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  • PCI-E NIC Cards provide redundant connectivity to ensure an uninterrupted network connection.

  • PCI-E NIC Cards are ideal for VM environments with multiple operating systems, requiring shared or dedicated NICs.

  • They are specially designed for desktop PC clients, servers, and workstations with few PCI Express slots available.

 

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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

Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter

 

The following figure shows the adapter:

8 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel 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
 

 

Power-on self test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 2. These states can be used to identify abnormal states or problems. Follow the action to be taken for each condition.
 
Table 2. POST conditions and results
 
 
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.

 

As an optical fiber optical communication service provider, Sopto supplies compatible gigabit PCI Express Cards for Cisco, IBM, HUAWEI and other brands’ devices. Our products have a reasonable price. For the details, please contact a Sopto representative by calling 86-755-36946668, or by sending an email to info@sopto.com.

 

 

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