TABLE 1-1HBA Features and Specifications

Feature (Continued)

Description (Continued)

 

 

 

Maximum FC cable length

2 Gb/s: 500 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM3 fiber

 

 

300 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM2 fiber

 

 

150 meters using 62.5/125 ∝m core OM1 fiber

 

 

4 Gb/s: 380 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM3 fiber

 

 

150 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM2 fiber

 

 

70 meters using 62.5/125 ∝m core OM1 fiber

 

 

8 Gb/s: 150 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM3 fiber

 

 

50 meters using 50/125 ∝m core OM2 fiber

 

 

21 meters using 62.5/125 ∝m core OM1 fiber

LED indicators

Two LEDs per port (yellow and green) on the front panel as status indicators.

Maximum power

13.3W (dual port), 10.1W (signal port)

consumption

 

Form Factor

Low-profile MD2 form factor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating System and Technology

Requirements

The HBA requires the OS and technology levels listed in TABLE 1-2.

TABLE 1-2Supported Operating System/Technology Versions

Operating System/Technology

Supported Versions

 

 

Solaris 10 OS for the x64 and x86

• Solaris 10 8/07 (all updates)

(32-bit and 64-bit) platforms

 

(Supports MPXIO)

 

Solaris 10 OS for the SPARC (64-bit)

• Solaris 10 (all updates)

platform (Supports MPXIO)

 

Linux OS

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 (32-bit and 64-bit), U5

 

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (32-bit and 64-bit), U1

 

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (32-bit and 64-bit), SP4

 

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), SP1

 

 

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Sun Microsystems SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z, SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z manual Operating System and Technology Requirements

SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z, SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z specifications

Sun Microsystems, renowned for its innovative computing solutions, has developed cutting-edge products such as the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z and SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z. These dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapters exemplify Sun's commitment to delivering high-performance connectivity for data storage and enterprise applications.

Both the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z and SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z are designed for seamless integration with Sun's server architectures, specifically those that utilize the PCI Express (PCIe) interface. This integration allows for enhanced bandwidth and lower latency, crucial for businesses that rely on swift data processing and transfer capabilities.

One of the standout features of these Fibre Channel adapters is their dual-port design, which enables multiple connections to Fibre Channel storage networks. This capability supports extensive scalability, giving it the flexibility to accommodate growing data needs and storage infrastructure. With support for high transfer rates of up to 8 Gbps per port, these adapters ensure that data-intensive applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Additionally, the SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z and SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z utilize advanced technologies like virtual SANs (VSANs) and N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV). VSANs enhance traffic management, enabling the segmentation of networks to improve performance and security. NPIV technology allows multiple virtual ports to share the same physical port, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs in virtualized environments.

In terms of compatibility, these Fibre Channel adapters are engineered to work seamlessly with a variety of Sun servers and operating systems, ensuring broad applicability across different computing environments. They include plug-and-play functionality, reducing installation complexity and time.

Performance monitoring features are also integrated into both models, providing administrators with insights into network activity. This capability promotes proactive maintenance and troubleshooting, contributing to improved uptime and reliability.

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