Product Description
IBM EN1A PCIe3 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Adapter (CCIN 578F, P/N 01FT704)
The IBM EN1A is a high-performance PCIe3 dual-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) delivering up to 32 Gb/s per port using SR (Short Range) optics via SFP+ transceivers. Designed for IBM Power Systems servers, this full-height adapter supports auto-negotiation down to 16 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s speeds for backward compatibility, providing reliable, high-throughput connectivity to storage area networks (SANs) in demanding enterprise environments running AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS.
Features
- Dual SFP+ ports supporting 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel with SR optics (multimode fiber)
- Auto-negotiation for 32/16/8 Gb/s speeds per port
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth and low latency
- Each port capable of independent 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput
- Support for standard SR transceivers and multimode fiber cabling (typically up to 100 m at 32 Gb/s depending on fiber type)
- Full-height form factor with bracket for standard PCIe3 slots
- Compliant with Fibre Channel standards for reliable SAN connectivity
- High-performance Emulex-based design optimized for Power Systems storage workloads
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code : EN1A
- Part Number : 01FT704
- CCIN : 578F
- Bus Interface : PCIe Express 3.0 x8
- Ports : 2 × Fibre Channel (SFP+ SR optics)
- Speeds : 32 Gb/s, 16 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s (auto-negotiating)
- Cabling Supported : Multimode fiber with SR transceivers (OM3/OM4 recommended for max distance at 32 Gb/s)
- Form Factor : Short, full-height PCIe adapter
- Warranty : This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with select IBM Power Systems models supporting PCIe3 slots, running AIX, IBM i (with appropriate tech refresh levels), Linux, or VIOS:
- 9009-41A
- 9009-42A
- 9040-MR9
- 9080-M9S
- 9080-MHE
- 9080-MME
- 9043-MRX (Power E1050)
- 9080-HEX
- 9856-22H (Power L1122)
- Additional Power9, Power10, and later models with PCIe3 infrastructure (consult system documentation for exact placement and OS requirements)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
