Product Description
The IBM EN12 PCIe2 8Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (Part Number: 00FX604, Feature Code: EN12) is a high-performance PCIe Gen2 adapter designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX, Linux, or VIOS. Based on the QLogic QLE2564 Host Bus Adapter, it features four 8Gb ports with LC connectors using shortwave laser optics, supporting simultaneous operation at 2, 4, or 8 Gbps with auto-negotiation. With CCIN 527E, it connects to Fibre Channel switches and supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) via VIOS, enabling multiple initiator capabilities. The full-height adapter is ideal for virtualization and storage-intensive applications, ensuring robust data transfer. The EN12 is incompatible with direct device attachment without a switch. It offers a cost-effective solution for upgrading system units, optimizing performance for workloads like ERP and databases, ensuring efficiency and system reliability.
Key Features
- Four 8Gb Fibre Channel ports with LC connectors.
- PCIe2 x8 adapter with QLogic QLE2564, CCIN 527E.
- Auto-negotiates at 2, 4, or 8 Gbps for high-speed connectivity.
- Supports NPIV via VIOS for multiple initiator capabilities.
- Compatible with Power Systems for AIX, Linux, VIOS.
- 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 00FX604 |
| Feature Code | EN12 |
| CCIN | 527E |
| Interface | PCIe Gen2 x8 |
| Ports | Four 8Gb Fibre Channel |
| Connectors | LC, shortwave laser optics |
| Speeds | 2, 4, 8 Gbps (auto-negotiated) |
Compatibility
The IBM EN12 PCIe2 8Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (00FX604) is compatible with IBM Power Systems running AIX, Linux, or VIOS, providing high-performance storage connectivity. It supports Power System models like 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9119-MME, 9080-MHE, and 9009-41A, requiring PCIe Gen2 x8 slots. The adapter, with CCIN 527E, connects to Fibre Channel switches using multimode fibre optic cables (OM1, OM2, OM3) with LC connectors, supporting link speeds of 2, 4, or 8 Gbps. It enables N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) via VIOS for multiple initiator capabilities but does not support direct device attachment without a switch. The EN12 optimizes system performance, supporting virtualization and storage-intensive applications in demanding environments:
- Power Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9119-MME, 9080-MHE, 9009-41A.
- Requires Fibre Channel switch with OM1, OM2, or OM3 cables.
- Supports NPIV via VIOS for AIX, Linux, or VIOS systems.
Note: Direct device attachment without a switch is not supported.
