27
adapters.
Overview
The FC EL27 PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10GbE RoCE SFP+ adapter is a low-profile adapter equivalent to the FC
EC27.
The adapter is a PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0
data center applications. The adapter improves network performance by increasing available bandwidth
to the central processing unit (CPU) and providing enhanced performance. The two 10 Gb small
form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver ports are used for connectivity with other servers or switches in
the network. Each SFP+ port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 gigabits per
second (Gbps), and uses the SFP+ copper twinaxial cables up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in length. The link
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number

eServerPrereq.nsf).
Hat.
Hat.
from SUSE.
v PowerKVM
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184

PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL2N; CCIN 577D)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL2N adapter.
Overview
The FC EL2N is a low-profile adapter. The PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter is a
high-performance adapter based on the Emulex LPe12002 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Each port
provides single initiator capability over a fiber link. The ports have LC type connectors that use
shortwave laser optics. The adapter connects to Fibre Channel switches and operates at link speeds of 2,
4, and 8 Gbps. The adapter automatically negotiates with the switch to the highest speed that the switch
is capable of. LEDs on each port provide information about the status and link speed of the port.
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) capability is supported through Virtual I/O Server (VIOS).
Figure 95 shows the adapter:
Figure 95. EL2N adapter
Item Description
FRU number

12R9314
PCI Express (PCIe) Base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 2.0 x8 PCIe bus interface
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
specifications:
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux

Hat.
v PowerKVM
– IBM PowerKVM 2.1 SP1, or later
Adapter LED
conditions. There is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4).
Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
waiting for restart

active
mode
mode
debug mode
Replacing Fibre Channel adapters by using hot swap
might have extra devices (for example, the disk array router (dar) device that is associated with the fiber
array storage technology (FAStT) or DS4800) that need to be removed. See the specific storage device
documentation for information about how to remove these additional devices.
The new adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Check the zoning and logical unit
number (LUN) assignments to ensure that the new adapter functions as expected.
PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR Adapter (FC EL2P; CCIN 5287)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL2P
adapters.
Overview
The FC EL2P PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SR adapter is the equivalent of the FC 5284.
The FC EL2P is a short, low-profile, high-performance, generation-2 PCIe adapter. This adapter provides
two 10-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). Each of the
Ethernet ports can be connected by using a little connector (LC) duplex-type connector over a multi-mode
fiber (MMF) 850 nm fiber cable up to 300 meters (984.25 feet) in length. The adapter conforms to the
IEEE, 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR specification for Ethernet transmission.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3-V
Form factor
Low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes provided

Figure 96. Adapter
eServerPrereq.nsf).
Hat.
v Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6, or later
from SUSE.

PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR Adapter (FC EL2Z; CCIN EC29)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL2Z adapter.

Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2-Port 10 GbE RoCE SR adapter is a PCIe generation-2 (PCIe2), dual port, 10 Gigabit
Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the InfiniBand trade
association (IBTA) standard for remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet (RoCE).
The adapter supports short range (SR) optical connectivity. The adapter delivers high-bandwidth and
low-latency 10 GbE connectivity. The adapter is optimized for high-transaction databases, cloud
adapter to standard 10 Gb SR optical cabling and provide up to 300 m (984.25 ft) cable length. The two
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Supports standard 10 Gb SR optical cabling and up to 300 m (984.25 ft) cable length.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
Hat.

Hat.
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 LP 2x10Gb FCoE 2x1GbE SFP+ Adapter (FC EL38; CCIN 2B93)
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 2x10Gb FCoE 2x1GbE SFP+ Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, low-profile
capable adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) converged
network adapter (CNA). This adapter provides a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter is a
high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking and Fibre Channel storage. The adapter
is optimized for cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. Both FCoE
and network interface controller (NIC) functions are available for both FCoE ports. Use of the FCoE
requires that you use convergence enhanced Ethernet (CEE) switches. The link aggregation and failover
features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that require redundancy and
high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE SR small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports and two 1
Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC) connectors.
Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second).
Each of the 1 Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is connected with
Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 97 on page 293 shows the FC EL38 adapter.
Restriction: The 1 Gb Ethernet ports do not support data rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second).

Figure 97. FC EL38 adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7405 (for RJ45 connector)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
SR SFP+ optical fiber cables and Cat5 Ethernet cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, regular sized bracket, low-profile capable
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
– Linux Ubuntu 14.04.3, or later
v PowerKVM
PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F Adapter (FC EL39; CCIN EC2G)

adapters.
Overview
The FC EL39 PCIe LP 2-Port 10 GbE SFN6122F adapter is a low-profile adapter.
length.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux

Hat.
Hat.
v PowerKVM
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184

PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter (FC EL3B; CCIN 57B4)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL3B adapter.
Overview
high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS disk and SAS
tape by using four mini SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical links to be used in
various narrow and wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported in a single adapter
configuration and cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter does not have write
cache. Figure 100 on page 298 shows the PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter.
storage IOA) configurations in AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions. This adapter enables configuring the
removed.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes

configuration only.
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3C; CCIN
2CC1)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL3C
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation
2, low-profile adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) converged
network adapter (CNA). This adapter provides a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter is a
is optimized for cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. Both the
FCoE and network interface controller (NIC) functions are available for all the four ports. Use of the
FCoE requires that you use convergence enhanced Ethernet (CEE) switches. The link aggregation and
failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that require redundancy
and high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE Copper Twin-axial ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet
ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC) connectors. Each FCoE port
provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). Each of the 1
Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is connected with Ethernet cables. A
10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 101 shows the FC EL3C adapter.
The adapter is SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) capable. The adapter can function as a boot
adapter. The adapter supports all Fibre Channel and Ethernet topologies.
Figure 101. FC EL3C adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
74Y7010
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement

Cables
SR SFP+ Copper Twinax and Cat5 Ethernet cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.

PCIe3 LP 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL3D; CCIN 2CE7)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL3D adapter.

Overview
The PCIe Gen3 low profile x16 2-port FDR Infiniband adapter provides high speed connectivity with
other servers or IB switches. Each port maximum of 56Gb assumes no other system and/or switch
bottlenecks are present. The x16 adapter allows full bandwidth in a PCIe Gen3 slot.
DAC cables, or FDR optical. One adapter can support either or both types of cable. The user can choose
Figure 102. FC EL3D adapter
been established.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Low-profile tailstock part number: 00ND499

PCIe x16
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux:
PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3U; CCIN 57D8)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the high-function PCIe3 x8 cache
SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (CCIN 57D8) that is integrated with the composite storage backplane
(feature code (FC) EL3U) in the 8247-21L or 8247-22L.
Overview
The expanded function PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is an internal PCI Express
generation-3 (PCIe3), serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Random Array of Independent Disks (RAID) adapter that
is integrated in the 8247-21L or 8247-22L. The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is a
composite feature of the high-function storage backplane (FC EL3U). The adapter contains the SAS RAID
A pair of the high-function internal adapters is preinstalled in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slots,
P1-C14 and P1-C15 in the 8247-21L or 8247-22L. The high-function composite storage feature (FC EL3U)
provides the following features:
v A high-function storage backplane (CCIN 2B5A) that provides slots for eight numbers of 6.35 cm (2.5
inches) SFF disks and six numbers of 1.8 inches SSDs. This backplane also supports a slim DVD media
bay.
v A pair of the high-function PCIe3 cache SAS RAID internal adapters (CCIN 57D8) that are installed in
the slots P1-C14 and P1-C15.
v A pair of Backup power supply cards (also called capacitor card) and card cage that is installed in the
slots P1-C14-C1 and P1-C15-C1.

