IBM 00ND478 LPE16002 577F 16GB Fibre Channel Dual Port PCIe2 Card
IBM 00ND478 16Gb 2-Port PCIe2 (x8) SR SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter (LP) p&i series
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.
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.
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.
N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) capability is supported through VIOS.
The adapter has the following features:
- This adapter has parts and construction compliant with the European Union Directive of Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
- The adapter is compliant with the PCIe base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 2.0 specifications with the following characteristics:
