IBM Network Adapter (95Y2375)

The network architecture on the IBM Flex System platform has been specifically designed to address network challenges, giving you a very scalable way to integrate, optimize and automate your data center. The Flex System FC3052 2-port 8 Gb Fiber Channel Adapter enables high speed access for Flex System compute nodes to an external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Emulex Fiber Channel stack, and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb IBM Flex System Fiber Channel switch and pass-thru modules.

• Based on the Emulex "Saturn" 8Gb Fiber Channel I/O Controller (IOC) chip
• Multifunction PCIe 2.0 device with two independent FC ports
• Auto-negotiation between 2-Gbps, 4-Gbps, or 8-Gbps FC link attachments
• Complies with the PCIe base and CEM 2.0 specifications
• Enablement of high-speed and dual-port connection to a Fiber Channel SAN
• Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and virtual fabric
• Simplified installation and configuration using common HBA drivers
• Common driver model that eases management and enables upgrades independent of HBA firmware