v Two mini-SAS HD cables that attach to the high-function storage backplane.
v A mini-SAS HD cable with two external SAS ports that is installed in the system rear bulkhead in the
slot P1-C8.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your system that has the storage backplane FC EL3T to a high-function
system by ordering the composite high-function storage backplane feature (FC EL3U).
The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb has a data read or write speed of 6 Gbps and a real
write cache of 2 GB. With a 4:1 cache compression, this high-function adapter provides an increased cache
of 8 GB and increases the storage system performance. The write cache contents are protected against
power loss with flash memory and super capacitors and removes the need for cache battery.
The two mini-SAS HD cables connect each of the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb to the
two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The high-function internal adapters supports both the drives
(SFF and SSDs) to be used in a RAID configuration. The supported RAID configurations include, RAID 0,
5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2. The second PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb in slot P1-C15
controls the slim DVD bay. The high-function storage backplane does not support the split storage
backplane configuration.
Each of the internal adapters provides a mini-SAS HD connector that attaches to a mini-SAS HD cable
(YO) and provided with two external SAS ports on the other end. In the 8247-21L or 8247-22L, the
external SAS ports are installed in slot P1-C8. The external SAS port is used to attach the FC EL1S drive
enclosure. Only one EL1S drive enclosure is supported by the high-function internal adapter pair.
Systems running the Linux operating system support both adapters RAID controllers that are owned by
the same or different partitions. Linux also provide mirroring (logical volume manager (LVM))
automatically move hot data to attached SSDs and cold data to attached HDDs in the Linux systems.
Figure 103. PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter CCIN number
57D8
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
High-function configuration: Two adapters are installed in slot P1-C14 and P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables that are supplied with the adapter. A SAS cable (YO) with mini-SAS
connectors and external SAS ports can be attached to the high-function internal adapters.
Voltage
12 V
you are using:
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red Hat
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red Hat
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, or later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 3, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from SUSE
- Ubuntu Server 16.04, or later
- Ubuntu Server 14.04.3, or later
– PowerKVM
- PowerKVM 3.1 Systems (indicated by #EC40): Virtualized for Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux or
Ubuntu Server
- PowerKVM 2.1.1, or later (#EC20): Virtualized for Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux or Ubuntu Server
- KVM on Power Systems (indicated by #EC70): Not supported
– Bare Metal Systems
- Bare Metal Systems (indicated by #EC16): Not supported
PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3V; CCIN 57D7)
adapter 6Gb (CCIN 57D7) that is integrated with the storage backplane (feature code (FC) EL3T) in the
8247-21L or 8247-22L. Adding of another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3V) enables the
storage backplane to be configured as a split storage backplane in the 8247-21L or 8247-22L.

Overview
The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is an internal PCI Express generation-3 (PCIe3),
8247-21L or 8247-22L. The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is a composite feature of the storage
backplane FC EL3T. The adapter contains the SAS RAID controller and SAS Expander ports. The PCIe3
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb is preinstalled in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C14 in the
8247-21L or 8247-22L
Adapter caching
The PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb does not have a non-volatile write cache. However, Linux
customers can take advantage of a volatile adapter write cache of up to 1 Gb (compressed) for improved
performance. This support is available with the 2.4.10 version of iprutils available from the IBM Linux
Power Tools Repository (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/yum.html) and
with the latest adapter firmware available from the Fix Central website (http://www.ibm.com/support/
fixcentral/)
This configuration of the storage backplane in the 8247-21L or 8247-22L with one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb supports 12 numbers of 6.35 cm (2.5 inches) , small form-factor (SFF) hard disk
drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). FC EL3T also supports a slim DVD bay. The PCIe3 x8 SAS
RAID internal adapter 6Gb supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of disks (JBOD) or as a RAID.
The supported RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. Two mini-SAS HD cables connect the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. This configuration with one PCIe3
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb does not split the disks in the storage backplane.
To enable the split storage backplane, another PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb (FC EL3V) must
be installed in the other dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C15. The same backplane as in FC EL3T is
x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb to the two SAS ports on the storage backplane. The 12 drives are then
split into two sets of six drives (HDDs or SSDs), each controlled by one PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal
adapter 6Gb. The split storage backplane configuration supports the drives to be used as just-a-bunch of
disks (JBOD) or as a RAID. The supported RAID is RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10. The second PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID
internal adapter 6Gb in slot P1-C15 controls the slim DVD bay. The split storage backplane does not
support the mixing of HDDs and SSDs in the same RAID.
Systems running the Linux operating system support both adapters RAID controllers that are owned by
the same or different partitions. The controllers provide RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10
configurations for systems that are running the Linux operating system. Linux also provide mirroring
(logical volume manager (LVM)) capabilities.
Figure 104 on page 307 shows the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb.

P2
P1
P8EBJ501-0
Figure 104. PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6Gb
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter CCIN number
57D7
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Base configuration: Adapter is preinstalled in slot P1-C14.
Split storage backplane configuration: Second adapter is installed in slot P1-C15.
Cables
Two mini-SAS HD cables that are supplied with the adapter.
Voltage
12 V
you are using:
v Linux
v Bare Metal Systems (Indicated by FC EC16)
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7.2, little-endian, or later
v IBM PowerKVM 3.1 Systems (Indicated by FC EC40) or PowerKVM 2.1 (Indicated by FC EC20)
– Virtualized resources to Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu Server
v Other environments
Hat.

PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb (FC EL3W; CCIN 57DC) in the IBM
Elastic Storage Server
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID
internal adapter 6 Gb (CCIN 57DC) that is integrated with the composite storage backplane (feature code
(FC) EL3W) in the IBM Elastic Storage Server.
Overview
The high performance PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is an internal PCI Express
generation-3 (PCIe3), serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Random Array of Independent Disks (RAID) adapter
integrated in the Elastic Storage Server offering. The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb is
part of a composite feature of the storage backplane (FC EL3W). The adapter contains the SAS RAID
The high performance internal adapter is pre-installed in the dedicated internal PCIe3, x8 slot P1-C14 in
the IBM Elastic Storage Server. The composite storage feature (FC EL3W) provides the following features:
v A high performance storage backplane (CCIN 2B5A) that provides slots for 8 numbers of 2.5 inches
small form-factor (SFF) hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SDDs) and 6 of 1.8 inches SSDs.
This backplane also supports a slim DVD media bay.
v A PCIe3 cache SAS RAID internal adapter (CCIN 57DC) is installed in the slot P1-C14.
v One mini-SAS HD cable that attaches to the high performance storage backplane.
The PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb has a data read-write speed of 6 Gbps and a real
write cache of 2 GB. With a 4:1 cache compression, this high performance adapter provides an increased
cache of 8 GB and increases the storage system performance. The write cache contents are protected
against power loss with flash memory and super capacitors and removes the need for cache battery.
One mini-SAS HD cable connects the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb to the SAS port on
the storage backplane. The high performance internal adapter supports both the drives (SFF and SSDs) to
be used in a Dual Storage IOA RAID configuration. The supported RAID configurations include: RAID 0,
5, 6, 10, 5T2, 6T2, and 10T2.
Figure 105 on page 309 shows the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb.

Figure 105. PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter CCIN number
57DC
Adapter FRU number
00WV511 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Internal PCIe3 slot with x16 connector and x8 bus signalling.
Adapter is installed in slot P1-C14.
Cables
One mini-SAS HD cable part number 00RR483 connects the lower storage backplane connector
(J1) to the P1 connector on the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in slot P1-C14.
Voltage
12 V

v Linux

PCIe3 LP 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL3X; CCIN
57BC)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL3X adapter.
Overview
10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter provides two 10 Gb
SFP+ ports for copper twinax cabling. These cables also include copper transceivers. The adapter is a
converged network adapter supporting both NIC and IBTA RoCE standard. RoCE is Remote Direct
Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet. Using RoCE, the adapter can support significantly
greater bandwidth with low latency and minimize CPU overhead by more efficiently using memory
access. This offloads the CPU from I/O networking tasks, improving performance and scalability.
second). Figure 106 on page 311 shows the FC EL3X adapter.


