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IBM 8231-E2B Manual
IBM 8231-E2B Manual

IBM 8231-E2B Manual

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Managing PCI adapters for the
8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D,
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  • Page 1 Power Systems Managing PCI adapters for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Managing PCI adapters for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 227, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor and to all associated models.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Handling static sensitive devices. Important partitioning considerations with dual-slot and multi-adapter configurations. PCI adapter information by feature type for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5277; CCIN 57D2). PCIe 2-port Async EIA-232 Adapter (FC 5289; CCIN 57D4) .
  • Page 6 . 228 Electronic emission notices . . 228 Class A Notices. . 229 Class B Notices . . 232 Terms and conditions. . 235 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
  • Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) (L001) (L002) viii Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
  • Page 12 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
  • Page 13: Managing Pci Adapters For The 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, Or 8268-E1D

    (PCIe) adapters that are supported for the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, or 8268-E1D) and the IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2B, 8231-E2C, or 8231-E2D) systems. You can learn about the specifications and instructions for specific adapters. The following features are electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B features. See the Class B Notices in the Hardware Notices section.
  • Page 14: Backplane Daughter Cards And Raid Enablement Cards

    Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards that are not in the PCI form factor are not described in the Managing PCI adapters information. See Parts Information to find part numbers and location codes for these types of cards. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 15: Pci Express

    Not supported Not supported Supported ® To learn more about the PCIe standard, see the IBM Redbooks technote: Introduction to PCI Express. Handling static sensitive devices Electronic boards, adapters, media drives, and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge.
  • Page 16: Important Partitioning Considerations With Dual-Slot And Multi-Adapter Configurations

    The support for this configuration is operating system dependent. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 17 This feature is typically referred to as Multi-Path I/O (MPIO). MPIO support is part of the operating system support and can be used to provide a redundant IBM SAS RAID controller configuration with RAID protected disks.
  • Page 18: Pci Adapter Information By Feature Type For The 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, Or 8268-E1D

    The FC 5277 (PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter) is the low-profile version of the FC 5785 (4 Port Async EIA-232 PCIe adapter), which is a full-height adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    The PCIe LP 4-Port Async EIA-232 Adapter provides connections for four asynchronous EIA-232 devices using a 4-port DB-9F DTE fan-out cable. Ports are programmable to support EIA-232 protocols at a line speed of 128 Kbps. The following figures show the adapter and cable. Figure 2.
  • Page 20 If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before you install the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 21: Pcie 2-Port Async Eia-232 Adapter (Fc 5289; Ccin 57D4)

    Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 22: Pcie Lp 2-Port Async Eia-232 Adapter (Fc 5290; Ccin 57D4)

    FC 5289 and 5290 are both the same adapter. FC 5289 is a full-height adapter, and the FC 5290 is a low-profile adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 23 – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4, or later – Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.1, or later – Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.7, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.htm) v IBM i: –...
  • Page 24: 4-Port Async Eia-232 Pcie Adapter (Fc 5785; Ccin 57D2)

    4-port DB-9F DTE fan-out cable. Ports are programmable to support EIA-232 protocols at a line speed of 128 Kbps. The following figures show the adapter and cable. Figure 4. Adapter Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 25 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). Managing PCI adapters...
  • Page 26 “Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards” on page 2 Find links to topics that cover Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 27: Pcie Lp 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc 5273 And Fc El2N; Ccin 577D)

    PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5273 and FC EL2N; CCIN 577D) Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature codes (FCs) 5273 and EL2N adapters. Overview The PCIe LP 8 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter is a high-performance adapter based on the Emulex LPe12002 PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
  • Page 28 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 for POWER, or later – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later (with update package) Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 29 Table 6. POST conditions and results Green LED Yellow LED State Action to be taken Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linux or IBM i operating system diagnostics procedure. POST failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linux or IBM i operating system diagnostics procedure. Slow flash...
  • Page 30: Gigabit Pci Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc 5276; Ccin 5774)

    – Auto-negotiate between 1 Gb, 2 Gb or 4 Gb link attachments – Support for all Fibre Channel topologies: point-to-point, arbitrated loop, and fabric Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 31 – 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...
  • Page 32 LED states. There is a 1 Hz pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (1, 2 or 3). Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to ensure that you correctly identify the state. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 33 Table 7. Normal LED states Green LED Yellow LED State 1 fast flash 1 Gbps link rate - normal, link active 2 fast flashes 2 Gbps link rate - normal, link active 3 fast flashes 4 Gbps link rate - normal, link active Power-On Self Test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 8.
  • Page 34: Pcie3 Lp 16 Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc En0B; Ccin 577F)

    380 m running at a 4 Gbps data rate, up to 150 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 35 8 Gbps data rate, and up to 100 m running at a 16 Gbps data rate. When used with IBM Fibre Channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, the adapter can reach distances of up to 10 km running at 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 16 Gbps data rates.
  • Page 36 OM3 cable, the characteristics of the OM2 cable apply to the entire length of the cables. The following table shows the supported distances for the different cable types at the different link speeds. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 37 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 38: Gigabit Pci Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc 5735; Ccin 577D)

    LEDs on each port provide information on the status and link speed of the port. The following figure shows the adapter: Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 39 Figure 10. 5735 adapter For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Adapter specifications Item Description FRU number 10N9824 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Wrap plug FRU number 12R9314 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) 11P3847 (Not designed to comply with RoHS requirement) I/O bus architecture PCI Express (PCIe) Base and Card Electromechanical (CEM) 2.0...
  • Page 40 2 Gbps link rate - normal, link active 3 fast flashes 4 Gbps link rate - normal, link active 4 fast flashes 8 Gbps link rate - normal, link active Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 41: Gigabit Pci Express Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc 5773; Ccin 5773)

