Datasheet

Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs for IBM System x 4
Technical specifications
The Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port and Dual-port HBAs have the following specifications:
Host interface: PCI Express Gen 2 x8
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Single-port or dual-port SFP+ based adapters
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Support for 16 Gb, 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC link speeds, which are automatically negotiated
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Data rate: 14.025 Gbps (1600 MBps), 8.5 Gbps (800 MBps), 4.25 Gbps (400 MBps), and 2.125 Gbps
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(200 MBps) autosensing (per port), with full duplex
Performance: Over 500,000 IOPS per port (over 1,000,000 IOPS per dual-port adapter)
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Industry standards
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Current ANSI/IETF standards: FC-PI-4, FC-PI-5, FC-FS-2 with amendment 1, FC-AL-2 with
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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
Legacy ANSI/IETF standards: FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PI-2, FC-FS, FC-AL,
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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
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Supported media: 16 Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP+ short wave optical transceivers (850 nm),
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hot-pluggable
Distance support:
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15 m at 16 Gbps on 62.5/125 μm OM1 Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF).
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35 m at 16 Gbps on 50/125 μm OM2 MMF.
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100 m at 16 Gbps on 50/125 μm OM3 MMF.
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125 m at 16 Gbps on 50/125 μm OM4 MMF.
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Management software:
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Emulex AutoPilot Installer automates the HBA installation process and reduces time to
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deployment and administrative costs. Automated installation and configuration of driver and
management tools simplifies deployment of multiple adapters within Windows environments. A
single installation of driver and management application eliminates multiple reboots and ensures
that each component is installed correctly and the HBA is ready to use.
The Emulex OneCommand Manager application enables centralized discovery, monitoring,
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reporting, and administration of Emulex HBAs and UCNAs on local and remote hosts. Powerful
automation capabilities facilitate remote driver parameter, firmware, and boot code upgrades. In
addition to the GUI interface, management functions can also be performed through a scriptable
command-line interface (CLI) and a web browser.
Emulex management instrumentation complies to Open Management Standards, such as SMI-S
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and common HBA API support, which enables seamless upward integration into enterprise
storage and server management solutions.