Figure 106. FC EL3X adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Cables

1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
home.html).
v VIOS

PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL3Z; CCIN 2CC4)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL3Z adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8, short
form-factor, low-profile adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter provides a
PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC)
function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The link
aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability. Figure 108 on page 314 shows the FC EL3Z adapter.
The ports default to auto negotiate the highest speed either at 10 Gb (10G BaseT), 1Gb (1000 BaseT), or
100 Mb (100 BaseT) full duplex. Each RJ45 port can be configured independent of the other port. Each
RJ45 port is connected with a 4-pair, CAT-6A cable, and is supported for distances of up to 100 meters.

v The 10 Gb RJ45 ports can function in the NIC mode.
v The adapter can be used as the host local area network (LAN) adapter.
v The adapter supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly
reducing processor utilization
v The adapter supports dual port operation in any PCIe3 or PCIe2 slot.
v The adapter supports auto-negotiation, full-duplex only.
v The adapter supports multiple media-access control (MAC) per interface.
v The adapter supports integrated media-access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY).

Figure 108. FC EL3Z adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Regular-height tailstock part number: 00E2862
10N7405 (RJ45 wrap plug)
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
CAT-6A cable
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

you are using:
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v PowerKVM
This adapter requires the following driver in the Linux operating system:
v bnx2x driver
v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and
home.html).
PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter (FC EL40; CCIN 57BE)
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR Adapter is a PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3), low-profile, dual
port, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the
InfiniBand trade association (IBTA) standard for remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged
Ethernet (RoCE). The adapter supports short range (SR) optical connectivity. The adapter delivers
improves network performance by increasing available bandwidth to the processor and providing
enhanced performance. The adapter minimizes processor usage by efficiently using memory access.
redundancy and high availability. Figure 109 on page 316 shows the FC EL40 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
home.html).
v VIOS
PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL43; CCIN 577F)

Overview
The PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a low-profile, x8, generation 3, PCIe adapter. This
adapter has a little connector-type (LC) external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability
over an optical fiber link. The adapter automatically negotiates the highest data rate between the adapter
and an attaching device at a link speed of 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 4 Gbps. The adapter supports a maximum

link speed of 16 Gbps at both ports. Distances between the adapter and an attaching device or switch can
reach up to 380 m running at a 4 Gbps data rate, up to 150 m running at an 8 Gbps data rate, and up to
100 m running at a 16 Gbps data rate.

v This adapter has parts and construction compliant with the European Union Directive of Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
v The adapter is compliant with the PCIe base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 2.0 specifications with
the following characteristics:
– Provides an x8 lane link interface at 14.025 Gbps, 8.5 Gbps, or 4.25 Gbps (automatic negotiation with
system)
– Provides support for one Virtual Channel (VC0) and one Traffic Class (TC0)
– Provides configuration and I/O memory read and write, completion, and messaging capabilities
– Provides support for 64-bit addressing
– Provides error correction code (ECC) and error protection functions
– Provides link cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on all PCIe packets and message information
– Provides a large payload size of 2048 bytes for read and write functions
– Provides a large read request size of 4096 bytes
v The adapter is compatible with 4, 8, and 16 Gb Fibre Channel interface with the following
characteristics:
– Provides for automatic negotiation between 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16 Gb link attachments
– Provides support for the following Fibre Channel topologies: point-to-point (16Gb only) and fabric
– Provides support for Fibre Channel class 3
– Provides a maximum Fibre Channel throughput that is achieved by using full duplex hardware
support
v The adapter provides an end-to-end data path parity and CRC protection, including internal data path
random-access memory (RAM)
v Provides architectural support for multiple upper layer protocols
v Provides comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
and virtual fabric (VF)
v Provides support for message signaled interrupts extended (MSI-X)
v Provides support for 255 VFs and 1024 MSi-X
v Provides an internal, high-speed static random-access memory (SRAM) memory
v Provides ECC protection of local memory that includes single-bit correction and double-bit protection
v Provides an embedded shortwave optical connection with diagnostics capability
v Provides support for an on-board context management by firmware:
– Up to 8192 FC port logins
– I/O multiplexing down to the Fibre Channel frame level
v Provides data buffers capable of supporting 64+ buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits per port for shortwave
applications
v Provides link management and recovery that is handled by firmware
v Provides on-board diagnostic capability accessible by an optional connection
v Provides a performance up to 16 Gbps full duplex

Figure 110. EL43 adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
FC compatibility
4, 8, 16 Gb
Cables
Cables are the responsibility of the customer. Use multimode fiber optic cables with shortwave
results, OM2 cables must not be connected to OM3 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is connected
to an OM3 cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the cables.
The following table shows the supported distances for the different cable types at the different
link speeds.

Table 74. Supported distances for cables
Header Cable type and distance
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4
4.25 Gbps 0.5 - 70 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 380 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 400 m (1.64 -
229.65 ft) 492.12 ft) 1246.71 ft) 1312.34 ft)
8.5 Gbps 0.5 - 21 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 50 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 190 m (1.64 -
68.89 ft) 164.04 ft) 492.12 ft) 623.36 ft)
14.025 Gbps 0.5 - 15 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 35 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 100 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 125 m (1.64 -
49.21 ft) 114.82 ft) 328.08 ft) 410.10 ft)
Maximum number
system.
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v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).
v PowerKVM
Adapter LED states
indicates firmware operation, and yellow signifies port activity. Table 75 summarizes normal LED states.
A 1 Hz pause occurs when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3 or 4). Observe the LED
sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state.
On 2 fast flashes 4 Gbps link rate: normal, link active

Power-on-self-test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 76. These states can be used to
identify abnormal states or problems.
Off Off Wake-up failure of the adapter board
Off On POST failure of the adapter board
Off Slow flash Wake-up failure monitor
Off Fast flash Failure in post
Off Flashing Postprocessing in progress
On Off Failure while functioning
On On Failure while functioning
Slow flash Off Normal, link down
Slow flash On Not defined
Slow flash Slow flash Offline for download
Slow flash Fast flash Restricted offline mode, waiting for
restart
Slow flash Flashing Restricted offline mode, test active
Fast flash Off Debug monitor in restricted mode
Fast flash On Not defined
Fast flash Slow flash Debug monitor in test fixture mode
Fast flash Fast flash Debug monitor in remote debug
mode
Fast flash Flashing Not defined
PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL4L and
EL4M adapters.
Overview
FC EL4L and EL4M are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EL4L is a low-profile
adapter and FC EL4M is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 LP 4-port 1 GbE Adapter is a full-height, generation 2 (Gen2) PCIe adapter. This adapter
provides four 1-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 1000 megabits per second (Mbps) or 1
gigabit per second (Gbps), 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The adapter connects to a network that uses
AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability and conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab
1000Base-T standard. The adapter also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.


utilization
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Wrap plug
10N7405
PCIe2.0, x4
Slot requirement
One PCIe x4 slot.
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
v Two RJ-45 ports

Attributes provided
v PCIe x4, generation 1 or generation 2
v Multiple Queues
v VIOS
Figure 111. Adapter
Adapter LED states
Off No link


v Linux

- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 big-endian, or later
- Ubuntu 14.04.03, or later
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PCIe2 4-port 1 GbE Adapter (FC EL4L and EL4M; CCIN 576F)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL4L and
EL4M adapters.
Overview
FC EL4L and EL4M are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EL4L is a low-profile
adapter and FC EL4M is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 LP 4-port 1 GbE Adapter is a full-height, generation 2 (Gen2) PCIe adapter. This adapter
provides four 1-Gb Ethernet ports that can be configured to run at 1000 megabits per second (Mbps) or 1
gigabit per second (Gbps), 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The adapter connects to a network that uses
AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability and conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab
1000Base-T standard. The adapter also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.


utilization

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Wrap plug
10N7405
PCIe2.0, x4
Slot requirement
One PCIe x4 slot.
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
v Two RJ-45 ports
Attributes provided
v PCIe x4, generation 1 or generation 2
v Multiple Queues
v VIOS

Figure 112. Adapter
Adapter LED states
visible through the mounting bracket. Figure 111 on page 323 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 77 on
page 323 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate.
Off No link


v Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 big-endian, or later

- Ubuntu 14.04.03, or later
home.html).
PCIe3 2-port 56 Gb FDR IB Adapter x16 (FC EL50; CCIN 2CE7)

