LSI 7102XP-LC, 7102XP-LC, 7102LXP-LC, 7202XP-LC, 7202LXP-LC, 7402XP-LC, 7202EP-LC, 7202EP, 7402EP-LC, 7402EP, 7202LXP-LC, 7402XP-LC, 7202EP-LC 2.3Physical Environment, 2.2.2PCI Express Interface, 2.2.3FC Interface

2.2.2PCI Express Interface

The PCI Express (launched in 2002) interface is a new serial I/O interface standard being used in next generation computer, storage and communications platforms. This scalable interface allows vendors to choose the number of 2.5 Gbit serial lanes (two to 16) most suitable to their product design and application need.

The PCI Express interface featured on the LSI Logic Fibre to PCI

Express boards includes:

•8 serial I/O lanes, 2.5 GHz, full duplex

•Fully PCI-compatible software model

•Serial EEPROM conﬁguration storage

2.2.3FC Interface

The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processors contain the FC functionality for all the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s FC host adapters. The LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processors generate signal timing and link protocol in compliance with FC standards.

The FC interface includes these features:

•2 Gbit/s serial link

•LSIFC929X and LSIFC919X processor functionality:

–Class 3, Arbitrated Loop (AL), Fabric, Point-to-Point

–2 Kbyte frame payloads

–Multiframe buffering

•Link activity/link fault LED

2.3Physical Environment

This section provides information about the physical, electrical, thermal, and safety characteristics of the LSI Logic 2 Gbit/s family of FC host adapters. Additionally, these boards are compliant with FCC electromagnetic standards.

2-4	2 Gbit/s FC Host Adapter Characteristics