    Table 14. POST conditions and results Green LED Yellow LED State Action to be taken Wake-up failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system diagnostics. POST failure (dead board) Perform AIX, Linuxor IBM i operating system diagnostics. Slow blink...
  • Page 42 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. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 43 Designed to comply with RoHS requirement. Wrap plug FRU number 12R9314 (for Fibre LC connector) Note: The wrap plug is included with the card, and can also be bought from IBM. I/O bus architecture PCI Express (PCIe) Base and CEM 1.0a...
  • Page 44 Failure in post Flashing Post processing in progress Failure while functioning Failure while functioning Slow flash Normal, link down Slow flash Not defined Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 45 HBA that is connected to a FAStT or DS4000 storage subsystem. For instructions, see Replacing hot swap HBAs in the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9, Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux on Power Systems Servers, order number GC26-7848.
  • Page 46: Gigabit Pci Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc 5774; Ccin 5774)

    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): Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 47 – 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)
  • Page 48 Power-On Self Test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 18 on page 37. These states can be used to identify abnormal states or problems. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 49 Table 18. POST conditions and results Green LED Yellow LED State Wake-up failure (dead board) POST failure (dead board) Slow flash Wake-up failure monitor Fast flash Failure in post Flashing Post processing in progress Failure while functioning Failure while functioning Slow flash Normal, link down Slow flash...
  • Page 50: Pcie2 Lp 8 Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (Fc En0Y; Ccin En0Y)

    HBA that is connected to a FAStT or DS4000 storage subsystem. For instructions, see Replacing hot swap HBAs in the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9, Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Linux on Power Systems Servers, order number GC26-7848.
  • Page 51 connected by using mini little connectors (mini-LC) type connectors. These connectors use shortwave laser optics. The adapter operates at link speeds of 2, 4, and 8 gigabits per second (Gbps) and automatically negotiates to the highest speed possible. LEDs on each port provide information about the connection status and link speed of the port.
  • Page 52 0.5 meters to 50 meters 0.5 meters to 150 meters (1.64 feet to 68.89 feet) (1.64 feet to 164.04 feet) (1.64 feet to 492.12 feet) Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 53: Pcie Lp Power Gxt145 Graphics Accelerator (Fc 5269; Ccin 5269)

    – See the Linux Alert site for the support details. v IBM i – IBM i 6.1.1 with 6.1.1 machine code 6.1.1, or later, supported through VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later. v VIOS – VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later.
  • Page 54 The following table shows the feature code, custom card identification number, and field-replaceable unit part number for the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 55 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 56 See “Installing the device driver software” for instructions. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 57 Attention: Before installing an adapter, review the precautions in Safety notices and Handling static sensitive devices. Do not remove the adapter from its anti-static package until you are ready to place it in the system unit. To install the adapter, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 58: Pcie2 Lp 3D Graphics Adapter X1 (Fc Ec41)

    The adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode selection is made through the software. Figure 17 on page 47 shows the adapter and its connectors. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 59 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). Managing PCI adapters...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting If you have video problems after the initial installation, follow these procedures to troubleshoot the problem: v Check the cables. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 61 To troubleshoot problems for the 3D Graphics adapter, you can use the IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux, a stand-alone diagnostic toolkit for systems that have the 3D Graphics adapter installed. To diagnose problems with the 3D graphics adapter installed in a system, and work with the IBM Installation Toolkit, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 62: Power Gxt145 Pci Express Graphics Accelerator (Fc 5748; Ccin 5748)

    The following table shows the feature code, custom card identification number, and field-replaceable unit part number for the adapter. Custom card identification number Field-replaceable unit (FRU) part Feature code (FC) (CCIN) number 5748 5748 10N7756 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 63 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 64 This section explains how to install the adapter. If you are installing your operating system at this time, install your adapter before you install the operating system. If the operating system is already installed Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 65 and you need to install the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter. See “Installing the device driver software” on page 52 for instructions. Attention: Before installing an adapter, review the precautions in Safety notices and Handling static sensitive devices.
  • Page 66: Pcie2 Lp 4-Port (10Gb+1Gbe) Copper Sfp+Rj45 Adapter (Fc En0V; Ccin 2Cc3)

    See “Cables” on page 57 for details. Each 10 Gb port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). Figure 19 on page 56 shows the FC EN0V adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 67 Each of the 1 Gb RJ45 port provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps. Each of the 1 Gb ports is connected with a 4-pair, CAT-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable or with a cable of higher specification, and is supported for distances of up to 100 meters.
  • Page 68 Maximum number For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 69 This adapter feature requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet cables. See Figure 20 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM requirements.
  • Page 70: Pcie2 Lp 4-Port (10Gb+1Gbe) Sr+Rj45 Adapter (Fc En0T; Ccin 2Cc3)