Overview
The PCIe Gen3 low profile x16 2-port Infiniband QDR adapter provides high speed connectivity with
other servers or IB switches. Each port maximum of 56 Gb assumes no other system and/or switch
bottlenecks are present. The x16 adapter allows full bandwidth in a PCIe Gen3 slot.

been established.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Full-height tailstock
PCIe x16
Slot requirement
Cables
No cables required.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
you are using:
v Linux:
PCIe3 2-Port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EL53; CCIN 57BC)

Overview
10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the InfiniBand
second). Figure 114 on page 330 shows the FC EL53 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number

Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
home.html).
v VIOS

PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter (FC EL54; CCIN 57BE)
Overview
The PCIe3 2-port 10 GbE NIC and RoCE SR adapter is a PCIe generation-3 (PCIe3), full-height, dual port,
10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapter with a PCIe 3.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the InfiniBand
redundancy and high availability. Figure 116 on page 333 shows the FC EL54 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number

eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
home.html).
v VIOS
PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EL55; CCIN 2CC4)
Overview
The PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8, short form-factor,
low-profile capable, regular-height adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter
provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller
(NIC) function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The
link aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability. Figure 117 on page 335 shows the FC EL55 adapter.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
CAT-6A cable
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, regular-height tailstock, low-profile capable
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
v IBM i
– IBM i is supported only with VIOS

v AIX: devices.pciex.e4148e1614109204
v Linux: bnx2x driver

home.html).
PCIe2 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EL56, CCIN 2B93)
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe2 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3,
low-profile capable adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
converged network adapter (CNA). This adapter provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter is a
high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) SR optical ports and
two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC)
connectors. Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits
per second). Each of the 1 Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is
connected with Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 118 on page 338 shows the FC
EL56 adapter.

v The adapter is a PCIe2 FCoE or NIC network convergence adapter.
v The 10 Gb SFP+ ports can function in the NIC or FCoE mode.
v The adapter supports the Single Root IO Virtualization (SRIOV) function.
v The adapter can function as a Boot adapter.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
v IBM i
PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EL57; CCIN
2CC1)
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation
2, regular-height adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 119 on page 340 shows the FC EL57 adapter.
The adapter is Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) capable. The adapter can function as a boot

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
SR SFP+ Copper Twinax and Cat5 Ethernet cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
system.
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 11 SP 3, or later
v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.1, or later , supported through VIOS 2.2.2, or later
PCIe 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL58; CCIN 577D)

Overview
The 8 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance adapter based on the
Emulex LPe12002 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Each port provides single initiator capability over a
fibre link. The ports have LC type connectors and utilize shortwave laser optics. The adapter connects to
fibre channel switches and operates at link speeds of 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The adapter automatically
negotiates with the switch to the highest speed of which the switch is capable. LEDs on each port
provide information on the status and link speed of the port.

Figure 120. PCIe 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter
Item Description
FRU number
12R9314 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
11P3847 (Not designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile with standard size bracket
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
cables.
OM3 0.5 m - 500 m 0.5 m - 380 m 0.5 m - 150 m
OM2 0.5 m - 300 m 0.5 m -150 m 0.5 m - 50 m
OM1 0.5 m - 150 m 0.5 m - 70 m 0.5 m - 21 m
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v Linux
Hat.
v PowerKVM
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the adapter mounting bracket. Green indicates
firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 81 summarizes the link rate conditions. There
is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4). Observe the LED
sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.

Off Off Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off On POST failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Slow blink Wake-up failure monitor Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Off Fast blink POST failure Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On Off Failure while functioning Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
On On Failure while functioning Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system
diagnostics.
Slow blink Slow blink Offline for download None
Slow blink Fast blink Restricted offline mode, None
waiting for restart
Slow blink Flashing Restricted offline mode, test None
active
When hot swapping fibre channel adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices
The new adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Check the zoning and LUN assignments
to ensure that the new adapter will function as expected.
PCIe3 RAID SAS Adapter Quad-port 6 Gb x8 (FC EL59 and EL65; CCIN 57B4)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL59 and
EL65 adapters.
Overview
FC EL59 and FC L65 are the same adapter with the same, but have different feature code numbers to
indicate different usage to IBM configurator tools. FC EL65 runs SAS LTO-5 or later tape drives and
DVDs, whereas FC EL59 runs HDD or SSD. Support of both tape/DVD and HDD/SSD on the same
adapter is not supported.

high-density, serial attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS disk and SAS
tape by using four mini SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical links to be used in
various narrow and wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported in a single adapter
configuration and cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter does not have write
cache. Figure 121 on page 346 shows the PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter.
storage IOA) configurations in AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions. This adapter enables configuring the
removed.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Attributes

configuration only.
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v Linux
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home.html).
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5B; CCIN 577F)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EL5B adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is an x8, generation 3, PCIe adapter. This adapter is a
high-performance 8x short form adapter also referred to as a PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). The adapter
provides two ports of 16 Gb Fibre Channel capability using SR optics. Each port can provide up to 16 Gb
Fibre Channel functions simultaneously.
Each port provides single initiator capability over a fibre link or with NPIV, multiple initiator capability is
provided. The ports are SFP+ and include an optical SR transceiver. The ports have little connector-type

(LC) and utilize shortwave laser optics. The adapter operates at link speeds of 4, 8 and 16 Gbps and will
automatically negotiate to the highest speed possible. LEDs on each port provide information on the
status and link speed of the port.
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) capability is supported through VIOS.

system)
characteristics:
support
applications

Figure 122. EL5B adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, MD2
FC compatibility
4, 8, 16 Gb
Cables
link speeds.

4.25 Gbps 0.5 - 70 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 380 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 400 m (1.64 -
229.65 ft) 492.12 ft) 1246.71 ft) 1312.34 ft)
8.5 Gbps 0.5 - 21 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 50 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 190 m (1.64 -
68.89 ft) 164.04 ft) 492.12 ft) 623.36 ft)
14.025 Gbps 0.5 - 15 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 35 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 100 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 125 m (1.64 -
49.21 ft) 114.82 ft) 328.08 ft) 410.10 ft)
Maximum number
system.
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7.1, little endian, or later
v Supports PowerKVM and VIOS.
Adapter LED states
Power-on-self-test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 85 on page 351. These states
can be used to identify abnormal states or problems.

restart
mode
PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL5Y and EL5Z; CCIN 578D)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature codes (FC) EL5Y and EL5Z
adapters.
Overview
FC EL5Y and EL5Z are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EL5Y is a low-profile
adapter and FC EL5Z is a full-height adapter.
The PCIe2 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2 (Gen2),
high-performance, based on the QLogic QLE2562 Host Bus Adapter (HBA). 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 have
LC type connectors and 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. See “PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL2N; CCIN 577D)” on page
285 or “PCIe 8 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EL58; CCIN 577D)” on page 341 for a 2-port 8 Gb
Fibre Channel adapter based on an Emulex adapter.

Figure 123. PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
specifications:

Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Supported Systems
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EL5Y)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EL5Z)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
NPIV capability is supported through VIOS
Requires a PCIe2 x8 slot for all ports to operate at full speed
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home.html).

Adapter LED
Table 87. LED States
Hardware State Yellow LED (8 Gbps) Green LED (4 Gbps) Amber LED (2 Gbps) Comments
Power Off Off Off Off
Power On (before On On On
firmware
initialization)
Power On (after Flash Flash Flash All flash at the same

firmware time.
initialization)
Firmware Fault Flash in sequence Flash in sequence Flash in sequence Flashing in sequence
of yellow LED, green
LED, amber LED,
then back to yellow
LED.
2 Gbps Link UP/ACT Off Off On/Flash On for link up and

flash if I/O activity.
4 Gbps Link UP/ACT Off On/Flash Off
8 Gbps Link UP/ACT On/Flash Off Off
Beacon Flash Off Flash All flashing at the

same time.
PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter (FC EL60; CCIN 57B4)

Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe), generation 3, RAID SAS adapter is a
low-profile, short-form factor adapter. The adapter is used in high-performance and high-density, serial
attached SCSI (SAS) applications. It supports the attachment of SAS DVD or SAS tape by using four mini
SAS high-density (HD) x4 connectors that allow the physical links to be used in various narrow and
wide-port configurations. SAS tape attachment is only supported in a single adapter configuration and
cannot be mixed with SAS disk on the same adapter. The adapter does not have write cache. Figure 124
on page 355 shows the PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter.

