– Support for Fibre Channel class 2 and 3
– Maximum Fibre Channel throughput achieved by using full duplex hardware support
v End-to-end data path parity and CRC protection, including internal data path RAMs
v Architectural support for multiple upper layer protocols
v Internal high-speed SRAM memory
v ECC protection of local memory, includes single-bit correction and double-bit protection
v Embedded shortwave optical connection with diagnostics capability
v Onboard Context Management by firmware (per port):
– Up to 510 FC Port Logins
– Up to 2047 concurrent Exchanges
– I/O multiplexing down to the FC Frame level
v Data buffers capable of supporting 64+ buffer-to-buffer (BB) credits per port for shortwave applications
v Link management and recovery handled by firmware
v Onboard diagnostic capability accessible by optional connection
v Parts and construction compliant with the European Union Directive of Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
v Performance up to 4.25 Gbps full duplex
The following figure shows the adapter.
Specifications
Item Description
Adapter FRU number
10N7255
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Designed to comply with RoHS requirement
Wrap plug FRU number
11P3847
Figure 7. 5276 adapter
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