5761-8204 - IBM i Model E8A PCI-X Fibre Chan Tape Controller

IBM i Power 6, 8204 (#5761) PCI-X Fibre Chan Tape Controller

(Refurbished Condition Only as of November 26, 2010)

Provides a 4Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 Adapter, which attaches external tape devices. #5761 is a 64-bit address/ data, short form factor PCI-X adapter with an LC type external fiber connector that provides single initiator capability over an optical fiber link or loop. With the use of appropriate optical fiber cabling, this adapter provides the capability for a network of high-speed local and remote located storage.

The #5761 will auto-negotiate for the highest data rate between adapter and an attaching device at 1Gbps, 2Gbps or 4Gbps of which the device or switch is capable. Distances of up to 500 meters running at 1Gbps data rate and up to 300 meters running at 2Gbps data rate and 4Gbps data rate up to 150 meters are supported between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with IBM supported Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable running at either 1Gbps or 2Gbps or 4Gbps data rates.

The #5761 can be used to attach devices either directly, or by means of Fibre Channel Switches. If attaching a device or switch with a SC type fiber connector, use of a #0371 LC-SC Adapter Kit (50um) or a #0372 LC-SC Adapter Kit (62.5um) is required.

Features #5761 and #5758 are physically the same card, but have different feature numbers that denote to IBM configurator tools whether or not an IOP is required.

Refer to the following IBM storage subsystem Web page for additional supported server attachment information for IBM devices.

http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/product/products_iseries.html

Consult with your IBM representative or Business Partner for additional information relative to any third party attachment.

Attributes provided: One Port Fibre Channel Adapter that attaches External Tape Devices

Attributes required: One empty PCI-X 1.0 / 2.0 slot and a PCI IOP

For 8204-E8A: IBM i Power 6, 8204 (#5761)

Minimum required: 0

Maximum allowed: 36 (Initial order maximum: 36)

OS level required: IBM i V5R4 with V5R4M5 Machine Code, or later.

Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

CSU: Yes

Return parts MES: No

Note: Not supported in CEC.. System maximum of 36 under IBM i. Not supported under AIX or Linux.