Figure 124. PCIe3 LP 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number

Attributes
configurations
eServerPrereq.nsf).
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v Linux
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Hat.
home.html).
v PowerKVM
PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0A; CCIN 577F)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0A
adapter.

Overview
The PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is an x8, generation 3, PCIe adapter. This adapter is a
high-performance 8x short form adapter also referred to as a PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA). The adapter
provides two ports of 16 Gb Fibre Channel capability using SR optics. Each port can provide up to 16 Gb
Fibre Channel functions simultaneously.
The adapter connects to a Fibre Channel switch at 4 Gb, 8 Gb or 16 Gb. It can directly attach to a device
without a switch at 16 Gb. Attachment without a switch is not supported at 4 Gb or 8 Gb.

system)
characteristics:
support

applications
Figure 125. EN0A adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314
PCIe base and CEM 3.0, x8 PCIe bus interface
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, MD2

FC compatibility
4, 8, 16 Gb
Cables
link speeds.
4 Gbps 0.5 - 70 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 380 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 400 m (1.64 -
229.65 ft) 492.12 ft) 1246.71 ft) 1312.34 ft)
8 Gbps 0.5 - 21 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 50 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 190 m (1.64 -
68.89 ft) 164.04 ft) 492.12 ft) 623.36 ft)
16 Gbps 0.5 - 15 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 35 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 100 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 125 m (1.64 -
49.21 ft) 114.82 ft) 328.08 ft) 410.10 ft)
Maximum number
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v AIX
v Linux
v IBM i

Adapter LED states
restart
mode
PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0B; CCIN 577F)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0B adapter.

Overview
The PCIe3 LP 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a low-profile, x8, generation 3, PCIe adapter. This
adapter is a high-performance 8x short form adapter also referred to as a PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
The adapter provides two ports of 16 Gb Fibre Channel capability using SR optics. Each port can provide
up to 16 Gb Fibre Channel functions simultaneously.
The adapter connects to a Fibre Channel switch at 4 Gb, 8 Gb or 16 Gb. It can directly attach to a device
without a switch at 16 Gb. Attachment without a switch is not supported at 4 Gb or 8 Gb.

system)
characteristics:
support

applications
Figure 126. FC EN0B adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314
PCIe base and CEM 3.0, x8 PCIe bus interface
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile

FC compatibility
4, 8, 16 Gb
Cables
link speeds.
4 Gbps 0.5 - 70 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 380 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 400 m (1.64 -
229.65 ft) 492.12 ft) 1246.71 ft) 1312.34 ft)
8 Gbps 0.5 - 21 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 50 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 150 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 190 m (1.64 -
68.89 ft) 164.04 ft) 492.12 ft) 623.36 ft)
16 Gbps 0.5 - 15 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 35 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 100 m (1.64 - 0.5 - 125 m (1.64 -
49.21 ft) 114.82 ft) 328.08 ft) 410.10 ft)
Maximum number
eServerPrereq.nsf).
you are using:
v AIX
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
home.html).

v IBM i
v PowerKVM
Adapter LED states
restart
mode

PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature codes (FC) EN0F and EN0G
adapters.
Overview
FC EN0F and EN0G are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EN0F is a low-profile
adapter and FC EN0G is a full-height adapter.
high-performance, x8 short form factor pluggable plus (SFP+) Host Bus. This adapter enables multiple
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.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
specifications:
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Supported Systems
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EN0F)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EN0G)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
Requires a PCI Express Gen2 x8 slot for all ports to operate at full speed
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– AIX 7.2 7200-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 2, or later.
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– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.4.20, or later
Adapter LED
firmware
initialization)

firmware time.
initialization)
LED, amber LED,
then back to yellow
LED.


same time.

PCIe2 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0F and EN0G; CCIN 578D)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for feature codes (FC) EN0F and EN0G
adapters.
Overview
FC EN0F and EN0G are both the same adapter with different feature codes. FC EN0F is a low-profile
adapter and FC EN0G is a full-height adapter.
high-performance, x8 short form factor pluggable plus (SFP+) Host Bus. This adapter enables multiple
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
FC compatibility
2, 4, 8 Gigabit
Cables
specifications:
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Supported Systems
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile (FC EN0F)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EN0G)
Maximum number
Attributes provided
Requires a PCI Express Gen2 x8 slot for all ports to operate at full speed
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v Linux
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v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.4.20, or later
Adapter LED
firmware
initialization)

firmware time.
initialization)
LED, amber LED,
then back to yellow
LED.


same time.

PCIe3 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0H, CCIN 2B93)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0H
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3,
high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) SR optical ports and
two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC)
connectors. Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits
per second). Each of the 1 Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is
connected with Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 129 on page 372 shows the FC
EN0H adapter.

v The adapter supports the Single Root IO Virtualization (SRIOV) function.

Figure 129. FC EN0H adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Maximum number

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v Linux
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v IBM i
PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter (FC EN0J, CCIN 2B93)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0J
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4-port (2x10 Gb FCoE, 2x1 GbE) SFP+ Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3,
high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE SR small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports and two 1
Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC) connectors.
Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second).
Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 130 on page 374 shows the FC EN0J adapter.


v The adapter supports the SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) function.
Figure 130. FC EN0J adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor

Low-profile capable
Maximum number
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v Linux
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v IBM i
PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0K; CCIN
2CC1)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0K
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation
3, regular-height adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 131 shows the FC EN0K adapter.
The adapter is Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) capable. The adapter can function as a boot
Figure 131. FC EN0K adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
74Y7010
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement

Cables
See “Cables” for details
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
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v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM i
v VIOS
PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0L;
CCIN 2CC1)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0L adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) Copper and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe)
generation 3, low-profile adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 133 on page 379 shows the FC EN0L adapter.


v The adapter supports all Fibre Channel and Ethernet topologies.
v The adapter supports the SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) NIC capability.
Figure 133. FC EN0L adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Low-profile bracket part number 00ND496
74Y7010
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables

Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
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v AIX
v Linux
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v IBM i
– IBM i Version 7.1, or later , supported through VIOS 2.2.2, or later
PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0M; CCIN
2CC0)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0M
adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 4-port (10 Gb FCoE and 1 GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, x8,
regular-height adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE Long Range (LR) optical ports and two 1 Gb RJ45
Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports provide an SFP+ optical transceiver and have little connector
(LC) duplex-type connectors. Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of
10 Gbps (gigabits per second). The optical transceiver uses shortwave laser optics and is attached with
MMF-850nm fiber cabling with LC connectors. An FCoE switch is required to be attached for any FCoE
traffic on this adapter.
Ethernet cables. Figure 135 on page 382 shows the FC EN0M adapter.


v The adapter supports both the dedicated mode and SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) mode to
function as a NIC.
v The adapter can function as a boot adapter.
v The adapter provides end-to-end data path parity and cyclic redundancy check
Figure 135. FC EN0M adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables

Table 100. Cable type
9 µm SMF LC 10 km
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, regular-height
Maximum number
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PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0N; CCIN
2CC0)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0N
adapter.
Overview
The PCIe3 LP 4-port (10Gb FCoE and 1GbE) LR and RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3,
x8, low-profile adapter. The adapter has four-ports and is a Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE Long Range (LR) optical ports and two 1 Gb RJ45
Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports provide an SFP+ optical transceiver and have duplex little
connector-type (LC) connectors. Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate
of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). The optical transceiver uses shortwave laser optics and is attached with
MMF-850nm fiber cabling with LC connectors. An FCoE switch is required to be attached for any FCoE
traffic on this adapter.
Ethernet cables. Figure 136 on page 385 shows the FC EN0N adapter.