    AIX: devices.pciex.e4148a1614109304 for SFP+ optical ports and devices.pciex.e4148a1614109404 for RJ45 ports v Linux: bnx2x driver v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). Related tasks:...
  • Page 71 The adapter provides the following features: v The adapter is a PCIe2 NIC network convergence adapter. v The 10 Gb SR ports can function in the NIC mode. v The adapter can be used as the host local area network (LAN) adapter. v The adapter supports interrupt moderation to deliver increased performance while significantly reducing processor utilization v The adapter supports dual port operation in any PCIe3 or PCIe2 slot.
  • Page 72 Use multimode fiber optic cables with shortwave lasers that adhere to the following specifications: v OM3 or OM4: Multimode 50/125 micron fiber, 2000 MHz x km bandwidth Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 73 AIX: devices.pciex.e4148a1614109304 for SFP+ optical ports and devices.pciex.e4148a1614109404 for RJ45 ports v Linux: bnx2x driver v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). Related tasks:...
  • Page 74: Pcie2 Lp 2-Port 10 Gbe Baset Rj45 Adapter (Fc En0X; Ccin 2Cc4)

    The adapter supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), TCP segmentation Offload (TSO) for IPv4 and IPv6. v Supports TCP segmentation or large send offload Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 75 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems:...
  • Page 76: Pcie3 Raid Sas Quad-Port 6 Gb Adapter (Fc Ej0J; Ccin 57B4)

    – VIOS 2.2.2.5, or later – VIOS 2.2.1.9, or later This adapter requires the following drivers: v Linux: bnx2x driver v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). Related tasks:...
  • Page 77 This adapter supports RAID and non-RAID DASD, and SAS tape devices. Specific device attachment support rules apply. This adapter supports the multi-initiator and high availability (dual storage IOA) configurations in AIX, IBM i, and Linux partitions.. This adapter enables configuring the SAS drives as dedicated hot-spares with equal or higher capacity.
  • Page 78 – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 3, or later. – The latest version of iprutils can be downloaded from IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html). v IBM i Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 79: Pcie3 12 Gb Cache Raid Sas Quad-Port 6 Gb Adapter (Fc Ej0L; Ccin 57Ce)

    – IBM i 7.1 (with TR7), or later. – IBM i 6.1 (with 6.1.1-M Machine Code), or later. v Supported on Firmware level 7.8, or later. This adapter requires the following drivers: v AIX: devices.pci.14104A0 device driver package PCIe3 12 GB Cache RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb Adapter (FC EJ0L; CCIN 57CE) Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EJ0L adapters.
  • Page 80 Systems running the AIX or Linux operating systems support either having both EJ0L features in the same system or partition, or in two separate systems or partitions. Systems running the IBM i operating system do not support the pairing of adapters on different servers or different partitions, so both the EJ0L features must be installed on the same system or partition.
  • Page 81 Linux – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, or later. – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 3, or later. – The latest version of iprutils can be downloaded from IBM Service and Productivity Tools website (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html). v IBM i –...
  • Page 82: Pcie3 Raid Sas Quad-Port 6 Gb Lp Adapter (Fc Ej0M; Ccin 57B4)

    Figure 25 on page 71 shows the adapter. The connector plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 83 Figure 25. PCIe3 RAID SAS quad-port 6 Gb LP Adapter Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number 00E7167 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Connector plug part number 00FW784 (The connector plug is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.) I/O bus architecture PCIe 3.0 but compatible to PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 1.0 slots.
  • Page 84: Pcie3 4 X8 Sas Port Adapter (Fc Ej10; Ccin 57B4)

    Figure 26 on page 73 shows the adapter. The connector plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 85 Figure 26. PCIe3 4 x8 SAS Port Adapter Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number 00E7167 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Connector plug part number 00FW784 (The connector plug is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.) I/O bus architecture PCIe 3.0 but compatible to PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 1.0 slots.
  • Page 86: Pcie3 Lp 4 X8 Sas Port Adapter (Fc Ej11; Ccin 57B4)

    ECBY). A maximum of eight DVD or tape drives can be attached by using four YE1 cables (ECBZ). Externally attached devices are designed to run at a maximum data rate of 6 Gbps for SAS tape devices. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 87 Important: See the SAS RAID controllers for AIX, SAS RAID controllers for Linux, or SAS RAID controllers for IBM i topics for more information and important considerations for multi-initiator and high availability or dual storage IOA configurations Figure 27 shows the adapter. The connector plug (A) is installed in an empty port and prevents damage to that port whenever a cable for the adjacent port connectors is plugged-in or removed.
  • Page 88: Pcie2 Lp 4-Port 1Gbe Adapter (Fc 5260; Ccin 576F)

    AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The adapter supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 89 Each of the Ethernet ports can be connected by using: v CAT5e (or later) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment v CAT5 or CAT3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment The cables are attached to the copper RJ45 connectors. Each port is independent of one another and supports full-duplex or half-duplex.
  • Page 90 For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 91: Pcie Lp 10-Gb Fcoe 2-Port Adapter (Fc 5270; Ccin 2B3B)

    – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 2, or later (with update package). – See the Linux Alert site for the support details. v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later. – IBM i 6.1, or later. v VIOS –...
  • Page 92 46K8088 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.) Wrap plug FRU number 12R9314 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.) I/O bus architecture PCI Express x8 generation-1 and x4 generation-2 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 93 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later – Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Service Pack 4, or later v IBM i – Support of this feature with IBM i requires VIOS 2.2 or later – IBM i 7.1, or later v VIOS –...
  • Page 94: Pcie Lp 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-Tx Ethernet Adapter (Fc 5271; Ccin 5717)

    Interrupt levels INTA and MSI (requires system and software support for MSI) v IEEE 802.3ab v Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, MIC Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 95 v Four RJ-45 connectors v LEDs on each port identifying speed and link activity v Compliant with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.
  • Page 96 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature and that you determine if there are any existing prerequisites. To do this, use the IBM Prerequisite Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 97 Preparing for installation If you are installing the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 86 for instructions. If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you install the adapter.
  • Page 98 Do not remove the adapter from its anti-static package until you are ready to place it in the system unit. To install the adapter, follow these steps: Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 99: Pcie Lp 10Gbe Cx4 1-Port Adapter (Fc 5272; Ccin 5732)

    Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 100 For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Specifications Item Description FRU number 74Y2226 (designed to comply with RoHS requirement.) I/O bus architecture PCIe-V1.1 x8 Busmaster Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 101 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 102: Pcie Lp 2-Port 1Gbe Sx Adapter (Fc 5274; Ccin 5768)

    PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter (FC 5274; CCIN 5768) Learn about features, requirements, and specifications for the feature code (FC) 5274 adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 103 The PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX Adapter provides two 1 Gbps (1000 Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet LAN connections. The adapter interfaces to the system through a PCIe bus. It is PCIe x4 capable and conforms to the PCIe 1.0a standard. The adapter connects to a network using a standard shortwave multimode optical cable that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard.
  • Page 104 The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX – AIX Version 7.1, or later. – AIX Version 6.1, or later. – AIX Version 5.3, or later. v Linux Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 105 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later. – Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later. v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later. – IBM i 6.1, or later. Preparing for installation If you are installing the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating system.
  • Page 106 PCIe LP 2-Port 1GbE SX devices.pciex.14103f03.rte Adapter 3. Confirm that the devices.pciex.14103f03.rte filesets are installed. If no data displays, try reinstalling the driver. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 107 Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 108: Pcie Lp 10Gbe Sr 1-Port Adapter (Fc 5275; Ccin 5769)

    If no cable is connected, the Green LED is ON. v If cable is connected and the LINK is sensed, the Green LED is OFF. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 109 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems:...
  • Page 110 Verifying the adapter installation To verify that your system recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps: 1. If necessary, log in as root user. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 111: Pcie2 Lp 2X10Gbe Sfp+ Copper 2X1Gbe Utp Adapter (Fc 5279; Ccin 2B52)

    LED. Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 112 Voltage 3.3 V Form factor Short Maximum number For the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 113 Feature codes 5279 and FC 5745 require the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet cables. See Figure 35 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM requirements.
  • Page 114: Pcie2 Lp 2X10Gbe Sr 2X1Gbe Utp Adapter (Fc 5280; Ccin 2B54)

    For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number FC 5280: 74Y1988 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 115: Pcie Lp 2-Port 1Gbe Tx Adapter (Fc 5281; Ccin 5767)

    – Red Hat Enterprise Linux Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 116 LEDs. Table 32 on page 105 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 117 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 118 If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation. 3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 119 4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device / directory for software option. 5. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a list.
  • Page 120: Pcie2 Lp 2-Port 10Gbe Sr Adapter (Fc 5284; Ccin 5287)

    One PCIe x8 (low-profile) slot. Cables MMF 850 nm fiber cable are connected to LC duplex-type connectors. Voltage 3.3 V Form factor Low-profile Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 121 Maximum number For the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Attributes provided v PCIe x8 Generation 2 v MSI-X and support of legacy pin interrupts v 10GBASE-SR short-reach optics v IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE) v IEEE 802.1p priority and 802.1Q VLAN tagging v IEEE 802.3x flow control v Link aggregation, 802.3ad 802.3 compliance...
  • Page 122: Pcie2 Lp 2-Port 10Gbe Sfp+ Copper Adapter (Fc 5286; Ccin 5288)

    The names of these adapters are: v FC 5286: PCIe2 LP 2-port 10GbE SFP+ copper adapter v FC 5288: PCIe2 2-port 10GbE SFP+ copper adapter Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 123 Feature code 5286 requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active, Ethernet cables. See Figure 39 on page 112 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM i requirements.
  • Page 124: 10-Gb Fcoe Pcie Dual Port Adapter (Fc 5708; Ccin 2B3B)

    (NIC) functions are available for both ports simultaneously. Using FCoE requires Convergence Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) switches. The following figure shows the adapter LEDs and connectors. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 125 Figure 40. 10-Gb FCoE PCIe Dual Port Adapter The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter. Table 35. Adapter LEDs Green SAN LED Green LAN LED Activity Power off Slow flashing (unison) Slow flashing (unison) Power-on, no link Link established, no activity Flashing...
  • Page 126 See specific storage device documentation for information about how to remove these additional devices. The adapter has a unique worldwide port name (WWPN). Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 127: 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-Tx Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5717; Ccin 5717)

    Channel function is operating as expected. Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 128 LEDs. Table 36 on page 117 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter: Figure 41. 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe Adapter Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 129 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.htm) If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you install the adapter.
  • Page 130 14. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window displays. v The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is in progress. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 131 If a message indicates that any of the ports are defined instead of available, shut down the server and verify that the adapter was installed correctly. Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: IBM Prerequisite website Managing PCI adapters...
  • Page 132: Gigabit Ethernet-Cx4 Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5732; Ccin 5732)

    The LED on the adapter provides information about the operation status of the adapter. Table 37. Adapter LED Light Description Activity/Link Green Good link, no activity Flashing Transmit activity No link Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 133 Table 37. Adapter LED (continued) Light Description Board status (visible through Not Initialized ACT/LNK) Initialized The absence of a link can be the result of a defective cable, a defective connector, or a configuration mismatch. The adapter has not been initialized by the OS. During such time: v If no cable is connected, the Green LED is ON.
  • Page 134 Verifying the adapter installation To verify that your system recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps: 1. If necessary, log in as root user. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 135: 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-Tx Ethernet Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5767; Ccin 5767)

