Product Description
The IBM EC38 PCIe3 2-port 10GbE NIC&RoCE SFP+ Adapter (Part Number: 00RX859) is a high-performance network solution for IBM Power8 Systems. Featuring two 10GbE SFP+ ports, this CCIN 57BC adapter provides reliable server storage connectivity for enterprise environments.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 00RX859
- Feature Code: EC38
- CCIN: 57BC
- Interface: PCIe3 x8
- Ports: 2x 10GbE SFP+ (copper twinax)
- RoCE Support: RDMA over Converged Ethernet
- Cables: Copper twinax (e.g., FC EB50, customer-supplied)
- Form Factor: Full-height, short
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME
System Compatibility
The EC38 adapter (00RX859, CCIN 57BC) requires PCIe3 x8 slots in Power8 systems and specific operating systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824), 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME
- Operating System: IBM i V7R2 with TR4 or V7R3; AIX 7.1+; Linux RHEL 7.4+, SLES 12 SP3+; VIOS.
- Slot Requirements: PCIe3 x8 or x16.
- Restrictions:
- Compatible with copper twinax cables only.
- Incompatible with Power7, Power9, PCIe2 slots.
- Requires customer-supplied SFP+ transceivers.
- Refurbished condition only.