v The adapter supports both the dedicated mode and SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) mode to
function as a NIC.
v The adapter can function as a boot adapter.
v The adapter provides end-to-end data path parity and cyclic redundancy check

Figure 136. FC EN0N adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7405
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Table 101. Cable type
9 µm SMF LC 10 km
Voltage
12 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number

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v Linux
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v PowerKVM
v IBM i
PCIe2 4-Port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0S; CCIN 2CC3)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0S adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 4-Port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2 (Gen2) x8, short
form-factor, low-profile capable, full-height adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb SR optical ports and
two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the
Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that

consolidates traffic for networking. The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it
suitable for critical network applications that require redundancy and high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) optical SR transceiver ports
and two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb SR ports have little connector (LC) duplex-type
connectors. The optical transceiver uses shortwave laser optics and is attached with MMF-850nm fiber
cabling with LC connectors. See “Cables” on page 389 for more information about the optical cables. Each
10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second).
Figure 137 on page 388 shows the FC EN0S adapter.
Each of the 1 Gb RJ45 port provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps. Each of the 1 Gb ports
is connected with a 4-pair, CAT-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable or with a cable of higher
specification, and is supported for distances of up to 100 meters. In addition to 1 Gb (1000 Mb) networks,
100 Mb networks are also supported.

v The 10 Gb SR ports can function in the NIC mode.
v The adapter supports dual port operation in any PCIe2 slot

Figure 137. FC EN0S adapter
Note: The ports are numbered from top to bottom as T1, T2, and so on for the AIX and IBM i operating
systems.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor

Low-profile capable
Maximum number
Cables
Use multimode fiber optic cables with shortwave lasers that adhere to the following specifications:
v OM3 or OM4: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 2000 MHz x km bandwidth
Because core sizes are different, OM1 cables only can be connected to other OM1 cables. For best results,
OM2 cables must not be connected to OM3 or OM4 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is connected to an
OM3 or OM4 cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the cables. The
following table shows the supported distances for the different fiber optic cable types at different link
speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
10 Gbps 0.5 meters to 33 meters 0.5 meters to 82 meters 0.5 meters to 300 meters
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v IBM i

v AIX: devices.pciex.e4148a1614109304 for SFP+ optical ports and devices.pciex.e4148a1614109404 for
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PCIe2 LP 4-Port (10Gb+1GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0T; CCIN 2CC3)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0T adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 4-Port (10Gb+1GbE) SR+RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2 (Gen2) x8, short
form-factor, low-profile adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb SR optical ports and two 1 Gb RJ45
ports. This adapter provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network
interface controller (NIC) function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for
networking. The link aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network
applications that require redundancy and high availability.
The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) optical SR transceiver ports
and two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb SR ports have little connector (LC) duplex-type
connectors. The optical transceiver uses shortwave laser optics and is attached with MMF-850nm fiber
cabling with LC connectors. See “Cables” on page 392 for more information about the optical cables. Each
10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second).
Figure 138 on page 391 shows the FC EN0T adapter.

v The 10 Gb SR ports can function in the NIC mode.

Figure 138. FC EN0T adapter
Note: The ports are numbered from top to bottom of the adapter as T1, T2, and so on for the AIX® and
IBM® i operating systems.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Cables
speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
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PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0U; CCIN 2CC3)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0U
adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8,
short form-factor, low-profile capable, regular-height adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb copper
twinax small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter provides a PCIe
2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function. The
adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The link aggregation and
The two 10 Gb are SFP+ and do not include a transceiver. Active Copper twinax cables up to 5 meter in
length are supported such as provided by feature codes EN01, EN02 or EN03. A transceiver is included
with these cables. See “Cables” on page 395 for details. Each 10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity
with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). Figure 139 on page 394 shows the FC EN0U
adapter.

v The 10 Gb ports can function in the NIC mode.

Figure 139. FC EN0U adapter

Note: The ports are numbered from top to bottom as T1, T2, and so on for the AIX® and IBM® i
operating systems.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
Cables
See Table 104 on page 396 for details about the feature codes.

1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
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v Linux
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RJ45 ports

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PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0V; CCIN 2CC3)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0V
adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 4-port (10 Gb + 1 GbE) Copper SFP+RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8,
short form-factor, low-profile adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb copper twinax small form-factor
pluggable (SFP+) ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The
adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function. The adapter is a
high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The link aggregation and failover
high availability.
The two 10 Gb are SFP+ and do not include a transceiver. Active Copper twinax cables up to 5 meter in
length are supported such as provided by feature codes EN01, EN02 or EN03. A transceiver is included
with these cables. See “Cables” on page 399 for details. Each 10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity
with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). Figure 141 on page 398 shows the FC EN0V
adapter.

v The 10 Gb ports can function in the NIC mode.

Figure 141. FC EN0V adapter
Note: The ports are numbered from top to bottom as T1, T2, and so on for the AIX® and IBM® i
operating systems.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Cables
cables.

1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
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PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0W; CCIN 2CC4)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0W
adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8, short form-factor,
low-profile capable, regular-height adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter
provides a PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller
(NIC) function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The
link aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability. Figure 142 on page 401 shows the FC EN0W adapter.


Figure 142. FC EN0W adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
CAT-6A cable

Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
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v Linux
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v IBM i
– IBM i supported only with VIOS
v VIOS
– VIOS 2.2.3.3 with ifix IV56366, or later

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PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0X; CCIN 2CC4)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0X adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 2-port 10 GbE BaseT RJ45 Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 2, x8, short
form-factor, low-profile adapter. The adapter provides two 10 Gb RJ45 ports. This adapter provides a
PCIe 2.0 host bus interface. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC)
function. The adapter is a high-performance adapter that consolidates traffic for networking. The link
aggregation and failover features of the adapter make it suitable for critical network applications that
require redundancy and high availability. Figure 143 on page 404 shows the FC EN0X adapter.


Figure 143. FC EN0X adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
CAT-6A cable
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
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PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN0Y; CCIN EN0Y)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN0Y adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation-2, low-profile,
high-performance, x8 short form factor plus (SFF+) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This adapter enables
multiple logical (virtual) connections to share the same physical port. Each logical connection has its own
The LEDs on the adapter indicate the TX/RX and link status as shown in Table 106 on page 406.

Figure 144. PCIe2 LP 8 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter
Table 106. LED indications

firmware
initialization)
firmware time.
initialization)
LED, amber LED,
then back to yellow
LED.
same time.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
12R9314

PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe generation-2 x8 slot.
Cables
For information about the cables, see “Cables”
Voltage
3.3 V and 12.0 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Maximum number
Attributes provided
v NPIV capability is supported through VIOS.
v Requires a PCI Express generation-2 x8 slot for all four ports to operate at full speed.
Cables
Because core sizes are different, OM1 cables can only be connected to other OM1 cables. For best results,
OM2 cables should not be connected to OM3 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is connected to an OM3
cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the cables. The following table
shows the supported distances for the different fiber optic cable types at different link speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3

v AIX
– AIX 7.1, Service Pack 4, or later.
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM ionly with VIOS
v VIOS
PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC EN12, CCIN EN0Y)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EN12 adapter.
Overview
The PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation-2, full height,
high-performance, x8 short form factor plus (SFF+) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This adapter enables
multiple logical (virtual) connections to share the same physical port. Each logical connection has its own

Figure 145. PCIe2 FH 4-port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe generation-2 x8 slot.
Cables
For information about the cables, see “Cables” on page 410.
Voltage
3.3 V and 12.0 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
Attributes provided
v NPIV capability is supported through VIOS.
v Requires a PCI Express generation-2 x8 slot for all four ports to operate at full speed.

