Abstract
The network architecture on the Flex System platform has been specifically designed to address network challenges, giving you a very scalable way to integrate, optimize and automate your data center. The Flex System™ FC3052 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter enables high speed access for Flex System compute nodes to an external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Emulex Fibre Channel stack, and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb Flex System Fibre Channel switch and pass-thru modules.
Change History
Changes in the November 26 update:
Updated the list of supported operating systems
Introduction
The network architecture on the Flex System platform has been specifically designed to address network challenges, giving you a scalable way to integrate, optimize, and automate your data center. The Flex System™ FC3052 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter enables high-speed access for Flex System compute nodes to an external storage area network (SAN). This adapter is based on the proven Emulex Fibre Channel stack, and works with any of the 8 Gb or 16 Gb Flex System Fibre Channel switch and pass-thru modules.
Features
- The Flex System FC3052 2-port 8Gb FC Adapter has the following features and specifications:
- Based on the Emulex "Saturn" 8Gb Fibre Channel I/O Controller (IOC) chip
- Multifunction PCIe 2.0 device with two independent FC ports
- Auto-negotiation between 2-Gbps, 4-Gbps, or 8-Gbps FC link attachments
- Complies with the PCIe base and CEM 2.0 specifications
- Enablement of high-speed and dual-port connection to a Fibre Channel SAN
- Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Virtual Fabric
- Simplified installation and configuration using common HBA drivers
- Common driver model that eases management and enables upgrades independent of HBA firmware
Warranty
The adapter has a 1-year limited warranty. When installed on an Flex System Compute Node, the adapter assumes the system’s base warranty and any Lenovo warranty service upgrade.
