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Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters - Deliver robustness,

ease of management, and high performance for server, storage, and networking
environments

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Table of Contents
Announcement Letter No. ZG08-0361 dated July 08, 2008.

• Title
• Overview
• Key prerequisites
• At a glance
◦ QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x:
• Description
• Product positioning
• Product number

EZA # 42D0501,42D0510,42D0485,42D0494 - Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA

Adapters for IBM System x

◦ Product name
◦ Product specific overview
◦ QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x
◦ Product number
◦ Technical information
◦ Planning information
◦ Security, auditability, and control
◦ Terms and conditions
◦ HELPWARE
• Terms and conditions
◦ Warranty and service
• Announcement countries

Announcement Letter No. ZG08-0361 dated July 08, 2008.

See final section for details of availability and limitations, if applicable.

Title
Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters - Deliver robustness, ease of management, and
high performance for server, storage, and networking environments

Overview
The Emulex and Qlogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x are part of a family of
high-performance 8 Gb host bus adapter (HBA) solutions. These HBAs deliver exceptional performance,
enabling small and medium businesses to experience unsurpassed robustness and reliabil- ity for a wide
spectrum of server, storage, and SANs.

The Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x are based on a design that
requires minimum user effort while providing maximum user satisfaction. The wide adoption of
installation or config- uration wizards eliminates the complexity and intricacies of Fibre Chan- nel SANs.
Emphasis on ease-of-use at every step assures a successful, enhanced experience. Default settings and
auto-detect configuration (similar to Windows XP) eliminate the need to know about each and every knob
and button on the dashboard.

Both QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x includes easy to use
software install wizards that steps through the com- plete HBA installation for Windows with just a few
mouse clicks. In ad- dition, each HBA includes a software utility that provides a simple Windowws and
Linux SAN management tool for these adapters that is tailored specifically for SMB users. Users can
easily monitor and perform any necessary maintenance, including updating firmware.

These adapters broaden the IBM 8 Gb HBA portfolio for System x servers. These additions to the
portfolio are offered in both Single and Dual -Port PCI-Express HBAs.

Major features:

o 8/4/2 Gbps (auto-negotiation) o Persistent binding o LUN masking o 2,048 concurrent logins

With rigorous testing by IBM through the ServerProven program, you can maintain a high degree of
confidence that your System x server storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably using this
8 Gb HBA adapter.

Trademarks:

• The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation: IBM, e-business logo, FlashCopy, PartnerLink, PFA, System x.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is
a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. QLogic is a registered trademark for QLogic
Corportation.
• All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
• Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Emulex corporation products, or service names, are trademarks or service marks of Emulex.
• For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your IBM representative or
reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Notes:

1. The information in IBM Announcement Letters is subject to change without notice. Consult the
IBM Sales Manual, your IBM marketing representative or your reseller for the most current
information regarding IBM products.
2. The information in IBM Announcement Letters is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
and is subject to change without notice.
(c) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation, 2003.
All rights reserved.

Key prerequisites
A supported System x server with an available PCI-Express expansion slot

• 3.3-V and 5-V PCI power required for operation

At a glance
QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x:

• Enable end-to-end storage area networks (SANs) Solutions using 8 Gb PCIE HBA technology for
System x servers

• Provide the ability to build high-performance, highly available SANs using 8 Gb PCIE Channel
technology

• Are easy to set up and integrate into existing SAN configurations

Planned Availability Date

July 15, 2008

Description
The QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x offer an affordable and
reliable storage area network (SAN) to the small and medium business (SMB) market. The adapters are
easy to use, with proven quality, and demonstrated robustness (highest mean-time between failures -
MTBF). The Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x are based on a
design that requires minimum user effort while providing maximum user satisfaction. The wide adoption
of installation/configuration wizards eliminates the complexity and intricacies of Fibre Channel SANs.
Emphasis on ease-of-use at every step assures a successful, enhanced experience. Default settings and
auto-detect configuration (similar to Windows XP) eliminate the need to know about each and every knob
and button on the dashboard.

The Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x includes SMB AutoPilot
Installer, a wizard that steps through the complete HBA installation for Windows with just a few mouse
clicks. In addition, Emulex AutoPilot Manager provides a simple Windows and Linux management tool
for the adapter that is tailored specifically for SMB users. Users can easily monitor and perform any
necessary maintenance, including updating firmware.

The QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters are the latest PCIE adapter card options for
the IBM System x servers.

Each server can be installed with one or more adapter cards to provide redundant connections within
System x servers. The adapter card provides support for 8 Gbps data rates.

Additional information: All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product
offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or
typographic errors.
IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.

Product positioning
The QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters are the latest PCIE adapter card option for
the IBM System x servers.

The HBA adapters provide an ideal solution for all servers and workstations needing high speed and FC
data transfer connectivity for storage and mission critical applications.

Additional information:
All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at
any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.

IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.

Product number
Part
Description number
--------------------------------------------- ------
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0501
QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0510
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0485
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0494

EZA # 42D0501,42D0510,42D0485,42D0494 - Emulex and

QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x
Product name

• Emulex and QLogic 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x

Product specific overview

The QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x are part of a family of a
high-performance 8 Gb host bus adapter (HBA) solutions. These HBAs deliver exceptional performance
with unsurpassed robustness, reliability, and performance for a wide spectrum of server, storage, and
system area networks (SANs). These adapters broaden the IBM HBA portfolio for System x servers.