Cables
Because core sizes are different, OM1 cables can only be connected to other OM1 cables. For best results,
OM2 cables should not be connected to OM3 cables. However, if an OM2 cable is connected to an OM3
cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the cables. The following table
shows the supported distances for the different fiber optic cable types at different link speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems, depending on the system you
are using:
v AIX
– AIX 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later.
v Linux
Hat.
Hat.
v IBM i only with VIOS
v VIOS

PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter (FC EN13 and FC EN14; CCIN 576C)
Learn about the features of the PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapters.
The PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter is a full-high PCIe adapter with one RVX communication port that
can be used for binary synchronous communication using an external, client-provided modem. Port 1 is
the RVX port that provides Bisync capability. Port 0 is the modem port and does not provide Bisync
capabilities. Figure 146 shows the FC EN13 and EN14 adapter.
EN13 is the non-CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered in all countries and regions except
Australia and New Zealand.
EN14 is the CIM (Complex Impedance Matching) version offered only in Australia and New Zealand.
Note: FC EN13 and EN14 are only supported in the IBM i operating system.
Figure 146. PCIe Binary Synchronous Adapter
Adapter type
Short, x4, PCIe

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– IBM i Version 7.1, Technology Refresh 9, or later on 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME
– IBM i Version 7.1, Technology Refresh 8, or later on 8286-42A or 8286-41A
PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN15; CCIN 2CE3)

Overview
The FC EN15 and EN16 are the same adapter. FC EN15 is a full-height adapter, and FC EN16 is a
v FC EN15: PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter
v FC EN16: PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter
The PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter is a PCI Express generation 3 (PCIe3), x8, short form-factor adapter.
The adapter provides four 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) optical SR transceiver ports, as
shown in Figure 147 on page 413. The ports have little connector (LC) duplex-type connectors and utilize
shortwave laser optics and MMF-850nm fiber cabling. See “Cables” on page 414 for more information
about the optical cables. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function
and also provides SR-IOV NIC support. SR-IOV capability for the NIC function is supported with the
appropriate firmware and operating system level for any of the four ports. Enabling the SR-IOV function
requires an HMC.

v Four 10 Gb ports that can function in the NIC mode
v AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) support

Figure 147. FC EN15 adapter
Specifications
Item Description

Adapter FRU number
00ND466 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Full-height tailstock part number: 00ND462
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height tailstock, low-profile capable
Maximum number
Cables
speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. The green
LED indicates link activity and the yellow LED signifies the link state. Table 110 summarizes the LED
states for this adapter.
Table 110. LED states
Off Off No Power or Normal Link Down

Table 110. LED states (continued)
Off On POST Failure or Invalid SFP
Configuration
Off On Normal Link Up with No activity on
the link
Blink On Normal Link Up with activity on the
link
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
v IBM i
v VIOS
PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter (FC EN16; CCIN 2CE3)


Overview
The FC EN16 and EN15 are the same adapter. FC EN16 is a low-profile adapter and FC EN15 is a
v FC EN16: PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter
v FC EN15: PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter
The PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SR Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, x8, short form-factor
adapter. The adapter provides four 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) optical SR transceiver ports,
as shown in Figure 148 on page 417. The ports have little connector (LC) duplex-type connectors and
utilize shortwave laser optics and MMF-850nm fiber cabling. See “Cables” on page 418 for more
information about the optical cables. The adapter supports the Ethernet network interface controller (NIC)
function and also provides SR-IOV NIC support. SR-IOV capability for the NIC function is supported
with the appropriate firmware and operating system level for any of the four ports. Enabling the SR-IOV
function requires an HMC.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Low-profile tailstock
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile tailstock
Maximum number

Cables
speeds.
Rate OM1 OM2 OM3
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. The green
LED indicates link activity and the yellow LED signifies the link state. Table 112 summarizes the LED
states for this adapter.
Table 112. LED states
Off Off No Power or Normal Link Down
Off On POST Failure or Invalid SFP
Configuration
Off On Normal Link Up with No activity on
the link
Blink On Normal Link Up with activity on the
link
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux

v IBM i
v VIOS
PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN17; CCIN 2CE4)
Overview
The FC EN17 and EN18 are the same adapter. FC EN17 is a full-height adapter, and FC EN18 is a
v FC EN17: PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter
v FC EN18: PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter
The PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, x8, short
form-factor adapter. The adapter provides four 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports into
which copper twinax transceivers will be placed. See Figure 149 on page 420. Active Copper twinax
cables up to 5 meter in length are supported such as provided by feature codes EN01, EN02 or EN03. A
transceiver is included with these cables. See “Cables” on page 421 for details. The adapter supports the
Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function and also provides SR-IOV NIC support. SR-IOV
capability for the NIC function is supported with the appropriate firmware and operating system level
for any of the four ports. Enabling the SR-IOV function requires an HMC.


Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
Full-height tailstock part number: 00ND465
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement

Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height tailstock, low-profile capable
Maximum number
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
v IBM i
v VIOS
PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter (FC EN18; CCIN 2CE4)
Overview
The FC EN18 and EN17 are the same adapter. FC EN18 is a low-profile adapter, and FC EN17 is a
v FC EN18: PCIe3 LPX 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter
v FC EN17: PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter
The PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE SFP+ Copper Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3, x8, short
form-factor adapter. The adapter provides four 10 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports into
which copper twinax transceivers will be placed. See Figure 151 on page 423. Active Copper twinax
cables up to 5 meter in length are supported such as provided by feature codes EN01, EN02 or EN03. A
transceiver is included with these cables. See “Cables” on page 424 for details. The adapter supports the
Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) function and also provides SR-IOV NIC support. SR-IOV
capability for the NIC function is supported with the appropriate firmware and operating system level
for any of the four ports. Enabling the SR-IOV function requires an HMC.


Specifications
Item Description

Adapter FRU number
Low-profile tailstock
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, low-profile tailstock
Maximum number
Cables
requirements.
1 m (3.28 ft) EN01 EF01 46K6182

Table 114. Feature code, CCIN, and part number for varying lengths of the cable (continued)
3 m (9.84 ft) EN02 EF02 46K6183
5 m (16.4 ft) EN03 EF03 46K6184
eServerPrereq.nsf).

v AIX
v Linux
v IBM i
v VIOS
– VIOS supports NIC capability only
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN27; CCIN 57D4)

Overview
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN27) is a full-height adapter. The FC EN27 is a 2-port EIA-232
asynchronous serial communications PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that can be installed in the PCIe slots.
The adapters are based on the PCIe 1.1 host-bus interface. The parallel port function is not available on
this adapter.

receiver-transmitter, first-in first-out (FIFO), full modem-control signaling, and standard-host interrupts. If
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe 3
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
v AIX:
v IBM i:
v Linux:
Hat.
Hat.

PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN28; CCIN 57D4)

Overview
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 LP Adapter (FC EN28) is a low-profile adapter. The FC EN28 is a 2-port
EIA-232 asynchronous serial communications PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that can be installed in the PCIe
slots. The adapters are based on the PCIe 1.1 host-bus interface. The parallel port function is not available
on this adapter.
receiver-transmitter, first-in first-out (FIFO), full modem-control signaling, and standard-host interrupts. If
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe 3
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number
v AIX:
v IBM i:
v Linux:
Hat.

