Product Description
IBM EN1C PCIe3 16Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Adapter (CCIN 578E, P/N 01FT699)
The IBM EN1C is a high-performance PCIe3 quad-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) providing four independent 16 Gb/s ports using SR (Short Range) optics via SFP+ transceivers. Designed for IBM Power Systems servers, this full-height adapter supports auto-negotiation down to 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s for backward compatibility, delivering reliable, high-throughput connectivity to storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise environments running AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS.
Features
- Four SFP+ ports supporting 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel with SR optics (multimode fiber)
- Auto-negotiation for 16/8/4 Gb/s speeds per port
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth and low latency
- Each port capable of independent 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput (up to 3,200 MBps per port aggregate capability)
- Support for standard SR transceivers and multimode fiber cabling (typically up to 100 m at 16 Gb/s with OM3/OM4 fiber)
- Short, full-height form factor with bracket for standard PCIe3 slots
- Compliant with Fibre Channel standards for reliable SAN connectivity
- High-performance design optimized for Power Systems storage workloads with NPIV and single-initiator support
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: EN1C
- Part Number: 01FT699 (also associated with 01FT698, 01FT695, 12R9314)
- CCIN: 578E
- Bus Interface: PCIe Express 3.0 x8
- Ports: 4 × Fibre Channel (SFP+ SR optics)
- Speeds: 16 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s (auto-negotiating)
- Cabling Supported: Multimode fiber with SR transceivers (OM3/OM4 recommended for max distance at 16 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
- Additional Power9 and later models with PCIe3 infrastructure (consult system documentation for exact placement, slot requirements, and OS support)
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
