IBM 16Gb FC 1-port HBA
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1. Server 2008 Standard Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64 EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for x86 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64 EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64 EM64T SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for x86 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64 EM64T VMware ESX 4 1 VMware ESXi 4 1 VMware vSphere 5 VMware vSphere 5 1 For the latest information about the specific versions and service packs supported see the IBM ServerProven website at http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Click System x servers and then click Shared storage adapters to see the support matrix Select the check mark associated with the System x server in question to see the operating system support details Physical specifications The QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs have the following physical specifications Dimensions and weight approximate Height 69 mm 2 7 in Width 168 mm 6 6 in Depth 25 mm 1 0 in Weight 113 g 0 25 Ib QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x Shipping dimensions and weight approximate Height 48 mm 1 9 in Width 217 mm 8 5 in Depth 140 mm 5 5 in Weight2. 450 g 1 0 Ib Operating environment The adapters are supported in the following environment e Temperature e Operating 0 55 C 32 131 F e Storage 40 70 C 40 158 F e Relative humidity e 5 95 relative non condensing Warranty One year limited warranty When installed in a System x server these cards assume the system s base warranty and any IBM ServicePac upgrade Agency approvals The adapter conforms to the following standards EN55022 EN55024 EN60950 CE EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 IEC 950 CB Scheme FCC Part 15 Class A UL 1950 CSA C22 2 950 95 VCCI NZ AS3548 C tick RRL for MIC KCC BSMI UL 94 V QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x Popular configurations This section illustrates how the QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs can be used in configurations For a list of IBM supported configurations that include QLogic 16Gb HBAs fabric switches and storage targets see the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center at the following web address http ibm com systems support storage ssic Figure 3 shows the QLogic 16Gb FC Single port HBAs installed in a supported server The servers are connected to the IBM System Storage DS3500 through IBM System Storage SAN48B 5 switches IBM Storage system SAN switch Figure 3 System x server with QLogic 16 Gb FC adapters connected to an external IBM System Storage DS3500 through SAN switc
3. I IETF standards FC PH FC PH 2 FC PH 3 FC PI FC Pl 2 FC FS FC AL FC GS 2 3 4 5 FCP FCP 2 FC SB 2 FC FLA FC HBA FC PLDA FC TAPE FC MI SPC 3 SBC 2 SSC 2 and RFC2625 Topology Point to point and switched fabric Supported media 16 Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP short wave optical transceivers 850 nm hot pluggable e Management software The QLogic QConvergeConsole QCC management software delivers a unified web based single pane of glass management console across the QLogic family of storage and networking adapters A graphical user interface GUI or command line interface CLI are available A VMware vCenter plug in is also available Common IT tasks such as VLAN configuration and teaming can be easily accomplished either through QConvergeConsole or through native OS tools thereby minimizing IT training and deployment costs Role based authentication allows for separate logins and access for SAN and LAN administrators This eliminates the need to change your organizational structure as you converge your network Supported servers The QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs are supported on the IBM System x servers that are listed in Table 2 Table 2 Supported System x servers Part 1 Part Product description number QLogic 16 Gb FC Single port HBA 00Y3337 QLogic 16 Gb FC Dual port HBA 00Y3341 ER x3100 M4 2582 EE x3250 M4 2583 ER x3300 M4 7382 lt x3500 M4 7383 lt x3530 M4 7160 l
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7. hes The parts used are listed in Table 3 Table 3 Components used when connecting QLogic 16 Gb FC Single port HBAs to the external disk storage as shown in Figure 3 Diagram Part Description Quantity reference number machine type 003337 QLogic 16 Gb FC Single port HBA 2 per server 2498F48 IBM System Storage SAN48B 5 1746A4D IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Dual Controller Storage 1 System This configuration also requires cabling between the servers and the SAN switches and between the SAN switches and the storage system The cable part numbers are not listed in Table 3 QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x 7 Related publications For more information refer to these documents e IBM US Announcement Letter for the QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmifid 89 7 ENUS 1 13 004 e QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs Installation and User Guide http www ibm com systems support e BM System x Configuration and Options Guide http ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid SCOD 3ZVQ5W QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries Consult your local IBM representative for inform