    “Verifying the AIX device driver software” on page 225 Learn how to verify the AIX device driver is installed for a PCI adapter. Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 136 LEDs. Table 38 on page 125 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 137 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 138 If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation. 3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 139 4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device / directory for software option. 5. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a list.
  • Page 140: 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-Sx Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5768; Ccin 5768)

    Supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), Internet Protocol (IP) for IPv4 and IPv6 v Supports TCP segmentation or large send offload v Supports EEPROM-SPI and single EEPROM Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 141 v Supports interrupt levels INTA and MSI v Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, MIC v Network Controller (MAC) Intel 82571EB v Compliant with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Adapter specifications Item Description...
  • Page 142 A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package v Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 143 The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch, including patch cables. Table 40. Adapter cable information Cable type Physical connector type Maximum range 62.5 m MMF 260 meters 50 m MMF 550 meters Verify your software requirements The adapter is supported on operating systems shown in Operating system or partition requirements.
  • Page 144 If your switch has an SC receptacle, you need an LC-SC converter cable. v You must configure an IP network interface to enable the adapter to detect the link and illuminate the link LED. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 145: Gigabit Ethernet-Sr Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5769; Ccin 5769)

    Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 146 For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Specifications Item Description FRU number 46K7897 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.) I/O bus architecture PCIe-V1.1 x8 Busmaster Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 147 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 148 Ethernet network. Note: Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter at one time. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 149: Gigabit Ethernet-Lr Pci Express Adapter (Fc 5772; Ccin 576E)

    “Verifying the AIX device driver software” on page 225 Learn how to verify the AIX device driver is installed for a PCI adapter. Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 150 The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX – AIX 7.1, or later – AIX 6.1, or later – AIX 5.3, or later v Linux Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 151 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later – IBM i 6.1, or later Preparing for installation This section helps you prepare to install your adapter. Preparing to install the adapter involves the...
  • Page 152 To verify that the device driver for the adapter is installed, do the following steps: 1. If necessary, log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type lslpp -l devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte. 3. Press Enter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 153 If the adapter device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that is displayed on the window: Fileset Level State Description Path: /usr/lib/objrepos 5.3.8.0 COMMITTED 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte Adapter Software Verify that the file sets are installed at the AIX version level you are running. Level 5.3.8.0 is an example. If the correct information is displayed, continue to the next section, Installing the adapter.
  • Page 154: Pcie2 4-Port 1 Gbe Adapter (Fc 5899; Ccin 576F)

    Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLANs v Supports IEEE 802.3 z, ab, u, x flow control support v Supports IEEE 802.1p v Supports IEEE 802.3ab for TX Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 155 v Supports TCP checksum offload transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), Internet Protocol (IP) for IPv4 and IPv6 v Supports TCP segmentation or large send offload v Supports EEPROM-SPI and single EEPROM v Supports interrupt levels INTA and MSI v Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, MIC v Network Controller (MAC) Intel 82571EB v Compliant with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain...
  • Page 156 – AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later. v Linux – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2, or later. – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8, or later. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 157: Pcie Lp 2-Port 1Gbe Tx Adapter (Fc 9056; Ccin 5767)

    – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.htm) v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later. – IBM i 6.1 with 6.1.1 machine code 6.1.1, or later. v VIOS – VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later. Related tasks:...
  • Page 158 LEDs. Table 46 on page 147 describes the different LED states and what those states indicate. The following figure shows the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 159 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 160 If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation. 3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 161 4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device / directory for software option. 5. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a list.
  • Page 162: Pcie2 Lp 2-Port 10 Gbe Roce Sfp+ Adapter (Fc Ec27 And Fc Ec28)

    Item Description Adapter FRU number FC EC27: 74Y1988 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) FC EC28 74Y1987 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 163 Ethernet cables. See Figure 49 on page 152 for a view of the cable top and cable bottom. These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM requirements. Note: These cables are EMC Class A compliant.
  • Page 164: Pcie2 Lp 2X10Gb Fcoe 2X1Gbe Sfp+ Adapter (Fc En0J; Ccin 2B93)

    The four-port adapter provides two 10 Gb FCoE SR small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The two 10 Gb FCoE ports are connected by little connector-type (LC) connectors. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 165 Each FCoE port provides Ethernet connectivity with a nominal data rate of 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). Each of the 1 Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is connected with Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 50 shows the FC EN0J adapter. Restriction: The 1 Gb Ethernet ports do not support data rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second).
  • Page 166: Pcie2 Lp 4-Port (10 Gb Fcoe And 1 Gbe) Copper And Rj45 Adapter (Fc En0L; Ccin 2Cc1)

    Gb ports provides Ethernet connectivity at a data rate of 1 Gbps and is connected with Ethernet cables. A 10 Mb data rate is not supported. Figure 51 on page 155 shows the FC EN0L adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 167 Restriction: The 1 Gb Ethernet ports do not support data rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second). The adapter is SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) capable. The adapter can function as a boot adapter. The adapter supports all Fibre Channel and Ethernet topologies. Figure 51.
  • Page 168: Pcie2 Lp 2-Port 10 Gbe Roce Sr Adapter (Fc Ec29; Ccin Ec29)

    For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number 00E1600 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 169: Pcie Lp 2-Port 10 Gbe Sfn6122F Adapter (Fc Ec2G; Ccin Ec2G)

