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Hardware Announcement
October 3, 2006
Emulex 4 Gb Single and Dual Port PCI-X and
PCI-E Adapters for IBM System x servers deliver
robustness, ease of management, and high
performance for server, storage, and networking
environments
Overview
The Emulex 4 Gb Single-Port and
Dual-Port, PCI-X and PCI-Express
HBAs for IBM System x
part of a family of high-performance
4 Gb host bus adapter (HBA)
solutions. The HBAs deliver
exceptional performance with
unsurpassed robustness, reliability,
and performance for a wide
spectrum of server, storage, and
storage area networks (SANs).
These adapters broaden the IBM 4
Gb HBA portfolio for System x
servers by offering four new HBAs.
This addition to the portfolio includes
a Single-Port PCI-X, a Single-Port
PCI-Express, a Dual-Port PCI-X, and
a Dual-Port PCI-Express HBA. The
following HBAs are included:
• Emulex 4 Gb FC Single-Port PCI-X
HBA for IBM System x
• Emulex 4 Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-X
HBA for IBM System x
• Emulex 4 Gb FC Single-Port PCI-E
HBA for IBM System x
• Emulex 4 Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-E
HBA for IBM System x
Major features:
• Auto speed negotiation allows
seamless integration into existing
1 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel
SANs
• PCI-Express HBAs feature native
PCI Express 1.0a host interface
via an x4 PCI Express connector
and 4-lane negotiation (2.5 Gb per
lane per direction)
• PCI-X HBAs feature compatibility
with PCI 33/66 and PCI-X
66/100/133 MHz
• Independent drivers ease
management and allow driver
upgrade independent of HBA
firmware
servers are
• Upgradeable architecture: update
HBA features and functionality
while preserving investment
value
With rigorous testing by IBM through
the ServerProven
can maintain a high degree of
confidence that your System x server
storage subsystem is compatible and
will function reliably.
program, you
Key prerequisites
A supported System x server with an
available PCI-Express expansion slot
or an available PCI-X slot
• PCI 32/64-bit data and 33/66-MHz
clock frequency, 3.3-V signaling
• PCI-X Mode 1 64-bit data and
66/100/133-MHz clock frequency
• PCI-X Mode 2 64-bit data and
266-MHz (133-MHz clock
frequency, double data rate)
• 3.3-V and 5-V PCI power required
for operation
Planned availability date
October 10, 2006
At a glance
Emulex 4 Gb Single-Port and
Dual-Port, PCI-X, and PCI-Express
HBAs for IBM System x servers:
• Enable end-to-end SAN
Solutions using 4 Gb Fibre
Channel technology for System
x servers
• Provide the ability to build
high-performance, highly
available storage area networks
(SANs)
• Are easy to set up and integrate
into existing SAN configurations
For technical support:
• Call the IBM Support Center at
800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
• Request technical information
via the Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
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Description
The Emulex 4 Gb 1- or 2-port Fibre Channel adapter cards
are the latest Fibre Channel adapter card options for the
IBM System x servers.
Each server can be installed with one or more adapter
cards to provide redundant connections within System x
servers. The adapter card provides support for 4 Gb data
rates.
Additional information: All offers are subject to
availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product
offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic
errors.
IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding
third-party products or services.
One-Day System x Lab Services Consultation — 40M3693
One day of STG Lab Services for System x (LSx)
consulting. This unit-based fee covers one-day or
eight-hours of LSx consulting, including travel and
expenses. Example engagement include the following:
• BladeCenter
• High-End x3850/x3950
• Systems Management - IBM Director, IBM RDM, and
Altiris
• VMware Virtual Infrastructure and P2V
• Clustering with Microsoft
• Imaging pre-load configuration
• DS4000 Storage
• Server Consolidation and Server Migration
Users can select the required number of units of
consulting needed for each engagement based on LSx
supplied sizing per the customer′s requirements.
Terms and Conditions items:
• Minimum quantity: 3
• Before ordering, contact an LSx Opportunity Manager
for sizing
• Once ordered, provide LSx Opportunity Manager with
order number
• A signed Statement of Work and IBM agreement for
services or IBM customer agreement for services
required before services are performed
• Customer billed for services within 30-days of order
• For non-delivery of services, customer can request
refund within six-months of order
Datacenter
Trademarks
System x is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
ServerProven and BladeCenter are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be
trademarks or service marks of others.
Product positioning
The Emulex 4 Gb 1- or 2-port Fibre Channel adapters are
the latest Fibre Channel adapter card options for the IBM
System x servers.
The FC HBA adapters provide an ideal solution for all
servers and workstations needing high speed and FC data
transfer connectivity for storage and mission critical
applications.
Additional information:
availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product
offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic
errors.
IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding
third-party products or services.
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