Adapter CCIN number
57C3
I/O bus architecture
PCIe2 x8
Cables
PCIe cables FC EN05 and FC EN07.
Voltage
3.3 V
Operating system or partition requirements
This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems:
v AIX
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level, and Service Pack 4, or later.
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level, and Service Pack 6, or later.
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, and Service Pack 4, or later
– AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 for POWER, or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 for POWER, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 2, or later (with update package)
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Service Pack 4, or later
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.htm)
v VIOS
– VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later
Related tasks:
Serial-attached SCSI cable planning
Learn about how to install the SAS cables to the hard disk drives or solid-state drives.
Installing PCI adapters
Related reference:
“Important partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter configurations” on page 4
Learn about partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter configurations.
IBM Prerequisite website
Parts information
PCI adapter placement
“Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards” on page 2
Find links to topics that cover Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards.
Related information:
Logical partitioning
Information about logical partitioning.
Changing partition profile properties
Information about changing partition profile properties by using the HMC.
Dual IOA Enablement Card (FC 5662)
Information about the specifications for the Dual IOA Enablement Card.
SAS RAID controllers for AIX
Information about usage and maintenance information for the SAS RAID Controller for the AIX.
Managing PCI adapters 191