Specifications

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Operating System Requirements
DCCG154: AIX® 4.3 or later for T430, T450, PL220T, PL400T, PL600T.
DCCG155: AIX® 5.1 or later for PL420T.
Supported Systems/Adapters
Escala
T430 and T450 PL220T PL400T, PL420T, PL600T
Adapters
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2.20. 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (DCCG172, DCCG173)
The 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter offers the ability to build a high-speed local and remote
storage network. This adapter is a PCI-X adapter that provides single or dual initiator capability over
an optical fiber link or loop running at speeds of up to 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps.
The adapter can be used to attach devices directly or through the use of fibre channel switches. With
this adapter, your enterprise can support data transfer at distances of up to 500 meters running at 1
Gbps data rate between the adapter and an attaching device or switch. When used with supported fibre
channel storage switches supporting long-wave optics, distances of up to 10 kilometers are capable
running at either 1 Gbps or 2 Gbps data rates.
Quantities per Supported System:
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DCCG173 for PL220T: 2 in base
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DCCG172 for PL240T: 4 in base
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DCCG173 for PL400T: 6 in base
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DCCG173 for PL600T: 6 in base
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DCCG172 for PL420T: 4 in base
Software Requirements:
DCCG173: AIX 5.1 and later for PL220T, PL400T and PL600T
DCCG172: AIX 5.1 and later for PL240T and PL420T