Hat.
v PowerKVM:
PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC EN29; CCIN 57D4)

Overview
FC EN29 is functionally equivalent to the earlier FC 5289 Async adapters.
The PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter is a 2-port EIA-232 asynchronous serial communications PCI
Express (PCIe) adapter that can be installed in the PCIe slots. The adapter is full-height and is based on
the PCIe 1.1 host bus interface. The parallel port function is not implemented on this adapter.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe 1.1
Slot requirement
Cables
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short
Maximum number

v IBM i
PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb (FC ESA3; CCIN 57BB)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) ESA3
adapters.
Overview
The PCIe2 1.8 GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6 Gb is a PCI Express generation-2 (PCIe2) adapter
that provides high-performance capabilities and supports the attachment of serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
disks and SAS solid-state drives (SSDs) through three mini SAS high-density (HD) connectors. The FC
ESA3 adapter is a large cache PCIe2 SAS adapter. The FC ESA3 has a 1.8 GB write-cache. The adapter
must be installed in pairs and must be used in a high availability, multi-initiator RAID configuration with
two adapters in dual-controller mode (dual storage IOA configuration). Two FC ESA3 adapters provide
additional performance and adapter redundancy with mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID
parity footprints between the adapters. If the FC ESA3 pairing is broken, the write cache is disabled.
Integrated flash memory with capacitors protects the write cache during a power failure, without the
need for batteries.
To provide the highest bandwidth between two paired feature ESA3 adapters for the mirroring of cache
data and parity update footprints, a SAS Adapter-to-Adapter (AA) cable is required by default on the
third adapter port until maximum device quantity attachment is required. When all three connectors are
attached to SAS drives, the communication between the adapter pair is performed through the SAS fabric
via the I/O drawer and cables.
The FC ESA3 is a single wide, full-height, short adapter.
Every FC ESA3 requires another 6 Gbps SAS RAID adapter (FC ESA3) on the server it is attached to, or
on another server, which pairs with the SAS RAID adapter and enables the onboard caches to function.
The FC ESA3 adapter is shown in Figure 153 on page 431.
Systems that are running the AIX or Linux operating systems support either having both the FC ESA3
adapters in the same system or partition, or in two separate systems or partitions. Systems that are
running the IBM i operating system do not support the pairing of adapters on different servers or
different partitions, so both the FC ESA3 adapters must be installed in the same system or partition.

Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe2.0 x8
Slot requirement
Cables
Specific X , YO, AA, or AT SAS cables with HD connectors are used to attach to the expansion
drawers.
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Short, full-height
Maximum number
Attributes provided
v Provides three mini-SAS high-density (HD) connectors for attaching the SAS drives in the FC
5887 EXP24S. A maximum of three EXP24S can be attached to the same FC ESA3 pair.
v Supports a maximum of 24 SSDs.
v An AA SAS cable with HD connectors attached to the FC ESA3 pair provides a higher
performance path for mirrored write-cache data and mirrored RAID parity footprints between
the adapters and is required unless all three ports are being used to attach EXP24S drawers.
Note: Solid-state drives (SSDs) are not allowed on the top port (T2).
v A single pair of FC ESA3 adapters is not supported to attach to both halves of an FC 5887
EXP24S drawer that is configured in mode 2.

Figure 153. ESA3 Adapter

v AIX
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-02 Technology Level with Service Pack update, or later
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level with Service Pack update, or later
v Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later (with update package)
v IBM i

v If you are attaching a new or existing FC 5887 to an FC ESA3 adapter, verify that the latest System
Enclosure Services (SES) code is applied to the FC 5887 before attaching to the FC ESA3 adapter, see
the IBM Prerequisites website.
v If you are migrating existing SAS disk enclosures and devices from existing previous SAS adapters, an
automatic sector conversion takes place for use with the new FC ESA3 adapters. For information about
the migrating procedures, see Upgrading the adapter in the POWER7 IBM Knowledge Center.

v FC ESA3 is not compatible with FC 5913 and so must not be connected in same adapter pair.
LSI SAS 9206-16e 6 Gb/s/s Host Bus Adapter in the IBM Elastic Storage Server (FC
ESA4)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) ESA4 adapter
in the IBM Elastic Storage Server.
Overview
The LSI SAS 9206-16e 6 Gb/sps host bus adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3), SAS 4-port
6 Gb/s Adapter. The adapter provides high performance achieving over 1 million Input/Output
Operations for Second (IOPS) for high-end servers and storage applications. This SAS adapter provides
high performance capabilities and supports the attachment of serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disks and SAS
solid-state drives through four mini SAS HD (high density) connectors.
Figure 154. LSI SAS 9206-16e 6 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number

PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 slot
FC ESA4 is installed in slots P1-C2, P1-C3, and P1-C11
Cables
Four AE SAS cables are used to attach to the EXP24S drawer
Voltage
3.3 V
Form factor
Maximum number
A maximum of three FC ESA4 adapters in the IBM Elastic Storage Server.
Attributes provided
Provides 16 lanes of 6 Gb/s SAS data transfer rates
Provides PCIe3 compliant 8 Gb/s per lane for high-bandwidth applications
Provides four mini-SAS HD connectors for attaching the SAS drives in the EXP24S drawer

v Linux
PCIe adapters
adapters.
LSI SAS 9305-16e 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter in the IBM Elastic Storage Server (FC
ESA5)
Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) ESA5 adapter
in the IBM Elastic Storage Server.

Overview
The LSI 9305-16e 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) generation 3 (Gen3), SAS 4-port 12
Gb/s Adapter. The LSI 9305-16e 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter is a single-chip low-profile adapter that
provides up to 16 direct external drive connections or full scalability using expanders. The adapter is
capable of over 1.5 million input/output operations per second (IOPS) and delivers the performance and
scalability that is needed for critical applications. For a graphic of the adapter, see Figure 155.
Figure 155. LSI 9305-16e 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
One PCIe x8 slot
Three FC ESA5 adapters are required for 5148-22L systems
FC ESA5 is installed in slots P1-C2, P1-C3, and P1-C11
Cables
3 M 12 Gb/s SAS cables with universal key
Supported Systems
IBM Elastic Storage Server
v 5148-22L and 8247-22L
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V

Form factor
Maximum number
A maximum of three FC ESA5 adapters in the IBM Elastic Storage Server
Attributes provided
Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices with 16 external 12 Gb/s SAS ports
Provides maximum connectivity and performance for external JBOD and external RAID
enclosures
Capable of achieving more than 1.5 million IOPS for performance-sensitive applications

v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little-endian, or later, with mpt3sas driver update provided from Red
Hat 6, or later
v Other Environments
– Bare Metal Systems (indicated by FC EC16): Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2, little-endian, or later,
with mpt3sas driver update provided from Red Hat
– PowerKVM 3.1 Systems (indicated by FC EC40): Not Supported
– KVM for POWER (indicated by FC EC70): Not Supported

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Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung von IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.
EN 55022 / EN 55032 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:
"Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene
Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen."
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
(EMVG)“. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von
Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC Richtlinie 2014/30/EU) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen
- CE - zu führen.
Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Notices 443
Armonk, New York 10504
Tel: 914-499-1900
Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

Technical Relations Europe, Abteilung M456
Tel: +49 (0) 800 225 5426
email: HalloIBM@de.ibm.com
Generelle Informationen:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 / EN 55032 Klasse A.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Russia
Class B Notices
The following Class B statements apply to features designated as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Class B in the feature installation information.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
v Consult an IBM-authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
European Community Compliance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2014/30/EU on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
European Community contact:

Technical Regulations, Abteilung M456
Tel: +49 800 225 5426
email: halloibm@de.ibm.com
VCCI Statement - Japan
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Statement

This statement explains the Japan JIS C 61000-3-2 product wattage compliance.
This statement explains the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase.
This statement explains the JEITA statement for products greater than 20 A, single phase.
Notices 445
This statement explains the JEITA statement for products greater than 20 A per phase, three-phase.
IBM Taiwan Contact Information
Germany Compliance Statement
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur

Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU zur Angleichung der
Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaatenund hält die
Grenzwerte der EN 55022/ EN 55032 Klasse B ein.
Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu
betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM
übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne
Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung von IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten

Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
(EMVG)“. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von
Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC Richtlinie 2014/30/EU) für Geräte der Klasse B
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen
- CE - zu führen.
Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
Tel: 914-499-1900
Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

Technical Relations Europe, Abteilung M456
Tel: +49 (0) 800 225 5426
email: HalloIBM@de.ibm.com
Generelle Informationen:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022/ EN 55032 Klasse B.
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Managing PCIe adapters for Machine

Managing PCIe adapters for Machine

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German safety information

Laser safety information

IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.

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