    Firmware level 7.6, or later. Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 170 For the slot priorities, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Cables For details, see “Cables” on page 159. Voltage 3.3 V Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 171 FC EC2G requires the use of compatible SFP+, 10 Gbps, copper, twinaxial, active Ethernet cables. For a view of the cable top and cable bottom, see Figure 53. These cables are compliant with industry standard specifications SFF-8431 Rev 4.1 and SFF-8472 Rev 10.4, and all applicable IBM requirements. Note: These cables are EMC Class A compliant.
  • Page 172: Pcie 2-Port Lp 10 Gbe Sfn5162F Adapter (Fc Ec2H; Ccin Ec2H)

    For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Figure 54 on page 161 shows the adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 173 Figure 54. FC EC2H adapter Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number 00E8230 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) I/O bus architecture PCIe2 x8 Slot requirement For the slot priorities, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Cables For details, see “Cables”...
  • Page 174: 4-Port Usb Pci Express Adapter (Fc 2728; Ccin 57D1)

    Compliance with PCIe base specification revision 1.1 v Single-lane (1x) PCI Express for a throughput of 2.5 Gbps Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 175 v Single-slot, half-length PCIe card v FCC Class A v Four downstream, external, high-speed USB 2.0 ports v Data-transfer rates of 480 Mbps (high-speed), 12 Mbps (full-speed), and 1.5 Mbps (low-speed) v Full compliance with Universal Serial Bus (USB) specifications, revision 1.1 and 2.0 v Simultaneous operation of multiple USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices v Compliance with Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) and Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) standards...
  • Page 176: Pcie Cryptographic Coprocessor (Fc 4807, Fc 4808, And Fc 4809; Ccin 4765)

    FC 4807 is not a blind-swap cassette v FC 4808 is a generation-3 blind-swap cassette v FC 4809 is a generation-4 blind-swap cassette Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 177 – AIX 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level, or later. – AIX 6.1 with the 6100-05 Technology Level, or later. v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later. – IBM i 6.1 with 6.1.1 machine code or later. Specifications and requirements FRU number: 45D7948...
  • Page 178: Pcie2 2-Port 4X Infiniband Qdr Adapter (Fc 5283, Fc 5285; Ccin 58E2)

    FC 5283: PCIe2 LP 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter v FC 5285: PCIe2 2-port 4X InfiniBand QDR Adapter Each port has a maximum of 40 Gb allotted to it. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 179: Pcie Raid And Ssd Sas Adapter 3 Gb (Fc 2053, Fc 2055; Ccin 57Cd)

    – Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Version 6, or later Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 180 SSD module of one PCIe RAID and SSD SAS Adapter against the SSD module of another PCIe RAID and SSD SAS Adapter by using the IBM AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system. This configuration is suggested because there is no write cache in the PCIe RAID and SSD SAS Adapter.
  • Page 181 Figure 57. PCIe Dual - x4 3 Gb SAS RAID Adapter For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Specifications Item Description Adapter FRU number Low-profile FRU 74Y6406 Full height FRU 74Y6409 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.) SSD Module (CCIN 58B2) FRU number 1.8 inch 177 GB small form factor solid-state drive on PCIe SAS RAID and SSD adapter.
  • Page 182 Power 770, and IBM Power 780. v The adapter is not supported in the IBM Power 770 and IBM Power 780 system units. It is not supported in the 12X-attached feature 5803 and 5873 PCIe I/O drawers. It is not supported on ®...
  • Page 183: Pcie Lp Dual - X4 Sas Adapter (Fc 5278; Ccin 57B3)

    RAID level support is operating system dependent. The adapter provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 for the AIX and Linux operating systems. IBM i operating system provides mirroring and data spreading capability. FC 5901 does not support the RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations. The adapter does...
  • Page 184 SAS device attachment requires specific cables that are provided with the subsystem or device features being attached. Special cabling is required for multi-initiator and high availability configurations. See Serial attached SCSI cable planning. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 185 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 186: Pcie Dual - X4 3 Gb Sas Raid Adapter (Fc 5903 And Fc 5805; Ccin 574E)

    The adapter is a 3.3 V, PCI-e x8 bootable SAS adapter that provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 for the AIX and Linux operating systems. Under the IBM i operating system, mirroring and data spreading are provided by the operating system, and RAID 5 and RAID 6 are provided by the adapter.
  • Page 187 For IBM i operating systems, see Displaying rechargeable battery information. Note: When configuring a raid array using the IBM toolkit and the FC5903 adapter for a system running Linux, the list of supported Direct Attach Storage Devices (DASD) is visible in the HMC only if you select the LVM configure option in the IBM toolkit.
  • Page 188 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 189: Pcie Dual - X4 Sas Adapter (Fc 5901; Ccin 57B3)

    RAID level support is operating system dependent. The adapter provides RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 for the AIX and Linux operating systems. IBM i operating system provides mirroring and data spreading capability. FC 5901 does not support the RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations. The adapter does not have write cache.
  • Page 190 3.3 V Form factor Short, low-profile Maximum number For the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system. Attributes Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 191 If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: v AIX –...
  • Page 192: Pcie2 1.8 Gb Cache Raid Sas Tri-Port 6 Gb Adapter (Fc 5913; Ccin 57B5)

