v Provides comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
and virtual fabric (VF)
v Provides support for message signaled interrupts extended (MSI-X)
v Provides support for 255 VFs and 1024 MSi-X
v Provides an internal, high-speed static random-access memory (SRAM) memory
v Provides ECC protection of local memory that includes single-bit correction and double-bit protection
v Provides an embedded shortwave optical connection with diagnostics capability
v Provides support for an on-board context management by firmware:
– Up to 8192 FC port logins
– I/O multiplexing down to the Fibre Channel frame level
v Provides data buffers capable of supporting 64+ buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits per port for shortwave
applications
v Provides link management and recovery that is handled by firmware
v Provides on-board diagnostic capability accessible by an optional connection
v Provides a performance up to 16 Gbps full duplex
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
00E3496 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement)
Wrap plug FRU number
12R9314
I/O bus architecture
PCIe3 x8
Slot requirement
For more information about slot priorities, maximums, and placement rules, see PCIe adapter
Figure 64. PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter
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