Regulatory Compliance Statements

Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA

Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) — Canada

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan

Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — Taiwan

Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Sun product before attempting to install the product.

FCC Class A Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

ICES-003 Class A Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe A

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Sun Microsystems SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z manual Regulatory Compliance Statements, FCC Class a Notice

SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z specifications

Sun Microsystems SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z is a cutting-edge Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed specifically for high-performance computing environments. Essential for organizations that require robust data transfer capabilities and storage connectivity, this HBA provides an efficient solution to meet demanding enterprise data needs.

One of the standout features of the SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z is its dual-port 8Gb Fibre Channel connection, which enhances data transfer speeds significantly compared to its predecessors. This dual-port capability allows for increased throughput and redundancy, ensuring that critical applications remain operational even in the event of a component failure. With speeds of up to 8 gigabits per second, users can experience rapid data access and retrieval, which is crucial in today’s data-intensive environments.

The architecture of the SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z is built on PCI Express technology, which facilitates a high bandwidth connection to the server. This is particularly beneficial for applications that demand high data throughput, such as database management, virtualization, and high-performance computing tasks. The PCI Express interface allows this adapter to efficiently handle the high volumes of data typical in enterprise settings.

Moreover, the SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z supports various advanced features, including support for multipathing and load balancing, which improves data reliability and optimizes the use of available network resources. The adapter is also designed to support a range of operating systems, making it compatible with various infrastructures and easier to integrate into existing systems.

The card's form factor is optimized for energy efficiency, helping businesses reduce their operational costs while maintaining peak performance. As organizations focus increasingly on sustainability, the energy-efficient design of this HBA aligns with broader trends in the technology industry.

In terms of installation, the SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z is straightforward to integrate into compatible systems. Its compatibility with both Sun and other server platforms ensures that it can be deployed in a variety of IT environments without extensive reconfiguration.

Overall, the Sun Microsystems SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z Fiber Channel HBA represents a powerful tool for businesses that require fast, reliable, and efficient data handling capabilities. With its dual-port design, high-speed performance, and compatibility with a wide range of systems, this HBA is well-suited for the modern data landscape, helping organizations to streamline operations and enhance productivity.