Specifications

Escala Tower PL & S, E,T System Hardware
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4. PCI LAN Controllers
4.1. Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter (DCCG156)
This adapter provides a 1 Gbps (1000 Base-SX) full-duplex Ethernet LAN connection with throughput
on a standard shortwave multimode optical cable that conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard. It
supports distances of 260 m for 62.5 micron Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) and 550 m for 50.0 micron
MMF. AIX Network Install Manager (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter.
Note:
For optimum performance, adapter should be placed in a 64 bit PCI-X card slot.
The Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter incorporates an LC type connector on the card. This new,
smaller form factor connector is being used by the industry for the next generation of fiber optic
networking. If connecting into an older, existing SC type connector network, an LC-SC 62.5Micron
Fiber Converter Cable (CBLG223-1300) is required. This 2m length cable has a male LC type
connector on one end and a female SC type connector on the other.
Limitation
Half Duplex (HDX) mode is not supported.
Quantities per Supported Systems
PL220T : 5
PL400T : 5
PL600T : 6
Software Requirements
AIX 5.1 or later
4.2. 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter (DCCG157)
This 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is a full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed
with highly integrated components to optimize cost and performance. This adapter can be configured
to run at 10, 100, or 1000 mbps data rates. The adapter interfaces to the system via the PCI-X bus and
connects to the network using a 4-pair CAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable for distances of up
to 100 m. AIX Network Install Manager (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter. The
adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Base-T standard. The adapter also supports jumbo frames
when running at the 1000 mbps speed.
Note:
For optimum performance, adapter should be placed in a 64 bit PCI-X card slot.