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8G PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter Overview
The IBM 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 8Gbps. 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.
Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter
The following figure shows the adapter:
8 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the adapter mounting bracket. Green indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 1 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 1. 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 |
On | 3 fast flashes | 4 Gbps link rate - normal, link active |
On | 4 fast flashes |
8 Gbps link rate - normal, link active |
Green LED | Yellow LED | State | Action to be taken |
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. |
Off | Flashing | POST processing in progress | None |
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, waiting for restart | None |
Slow blink | Flashing | Restricted offline mode, test active |
None |
When hot swapping fibre channel adapters, be aware that device-related software for the storage devices might have additional devices that need to be removed. Refer to 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 LUN assignments to ensure that the new adapter will function as expected.
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