Product Description
The IBM EC3B PCIe3 2-Port 40GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter (Feature Code: EC3B) is a high-performance network adapter designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux, or VIOS. Featuring a PCIe3 x8 interface and two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, it supports NIC and RoCE protocols for low-latency, high-bandwidth networking. This adapter enhances enterprise applications like virtualization, storage, and cloud computing with efficient data transfer.
Key Features
- Dual 40GbE QSFP+ Ports: Provides two 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections for high bandwidth.
- RoCE Support: Enables RDMA over Converged Ethernet for low-latency data transfer.
- PCIe3 x8 Interface: High-speed connectivity with PCIe Gen3 architecture.
- Flexible Cabling: Supports QSFP+ copper cables or optical SR transceivers with cables.
- Low CPU Overhead: Offloads networking tasks to improve performance and scalability.
- OFED Integration: Supports OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution for RoCE functionality.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Feature Code: EC3B, for precise system compatibility.
- CCIN: 57BD, custom card identification number.
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: EC3B
- Part Number: Not specified
- CCIN: 57BD
- Interface: PCIe3 x8
- Ports: 2x 40GbE QSFP+
- Protocols: NIC, RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
- Cabling: QSFP+ copper (#EB2B, #EB2H, #ECBN) or optical SR transceivers (#EB27) with cables (#EB2J, #EB2K)
- Form Factor: Full-height PCIe adapter
- Supported Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 8408-44E, 8408-E8E, 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9040-MR9, 9080-M9S
Compatibility
The IBM EC3B PCIe3 2-Port 40GbE NIC RoCE QSFP+ Adapter is designed for IBM Power Systems running IBM i, AIX, Linux, or VIOS, providing high-speed Ethernet connectivity for enterprise applications like virtualization, storage, and cloud computing. Below are the compatibility details:
- Supported Models:
- Power8: 8286-41A (Power S814), 8286-42A (Power S824), 8408-44E, 8408-E8E (Power E850C), 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, 9119-MME (Power E870, E880)
- Power9: 9009-41A (Power S914), 9009-42A (Power S924), 9040-MR9 (Power E950), 9080-M9S (Power E980)
- Operating System: IBM i 7.2 or later; AIX 7.1 or later; Linux RHEL 6.4, SUSE 11 SP3, or later; VIOS.
- Transceivers/Cables: Requires QSFP+ copper cables (#EB2B, #EB2H, #ECBN) or optical SR transceivers (#EB27) with cables (#EB2J, #EB2K).
- Restrictions:
- Fits only PCIe3 x8 slots (Gen2/Gen1 compatible with reduced performance).
- Does not include transceivers; must be purchased separately.
- Not compatible with Power7 or Power10 systems or non-Ethernet applications.
- RoCE requires OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) software.