    Systems running the AIX or Linux operating systems support either having both 5913 features in the same system or partition, or in two separate systems or partitions. Systems running the IBM i operating system do not support the pairing of adapters on different servers or different partitions, so both the 5913 features must be installed on the same system or partition.
  • Page 193 Cables Specific X , YO, AA, or AT SAS cables with HD connectors are used to attach to the expansion drawers. SAS device attachment requires specific cables that are provided with the subsystem or device features being attached. Special cabling is required for multi-initiator and high availability configurations.
  • Page 194 – IBM i 7.1 Technology Refresh 3. – IBM i 6.1.1 with Resave E (RS611-E). v VIOS – VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.0.12-FP24 SP02, or later Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 195 Information about usage and maintenance information for the SAS RAID Controller for the AIX. SAS RAID controllers for IBM i Information about usage and maintenance information for the SAS RAID Controller for the IBM i. SAS RAID controllers for Linux Information about the usage and maintenance information for the SAS RAID Controller for Linux.
  • Page 196: Pcie2 Raid Sas Adapter Dual-Port 6Gb (Fc Esa1; Ccin 57C4)

    Specific X , YO, or AT SAS cables with HD connectors are used to attach to the expansion drawers. Voltage 3.3 V Form factor Regular, full-height Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 197 – Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Service Pack 4, or later – See the Linux Alert site for the support details. v IBM i – IBM i 6.1.0 with machine code 6.1.1, or later. v VIOS – VIOS support requires VIOS 2.2.1.4, or later...
  • Page 198: Pcie2 Raid Sas Adapter Dual-Port 6-Gb Lp (Fc Esa2; Ccin 57C4)

    Adapter FRU number 00E6725 (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) I/O bus architecture PCIe2.0 x8 Slot requirement One PCIe2, x8, low-profile slot per adapter. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 199 – See the Linux Alert site for the support details. v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later. – IBM i 6.1.0 with machine code 6.1.1, or later. 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.
  • Page 200: Pcie 2-Line Wan With Modem (Fc 2893 (En13), 2894 (En14); Ccin 576C)

    – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1, or later v IBM i – IBM i 7.1, or later Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 201: Pcie2 3.1Gb Cache Integrated Sas Raid Adapter (Ccin 57C3) Included In Feature 5888

    – IBM i 6.1, or later Related tasks: Installing PCI adapters Related reference: 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.
  • Page 202 Note: Connectors T1 and T2 are not used on FC 5888 PCIe storage enclosure. Figure 63. CCIN 57C3 PCIe2 3.1GB Cache RAID SAS Enclosure 6Gb x8 Specifications Item Description Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 203 – 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 –...
  • Page 204: Ibm Flash Adapter 90 (Pcie2 0.9Tb) (Fc Es09; Ccin 578A)

    Native block size of 4096 v 512 byte access support Figure 64 on page 193 shows the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB). Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 205 “Device drivers” on page 194 v “Installing the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB)” on page 194 v “Installing the device driver for the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB)” on page 196 v “Verifying the storage device availability” on page 196 v “Formatting the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB)”...
  • Page 206: Installing The Ibm Flash Adapter 90 (Pcie2 0.9Tb)

    Important: Ensure that the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) is supported on your system. 1. To install the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) in your system, go to Installing PCI adapters and complete the installation procedure for the system you are working with.
  • Page 207: Verifying The Ibm Flash Adapter 90 (Pcie2 0.9Tb) Installation In A Linux Vm

    4. If the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) is already listed as available, no further installation steps are required. 5. Verify if whether the Flash adapter is available by running the following command: -bash-4.2# lsdev -Cc disk...
  • Page 208: Installing The Device Driver For The Ibm Flash Adapter 90 (Pcie2 0.9Tb)

    “Installing the device driver in a Linux VM” Installing the device driver in an AIX system or logical partition: Learn how to install the device driver for the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) in an AIX logical partition.
  • Page 209: Verifying The Storage Device Availability In An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    “Formatting the device in a Linux VM” on page 198 Formatting the device in an AIX system or an AIX logical partition: Learn how to format the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) device in an AIX system or an AIX logical partition.
  • Page 210: Formatting The Device In A Linux Vm

    Formatting the device in a Linux VM: Learn how to format the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) device in a Linux virtual machine (VM). Important: If you format the device, the data on the device will be destroyed. Ensure that you back up the data before you format the device.
  • Page 211: Using The Ibm Flash Adapter 90 (Pcie2 0.9Tb)

    Find information about using the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) PCIe Flash storage device in a system that is running the AIX or Linux operating system. After you verify that the installed IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) is ready for use, you can use the device as a disk storage device.
  • Page 212: Verifying Whether The Rs_Info Utility Is Installed In A Linux System Or Linux Virtual Machine

    Learn to install the rs_info utility in a Linux virtual machine (VM). The rs_info is installed by using the rsxx-utils package from the Yum repository. To install the rsxx-utils package, complete the following steps: Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 213 1. Log in as root user. 2. On the command line of the Linux session, type yum install rsxx-utils and then press Enter. The following screen is displayed: Loaded plugins: refresh-packagekit, security Setting up Install Process Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check --->...
  • Page 214: Running The Rs_Info Utility In An Aix System Or An Aix Logical Partition

    Linux system or Linux virtual machine” on page 200. You can also run the rs_info command to view the details of the IBM Flash adapters that are available in the system. For instructions, see “Running the rs_info utility in a Linux system or Linux virtual machine”...
  • Page 215 3. Select the number that is associated with the disk for which you want to run the rs_info utility, or enter all if you want to select all the IBM Flash Adapters that are available to the system. If you...
  • Page 216 Factory Bad Blocks: 2222 Runtime Bad Blocks: 843 Total Bad Blocks: 3065 Flash User Writes (4k): 9730409781 Flash Moves (4k): 4629735275 Flash Total Writes (4k): 15955716728 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 217: Running The Rs_Info Utility In A Linux System Or Linux Virtual Machine