Systems supported:

• IBM System x3950 M2

• IBM System x3850 M2

• IBM System x3755

• IBM System x3655

• IBM System x3650

• IBM System x3550

• IBM System x3500

• IBM System x3455

• IBM System x3400

• IBM System x3250 M2

• IBM System x3200 M2

QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x

• Enable end-to-end SAN Solutions using 8 Gb Fibre Channel technology for System x servers

• Provide the ability to build high-performance, highly available storage area networks (SANs)

• Are easy to set up and integrate into existing SAN configurations

Product number
Feature
Description number
--------------------------------------- -------
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0501
QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0510
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0485
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 42D0494

Technical information

Performance specifications:

• Functions at 8/4/2 Gbps (auto-negotiation)

• Functions as a 8 Gbps network adapter

• PCIe design

• Single-port, Dual-port

• Supports major operating systems (refer to ServerProven for list of individual operating systems)

QLogic and Emulex 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA Adapters for IBM System x are designed for the following:

• Compliance - PCI-Express Base Specification rev. 1.0a, PCI-Express Card

• Electromechanical Specification rev. 1.0, PCI Bus Power Management Interface

• Specification revision. 1.1

• Bus interface - PCI Express x4

• Memory - 1 MB SRAM, 1 MB flash (SPI), and 2 KB NVRAM (SPI)

Physical specifications:

Both QLogic and Emulex are following:

Approximate height: 64.52 mm (2.54 in)

Approximate width: 167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Approximate depth: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Approximate weight: 0.113 kg (0.25 lb)

Operating environment:
o Temperature:
- 0 to 45 degrees C (32 to 113 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to
3,000 ft) operating
- -40 to 70 degrees C (-40 to 158 degrees F) at 914 m to 2,133
(3,000 to 7,000 ft) storage
o Relative humidity:
- 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals:

• US/Canada - UL, cUL ,UL60950

• CSA C22.2 No.60950
• Class 1 Laser Product per DHHS 21CFR J
• US FCC Part 15, Class B
• Canada Industry Canada ICES-003, Class B
• Europe 89/336/EEC EMC Directive CE Mark:

◦ EN55022: 1998 /CISPR22:1997 Class B

◦ EN55024: 1998

◦ EN61000-3-2:1995

◦ EN61000-3-3:1994

• Japan VCCI, Class B

• Taiwan CNS 13438 Class B
• New Zealand/Australia AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• Korea MIC
• Europe 73/23/ECC Low Voltage Directive:

◦ TUV:

◦ EN60950-1: 2001

◦ EN60825-1: 1994+A1+A2

◦ EN60825-2: 1994 +A1

Energy Star compliance:

Is this product Energy Star Compliant? No

Note. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements:
The 8 Gb PCIE Host Bus Adapter is supported on the following IBM platforms.
Note. Refer to IBM ServerProven for a complete list of individual systems and Operating Systems
interoperability. Refer to the IBM Interoperability Matrices of DS4000, for storage interoperability
guidance.
System name Machine type
----------- ------------
IBM System x3950 M2 7144
IBM System x3850 M2 7141
IBM System x3755 7163
IBM System x3655 7985/7943
IBM System x3650 7979/1914
IBM System x3550 7978/1913
IBM System x3500 7977
IBM System x3455 7984
IBM System x3400 7973/7974
IBM System x3250 M2 4364/4365/4366
IBM System x3200 M2 4367/4368

Software requirements: Table 1. Software

• Microsoft

◦ Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server

◦ Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise , Web

◦ Windows 2003 SP1 64-bit (x64)

• Linux
◦ RHEL 3 AS, ES
◦ RHEL 4 AS, ES
◦ RHEL 3 AS, ES 64-bit
◦ RHEL 4 AS, ES 64-bit
◦ SUSE Linux ES 9 (SLES 9)
◦ SUSE Linux ES 9 64-bit (SLES 9)
• Other
◦ Netware 6.5
◦ VmWare ESX 3.0

Compatibility:

• Hardware Environments PCIe and PCI-X Mode 1 and 2 compliant systems

For latest compatibility information, visit

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Note. Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations:
None

Planning information
Additional Cable Orders Required: No

Packaging:

One box

Shipment Group HBA:

• FC HBA Adapter
• Quick install guide
• Documentation CD
 • 2U bracket
• Safety Flyer

Security, auditability, and control

Security and auditability features of this product are:

• This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and
application software.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions
Features and options only

Field installable Yes

Customer setup Yes
Warranty period* 1 yr.
Service type (CCE/CCR/CRU) CRU(*)
Maintenance agreement No
Optional upgrade No
Licensed programs No

Note. Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms
and
conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the feature
or
option.

All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the
IBM machine type in which the feature is installed.

* To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact

your reseller or call IBM.

Accessing IBM on-line services:

• Web site at http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/ compat/us/

HELPWARE

Service comes with delivery of every IBM System in all European, Middle Eastern and African Countries

Placing the call to IBM:

Use one of the following numbers when calling IBM for technical support:

• Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or
your local sales office.

Terms and conditions

This product is available from IBM under the terms and conditions for Purchase.

Warranty and service

 • Helpware: Contact your IBM HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local IBM office.

Announcement countries
All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries.

The data in this letter is subject to the disclaimer in Letter ZS90-0112, which is available from the same
IBM announcement letters database.

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, please contact your
IBM Representative or IBM Business Partner as appropriate.

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