8. host interfaces Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_ Port ID Virtualization NPIV with 255 N_ Port IDs per port Host to fabric Fibre Channel Security Protocol FC SP authentication A common driver model allows a single driver to support all QLogic HBAs on a given operating system Universal boot capability allows the appropriate boot environment to be automatically selected for any given hardware Boot from SAN capability reduces the system management costs and increases uptime Technical specifications The QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs have the following specifications QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x Host interface PCI Express 2 0 x8 or PCI Express 3 0 x4 physical connector is PCle x8 Single port or dual port SFP based adapters Support for 16 Gb 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC link speeds which are automatically negotiated Data rate 14 025 Gbps 1600 MBps 8 5 Gbps 800 MBps and 4 25 Gbps 400 MBps autosensing per port with full duplex Performance Over 500 000 IOPS per port over 1 200 000 IOPS per dual port adapter Throughput 3 200 MB per port full duplex 2048 concurrent logins 255 N_Port IDs NPIV per port Industry standards e Current ANSI IETF standards FC PI 4 FC PI 5 FC FS 2 with amendment 1 FC AL 2 with amendments 1 and 2 FC LS 2 FC GS 6 FC DA FC SP 2 FCP 4 FC MJS FC SB 4 FC SP SPC 4 SBC 3 SSC 3 and RFC4338 e Legacy ANS
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10. t lt x3550 M4 7914 lt x3630 M4 7158 Hg x3650 M4 7915 Hg x3690 X5 7147 lt x3750 M4 8722 ER x3850 X5 7143 lt dx360 M4 7912 Table 2 Supported System x servers Part 2 Product description number AA m A m m Part lt x3200 M3 7327 EJ x3250 M3 4251 lt x3400 M3 7378 Es x3500 M3 7380 lt x3550 M3 7944 A x3620 M3 7376 HE x3630 M3 7377 EEE 755M3 7164 EIE x3650 M3 7945 lt lt dx360 M3 6391 For the latest information about the System x servers that support each adapter see the IBM ServerProven website at http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x Supported operating systems The QLogic 16 Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs for IBM System x support the following operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web x86 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Microsoft Windows Small Business
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12. tible and functions reliably when using these 16 Gb HBA adapters QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x 1 Part number information Table 1 shows the part number and feature codes for ordering the QLogic 16Gb FC HBAs Table 1 Ordering part numbers and feature codes 00Y3337 A3KW 00Y3341 A3KX The part numbers for the QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs include the following e One adapter with one or two short wave SWL 16 8 4 Gb SFP transceivers installed and 3U bracket attached e Quick installation guide e Documentation CD e Warranty Flyer e IBM Important Notices Flyer Note The 2U bracket is only available via CTO using feature codes A3KY single port or A3KZ dual port Figure 2 shows the single port adapter il i maia brs al ee ee ee Figure 2 QLogic 16 Gb FC Single port HBA QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x 2 Features The QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBAs have the following features Port architecture that offers independent functionality on each port independent CPU isolated memory and independent firmware image provides higher reliability and predictable performance Support for Message Signaled Interrupts eXtended MSI X improves host utilization and enhances application performance Support for 16 Gb 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC devices Full hardware offload for Fibre Channel protocol Support for PCle 2 0 and PCle 3 0
13. tl Ti Redbooks QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port HBA for IBM System x IBM Redbooks Product Guide The QLogic 16Gb FC Single port and Dual port Host Bus Adapters HBAs for IBM System x are sixth generation Fibre Channel Adapters They offer 16 Gbps line rate performance at extremely low CPU utilization with full hardware offloads Support for powerful virtualization features make this adapter ideal for virtualized environments that need excellent I O performance to service growing numbers of virtual machines VMs Figure 2 shows the dual port adapter x SS deta oat em 1 Enig 7 Bis f nm F a paa F n on alee HL ee Sa Ope Poe ae T oe ee meee sce H Figure 2 QLogic 16 Gb FC Dual port HBA included SFP transceivers are not present Did you know Did you know that these QLogic adapters support nearly twice the throughput and 2 5 times the I O operations per second lIOPS per port compared to 8 Gb adapters In addition the adapters support both PCI Express 3 0 x4 or 2 0 x8 data transfer on the host side The QLogic 16 Gb HBAs are ideal for high bandwidth and O intensive applications such as media streaming backup recovery data warehousing OLTP Microsoft Exchange Server and server virtualization Through rigorous testing by IBM through the IBM ServerProven program you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your System x server storage subsystem is compa
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