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Hardware compatibility
This section outlines important compatibility information.
SFP transceivers (stand-up adapters)
Use only Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) fiber optic 4 Gbps and 8 Gbps
transceivers in the Brocade Fibre Channel stand-up HBAs.
NOTE
All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade 415 and 425 HBAs ship
with the 4 Gbps SFP.
Host systems and switches (stand-up adapters)
Refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices at www.brocade.com/adapters for a list of
supported server models and switches.
Server blades and blade system enclosures (mezzanine adapters)
The Brocade 804 mezzanine HBA is compatible with blade servers, switch modules, interconnect
modules, and other components that install in supported blade system enclosures. For details on
blade servers and system enclosures that are compatible with this adapter, refer to the following:
• The interoperability matrices on Brocade’s website at www.brocade.com/adapters.
• Manufacturer websites for these products.
• Your blade server or blade system enclosure marketing representative or authorized reseller.
• Documentation provided for your blade server, blade system enclosure and enclosure
components.
PCI express connections
The Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs are compatible in PCI express (PCIe) connectors with 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).
• Gen3 (PCI Express Base Specification 3.0).
NOTE
Install HBAs in PCI express (PCIe) connectors with an x8 lane transfer interface or greater for best
performance. You cannot install HBAs in PCI or PCIx slots.