    3. Select the number that is associated with the disk for which you want to run the rs_info utility, or enter all if you want to select all the IBM Flash Adapters that are available to the system. An output...
  • Page 218 Factory Bad Blocks: 2222 Runtime Bad Blocks: 843 Total Bad Blocks: 3065 Flash User Writes (4k): 9730409781 Flash Moves (4k): 4629735275 Flash Total Writes (4k): 15955716728 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 219: The Rs_Info Utility Fields

    The rs_info utility fields: Find the description and details about the fields that are displayed in the rs_info output when the rs_info utility is run for the IBM Flash Adapter 90 (PCIe2 0.9TB) installed in the system or virtual machine.
  • Page 220: Maintaining The Rechargeable Battery On The 57B7, 57Cf, 574E, And 572F/575C Sas Adapters

    The following list provides references to information about maintaining the rechargeable battery on the SAS adapters for systems or logical partition that run on the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating systems: v For information about maintaining the rechargeable battery for systems that run on the AIX operating system, see Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the 57B7, 57CF, 574E, and 572F/575C SAS adapters.
  • Page 221: Replacing The Cache Battery Pack On The 571B Adapter

    SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux. This guide is available from the SCSI PCI Adapters web page. To replace the cache battery pack on the 571B adapter using the IBM i operating system, complete the following steps: Note: To complete this procedure using i, you do not need to power off the system.
  • Page 222 If the rivets C cannot be pushed through the back of the adapter, follow these steps to push the rivets out with a ballpoint pen: a. Locate a retractable-ballpoint pen. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 223: Replacing The Cache Battery Pack On The 571F And 575B Adapters

    Note: A medium-sized retractable-ballpoint pen is preferred or an equivalent item with a small opening can be used. The small opening must be large enough so the pen (or equivalent) will go around the tip of the rivet, but small enough that it does not slide over the rivet and make contact with the battery assembly bracket.
  • Page 224 SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux. This guide is available from the SCSI PCI Adapters web page. To replace the 571F adapter or 575B cache battery pack using the IBM i operating system, complete the following procedure: Note: To complete these procedures, do not power off the adapter or power off the system or partition.
  • Page 225 The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.
  • Page 226: Replacing The Cache Battery Pack On The 571E, 574F, 2780, Or 5708 Adapters

    PCI-X DDR Quad Channel Ultra 320 SCSI RAID adapter with an auxiliary-write cache IOA 5583 574F 0627 2780 PCI-X Ultra4 RAID disk-controller 2780 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 227 The cache battery on these adapters is designed to be replaced concurrently. To replace the cache battery pack using the IBM i operating system, complete the following procedure: 1. Ensure that the cache battery pack is in an error state before replacing it. This action will prevent possible data loss by ensuring that all cache data is written to disk before battery replacement.
  • Page 228 Identify the correct adapter. b. Locate the metal cover A that contains the battery pack. Pull out the push rivet to release the metal cover A. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 229: Replacing A Battery Pack

    Note: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United Managing PCI adapters...
  • Page 230: Replacing A 572B Nonconcurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. Attention: To prevent data loss, if the cache battery pack is not already in the error state, follow the steps described in Forcing a rechargeable battery error before proceeding.
  • Page 231 (A) Cache battery pack (B) Battery connector (C) Plastic rivet (D) Plastic pin Figure 65. Removing the cache battery 4. Locate the two plastic rivets (C) that hold the cache battery pack in place. From the back of the adapter, remove the two pins (D) that are inserted inside of the rivets. 5.
  • Page 232: Replacing A 572F/575C Card Set Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    3. Install the new cache battery pack by reversing this procedure. Ensure that the replacement cache battery pack is fully seated. 4. Restart the write cache of the adapter by completing the following steps: Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
  • Page 233: Replacing A 57B7 Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    a. Return to the Work with Resources containing Cache Battery Packs display and select the Start IOA cache. Press Enter. b. Ensure that you get the message Cache was started. Replacing a 57B7 concurrent maintainable battery pack Use this procedure to replace the concurrent maintainable battery pack on adapter type CCIN 57B7. Attention: Before continuing with this procedure, determine that it is safe to replace the cache battery pack, see “Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the 57B7, 57CF, 574E, and 572F/575C SAS adapters”...
  • Page 234: Replacing A 57Cf Cache Battery Pack

    7. Restart the write cache of the adapter by completing the following steps: a. Navigate to the IBM SAS Disk Array Manager by using the steps in Using the Disk Array Manager. b. Select Diagnostics and Recovery > Controller Rechargeable Battery Maintenance > Start Adapter Cache Option.
  • Page 235: Replacing A 574E Concurrent Maintainable Battery Pack

    To replace the 57CF cache battery pack, see Removing and replacing the 175 MB cache RAID - dual IOA enablement card cache battery packRemoving and replacing the 175 MB cache RAID - dual IOA enablement card cache battery pack. Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack Use this procedure to replace the concurrent maintainable battery pack on adapter type CCIN 574E.
  • Page 236: Displaying Rechargeable Battery Information

    The following list provide the procedures to display rechargeable battery information in the SAS RAID adapters for the system or logical partition that is running on the AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating systems: v For information about displaying the rechargeable battery information for the system running on the AIX operating system, see Displaying rechargeable battery information.
  • Page 237: Verifying The Aix Device Driver Software

    v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the installation summary. v After a successful installation, SUCCESS displayed in the Result column of the installation summary at the bottom of the page. 13. Remove the installation media from the drive. 14.
  • Page 238 Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
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    Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the IBM Power 710 Express or the IBM Power 730 Express...
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