Chapter 2

2 Gbit/s FC

Host Adapter

Characteristics

This chapter provides specific details about the physical environment associated with the 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters. This chapter includes the following sections:

•Section 2.1, “General Description”

•Section 2.2, “Features”

•Section 2.3, “Physical Environment”

•Section 2.4, “Operational Environment”

•Section 2.5, “PCI System ID Values”

•Section 2.6, “PCI Subsystem ID Values”

•Section 2.7, “Unique World Wide Name”

•Section 2.8, “Physical Characteristics”

2.1General Description

The LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters makes use of state-of- the-art, 2 Gbit/s FC technology to provide the highest possible performance and most flexible storage configuration available. These LSI Logic host adapters support 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s FC speeds, and detect and correctly set the speed of operation automatically. LSI Logic host adapters are available with LC optical interfaces using optical SFP transceivers.

These LSI Logic FC host adapters offer the highest degree of integration available for your PCI-X or PCI Express based computer system, allowing for maximum performance, optimized use of system resources, and true Plug and Play installation.

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