Converged network adapters, Pci express connections, Host systems and switches – Dell Brocade Adapters User Manual
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Converged network adapters
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PCI express connections
Brocade Fabric Adapters are compatible with PCI express (PCIe) connections that have the
following specifications:
•
x8 lane or greater transfer interface.
•
Gen1 (PCI Base Specification 1.0, 1.01a, and 1.1).
•
Gen2 (PCI Express Base Specification 2.0).
•
Gen 3 (PCI Express Base Specification 3.0)
NOTE
Install adapters in PCI express connectors with an x8 lane transfer interface or greater for best
performance. You cannot install Fabric Adapters in PCI or PCI-X connectors.
Host systems and switches
For a current list of switches, servers, and applications compatible with Brocade stand-up
adapters, refer to the latest interoperability matrixes on Brocade’s website at
.
Storage systems
Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in HBA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a
Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a storage array in a
point-to-point topology.
Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a
Fibre Channel SAN through connection with a compatible FCoE switch.
Refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices for a list of supported server models on
Brocade’s website at
.
Converged network adapters
describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x8
host bus interfaces, hereafter referred to as Brocade CNAs. These adapters provide reliable,
high-performance host connectivity for mission-critical SAN environments. Provided in the table are
the model number, port speed, number of ports, and adapter type for each CNA.
16 Gbps SWL (short
wave laser) SFP+
SFP+ for fiber optic cable
Distance depends on cable
type. Refer to
Any switch compatible with
the adapter
16 Gbps LWL (long wave
laser) 10 km SFP+
SFP+ for fiber optic cable
Distance depends on cable
type. Refer to
Any switch compatible with
the adapter
TABLE 2
Compatible SFPs for ports configured in HBA mode
Type
Description
Switch Compatibility