User's Manual

2-4 2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics
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2.2.2 PCI Express Interface
The PCI Express (launched in 2002) interface is a new serial I/O
interface standard being used in next generation computer, storage and
communications platforms. This scalable interface allows vendors to
choose the number of 2.5 Gbit serial lanes (two to 16) most suitable to
their product design and application need.
The PCI Express interface featured on the LSI Logic Fibre to PCI
Express boards includes:
• 8 serial I/O lanes, 2.5 GHz, full duplex
• Fully PCI-compatible software model
• Serial EEPROM configuration storage
2.2.3 FC Interface
The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processors contain the FC functionality
for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters. The LSIFC929X and
LSIFC919X processors generate signal timing and link protocol in
compliance with FC standards.
The FC interface includes these features:
• 2 Gbit/s serial link
• LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processor functionality:
– Class 3, Arbitrated Loop (AL), Fabric, Point-to-Point
– 2 Kbyte frame payloads
– Multiframe buffering
• Link activity/link fault LED
2.3 Physical Environment
This section provides information about the physical, electrical, thermal,
and safety characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host
adapters. Additionally, these boards are compliant with FCC
electromagnetic standards.